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Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
West Cornwall.

West Cornwall.
 Now tap your sap trees. Maple sugar may be expected about these days......" ."Old Prob" has sent hia cold wave to more congenial clmes......T The ice gorge is wear ing away, and very little danger is apprehended......O Our sleighing has at last succumbed to the March sunshine. ...... John Wood Esq, has decided not to leave us this spring. We are glad of it......We hear of numerous parties moving this spring. Charles W. Hart has rented the Rexford farm, and will carry on the milk business thereon. Milton Emmons moves into the Palmer house, near Colds Mllls...... The Gold Sanitary Heating Co.,, or their stock holders meeting reelected the old board of officers. Their annual report shows profit of about $20OO. ....The Prosecuting Agent" drew a crowded house, and was well rendered. Bob Rodgers as Walkin" was the feature of the piece. Messrs Hughes and Dean, the former as prescott ing agent, and the latter as sheriff, render ed their parts in an admirable manner.
 NUF CED.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

Nor TO BE FooLED.-In Philadelphia there lives doctor so lean that the sobri- quet of 'Old Bones is far from beng.a misnomer. eF
 This doctor has studeLt. who attends within while the doctor is out. Among the fixtures of the office is, wiered skele- ton, so hung and adjusted that 1t wil! walk out of the cupboard where it Is aud go through several gro,esque antics.
 One cay a youthful peddier with basket of nicknacks, presented himself When told that nothing In his line was wanted, the. litte rascal began 10 talk back in most inpudtnt manner. and was finally ordered to leave the office.
 This he refused to do, and thinking to, scare him the student pulled string aud open flew the door where the skeleton was hidden, and that emblem of death flew out at the boy, who, halt frightened out of his wits, dropped his basket and scampertd out of the office, taking up u position on the opposite side. of the street to await future cvents e1 ~w .F-@~ s
 Just then the doctor, old Bones came from his study, and learning the cause of the uproar, went to the door and motioned to the boy to come and get his wares. No, you don't he called out, I know you, if Ysu have got your clothes on.v tfv,
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
MilIertOms
'ftOme
 lToo late for last week.

lToo late for last week.
 Can our oldest inhabitant relate season in the halcyon days of yore, when the weather was more puzzling than the present spring2 It does seem as if such thing were an utter impossibility, after careful consideration of observations and variations during the past month or SO. Our farmers are already asking themselves the question. when will there be at least a prospect of blowing time The merchants are bewailing lack of patro- mage, in consequence of the continued cold weather, but the coal dealers exhibit a spirit of cheerfulness and satisfaction. An well, "the best laid plans O man an mice gang aft aglee." "...... Our popular preacher, the Rev. M. R. Lent, visited Lakeville on Tuesday, the 18th. inst, and delivered q lecture in that place, before the Masonic Lodge. Being member of that fraternity and understanding the commendable features thereof. It is not surprising that the Lakeville audience highly enjoyed the discourse. Ihope to escape the accusa- tion of flattery when asserting that Mir. Lent possesses a natural. .oratorcial power which invariably secures the earnest atten ton of his hearers on all occasions, and they seldom depart from his presence with out having derivied some benefit from his teachings......The approach of, so far, an ideal spring has brought the New York drummers into our village like bees around hive. They swarm about one, and buss necessarily from the time of arrival until departure. One day last week only twenty visited a certain establishment within twenty-four hours. Items resemble angels visits lately-"few and far between. |" More perhaps. next time. DIXIE.
 LATER.-I believe the almanac says that spring is with us, but l for one, can't see it" and they say seeing is believing.....R s. l.. Holman moves into the new Baptist parsonage on the first of April. The Presbyterians have bought the place pre- viously occupied by Mir. Holman, for $3ooo They have been talking of building g parsonage the coming season, but changed their minds and bought one......Robert l. Penny, formerly clerk in the store of k. w. Simmons, 6 Co.,. has been paying Q visit to his friends and relatives in this village, the past few days. He Is now a prominent lawyer in New Jersey. whither he returned on Friday. Our genial friend Charles Brock, Conductor on the D. & 0. road, having become tired of boarding house fare, has hired part of the house owned by Stewart Hills for tho purpose of seeing how he shall like house keeping. On Thursday last, while some workmen on the Harlem R. R. track were riding on hsnd-car, the crank caught in the clothing of Lawrence Moran. throwing him on the track, the car passing oyer him. No bones were broken, but he was very badly bruis- cd in several places. He is very much better now......Some of our neighbors commenced moving on Monday, while many more are obliged to wait for the first of April. Happy are they who are net obliged to move... Mrs. George W. Brown has been quite seriously Ill for the past two or three weeks, but we are glad to say she is convalescing.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
EASt CnHARRms

