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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-10-03
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Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
The Law of Murder in England.

The law relating to murder being still considered unsatisfactory in England, Sir John E. Wilmot has submitted a bill to Parliament which provides as fol. lows:
 l. The crime of murder shall be di- vided into offenses of the first and sec ond degrees. 2. Any person convicted of murder ill the first degree shall suf- fer death. 3. Any person convicted of murder in the second degree shall be punished with penal servitude for life, or for any period not less than seven years, or with imprisonment with hard labor for any period not exceeding two years. (This clause has in view certain cases of infanticide.) 4. The degree of murder shall be found by jury upon the facts submitted. 5. Murder in the first degree is the killing, with deliberate malice aforethought, human being in the peace of the k1ng or queen regnant. 6. It is murder in the first degree when death has been caused by the wilful act of any person committing or attempting to commit felony, or when assaulting any government officer in the execution of his duty. '. It is murder in the sec ond degree where verdict of murder is found by the jury, but not in the first degree. S. Infanticide is murder of the second degree in all cases where the death of a child is caused by the willful, unlawful and malicious act of the moth CT. provided such act has been commit ted at the time of birth or within seven days. 9. In trials for infanticide the jury may return verdict of conceal ment of birth. 10. In any trial for in fanticide it must beproved that the child xuoS Euinn
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
SALISBURY, CONN.,, FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1876.

smiled. '' How much did Pierrot cost 2" "T Ten francs" "Well, you go back to the abattoir and buy another ass, and take good care of this one." gave my card to the woman and said goodbye to her and the donkey. The miracle was complete. The ass started off in high spirits, the woman pushing the cart from behind.
 That evening the poor woman came to me in tears. I understood at once. "Ah, sir, he is gonel" "Poor Pier rot. "Yes, sir, we got to St. Ouen one way or another. But when he came in sight of our hut he fell on his knees. tried to raise him, but this time it was all over. My children came running and crying. They talked to him and kissed him. He looked at them so sadly as to break our hearts. tell you, there are lots of people in the world not worth half so much as poor Pierrot. Think of it, he wanted to die at home after finish ing his days work" Like soldier who dies after firing his last cartridge. The ragpicker opened her hand, and I saw the money had given her in the morn ing. "Here are your hundred francs, sir."
 do not know whether most admired her or the donkey-the ass who did his duty to death, or the woman more deli cate than our charity.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Unfounded Suspicion Punished.

A lady in Marquette, Mich., suspect. ed that her husband was in the habit of kissing Katy, the cook, and resolved to detect him in the act. After watching for days she heard him come in one evening and quietly pass into the kitch- en. Now, Katy was out that evening, and the kitchen was dark. Burning with jealousy, the wife took some matches in her hand and hastily placed her shawl over her head, as Katy some- times did, entered the kitchen by the back door, and was almost immediately seized and embraced in the most ardent manner. With her heart almost bursting with rage and jealousy the injured wife prepared to administer terrible rebuke to her faithless spouse. Tearing her self from his embrace, she struck 8 match and stood face to face with-the hired man. Her husband says that his wife has never treated him so well since the first month they were married as she has for the past few days.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
How he Weighed his Wife.

The Lewiston (Maine) Journal has discovered the method and thus reveals iC: She is a woman weighing, it was supposed, about 25O pounds, but her husband could not induce her to be weighed. So the other day he was out driving with his wife and drove up to MT. Dorman's store in Auburn. The wife did not notice that the team stood on MT. Dorman's hay scales. While he was talking with gentleman at the door, his whole team was being weigh ed. He then drove over to Lisbon street and left his wife to do some shop ping. Then he drove back to MT. Dor mans hay scales and the team was then weighed-minus the wife. It was but a simple sum in subtraction to discover the weight of the woman. On getting nome the joke leaked out, but his neigh bors declare that Caleb will never be more sorry than he was the hour when his wife learned that she weighed two hundred and forty odd pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Astonishing Feats of Chinese Acrobats.

