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Connecticut western news., 1876-03-03

CENTENNIAL RUN MAD.-We are sur rounded on every side by evidences that this is the centennial year. We put on our centennial boots and wear our centennial neck-tie, eat from dishes of centennial ware and read the centennial Gazette. We smoke centennial cigars lighted with cen tenntal matches. We look at our centen-
 nal calendar for the day of the month, aud find out when the sun rises by consulting our centennial almanac. We receive cen.
 tennial communications written on centen- nial note paper with centennial pens dipped in centennial ink. We attend centennial tea parties, purchase centennial relics and admire ladies dressed in centennial robes.
 How long human nature can stand under this load is doubtful, for we live daily in expectation of being assured by the poultry man that he has centennial turkey, which be will send home In centennial basket for centennial dinner. Before this cen tennial year is departed we shall learn how noble thing it is to suffer and be strong.
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MARRIED, BUT NOT MARRlED.-It isn't very often that man marries woman he has long called hls daughter, but the fact has just got into the papers that James Par ton did do that on the 4th of January down in Newburyport. His first wife, who will always be best remembered as Fanny Fern,' was married to Charles H. Eldredge score of years before she was to Parton in 1856, and one ot her children by the first marriage now succeeds her as his wife. As Parton was nearly dozen years younger than his first wife, he is not so much older than his second one as might be at first sup posed. But the joke of the affair is, and tbat's what's kept it out of the papers so long, that the Massachusetts statutes forbid such marriage, and the bridegroom did not learn his status till the morning after the wedding, when, to prevent further scandal, he left his house in charge of his wife and took rooms for himself at board ing house. He has since been re-married to his step-daughter in the city of New York, and while in that city she is his legal wife, but when in Massachusetts the law recognizes her as his mistress. MT. Parton will apply to the Massachusetts legislature for special act sustaining his marriage. Let this be warning to all persons who wish to marry their step-daughters.
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Poughkeepsie District Conferenoe.-

Poughkaepsie District Conference FRIEND PRAsR.-The second session of the Poughkeepsie district conference of the Ill. E. church met at the Hedding church on Tuesday, the 22nd inst. This district is the largest in the conference, comprising 60 stations or circuits scattered over parts of three states-New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. It is composed of all the travelling and local preachers, exhorters, Sunday school superintendents and stew ards. At the calling of the roll, majority of the delegates reported, making quite a respectable body of ministers and laymen. Rev. Goss. the presiding elder, occupied the chair, Revs. McLeon and Brush acting as secretaries. After the usual standing committees had been appointed, reports were given by the different pastors of their charges. The question of renewal of li- censes was taken up and 22 local preachers and 20 exhorters' licenses were renewed. Two of these were recommended to the an- received in the travelling connection. One was recommended to receive ordination The renewal of Miss Katie Lent's license was granted without dissenting voice, but with many words of commendation, show ing that the church moves, as one said of the world. While we believe in holding fast to that which is good, we also believe in reform. especially when the equal rights of all are to be secured. Dr. J. H. Hurst of the Drew Theological seminary delivered an excellent sermon on Tuesday evening on the Ministry of the Gospel and it's rela- tive relation to the mission of Christ, dwell ing particularly on the essential qualities of such work. Dr. G. w. Cook of the Col legiate institute for young ladies in this city, gave selected readings from Dickens, Longfellow and others on Wednesday. Dr. w. H. Ferris of Brewsters read an es- say on the 'Vicarious atonement,' which was listened to with interest by large con- gregation. The discussion of the question -'Sha!l the office of presiding elder be made elective ? brought out the pros and cons of this vexed question. which is now before the church. A resolution was car ried in favor of the change.
 A number of visiting preachers were present during the conference; among them were Rev. M. D. C. Crawford, presiding elder of New York district; Rev. J. Y. Bates, presiding elder of Newburg district i; Key. A. K. Sanford, presiding elder of Prattsville district.
 A grand temperance mass meeting was held on Wednesday evening, addresses be- ing made by Revs. James Burch and J. G. Slater. REPORTER.
 Poughkeepsie. Feb. 22nd, 1876.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

