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Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
A Large Tea-Kettle.

For some weeks Boston was all ago over the size of huge tea-kettle in front of tea store ill that city. Two prizes had been offered for the nearest estimates of its capacity, and the Yam kee citizens have been consequently "guessing" ever since. Twelve hun dred guesses were made and recorded,
 There being 120 of ten gallons or less, and five of over 5000 gallons. These figures show a wide divergence in opin- ion. The average guess of the first thousand was IA gallons, and the last thousand about 181 gallons. At noon New Years day the kettle was publicly measured, in the presence of 5000 or G. 900 persons, Mr. William F. Reed, the official sealer of weights and measures for the city, filled the kettle with water by using a five gallon measure, under the supervision of Hon. Henry Baldwin, Judge of the Municipal Court in the Brighton district. The thing, therefore, had a sort of official indorsement. The progress of the filling was scored upon blackboard by Mir. Reeds son. The work proceeded thus as rapidly as possi- ble until the kettle was nearly full, when smaller measures were successively sub S6l6uGeQs 1no 0AclteLueut grew LuUSAsS as the end approached, and at 1:05 o'clock the great problem was settled by the recording that the tea-kettle contain
 ed just 227 gallons, two quarts, one pint and three gills. The prizes were chest of tea for the nearest guess, and 25 pounds of coffee for the next best. The nearest guess was 227 gallons, two quarts and one pint, wine measure, or within three gills of the exact quantity.
 This guess was made by eight different persons, and the chest of tea was di- vided among them. The second nearest guess was 227 gallons, three quarts and one pint, or within five gills of the cor rect figures. This quantity was guessed by seven persons, and among them the coffee was divided. t,
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
A Singular HallucinatiOn.

There dwells in New York city lady who in all respects seems sane and sen sible woman. She lost, five years ago, an only daughter of great promise, seV- enteen years old, and the idol of the mother, Since her child's death she has had the room she used to occupy cleaned daily and the untouched ped pulled to pieces and made over. one sits before d vacant chair a6 the table and carefully fills the unused plate, and spring and fall buys the newest and pret- tiest things for fiddle, giving away the last years garments, Addie hay ing done with them. There IS no ap- pearance of mental gloom or disorder about her, yet she carries this vagary into every act of her life. Riding out, no one ever sits beside her, as that seat is filled by the imaginary aIr-drawn daughter. When seats are taken at theater, her husband always gets three. You sec the vacant chair between them, where she supposes the dead Addles
 sits and views the performance. She as cheerful and happy, and asked friend the other day for the pnttern ot wrap per, saying "Addie kept her room so much it would be serviceable, and sev- eral days later I saw the poor mother busily braiding cashmere sack for "Addie." She will speak with all ra- tionality for hours on all subjects, but suddenly excuse herself, saying she must go to "Addie for few moments. Sitting beside the empty bed (to which her daughter was confined for two yeeEs before her death) she clasps an unseen hand and talks hours together with her phantom child. It is strange case, but by no means q sad one, since her tender m1inistration to this viewless "Addle " makes the mothers heart rejoice. To all intents and purposes the daughter seems to her to be with her constantly. Her husband contemplates taking her abroad, and the lady is already packing up "Addie's " things. ....
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
sOyEREIGNS OF INDUSTRY.
Their Platform and What They Propose to 7do..Figures and Statistics of the Order.

