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Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

WIDows, BEWARE The Boston Herald says: "West Randolph, Vermont, has an interesting subject oi talk in two breach of promise suits brought against k. B. Batch elder, well-to-do farmer living about a mile below the village. MT. Bachelder was a widower about fifty years old, and natu- rally not inclined to lead the secluded life of single blessedness, SO last summer he commenced an indiscriminate slaughter among the widows. The first victim to his smiles was 8 widow Kellogg, who soon succumbed to bis arduous wooing; but alas for human calcu!Atlons-after billing and cooing for time th" widower became enamored of another widow by the name of Laura Brown, nee Ordway, less ancient than his first love, and again the siege con- msnced. Her heart, proving not of stone, soon reposed in the safe repository of his breast. Then came the tug of war, and before he could make choice between the two another gushing widow crossed his vii sion, and with all the fire and ardor of youth, he again laid siege, and she too, like the rest, surrendered her heart, and they were married. Now Kellogg wants $5, ,OOC damages, and Mrs. Brown $1O,OO while Batchelder says he shall fight it out if il takes the last dollar. and as each of his ac- cusers can command plenty of money { lively time may be expected"
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28
Dl E D.

In this village, May 24th. Althsa D., wife of Ed ward Barton, aged go years.
 At West Norfolk, May 2srd. Mir. Harry Smith, aged W years.
 At West Cornwall. May 27th, William stoddard, aged s7 years and days.
 At Amenia, Sunday, May 16th, Albert Toby,aged 75 years,
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

Vested interest-money in the waistcoa pockets.
 Waisting sweetness-putting your arm about pretty woman.
 When hog roots in snow bank iti nose knows snows.
 The gold found in the Black Hills 1. said to be of very Siouxperior quality.
 The fellow who asked for a lock of his girls hair was informed that it "costs money, hair does."
 A Frenchmsn, intending to compliment young lady, by calling her gentle lamb, said, She is one mutton as is small'
 An advertisement in the Washington Star reads: If you want to be well dressed wear Warwick collar and have your boots blacked.' It must be warm weather at the capital to admit of such { wardrobe.
 Eye-ronical.-Waiter-Beg pard'n sir Languid Swell-We-ell what is it, James Waiter-Beg pard'n. I'm sure sir; but d you know sir, is there a gentleman here with one eye named Walker? Languid Swell Don't know m sure. Say, whats the name of the other eye?
 What's your business ? said the magis- trate of police court the other morning, ,to a prisoner. Tm an observationist, youl worship An observationist! what is thatF One who looks around in the day time to see what he can steal at night, if l, pleases your honor | A Scotchman went to lawyer once fol advice and detailed the circumstances oi the case. Have you told me the facts as they occurred ? asked the lawyer. Oh aye sir,' replied he. I thought it best to tell you the plain truth. Ye can put the lies into it yourself
 A reverend gentleman, during 8 sojourr among the hills of New Hampshire, stop ping at a cottage, inquired of the occupant if there was any Episcopalians in the neigh borhood. I don't exactly know replied the dame, but believe John shot one ir the garden last week, but he thought it wal chipmunk.'
 Susan Jane must have been scantily dressed when she was looking out for hel and sang.
 "He'll come tonight; the winds at rest
 The moon is full and fair;
 I'll wear thedress that pleased him best
 A ribbon In my hair."
 o gracious no" exclaimed Mrs. Marrow fat to Mrs. Quoggs, raising her hands ant speaking in an excited tone. She was SC ill when her new bonnet carae home tha she couldn't get up; but dear sakes Jane that didn't matter nothing, for she just pu her hat on and lay with her head out of thu window for the whole afternoon
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28
Aamt News.

a*s We AhaAfeel greatly obAgedt to any of ou
 friends in the county, or elsewhere, who wiAsend
 us particulars ofany occurrences ofinterestwhich may come undertheirnotics.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

During the breakup of tho Housatonie river in March. the ice was piled so high and so firmly packed upon road which runs along it's banks, that until the begin ming of last week it was impossible to force passage.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

Timothy Murphy, New Haven shoe- maker fifty years old, died suddenly the other day, as was supposed. but recent de- velopments hint at foul play, aud an inves- tigation is to be held.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28
For Sale

A T BARGAIN.-A shifting top, city made a Carriage. Been used but few times As good as new. Sold for want of use.
 ,., VIM. B. RUDD. bakeYlAe, Ct', May Sotp, lS7Ps 1m45
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