A boarding establishment-Ac carpenters shop.
 When the spider left the ark, ,dld he walk or take fly
 During leap year every woman has an inalienable right to mako love and the Gre in the morning.
 It looks as if that Boston forger, Win slow, went back on his name and lost fast.
 An Pin IS the Chinese Minister to the United States. but it's not stated what kind of an An Pin he IS.
 An English statistician has prepared an article showing the proportion of ammu- hilton lost on battle fields. It is probably entitled Lead Astray.'
 At board of trade meeting last week a he wished to make 8 few curse-ory re- marks on dams.
 Hair-splltting pietv. The Jersey City barbers have resolved to stop halr cutting on Sundays, but will continue to shave their customers as usual.
 A bashful young clergyman, recently rising to preach for the first time. made @ terrible mix of it, announcing his text in this wise: And immediately the cock wept and Peter went out and crew bitter ly.'
 A New York temperance lecturer says one Of the chiet causes of the present fi- nancial depression is alcoholic indulgence. The Boston Post asks: Does he mean to say that money is tightly
 Is the captain of your ship religious man 2 asked city missionary of Jack tar. 'Yes.' replied the latter % course he is-that is, when he ain't dlunk.'
 The Hon. Potlpher PeaRreen of the Geor- gia legislature rose in his scat the other day and asked Q member the meaning of the word geology. The member told him It was species of vaccination.
 Call that kind man r said an actor. speaking of an acquaintance, a man who IS away from his family and never sends them farthingf Call that kindness r Yes, unremltting kindness.' Jerrold re- piled.
 An articles going the rounds of the press is entitled Tales from Bologna.' We have u't read it, but as there is great de al of mystery in Bologna, we are inclined to the opinion that tales is 8 misprint for 'tails.'
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Kent.

Kent
 The Informal club gathered at Gibbs hall on the evening of the 22nd to celebrate the birthday of the Father of his country, and celebrated it was till late hour, for the Kentites do nothing by halves. Dun cans band furnished the music; goodly number were present, and all united in pro- nouncing it the best party of the season. ... The entertainment by the Village Improve ment society in the seminary hall was, like the others given by that society. success. The programme for the evening consisted of music, a charade and the play Down by the Sea-, and was listened to by good au- dience..... The late cold weather has af- forded employment for those who had ice houses to ill.,. The railroad company have been getting out ice from Hatch pond for New York city. SoL.
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then David asks Is this a renewal of the old covenant lin regard to the Messiahl which Tbou dldst make with Adam r This was what God had done: this was renew al of His blessed covenant.
 lO-22l David felt that God had not IT ade ls covenant or promise because he dt. Sc we'd it; thou knowest thy servant No. God doesn't make promises to men be- cause men are worthy. For thy words sake, and according to thlne own heart ' this IS the secret ot all the great promises of God 8 word and Gospel. Here are two good reasons why we may rely on what God has promised First. because God has promlsed; He will keep His word. Second, because His promises for good are accord ing to Ills own heart.' He loves to do what is good. As truthful. and as good, there is none SO great as our God.
 l2S-24l Aud God beIng great and rood and glorlous, happy were that people whom God had made His own peculiar people. For God must be true to all his promises of good, and God would ever delight to keep such promises.
 t25 20l David, having thus offered his confession of unwOrthipess hla declara- tion of confidence, and hls thanksgiving adds his petition. Read this prayer care fully and you will see that he does not pray that God would keep His word {; he knew God would be sure to do that; but be asks that in thus stahlishing u @ king dom of Israel. God should 0loritv His own name and that God should SD order Ills providence that .. he unendlnG Kingdom should be an amending blessing.
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DIE D..

In this town, Feb. 18th, Nicholas Miller, aged A years.
 At Canaan, Feb. slst, Forbes S. Adams, aged G6 years.
 At Norfolk. Feb. 26th, Giles Pettibone ThomP- son, aged 67 years.
 At North Canaan, Feb. 18th, Mrs. B. Adams, aged S9 years.
 At Harrington, Feb. 18th, Mrs. Ann Smith, aged 64 years.
 At Mill River, Feb 91st, Junius P. Adams, aged 42 years.
 At New Haven, of paralysis of the brain, Asen- oph Austin, wife of Orson Austin, aged GA years.
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Collectors Notice.

Y ITCHFIELD County ss. Salisbury, Conn.,, A Feb. 10th, 1876.
 then levied . tax warrant upon a certain house and lot situated in said town of Salisbury, and set in the grand list of said town in the name of Horace s. Kelsey, and is bounded as follows (to-witC North and west by lands of Ellen H. Peck east by the highway leading from Falls Bridge to the dwelling house of Botsford Cross. man, and south by lands of Mrs. Rosser Rogers for payment of taxes due to the town of Salisbury on the grand list of 1874 for SITS 70100 dollars. This is to give notice that on the 18th day of March, 1876, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon at the public sign post in the easterlv part of said town, will sell at public auction enough of saio real estate to pay said town tax amounting to the sum of IFS 70-100 dollars, with the percentage and all costs and expenses chargeable to the owner
 6w3l WM. B. PERRY, Collector,
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A Phenix deacon took his son to church, having heard hard stories about him, but while the deacon prayed the son persuad- ed two of the young sisters to go riding with him, and they went of with the old mans horse, leaving him to find his way home on foot.
 .Maria,' observed MT. Halcomb as he was putting on his clothes. there ain't no patch on them brooches yet.' I cant fix it now no way; I'm too bury.' Well give me the patch then, and I'll carry it around with me. don't want people to think can't af- ford the eloth.'
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Connecticut Western News.
Suhacrf nfiNm AccOmmf.-The date on