Their Platform and What They Propose to
 do..E'igures and Statistics of the Order.
 A report just made says that it was first intended to make the " Soverelgns of Industry" 0 part of the Grange move ment. but after dehberation separate organization was decided upon.
 The objects of the "Sovereigns of Industry" are tersely stated Tn brief paragraphs prefaeing their constitution :
 It is to improve the material, social, and in- tellectual condition of those who work Tor wages at industrial employments:
 First-By presenting "an organized reelet- ance to the organized encroachments or the monopoles and other evils of the existing n- dustrial and commercial system.
 Second-By endeavoring to establish bot ter system of economical exchanges, and to pro mote, on basis of equity and liberty, mutual fellowship and cooperative action among the producers and consumers or wealth thouShout the earth"
 0Third-To do this in part, it is proposed to concentrate the trade of the members through their several councils, local, State and national, so that they may, far as possible, deal with ss first hands" direct, and do away with all un- necessary 'middlemen.' -- .... ....-fa
 In pursuance of these purposes it mits all persons above the age of SIX teen. who are actually engaged in so  of a fee of $2 for male and of $1 t'- female workers. It rigidly exclude lawyers, and aims also to keep out ss. persons known as professional politician ;, and all such occupations as maybe classl- fed under the term "speculative. No war is made by the "Sovereigns' on in- diyiduals or classes, but it is i'll vigorous opposition to what it's originators regard as q false system of exchange and com merce, which practically benefits the exploiter at the cost of the producers and toilers. It is opposed to strikes and similar machinery, and has therefore ln some localities been reprobated by trades-unionists, while in others it IS seen to have no antagonism thereto, ex- cept such as may arise from wiser mode and policy. -
 Starting in Massachusetts in 1873, the report says the order now extends to twenty-five States, including Massachu- setts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Penn sylvania, Illinois, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Missouri, Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Kansas, New York, and Indiana. There are about 600 councils and some 90,OOO
 One of the objects set forth is to buy goods at first hands and sell to the mem bers of the order at low prices. They claim to sell goods at their stores at 10 I per cent. advance on cost prices. The report says that in New! Haven quite sharp contest occurred over the pur- chase of coal. One large dealer con tracted to supply the council with 700 tons. When the fact became known the pressure brought on him from those in the business was 80 great that he asked to be allowed to withdraw from the oon- tract. The council annulled it and then sent an agent elsewhere, who succeeded in buying the coal and shipping to the purciasers at considerable reduction.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
Playing the Ear-Trumpet.

Two Boston editors dodged away into New Hampshire upon Q fishing and hunt ing excursion. One bright morning-it was in September-they took team, and set forth with their fishing bound for rare days sport. A few miles away they came to very neat and comfortable looking farmhouse, with substantial out-buildings, from the porch of which approached an aged man, who hailed them as they came up.
 "What is it2 asked Ben., as he drew in the reins and came to Q stop. "We are in a hurry" s-.
 Instead of replying in words the old man simply waved his hand, and then turning toward his fields he shouted, at the top of his voice e:
 " Timothy !-.TMoTHY l" s
 Our two sportsmen looked in that di- rection, and saw, nearly @ quarter of a mile off, boy engaged in digging pota- toes. He had evidently heard the old mans voice, for he suspended his labor. and, leaning upon his hoe, he faced the house; and directly afterwards came the faint sound of,- -s
 Hallo!"
 The aged sire, seeing from the boys motion that he had been heard, shouted again, with stentorian power:
 "Where is the new ox-yoke2"
 A response, faint, but distinct, came back,-. ,-.. -..
 "In the corn-crib."
 "What did he say?" asked the old man, turning toward our sportsmen. "He said it was in the corn-crib," an swered Ben.
 "Speak louder, will ye9 I'm hard O hearin'."
 Ben yelled the words into the veterans s ear.
 "Ah, ,-thank ye. That's all. You can drive on.
 And so the heroes of the quill and the rod had been made to serve as an ear trumpet to deaf man. But they enjoyed the joke; and they enjoyed the telling of it when they got homo.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
A King in Brooklyn.

John King, when called before Justice Delmar, to answer the complaint pre- ferred against him, said to the officer
 "Now tell the truth, and that is all I want you to de-"
 "You were drunk, and you know you were, and you know, and so do all the neighbors know, that you are @ subject to the"- ...7......
 "Stop," said King, interrupting the officer, "you see that you confute your self, and the judge there can see that you do, for how, let me ask you, can a king be subject, eh2" ~,'a ... .-.,..,
 "Give the officer five days to answer that, John," said the justice, "and in the meantime you go to Raymond street jail."
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
Twilight.

The twilight gathers fair and fine
 Above the dimpling stream; The rosy colors shift and shine,
 And all the shadowy world doth seem The picture of some happy dream. Too soon, from darkening tide and shore, The vision melts away; To paint the heavenly spaces OCT
 No amethystine hues delay, Nor tender rose nor sapphire stay. Yet not a tint will ever fade
 From the heaven where once it shone i; Every sweet color there inlaid
 Perpetual has grown Since, in the trembling light, made Yous love. my own, my own!
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22

NEW YORK NATIONAL GUARD.-The National Guard of the State of New York consists of eight divisions, containing nineteen brigades, composed of one rcgi- ment and nine separate troops of cav airy, one battalion and ten batteries of artillery, thirty regiments and thirteen battalions of infantry. Total officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians, and privates (three brigades estimated), twenty thousand five hundred and thirty two.
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22

Why American cities burn-Dryness of climate, too much pine lumber, too high stories, overhanging and tarred roofs, bad water works, incompetent fire departments and defective fues,
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22

In Australia, the inoculation of cattle is now regularly practiced for the pre- vention of pleuro-pneumonia
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
A VALUABLE TABLE.
Cities in the United States with n Popula-
 ti0n of Over 10000.