East Canaan.
 Meadows armored with ice in the morn ing shining like silver in our now early sun light, indicate the close of winter and a preparation for the return of the robins and blue birds. For our part we are happy to think of 1t; but at the same time dread sloughs of mud that must fill our streets throughout the month of April. The walk ing is very bad now on account of surplus of water in the highways. agree with your Sharon correspondent regarding tramps who invest the length and breadth of the country, being we'll able to work, but finding It an easier matter to eat what theil more thrifty and honest fellow man earns by the sweat of his brow. It has indeed been adopted as business by two-thirds of the dishonest rascals. Most assuredly. the authorities of Sharon should have punished this particular case of forge ry. Something must be done at some future time to check this "business," and a severe punishment should be the penalty of strong, healthy man that is found in their ranks. Go to work you lazy vaga. bonds-you shame the country in which you are privileged to lve.......We second your motion that "J. H. L." shall demon. strate the possibility of obtaining an histori. cal sketch of Canaan. It would be read with much interest......And now we should like to ssk you who ''shot" Bushnell's hat in your advertising columnss Poor fellow! The Winsted papers tell about how he gets locked up in the young mems club room all night. Surely this is a world of trouble and "shoot the hat" for "Bush. "...... There is the usual amount of moving this April. Mir. Newton Beebe moves from the Wm. A. Lawrence tenement to Dr. Adams little house below the furnaces, nearly opposite the doctors residence, across the river. Greeley, (not HoraceD who reads the New York Sun, and thinks Dot goferanment vas sheet und make much moneys init der own pockets" is to move into your town this spring He will be missed by the "three-leaf clovers" ......An auction on the the premises of Able G. Stevens, Canaan Valley, is spoken of for the sth of April. with J. L. Tatro for auctieneer. x
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
wSpnpcr Laws.

We would call the special attention of postmasters and our subscribers to the following synopsis of the newspaper laws:
 l. A postmaster Is rt quired to give notice by letter, (returning paper does not answer the law,) when subscriber does not take his paper out of the office, and state the reason for it's not being taken; and 6 neglect to do so makes the postmaster responsible to the publishers for tho pay ment.
 ?. Any person who takes a paper from the post office, whether directed to his name or anothcr's, or whether he has subscribed or not, is responsible for the payment. ., ,.......
 8. If any person orders his paper 10 be discontinued, he must pay all arrearages, or the publisher may continue to send it until payment is made, and collect the whole amount, whether it be taken from the office or not There can be no legal discontinuance until the payment is made.
 4. 1.-the subscriber orders the paper to be stoBped at a certain time, and q ( publisher continues to send it, the subscr- Der is bound to pay for it, If he takes it out of tho post-cffice. The law proceeds upon tue ground thata man must pay for what he uses. A
 5. The ccurts have decided that refusing to- take newspapers and periodicals From the post office, or removing and leaving them uncalied for, is 2Drisnd (dese evidence of intentional fraud. Ssa
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
Lime ROcks

birds that have seen this spring, made their first visit to us this morning, March 27th, and nearly five weeks later than those last year. have been watching for them Q long time, but could not wish to have them come until the severe cold weather and snow banks were gone......I saw one robin Feb., 23d, but as have not seen any since, I did not think it best 10 make a record of it, for I presume it had got stray ed away from it's mates, and had probably frozen to death......Some of our neighbors reported seeing blue birds three weeks ago. but as l. do not write only what have seen aRd can prove, made no record of it...... 1 have been keeping boarding house for the birds for some time, and have had the pleasure of seeing five different varieties come daily for their ratisns. There were SO many of them that dld think of applying to our worthy friend, and selectman, James H. Barnum for help, thinking that our little songsters and friends should be kept from starving as we'll as the large array of lazy and worthless tramps that appear to him night and day......I thought I had got all the birds on my hands, in this section of the country to feed until happened to drop in to see friend Wanger, and saw a number of segar boxes full of seed nailed on the fence posts near his house, and the birds coming and going from them busy as bees, so you see Friend Pease we feed our birds in Lime Rock, and shall protect them to the end of this cold and wintry weather, aLd until the frogs begin to peep and the flowers are in bloom. OBSERVER.
 Lime Rock, March 29th, 1875.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
Ashley Falls.