Spices, Cooking Soda, Cream Tartar.
 Toilet Articles,
 Fine SpOnges,
 COlOgneS.
 Perfumeries,
 Family Dye Stuffs,
 Patent Medicines, Choice Confectionery, Imported and Domestic Cigars, Saratoga Spring Waters, Soda Water, with genuine Fruit Syrups,
 Ginger Ale, on draught
 and in Bottles,
 Hair, Nail, Tooth and
 Cloth Brushes, Handkerchief Extracts-Lubns', Rummel's. Edes', Farina's, Hoyts and Morgan's. Morgan's Tooth Washes and Powders; Hand Mirrors.
 Prescriptions carefully prepared. WHITE ROCK POTASH,
 (Best in Market) Garden, Field and Flower Seeds, Trusscs. Sup, porters, Shoulder Braces and Bird Cages. Morgan's Pure F1avoring Extracts. Made direct from the fruit .,@ MorRan's Dyspepsia 3itters. Sample bot ties 10 cents. Orders from out of town promptly attended to.
 R. E. MORGAN. 4w%S Summers Building, Ct. BarrnGton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

The mysterious disappearance of Aaron J. Cook, a master builder of Branford, has set afoot various rumors of murder and robbery, and the New Haven police arrest cd two men Saturday, on suspicion, but have since discharged them.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28
W est Cornwall.

Now dig up your water pipes. The de- lectable cowslip has made its appearance. Warner is repairing the cottage preparatory to occupancy. Saleski has left town, owing to the ceaseless importunities of John Heberle. Constable Howard went for an escaped jail bird few days since, but failed to capture him. John Judd has been kalsomining the waiting room and office in the depot at this place. ......C. O. Butler slaughters calves and ye older cattle for R. N. Cochrane now -a-days ......The Norfolk correspondent of the Winsted Herald takes hls pen in hand to champion the cause of the irrepressible Goodwin in his raid upon the free pass sys- tenn. Probably he owns share or two of stock in some railroad and is looking for dividends. NUE CRp.
 Our farming interests have taken up SO much of our time for the past two weeks that items have been neglected. .Bobbing for eels seems to be favorite amusement nowadays. Deacon Barnes of Warren has moved into the corner house, where he will cobble for all who desire it...... Deacon Beebe still continues to cobble in highly attractive manner.....A couple of tramps broke into the house of George Volmillar one night last week and proceeded to help themselves to such wearing apparel as they could find, and had made up large bundle when the family were awakened by the noise and at once commenced an attack, at the same time sending for Constable How ard, who soon arrived upon the scene of action and immediately arrested the scoun- drels and ornamented their wrists with a pair of bracelets. Next day they were ta. ken before Esquire Fitch and bound over to the Superior Court. MT. Wm. Stod- dard, who died last Saturday at the ripe old age of 87 years, was an estimable citizen and the father of large number of chil- dren who fill prominent positions in society in various sections of the country, for whom he felt the liveliest interest, and who have frequently visited him in his old age. thereby causing him much happiness in his declining years. NUF CEp.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

The Naugatuck railroad company is thinking of having another track from An sonia to the junction.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

A German woman in Meriden bravely shot a mad dog with her husbands musket the other day.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

The aforesaid is Copy of ye Deed given by the Indians for ye Housatonack Land Examined by me
 Ebener Pomroy by order Acknowledged before
 John Ashley, J. P.
Connecticut western news., 1875-05-28

ferred.
 Murder in Pittsfeld: An Ashley Falls Boy the Murderer.-An unproYoked and fatal shooting case occurred at Pittsfield, Mass, on Saturday evening. A special dispatch to the Springfield Republican gives the following particulars regarding the af fair: William Dowley, young teamster in the employ of Henry G. Crozier was fa- tally shot Saturday night by Henry Van Deusen, truckman for Robbins & Gam we'll. The tragedy occurred on Beaver street, near Hosea Fuller's place, between l and l2 o'clock. Dowley was on foot, going home from Fuller's, where he had some slight altercation with James Con- ners. Soon after leaving, he was followed by Van Deusen, Corners and John Mack, in wagon, all of whom, with otEers, had been at Fuller's. Coming up with Dowley, Van Deusen rose in the wagon, drew re. yolver and fired at him. saying immediately after he fired the shot, There, take that, and Dowley stumbled few feet and fell, while the rest drove to the town, about a mile away. Others from Fuller's coming along found Dowley and carried him few
, 1875-12-30