The following table contains the popu- lation of each of the one hundred and thirty-four largest cities in the United States having population of 10000 and 11r,xvor1a
Connecticut western news., 1875-01-22
M,&L.C.CAMP &CO
 sr eatf4aue ess.a.a e&n aya =4. yf.
 @''z ARE SATISFIED. v '" --a a. HS saE ."&k N.r -a -fSs ---'s T ut. '.'- y.... .t7s Flrst, With having 8 brisk trade,

End, Our Customers are the Glass that pay for their Goods and are pleased with our prices.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

yield will be from 10 per cent to 35 par cent
less than last year. 5 correspondents make
1t 80 per cent less, and regard the decrease
in yield so per cent.
Inere Is much speculation relative to the
causes of the failure in the CROP The wet
ness OF the summer caused the plant to grow
too luXurlantly, the frost catching it in an
unmatured state, the chilly weather prevent
Ing the bolis from opening, and the heavy
rains IN November preventing it from ripen-
ing, beat much of it from the stalks, and re-
tarded picking. Two or three correspondents
suggest that the failure is owing in no small
degree to the habit of planters postponlng
their planting in many instances one month
later than in ante-bellum times The plan
tiers of Middle Tennessee-at least those
IN the north part-appear to be greatly dis
couraged by the results Of this and the last
year seasons.
alabama The average of "a replies show
there will be 80 per cent less made than last
year. The reasons given for the failure of the
crop in Tennessee may be generally applied
to the portion of Alabama assigned to this
department.
District Of Vest Teanessee-25 responses
reports more favorable weather than during
the month of November, 1874. l about the
same. % very unfavorable, less favorable
than November, 1874, attended with very
damaging rains. Z report heavy winds. 70
per cent Of crop picked out. 10 report pick
ing will close in December, ii in January, 4
in February. Average date January 9TH The
yield is estimated at g per cent greater than
1874. Very great loss has resulted from early
frosts The hot weather has prevented frosted
cotton from opening and caused it mostly to
rot on the stalk. Very great loss has resulted
from beating rains and winds, and serious
doubts are expressed as to saving any mate
rial part Of the now outstanding crop, owing
to continuous rains.
District of North Tennessee go per cent of
crop gathered. II report picking will close
in January, IA in February. Average date
January "a. The yield is estimated at % per
cent greater than 1874. Very great loss is re-
ported by beating rains and heavy wind
storms. Much anxiety is expressed in regard
to saving balance of crop, owing to continued
rains, discouragement of laborers by low
prices, and general Indifference and demoral-
lzation of labor.
District Of Northern ArItansds-The yield is
estimated at 40 per cent greater than 1874,
but as in other districts, both yield and pick
ing is qualified by results of weather hereafter.
Very great damage by continued beating
rains and wind storms is reported, and still
further serious loss is auticip sted from same
cause Consi 1erable com paint is reported
of Encouragement Of labGrels by low prices,
and great Indifference the part of many
who have consumed their soares of the crop
and are now idling.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14
AUCTION SALES.
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETC

DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETC.
One of the Largest Stocks of Diamonds, Watches
Jewelry. Sverware etc, ever offered IN this
city, to be sold without limit or reserve, at Harris
corner of St Charles and GIavier streets, at AUG
ton.
DY r. M. & 3. J. MONTGOMERY--R NJ. Mont
ID gomery Auctioneer.--Will be sold on TUES
DAY, December a. commencing at 1890 4. NJ, and
continuing from day to day until the whoe stock is
disposed Of
Consisting of valuable Solitaire and Cluster Dia
mond Rings Earrings Pins ard Bracelets Watches
of the most celebrated makers Howard and Bartlette
stem-w inders Jurgensen Marble etc. Chronograph
and split ouarter-second Watches, Opera and Vest
Chains, Ladies' Coral Pearl Cameo and Amathy st
Sets Bands and Bracelets of every description,
Studs Sleeve Buttons Opera Glasses, Revolvers,
Guns etc and large lot of articles toe numerous
to mention. Also, elegant Pleyel Upright Pianos.
P. S.---The Whole of the above goods sold under
guarantee
Terms-Cash. die
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