Ashley Falls.
 The school in this village closed it's winter session on Thursday of this week. Seven pupils were neither absent nor tardy during term viz: Fannie Ferris, Hattie Ferris, Hattie Ashley, Walter Chapin. Bertie Ashley, George Abbott and Emma Abbott. The last mentioned young lady has attended whole year without either absence or tardiness, and this punctuality is seen in all her progress as good student. There has been much sickness among the pupils !his winter, which has seriously afflicted the general average of the school, which Al for this term. Miss s. Shel- don the assistant teacher, leaves at the close of this term, regretted by many, both in school and out. She is engaged to teach this summer in the Boardman district, while Miss Sage remains in charge of. the school here as usual.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
DIED.

A. u,u..u, ,,.., o,s ,f sk Y
 Bunnell, aged 27 years. " - :.
 At Collinsville. March 90, William Edgar, son of w. K. atd and Sarah J. SimondR, aged lS months and | days. i5 i. s.u. ynI' Ia V f T1NtE-
 In Thomaston, March 90, Mary A., wife of Isaac Blackealee, aged 53. 7N .l''' " " - -
 In Bridgewater, March 14, Jabcz M. Mead, aged S1 years. .- I.--' - ''-s N.
 In Windsor Locks, Feb 05, Frederic Drake aged 65 years. ...4 -,-0-.
 In Bloomfield, March IS. of typhoid pneumonia, Joseph Talcott. aged d1 cars. -. 4'--s- : -
 In West Suhield, March lG, Aralza Griffin, aged GA years, ~ ..' ,.'f " .-I-s - a'i' 8 agad 7s years. ti'f f''E' - v " f'G.SN In Woolcottville, Maroh 1S, Emma, wife of J.S. Vibbert; aged s6 years. " s" F 1f
 At Cornwall, March 12, Mrs. Maria L., wife of Dr. Burritt B. North, aged 60. ., t ss'fFfI I't In Collinsville, March lS, Martin A, Turner. aged 43. r .."0" -'1 ~I'"" Y -''1t v
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
Republican State Ticket.
For Governor,

Jas. Lloyde Green of Norwich,
 For Lieutenant Governor, Charles L. English of New Haven.
 Secretary of State. Augustus H. Fenn of Plymouth. Treasurer, Owen B. Arnold of Meriden.
 Comptroller, Robert B. Craufurd of Norwalk. For Congress, Fourth District, Robert Hubbard of BNdgeport.l
 For Senator, 17th District. Egbert T. Butler of Norfolk.
 For Sheriff, Litchfield County, Charles D. Blinn of New Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time to which the sub. scrlptiOM Is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74, indicates that MT Smith has paid for his paper to July 9th, 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 the proper credit and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these accounts will hereafter be eonsid
 cred, unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the regular receipt of tho paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly painted thereon, is prima facie evidence of it's
 eeptance as correct J. L. PEAsE.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
MAR REED.

In Colltnsville. March 24th, by Justice D. B. Hale. Delmore Wetherby and Eliza H. Knlbbs.
 In Bristol, March 10, by Rev. N. l.. Porter. James Burnes and Miss Laura Mansfeld.
 In Watertown, March 14, by the Rev T, N. Laine: Robert lotchkiss and Mrs, Mary J. Hubb- aSd of Plymouth. -
 At Sandisfeld, Mass. March 19at. the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. Geo. Geo. L. Ruberg, Helix Curran of Winsted. and Mrs, Syn,hia Nj. Smith of Sands1eld,
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
BORN.

. At Aillerton. March abth, son to Ward B, Grey. v -"
 In this village, March sOth, daughter to wm. N. Mccormick.
 At WolcottvilAc, March 2S, twin daughters to John D. Palmer. zsEs-
 At Ct. Burlington, Mass. March 10, a son to M, s. Wadhamf
 In Collinsvine, March ,, a son to August fsulofr.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

What changes few years bring about don't they Yesterday the citizens of Hill were aware of a wCm n madly tearing along, potato-masher in hand, giving chase to her husband who was flying from her presence like deer. Eight years ago the seminary for g graduating essay on "Repose of Character.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