e Horace Twiss was one ofthe read
lest and most amusing takers in the
world, and when he began to make his
way in London society-which he even.
tually did, very Observation-Disclosures
persons considered his first step in the
right direction to have been repartee
made in the crushroom of the opera,
while standing close to Lady L., who
was waiting for her carriage. A man
he was with saying, "Look at that fat
Lady l.; isn't she like great white
cabbage?" "Yes." answered Horace,
in discreetly loud tone; ''she is like
one-all heart. I believe" The white
heart cabbage turned affably to the ris-
ing barrister,. begged him to see her to
her carriage, and gave him the entree
of II - house. Lord Clarendon SUBJ
sequently put him in Parliament for his
borough of Wootten Basset, and for q
short time he formed part of the Minis
try. holding one of the under secieta-
ryships. He was clever, amiable and
good-tempered, and had every qualifi-
cation for success in society.
, 1875-12-30
l came away -

w A Detroit saloon-keeper whose
place has been cleaned on: two or three
times by rcughs has got things fixed to
his liking now, There is trap-door
ten feet square in front of his bar. work
ing by spring, and when rough strikes
the counter and begins to raise row he
Is dropped into the cellar. A pail of
hot water is flung over him by the same
machinery, and hickory club. worked
by steam, strikes him 9S times minute.
When the fellow finally gets clear of the
machinery big dog welcomes him,
snuff is thrown into his eyes, and he
reaches the street with solemn VOW up
on his lips to become one of the most
exemplary citizens of Detroit.
, 1875-12-30

" A malicious attempth has been dis
covered to stop the working of two of
theWestern Union Telegraph company's
wire between San Francisco and Sacra~
mento by wrapping them with fine wire.
one end of which was fastened to nail
driven into tree in such manner that
it could not be seen by the line men. 1t
was several days before the difficulty
was discovered. The company offers o
reward of $3.50 for the arrest and con-
viction of the person or persons. The
act is penitentiary offense.
, 1875-12-30

e Some years ago Father Leahey,
who claimed to be monk of La Trappe
that had come over to Professionalism,
after lecturing in this vicinity, went to
Montreal, to speak against Romanism.
He didn't stop long, and when he re-
turned here somebody asked him why
he came back SO soon. The reverend
father was q jolly Irishman. and he gave
this reason: "You see the Romanists
claim that they have got the original
Peter which, means rock, and
that Church is founded upon him.
Now in Montreal good many of them
came to hear me and brought Peters in
IN their pockets, and. begorra, they
threw them at me too. Their argu>
ments were altogether too solid. and so
l came away
, 1875-12-30

NJ. deLesseps. representing a combina-
ton of French capitalists, are the bid
ders. The latter has offered $4,000, 600
for the shares.
BERI1S, Dec, 2s.-It is stated that
the principel feature of the proposition
of the great powers relative to reform
in Turkey is that the Ambassador
of the neutral powers at Constantino-
Pile shall exercise permanent control in
the execution of reforms in the provin-
caS zsit
, 1875-12-30

III 1uIhey 10 sAos euo 1A>ooeAAoA
of the neutral powers at Constantino-
,, Pile shall exercise permanent control in
the execution of reforms in the provin-
ces.
The FIRST CHINESE IRON cLAD.-The
first Chinase iron-clad has been just
completed. cannot say launched, be-
cause she stopped half-way down the
ways, and refused to be persuaded fur
ther. I suppose, however, that the
hitch is only temporary. She is q
small vessel of only 1876 tons measures
ment, 1O4 feet length on lead line. and
20 feet inches extreme breadth. Her
armor is 2as inches thick amidships,
tapering to 17s inches at the extremi-
ties, and having Az inches of tack
backing. She is armed with a6A inch
Krupp gun, and has ram bow. Her
offensive power has been much dimin-
ished by the Chinese insisting on hav-
ing the gun fixed. Nothing colld per-
suade them that if the gun were brou't
over to fire from either side, the vessel
would not inevitably keel over and cap
size; SO the gun had to oe permanently
placed in in the middle of the bow, and
only one portfolio exists for firing for
ward. OF course it will be understood
that she was designed by an English
architect and built under English su-
pervision. The Chinese can do noth>
ing for themselves yet, with all the ap~
pliances. The workmen are intelligent
and apt enough, but the knowledge me-
cessary for designing is completely
wanting. I am almost inclined to doubt
whether they are capable Of acquiring.
or rather applying it. Very certainly
what is more to the purpose now--they
arc thoroughly incompetent to handle
or fight an iron clad effectively. In
the event of war all these ships, on
which China is wasting money that
would be far better laid out on railroads.
would be captured in fortnight.-Chi-
neSe Cor. London Times.
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-23