The Chinese tumblers lately intro music in San Francisco, local journal number of athletic Mongolians appear, stripped to the waist, and begin sort of combination on the stage. At first the fighting appears to be promiscuous, but six or eight finally ally themselves against one man, and try to overcome him by springing against him and strik- ing him full in the breast with the soles of their feet. He IT eets this curious mode of attack by standing like statue, while the others fall heavily to the floor
 A number of tables are next brought out and piled one above the other, until a height of about twenty feet is attained. A performer, whose weight is no less than one hundred and fifty pounds, mounts them, and, springiag in the air toward the floor and the stage, strikes both feet with heavy thud upon the bare breast of man standing about ten feet from the foot of the tables, throwing him violently to the floor. How 8 man can sustain such blow is mystery. Again the agile acrobat ascends to the top table, and, springing upward, turns a somersault, while all the tables except the lower table are suddenly taken away. Upon the only table left he falls with a force apparently great enough to break every bone in his body; but he leaps up again immediately and turns back hand springs across the stage. Again he climbs to the top of the tower of tables, while second lies down upon table 8 few feet from the base of the tower. Turning somersault in mid air, he falls upon the other body, the two breast to breast, and bounds oil again with sec ond somersault. Other acrobats climb to various attitudes, and fell upon the stage, alighting square upon their backs with force that is astonishing. The feats are all executed by men in semi nude condition, so that there is no chance for padding their clothes. The manager informed the reporter that the tumblers were we'll trained from child hood, and became habituated to the terrible concussions only by years of practice. He added that many were killed in training, or maimed for life.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Deafness and Headache
 Cured by One Bottle.

MANCHESTER, N. H., June 2, 1875. Messrs. LITTLEFIELD & CO:
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 Very respectfully yours,
 s s. HUBBARD, Agent Union Mutual Life Ins. Co.,, 1J87 Elm St. Price S1 per bottle. Pamphlet of B pages. giy- ing treatise on Catsrrh, with innumerable cases or cures sent FREE, by addressing the Proprietors LlTTLEFILD CO, Manchester, N. H.
 FOR SALE IN SALISBURY BY M. T., GRAHAM, Druggist, Agt.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
A FastidiOus Tramp.

The "cheekiest tramp has turned up in New London, Conn. He wanted something to eat. The servant girl cut from loaf just baked four slices of bread and from roast two slices of beef, preparing for him couple of sand wiches. These were rendered him, but he indignantly drew back, asking Well, haven't you any hot coffee2' "You don't suppose we keep coffee hot all day to deal out to tramps, do youG" " Then l don't want this," replied the injured gentleman. And he handed her back the sandwiches and moved on.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03

This worlds scene as dark as SGyx, Where hope is scarce worth Our joys are borne so fieeting hence That they are dear at
 And yet to stay here many are willing Although they may not have
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Loves Glasses.

AVEC>O VA6DcODs
 WHAT HE SAID. He said G How beautiful, my love, From earth beneath to heavens above! There's not rock with lichens Drowned, And not field with sunshine crowned, And not note all nature through, From whispering pines to ocean blue Not even 8 mote which swings in air Up toward the bending heavens there, That is not beautiful
 WHAT SHE SAID. There's not thing the landscape through, From sands we beat Beneath our feet To where the mountains heave in view, That is not beautiful And all for you
 WHAT I SAW. A scene almost made up of blanks; Nothing but rocks and sand; A dull brown waste, Ger which the crow himself makes haste! And yet, unused "Perhaps 'tls wise To look abroad through lovers' eyes, If they may shew that round us lies Beauty like that of Paradise"
 -Myron Rtyndrd.
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Her Album.

When visiting an old acquaintance, 8 farmer, at time when albums were all the rage, well known wit was handed by the daughter superannuated &C., count book, ruled for pour ds, shillings and pence, in which he was requested to write something pretty for her with which request he complied in the fol- lowing manner:
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
ST. ARMAND, P. O.,

ST. ARMAND, P. O., Sept. 12, 1874. Messrs. LITTLEFIELD CO.,:
 Dear Sirs-Being desirous that others may know something of the merits of your " CONSTITUTIONAL CATARKH REMEDY,nI wish to inform you what it has done for me. I am 29 years old, had been out of health for about years. I had emp owed three four doctors, and tried various medicines without receiving any permanent benefit, but con- thu rather to grow wore, until last fall, when had become bad to be unable to do hours work at time Had severe soreness and pain under the shoulder blades and through the shoulders, with very lame back and feeling in my right lung as though there weight bearing it down, with continual dropping iu the throat and down upon the lungs. Such my condition wh commenced to take your Catarrh Remedy, one bottle of which eased my pains and gave all impr wed appetite, and after taking tour bottles I was restored to heath to be able to endure hard and continued laboI such as chopping and clearing land, at which have been engaged the past season. My recovery attribue sol Iy with Gods blessing, to the use of your Catarrh Remedy. Yours truly.
 HENRY SNYDER
Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03
Lowest Prices,

And in quality, variety and completeness of stock, claim to offer superior inducements Strictly frstclass. and one price. 1yGm46vol4
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
Music by TeleSraDh.