1t is the aim of the Board Of Commissioners to make
it thorough exposition of the Agricultural and Me-
chancal Products of the Southern States, Mexico
and Central America, but it will be open to competi-
tors throughout the country, and the general pre-
MUM list will embrace all articles comprehended in
Exposition, including special premiums for strictly
Southern products.
The premium list which is in course of pub
licaton will be liberal SCALE and the rules will
provide for just and impartial system of awards by
competent and disinterested jurors.
The Fair Grounds are generally conceded to be
the handsomest in the United States comprising 10
acres within fifteen minutes ride by street cars
from the center of the city. The grounds shaded
by beautiful grove of live oaks and the buildings,
which are of recent construction are amply sufii-
Gent to meet all the necessities of the most extern
sve exhibition.
The Racing Course which is used by the Louisiana
Jockey Club at all its meetings, is justly famous
throughout the country and the accommodations for
stock are unsurpassed
1t is the first time that such enterprise has been
inaugural at the South, and being held at a time
when the city of New Orleans is thronged with thou
sands of visitors to participate in the festivities of the
Carnival it affords unusual inducements to exhibitors
fiom'every section of the country
The commissioners earnestly appeal to the people
of the Southern States to lend their aid and
ment to the Exposition and to make it in all respects
complete exhibition of Southern productions, and it
is hoped that manufacturers producers and others in
every section of the country will participate.
Ample arrangements have been perfected for the
transportation of goods and visitors from every sec
ton at reduced rates.
For detailed information, address
SAMUEL MULLEN,
General Superintendent No. 80 Camp street, New
Orleans. oil 3m cod
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14
Rooms Democratic Parish Conn
mjttee.
PARISH OF ORLEANS.

NEW ORR Fans, November 10, 1875.
AT a meeting of this committee, held on the 18th
inst, it was
Resolved, That the Parish Committee cordially ap-
prove and recommend the resolutions adopted by the
State Cen raj Committee at It's meeting calling a
State Convention for the first Wednesday in Janu-
airy.
Resolved That the President of the Parish Com
mittee be authorized and instructed to cal meeting
of the different Ward Clubs of this city on TIL RS
DAY The 30th of December for the purpose of elect
ing delegates to the State Convention to be held
the first Wednesday in January next. Each ward
elect the number of delegates allotted to it in the
published apportionment of the State Central Com
mittee The polls to be open from o'clock A. NJ.
until o'clock ?. NJ.
The several wards are entitled to representation
as follows as apportioned by the State Central Com
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

&, NJ. & B. j. Montgomery sell Household Furniture,
ETC., at II i. NJ. at 60 Camp street; also, bank
rupt sale of Dry Goods, at 100 Canal street, day
and evening; also, st 1890 A. NJ, Diamonds
Watches etc. at Harris Loan Office corner ST.
Charles and Gravier streets.
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

The Stock of New York Wholesale House
AT AUCTION
IMPORTANT TO THE TRADE and PUBLIC.
Over s173 900 worth of
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
At Auction.
GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF DRY GOODS,
at the large and spacious store,
100 Canal, betw. Camp and ST. Charles streets,
Commencing on TUESDAY, November I'd, 1875
a large consignment of Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS,
Consisting of West of England French and German
broad and narrow Wooden Cloths, Of all shades and
colors, French, English and Scotch Fancy Tweed
and Cassimers Fenback, Moscow and Esguimauy
Beavers Chinchellas CloakiDgs. etc. Also Scotch,
Ottoman Lace ana other fashionable and desirable
Snawls.
DRESS GOODS in great variety, such heavy
black and cOored Silks Sdtins Irish and Lyons Pop
lins all wool MerinO Deaines Sateen Cloths, Serges
elegant imported Plaids. AL Iacas. Empress Cloths
etc. A very rich and rare assortment of Lyons Silk
Velvets Velveteens, and fne Plush Suting1, Prints
bleached and unbeached Cottons, from one TO thr>
Yards wide large line of English ard American
Blankets, Flannels, ladies', nts and children s
Hosiery Gloves etc. Toge her with very choice
and well selected stock Of Velvet Brussels. Axmn
ster. Tapestry and Ingram Carpetin S, Rugs, etc.
from medium to finest imported MarseiIles and Turk
lsh Quilts, and variety of her goods too numerous
to mention
Sales to C. n niue from day to dav until the entire
stock is dispos. of. The whole to be sold without
reserve in lots TO suit cash. Sales 10 commence
daily at 10 A. Nj, . p NJ and ~ z. NJ.
OBI M&Eu
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