STATE TAX GuLLRGTORs OFFICE, }
No. lha iravier street.
New Orleans November II, 1875
Pf VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN NE VESTED BY
- the act of the Legislature OF this State No. ~
OF 1873, approved March IA, 1873 will pr0csad TO
Bel at public auction, at my tice No. lb9 Cravier
street IN the SAID First District Of this city gu
TUESDAY November %, 1875, al twelve o'clock N
the following describe d property to wit
l. CERTAIN SQuARE OF GROUND, No. .0g.
bounded by johnson. Tha. ia and Felicity streets
messul & - feet.
2. CERTAIN SQUARE OF GROUND No. As,
bounded by Venus Oglai, LowerlIae and Berna.
dotte streets, measuring 3nl by 326 eet.
SIX LOTS OF GROUND. ffo- ting On Shell road
measuring laN by 1872 feet
=. GER RrAIN LOT OF GROUND, in square No
5da, bounded by Tontl, Rochebave aud Ers.o
streets AND Jefferson line, measuring 10 by l3i teer
Together with all the improvements and appuI-
tenancea thereunto belonging.
said property having heel seized by NE to satisfy
privilege and claim due the state of Lo,.l sis,ta
for taxes upon said property tor tha year 1872
amounting to forty three dollars together with ali
costs, Delai'ie and Charges.
AT SAID sal: the property Will not be adiuiiCated
unless the old is tor sufficient amount TO satisfy
the Aforesaid claim ana also the unpaid taxes
upon said property for the years 1870 and 1869 to-
gether with the penalties thereon, aud al costs
ana charges v hicI NAV have accrued.
The pul Chaser at this sale is entitled o be puC
in immediate possession
Terms-Cash on the spot
n. C. FDLGE2
State Tax Collector, First District, City of New
orleans. uOlL Is lY "a
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-23

sTATR TAX COLLECTIONS OFFICE,
No. l69 Gravier street, }
New Orleans, November IL, 1875.
pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME- VESTED BY
II the act of the Legislature of this State No. Al
OF 1873 approved March IL, 1879. will proceed to
sell at public auction at my office No. 1853 Gravier
street in the said First District Of this city on
TUkSDAf November %, 1875, at twelve o'clock
NJ, the following described property, to Wit
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, in square No.
3i3, bounded by Howard, Liberty, Poydras and La
feet inches.
q FIVE LOTS OF GROUND, in square No. 4s5
bounded by Gravier, Common. St Jane and Bolivar
streets measuring 90 by l1O feet 65 by ITO feet 80
by 10 feet 30 bv l22 feet, -
3. A CERTA Let OF GROUND, In square No.
3sl, bounded by Franklin, Liberty Poydras aud
Perdido streets, measuring l8 by 1928 feet.
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, in square No.
4,e, bounded by Gravter. Common, Bolivar and
Together with all the improvements and sppurte.
nances thereunto belonging. ~
said property having been seized by me to satisfy
privilege and claim due the State of Louisiana
for taxes upon said property for the year 1879
amounting to two hundred and three dollars, to-
gether with all costs, penalties and charges.
At said sale the properly WIZ not be adjudcated
unless the bid is for sutaoient amount to satisfy
the Aforesaid claim, and also the unpaid taxes
with the penalties thereon aud I'll costa and
charges which may have accrned. 10 7,lTl. ~
The purchaser at this sAle is entitled 70 be put In
Immediate possession. NJ --'
Terms-Cssh on the spot ~.
State TsI Collector, First District City OF New
otleanA noll 10 10 %
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-23

STATE TAX COLLECTORS OgYiCB,)
NJ. l69 Gfavisr street.
New Orleans, November II, 1875
pY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN ME VESTED BY
ID the act OF the Legislsture OF this State No Al
OF 1873, approved March a. ls73, I will proceed to
se at public auction at my office No. Ice Gravier
street in the said First District OF this city, on
TUESDAY, November 20, 1875 at twelve O'Clock
NJ; the following described property, TO wit
l. A CERTAIN SQUARE OF GROUND, No. 643
bounded by Salcedo. Venus Lopez and Aglae
streets, measuring 3l9 by 2l0 feet
q CERTAIN TRIANGLE OF GROUND, in
square No 723, bounced by ST. Peter, Shelf road
Teemachus aud Agias streets, measuring 355 by
1872 feet
Together with all the Improvements and aPpur.
tenances thereunto belonging.
Said property having been .zed by me to satisfy
privilege and Claim due the State of Louisiana
for taxes upon said propertv for the year 1873
amounting 10 nifty dollars and seventy five cents
together with all costs penalties ald charges.
Al said sale the property will not be adjuiicated
unless the bid Is for sufficient amount TO satisfy
the Aforesaid cleim, and also the unpaid taxes
Upon said property for the years 1312 and 1871,
together with the penalties thereon aud all costs
and charges which may have accrued.
The purchaser at this sale is entitled to be put in
immediate possession.
Terms-Cash on the spot.
n c. FoLGER,
State Tax Collector, First District Citv of New
Orleans. noll - l3 %
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-23