Kent.
 What has become of "Sol," MT. Editor, that we see no items from this vicinity, though, to be sure, we are not SO lively here that our deeds need to be recorded :; still, perhaps can grind out few ideas worthy of note...... The new printing press recently purchased by c. s. Smith, is quite 6 novelty for us here, and will be great convenience to all wishing printing done. .....These warm spring days have quite
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

A bride in Iudiana, after the conclusion ot the marriage ceremony stepped grace fully forward and requested the clergyman to give out the hymn: "This is the way 1 long have sought"
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
Demo Ticket.
 For Governor,

Charles R. Ingersol, of New Haven.
 For Licutenaut-G Governor, George G. Sill, of Hartford.
 Fer Secretary of State, Marvin H. Sanger, of Canterbury,
 For Treasurer, William E. Raymond, of New Canaan.
 For Comptr oller, Alfred R Goodrich, of Vernon. For Member of Congress Fourth Dist. William H. BArnum of Salisbury.
 For Senator, 17th District. Daniel Brewster, of Canaan. For Sheriff, Litchfield County. George H. Baldwin, of Litchfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

"She Is perfect Amazon" said pupil in one of our schools of his teacher yester- day, to companion. Yes," said the other. who was better versed in geography than history. "I noticed che had an awful big mouth" :
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
SENATORIAL.

Seventeenth District Republican Conven- .ion. Convention called to order by Robert Van Deusen, chairman of the senatorial committee.
 K. T. Butler was chosen temp. Chairman
 w. B. Rudd and w. H. Porter as Secretaries.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

Conductor Nose Terry, remarking upon the weather a few mornings since, said {: "Cold? Y-a-a-s! The Atlantic ocean froze over, and a man just come over with load of wood"
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
4ume Aelps.

=. We shall fsel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the counav, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars ofany occurrences ofintenest which may come under their notaee.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

A Washington man who was treated to a "26 center" slipped back to the cigar store, the other day, and economically exchanged 1t for "three for e quarter"
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

"Is there any man in this town named Afternoon ?" inquired Mississippi Post master, as he held up letter directed "P. M."
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02

NCSACt0AAUSs
 COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS. .. M. Brinton..... Falls Villag, Jas. J. Landon......... .Salisbur, Robert VanDeusen.............N North Canaan COMMITTEE ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION .. E. H0lcomb... b.........................Sh Sharon w. K haynstoru.... Salisbury
 COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. J. F. Millspaugh. Canaan NJ. R. Hopkins. Sharon
 SENATORIAL COMMITTEE. Robert VanDeusen... North Canaan Jas. J. Landon. on........................S Salisbury Wm. H. Porter. r.........................Co Cornwall Meeting then adjourned to l-2 P. NJ. On reassembling the several committees reported as follows, which reports were accepted.
 COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS REPORTED. O. NJ. Brinton, J. F. Millspaugh, Canaan R. VanDeusen, G. P. Strong; North Canaan.
 Wm. B. Rudd, Jas. J. Landon, Wm. P. Raynsford, Jas. R. Harrison, Salisbury. M. B. Hopkins, 0. E. Holcomb, SharoL' E. T. Butler, Norfolk.
 Wm. H. Porter. Jas H. Cole, Cornwall. REPORT ON PERMANENT ORGANIZATION Pres. E T. Butler. Norfolk Sec. Wm. B. Rudd.. Salisbury Wm. H. Porter, Cornwall, Moved to take an informal ballot.
 Wm, R. Raynsford appointed teller.
 REsULT OF BALLOT.
 E. T. Butler 5: Wm. B. Rudd 3 Silas Beers 1.
 MT. Butler having received the majority of the votes it was moved that his nomina. tion be made unanimous by exclamation.
 REPORT ON RESOLUTIONS.
 ReSolvcd:- That the Convention assem. bled for the l7th Dist, do most heartily endorse the principles set forth by the Republican State Convention, and do pledge the candidates there nominated our most cordial support.
 Resolved That we pledge our best efforts toward the election of Doctor Hubbard the candidate for Congress from this District.
 Resolved That In presenting the name of k. T. Butler as candidate for Senator for the l7th Dist, we do so with the assurance that he will represent the electors with ability and fidelity.
 Wm. H. Porter
 Wm. B. Rudd, ] Secretaries.
Connecticut western news., 1875-04-02
BOARDERS.

few boarders could be accommodated with board at Mrs. s. R. Ncgus'. Price, $4,5u per week. Nw9I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
BENTON's FRENCH SON.N.LAw.
Release of BaFon ROtleau, who Was
Rulned by John q. Fremont.
paris Cor Of thu New York Times