The Boston ''Traveller" prints the follow
ing statement =" A few nights ago Prof.
Bell was in communication with telegraph
operator in New York, and commenced
experimenting with one of his inventions
pertaining to the transmission of musical
sounds. He made use of his phonetic organ
and played the tune of America, and asked
the operator in New York what he heard.
Il hear the tune of"America," replied New
York; give us another Prof. Bell then
played a uld Lang Syne' What do you
hear now?' Il hear the tune of "Auld Lang
Syne," with the full chorus distinctly
replied New York. Thus the astounding
discovery has been made that man can
play upon musicslinstruments in New York
New Orleans, or London, or Paris, and be
heard distinctly in Boston! If this can be
done, why cannot distinguished performers
execute the most artistic and beautiful
music in Paris, and an audience assembled
in Music Hall, Boston, to listen? Prof. Bells
other improvement, VIZ, the transmission
of the human voice, has become 80 far per-
fected that persons have conversed over one
thousand miles of wire with perfect ease,
although as yet the vocal sounds are not
loud enough to be heard by more than one
or two persons. But If the human voice
can now be sent over the wire, and 90 dis
tinctly that when two or three known parties
are telegraphing the voices of each can be
recognized, we may soon have distinguished
men delivering speeches in Washington,
New York, or London, and audiences
assembled in Music Hall or Faneuil Hall to
| listen
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29

INFORMATION has just reached Wash
ington, which gives the Indian war more
complex aspect than any it has yet as.
sumed. 1t is stated uoon good authority
that the Sioux number among their forces
many bold and adventuresome white men,
who are furnishing the Indians with in
structions in fighting the white soldiers.
They mustsbe used to frontier fighting and
possess knowledge OF the white soldiers
mode of attack, or Custer would net have
been so completely out-generaled in his
tactics. Among these is very talented
white man, who is Sitting Bulls private
secretary, and directs all that chiefs move.
ments. He is represented as desperate
fellow, and conversant with the English,
Spanish, French and German Languages.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
The GrandInOther'S Trick :.
From the New Orleans Times. |

IoLl OuC 4>CW SAICd4s IAlcb.
1t was in Natchez, where gambler was
indicted for swindling, having won from a
rich greeny a thousand dollars with the
grandmother's trick. Judge Edward Tur-
ner was then on the bench The Judge was
eminently practical in his character-knew
nothing Of cards or the tricks of those who
contrived to find livelihood by handling
them. He had never heard of the grand
mothers trick, and when the indictment
was read asked if there was anything in the
statutes making the grandmother's trick an
act of swihdling. He was answered there
was not, but that it came under the head of
swindling generally. 81 don't know what
it is" said the judge, "and it is moved to
auash this indictment, because the grand
mothers trick is not in the statutes de-
nounced as swindliDg." "If your Honor
please" said the District Attorney, "we
have witness here who understands and
can play the trick, and if the court please
we will have him show your Honor this
trick"
"Let him be called, then"
"Mr. Sheriff, call Kali Hurst" said the
attorney. 1t was done, and pack of cards
was provided.
"Can you show me the grandmother
trick, Mr.. Hurst 2" asked the Judge. "If
you can, do So"
Hurst took the cards, and shuflling them
well, held them up, and asked the judge to
turn over the top card. He did so, ana said
it was the knave of hearts.
"What did your Honor say was the card"'
asked Hurst, as he held the pack in one
had.
"The knaye of hearts,"
"Knaves play tricks, your Honor" an
swered facetiously Hurst. "Are you sure
it is the knave of hearts?
eyes, know it is"
"Now perhaps your Honor would like to
bet something on it,"
"Show the trick, sir" testify ordered the
Judge.
"I have no trick to show, your Honor
| The cards do this. And now since you say
the top card is the knave of hearts, will
your Honor turn 1t over!"
The Judge reached forth his hands, and
carefully turned the cards, when 1t turned
up the ace of hearts. Throwing himsel
back in his seat, evidently much surprised
he brought his clenched fist down upon hi
docket, exclaiming vehemently, again and
again: "Swindling-swindling of the very
worst sort let the case proceed" and th'
indicted was found guilty, fined and impris-
oned to the extent of the law.
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
A Singular Accident.

At the National Rifle Association practice
at Wimbledon, England, on Thursday, July
13, an incident worthy of record occurred,
owing to the heat. The rays of the sun
had, it appeared, been playing on the sur
face of small mirror hanging in one of the
bell tents in the regimental lines. The glass
reflected the rays on to the roof of the tent,
and soon afterward the canvas took fire.
The flames, were, however, very quickly
noticed, and no time was lost in endeavor-
ing to extinguish them. BY striking the
tent no further damage than its destruction,
together with few articles of wearing ap-
parel, took place. Similar occurrences have
happened in India and other hot climates
but there 1--WE believe, no precedent OF the
kind in England-certainly not at Wimble'
don,
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
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The effect in many cases OF debility, loss
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The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
Csrss...ial Mssss-