Stair TAX COLLRCroa's OFPiCX,
No. lBn Gravier street ;
New Orleans November II, 1875
DY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN NIB VESTED
ID bv the act of the Legsl ature OF this State No.
A. of 1873 approved March II, la-3, will proceed
to sell at public auction at my office, No. l69
Gravier street, IN the said Fret District of this
citv, on TUESDAY, November %, 1875 at twelve
o'clock ~, the following described property, to
wit
/ TWO CERTAIN LOTS OF GROUND, in square
No. 279 bounded by Rampant, Dryades, Erato and
Clio streets. fronting on Rampant street, measur'
ing 70 by liz feet escn.
3 THREE CERTAIS LOT OF GROUND, in square
No. 23e bounded by Ramparr White, Clio and
Erato stTeers fronting en- Rampant street meas.
uring 29 by 81 and 81 fe. s inches by o. feet.
Together with all the Improvements and appur-
tenances thereurto belonging
said property having been sezsd by me to satisfy
privilege and claim due the State of Louisiana for
taxes upon said property for the year 1873 amount
ing to one hundred and one dollars aud txenty.fi Ave
cents, together with AL costs penalties and
charges
At said sale the property will no. bs adjudcsted
unless the bid is tor sufficient amount to satisfy
the Aforesaid Claim, together with the penalties
thereon, and al costs and charges which may
have accrued.
The purchaser at this sale is entitled to be put
in Immediate possession.
Te;ms-Cash Oh the spot.
n. c. FOLGER
State Tax Collector First District, City o. Sew
Orleans. noll 10 Is IS
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-23

Stair TAX C1LLEcT0Rs OFF.cE)
No. lst Gravier street,
New Orleans Soven Der II. 1875.
RY VIRTUE OF THs POWER fS ME VESTED
- bv the act of the Legisalur. OF tins State No.
A. Of 1873 approved March Il l3-}, will proceed to
sell At public auction at my Office, No. lf3 ravier
street. in the said First District OF this city on
I'll BSDAY, November %, 1875 at twelve O'clock w.
the following described property. to wit
A CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, in square No. Al
bounded by Melpomene, Clara, Thalia and Magno
liza streets, fronting Melpomene street, messur-
ing 81 feet 10 inches by 100 feet Together with all
the Improvements and appurteAauces theTeunto
belonging.
Said property having been seized by me to satisfy
privilege and claim due the State of Louisiana
for taxes upon said property for the year 1872
amsunting TO thil ty.two dollars and twenty i've
cents, together with all costs penalties and
charges
At said sale the property will not be adiudicated
unless the bid is for sufficient amount to satisfy
the Aforesaid claim, together with the penalties
thereon aid al. costs aud charges which may have
accrued.
The purchaser at this sale is entitled to be put in
immediate possession.
TeIms-Cash oa the spot.
n c. FOLGER,
State Tax Collector, First District. City of New
Orleans, n0ll l3 1875
New Orleans Republican., 1875-11-23
srArs TAX coLfEcroR's orr.cz, )

SrATs TAX CNLLgCroR's oFP.Cz
M los GIavier street ,
New Orleans, November II, 1875. }
PY VIRTUE OF THE POWER IN NE VESTED BY
ID the act of the L -slature OF this State No. II,
of 1873. approved March Il, 1873, will proceed to
sell at public auction, at my office, No, lbe Grsvier
street, in the said First District Of tins city,
on TUESDAY, November p, 1878 at twelve o'clock
M., the following described property, 70 wit
CERTAIN LOT OF GROUND, in square No. il3,
bounded by Annuncaion. Constance, Erato and
Gsiennie streets, fronting on Erato street, meas
urns 81 by 232 and PIP feet Together with all the
improvements ana apfui tenauces thereunto be.
lopeing
Said property having been seized by me to satisfy
privilege and CLAIM due the State of Louisiana
fos taxes upon said property for the year 1872,
amounting to slx'y-fo .r dollars and nifty cents,
together with all cOsts penalties AID charges.
At said sale the property will rot De aiiudicsted
unless the bid is for sufficient amount TO satisfy
the aforesaid CAIN, together with the penalties
thereon, and all costs and charges which may
have acc rued.
The purchaser at this sale is entitled to be put
in immediate Possession
Terms-C Cash Ln the spot.
y. C. EOLGER
State AK Collector, FIRST District City of New
Orleans. rOll i3 l3 %