Butned by John q. Fremont.
Paris Cor. Of the New York Times.l
am happy to say that Baron Gaul-
dree- -Boileau has been pardoned by Mar
shal de MacMahon, released from prison
and rehabilitated completely. II may
be remembered that he was included 10
the COMBINATIONS pronounced against
the authors of the Trans-continenta
fraud, or the affair Of the Memphis and
Ell Paso Railway, and sentenced to two
years imprisonment. | defended the
Baron very warmly at the time, for ] saw
clearly that he was the victim Of this
gigantic fraud, rather than an agent in
It. He was sacrificed by his brother-in-
law, Fremont, who might, l believe,
though do not feel quite sure upon this
point, have saved him if he had been so
disposed,
Baron Boileau married Miss Benton.
who had dowry amounting to 100000
francs, which was in the hands of Ere.
mont, 1t was not paid until this Mem
phis and FL Paso loan was put upon the
market, when Fremont handed over the
sum, and intrusted his brother.in-law
with some business relating 20 the com
pany. he retired from it Immediately,
however, aud.hsd nothing to do with it
when the crisis came. No sooner had
Baron Boileau heard of the prosecutions,
and learned that the dowry Of his wits
had been paid him out Of the sum sub
scribed by French bondholders than he
came at once to France and gave up the
money.
Such an instance Of probity should
have been recognized, but while the
Judge complimented Baron Boleau
highly, it seemed to have no effect upon
his case, and he was condemned with
the rest. This was a judicial error
which had he saddest OF consequences,
for it soon carried Nine. Gauldree-
Boileau to the grave. She died while
here husband was in prisen. Scarcely
had she been placed in the tomb before
came a change in public feeling, and
then followed that usual sober second
thought upon the Baron's case. He was
found, on inquiry, to be the victim OF
this great swindle, worthy of the most
sympathy, and efforts were made to pro.
cure his release. No great efforts were
required, however, for the Government
was only too ready to act upon the first
petition.
No sooner was he released than he de-
manded retraction from the men whe
had illuminated him, and he has already
had two duels. In the first he disarmed
his adversary, and told him to pick up
his sword to begin again, but as he
showed some hestationi the seconds
interfered. The last duel was fought
with pistols, the Baron's adversary being
slightly wounded. Personally, l wal
very glad indeed to hear of Baror
Boileau's rehabilitation, but | should
have said nothing about it now bad
not used come rather strong expressions
Of sympathy for him in my comments
upon the Trans-contnentsl affair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-09-17
John COnaiOck.

The Denver News of August 5, tells
the following The wife of John Com
stock, the discoversr of the great Com
stock mine at Virginia City, has been
making tour Of the Territories in quest
Of information concerning her husband,
who left her over twenty years ago.
Twice or thrice he was reported dead.
and each time the report was contra
dicted, until his wife was unprepared to
believe him either dead or alive. About
a month ago she started out on trip of
inquiry and discovery. AT Cheyenne
she was told by man who pretended to
know Comstock that he was living in
southern Utah, and was very poor. The
wife, ready to seize upon any hope, hast
ened off on the hunt of her husband,
visiting nearly every town in the Terri
tory. Then she went on over to Nevada,
where be was once known to everybody
as the discoverer of the Comstock, and
there she heard that he had died in Mon
tana, in destitute circumstances, some
years ago. She returned to Salt Lake,
and from there went up into Montana,
where she has found the proofs of his
death. He had drifted, it seems, into
the Sweetwater, Wyoming, mines, and
left there with the Big Horn expedition,
in 1871, The expedition, failing of its
object, was disbanded, some returning
to the railroad and the remainder going
on through the Yellowstone region into
Montana. Comstock reached Bozeman
sick, discouraged and penniless. He
often pointed to his discovery, the Com
stock, then producing its $2O, 1000, 900 an
nually, and the thought seemed to bring
despondency. One day, in the spring Of
1871, he. borrowed a pistol from Mr.,
Dllla5ur, shoemaker, and stepping out
side the shop lodged a bullet in his brain,
He left no property of any kind, and the
expense of his burial, which was quietly
conducted, was shared among a few
friends. Mrs. Comstock has found his
grave, and, being possessed Of means
left her by her father, proposes to remove
the remains to her present home, some
where in the States.