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Liberia sends fine eodee.
The city's building b beingp in order.
The Marine Band leaves u on Saturday
next.
Canadians are coming here in strong
numbers.
Awhite buffalo can be seen nthe Kansas
building.
The walters at the Lafayette restaurant
are on strike.
Denmark boasts other exhibit of pottery
and porcelain ware.
Fifty skilled mechanics have left Berlin
for the Exposition.
The receipts for admissions up to this
time have exceeded $500, 900.
Gen. Goshorn entertained the Columbus
cadets on Tuesday evening.
Thousands daily enjoy the view Of the
grounds from Georges Hill.
The Cincinnati Light Guard are now
camped within the enclosure.
The field is being put in order for the mil
itsry encampment next month.
Among the interesting exhibits f'om
Greenland, is the Esquimaux house.
The choir from Notre Dame Montreal,
sang in the Main Building, on Thursday.
Flax from the Island of St. Helena is
shown, some of which is five feet long.
Hon. Thomas Allen, of St Louis, will
talk about Missouri tomorrow in Judges
Pavilion.
Royalty in beer and soda have yielped
80 ho oc nf
$4,000.
Gen. Morton, who has been located at No.
9O4 Walnut street, will hereafter be found
on the grounds.
Frederick S. and H. G. Fish and VIM.
Allen left Newark on Tuesday in canoes on
their way to the Centennial.
Gate "a, (which is on Elm avenue at the
eastern end of the Finance Pavilion, has
been selected as the entrance for schools.
Europe is showing her appreciation of the
Exhibition by sending over large numbers
of skilled workmen to inspect and report to
their respective governments.
The American kindergarten, situated in
the rear Of the Women's Pavilion, draws
large crowds during the exercise, which
takes place from 10 to IL o'clock.
A novel exhibit in the Denmark depart
ment is new register of fares to be carried
by car conductors in place of the bell punch,
Rolls of paper, numbered in sections and
representing whole and half fares, are put
in small, round box carried BY the con-
ductor tears from the roll one section of the
paper register, which he gives to the pas
senger. The number of sections of which
his register is thus deprived tells the num-
Der of fares he has received.
A woman with three children yesterday
marched into one of the restaurants in the
Main Building, sat down at one of the ia
bles, secured plates, knives, forks, spoons,
and napkins off an attendant, and then de-
liberately lifting up basket Of lunch
which had been prepared before leaving
home, spread it before herself and little
ones. Turning to the waiter she ordered
one cup of coffee
The Morning herald., 1876-07-29
new TT weaK lCAn g 81


Its t. Be hoped that the newspapers
mensof this city who have been insisting,
through motives Of opposition,to the Dem
ocratic council that there is plenty Of work,
are satisfied that there is moi, far rs coun-
Gil has power. The manner in which they
have kept up this senseless twaddle,is even
to those of their own party false state
ment. Council has shown by repeated
statements that their hands are Ind, and
that they are powerless to do anything,
and this is ably supported by the City So
licitor in his report to the council, on last
Thursday night. We do not deny that
there is city work to be done; there is
plenty of it on the new basin, but how is
it to be done without money? The men
are seeking work to earn bread, as they
express it, and they cannot do this without
money. There is only 50 much in the
reservoir fund, and when that is exhausted,
work must necessarily step upon this i'm
provemeDt.
1t is favorite cry with the CONNER
cial" that the council has power enough,
if they choose to use it, to give the men
employment. What this power consists
in, thorough search of all laws relating
to the matter, has failed to reveal. Legal
ability has been consulted, and rendered
opinion that there is no provision of the
city charter, which gives to council any
such authority. Now We beg ofthe "Com-
mercial," for the personal happiness and
comfort oftwenty-fve hundred workingmen
who are starving for bread, for the enlighl-
enment of Council, for the instruction of
legal lore, for the benefit of whole COM
munity, to settle problem beyond our
solving, to give to the public this authority.
Unfold thy great wisdom that we may
listen and be instructed, and you will have
performed a work Of benefcence, before
which all will bow down and worship.
If the Commercial has treasured this
panacea for financial embarrassment, and
not even offered it to to the distressed peo-
pie, who have been carried to the very
brink of starvation, and when they cried
out for bread were given stone, it was
stony-hearted to do SO, when they could
have with this secret in their possession
have given them fish. Now in the name
of all that we have implored thee, unfold
thy store Of legal wisdom, teach an ignor-
ant Council how they have erred, let an
obtuse attorney know his lack of compre-
hension. Let the City of Wilmington
know your superior legal wisdom, and
there will be no occasion to convene the
Legislature in special session, question
that has racked the brain of the city for
two weeks will be settled, and we will
justly regard thee as an Oracle.