Naval Stores. Naval Stores.
DINE TAR in barrels and half barrels
PITCH, BRIGHT VARN1SH,
ROSIN TAR OIL,
TURPENTINE. OAKUM,
WHITE LEAD COLURS.
PAINT OILS, COLORS. PUTTY, WHITING, etc.
PAINT and WHIrEWASh BRUSHES.
OILS Oils.
LARD OIL
COAL OIL,
HEADLIGHT OIL,
COTTON SEED OIL,
Pratt's r DIANT GAL, in cases;
Pratts ASTRAL OIL, in cases;
Pratts RADIANT OIL in one gallon cans;
ALABAMA LIME,
Western and SUGAR LIME,
Rosendale and Western CEMENT,
PLASTER OF PARIS,
HAIR and WHITE SAND For sale by
JAMES G. CLARK,
die st 81 Magazine street
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14
MASONIC.

In Hoe Sign0 Vinces-Orleans COmmnndery
No g. Knights Templar-Tha officers aud members
Of this Lommandefy notified to attend special
meeting on TUESDAY, December H. at lO1a o'clock
A. M. Business Comforting the orders of knight
hood. By order of
JOHN w. MADDEN,
Eminent Con mander
THOS. GRIPS, Recorder. d14 Ii
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

ITO RENT-Cottage ard twO-story houses, in good
i order on Dry AIDES street, between Felicity street,
Andrew and Jos phine Streets convenient to cars,
mar ket schools and churches. Apply to JOSEPH
eros, Agent, Wood and Coal Yard, corner Dryades
and Josephine. do lw
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

4 NIGHT WITH SHAKESPEARE
GRUNEWALD HALL,
Thursday Evening, December 10, S p. NJ.
Mr.. JOSEPH G. FOUNTAIN,
Formerly of ST. Louis now residentOf New Orleans,
will give to the people of the Crescent City, upon
the above evening,
A NIGHT WITH SHAKESPEARE!
Mt FOUNTAIN will be assisted during the evening
with choics selections from the latest music, by
BASILE BARES, ESQ.
Lovers o Music will have the first opportunity ever
offered in this city of hearing the famous
QUARTO PIANO,
Manufactured by BAUDET of PARIS, FRANCE.
Cards of AdmssOn-FIFTY CENTS
Reserved Seats can be secured without extra charge
on Thursday, 10th inst d5 IL 10 Ia Is II
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

pIDWELL'S ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Last week of the distinguished actor
BARRY SULLIVAN,
Supported by
Mr.. JAMES F. CATHCART.
MONDAY. Dec. 13-MACBETH.
TUESDAY, Dec. 14-MERCHANT OF VENICE.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 15-Last TWO ORPHANS
MATINEE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. 15-HAMLET
THURSDAY, L, C. l6-RICHARD Ill
FRIDAY, Dec. l7-Beneft of Mr. Sullivan
THE CANISTER.
SATURDAY. Dec. 1s-Ony Sullivan Matinee-THE
STRANGER
SATURDAY EVENING, Dec. 1s-Last night of
Mr.. Sulivan-MACBETH.
Box sheet for SULLIVAN'S nights open
SUNDAY, Dec 19-FOr the Holidays Blackstone s
gorgeous spectacle, entitled
THE ICE WITCH,
produced at cost of over 5000 surprising in
splendor anything ever beforeAttempted in this
city.
The seigrist Famil y-Gymnas+ic Mdgets-The st.
Felix Ballet Troupe, and other prominent special
ty artists are enga ged. dig
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-12-14

The several Central Ward Clubs follows:
First Ward James I'll. Grover President.
Second Ward w. L. Houston, President.
Third Ward, J. r. S. Selleck, President.
Fourth Ward, John LIE Monnier, President
Fifth Ward, Leon Queyrouze President.
Sixth Ward, O. Morel President.
Seventh Ward, JAS d. Edwards, Pr sident
Eighth Ward d. Sullivan, President
Ninth Ward, f. Dudenhefer, President.
Tenth Ward d. P Mahoney President.
Eleventh Ward, Il. II. Mari, Pre- ideDt
Twelfth Ward Eugene May, President.
Thirteenth Ward, Mr.. Clarke, President
Fourteenth Ward, E. o. Carter President.
Fifteenth Ward Benz F. Kelley, President
Sixteenth Ward -, President.
Seventeenth Ward, President
P. MALOCHEE President.
WILL STEVEN, Vice President.
f. L. BOWER Secretary. MI