SubscriptiO On Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time to which the sub scriptiOn is paid; thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul74, indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to see to it that their account, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, and when they pay for renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit and in the event of an error to inform us for correction at once. No claims for cred, unless presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made as the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon is prima facie evidence of it's ac
 ceptance as correct. J. L. PEAsE.
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M AR RIED Q.

At Lakeville. Feb. l6th, by Rev. Father Lynch, MT. Wm. Keating of Copake and Miss Mary Ma lone of this village.
 At North Canaan, Feb. 23rd, by Rev. Robert Hunt, John Pendleton and Miss Mary Freeman, both of South Norfolk.
 At Hillsdale, N. Y.. by Rev. A. Coons, James B. Van Deusen of Salisbury and Mics Josie young est daughter of B. D. Jones of Milerton.
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BoR N.

At Ore Hill, Dec. 17th. son to Frederick Ev arts.
 At North Canaan, Feb. 20th. a daughter to AL berto T. and Minnie Rorahack
 At North Canaan, Feb. 2oth, a son to William Sardam.
 At Harrington, Feb. Fist, a son to Conductor c. P. Lane.
 At Housatonic. Feb. l7th,a son to Royal c. Van Alstyne.
 AtHousatonic, Feb. 18th, a son to John Jacob Nef,
 At Wiusted, Feb. 22nd. daughter to wm P. Shea.
 At wolcottvi'le. Feb. s0th, son to MT. and Mrs. K. J. Steele.
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N otice,

A IL persons liable to pay taxes in the town of A- Canaan are notified that the subscriber has received warrant for the collection of tax laid list of 1875 and for the purpose of receiving aad tax will be at the store of H. K. Wetherell the store of George W. Hall in Falls Village on the 2hth day of March, 1876, from one until four o'clock p. m. on each of said days.
 All persons neglecting to pay their taxes said days will have one per cent. added each month until paid, according to law.
 P. Nj. JAQUA, Collector Canaan, Feb 29th 1878. 3w83
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FOR SALE At West Cornwall.

The house and land now occupied by John Wood, pleasantly situated between the Houea- tonic river and railroad near the depot. Also the manufacturing property consisting of Foundry, Shear Factory, Grist Mill Plaster Mil, Cider Mill and Distillery, all worked bv 8 never failing wa ter power. Also three Dwelling Houses. Will be sold together separately. For further par ticulars inquire of Joseph Mallinson on the prem isss, or of James Wood, cor. 121st street and 3rd avenue, Harlem, N. Y.
 Also Cider and Cider Brandy; 100 bbls prime sweet cider; % bbls. prime old drinking cider; 5 bbls cider brandy in one-haf barrels and ten gal lon kegs, for sale cheap. Inquire of
 JOSEPH MALLINSON. West Cornwall March lst 1S76 2m94
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ES A lady correspondent writes to know what nation furnishes the best domestics in reply to which we say that although we are not very well posted in such matters we feel that we can safely pronounce in favor of our own country. Newark, N. J.. fur nishes the best They are called the Light Running Domestic and are to be found at any office or agency of the Domestic Sew ing Machine Company.
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For Sale.

VyHE Farm situated near the Pine Grove camp 1 ground between Falls Village and North Ca naan Conn. containing about 45 acres of land,w good two-story dwelling house. barns and sheds and other farm buildings thereon. part of the purchase money can remain on the place if de sired. For terms of sale and further particulars apply to Hiram Sheffield on the premises, or to
 MRS. MARTHA E. HAWLEY.
 Falls Village, Feb. 2lst, 1876. 4w33
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Farmers--Take Notice.

0N Monday, Feb. 9Sth. 1876, and Thursday, V March 2nd, 1876. and the same days every week thereafter, will be at Sheffield depot from S.30 to 10.30 a. m.; and at Canaan Depot from 1s ID. to D. m., for the purpose of receiving stock and produce of all kinds for the New York mar kets. Stock requested on Mondays. if suitable.
 JOHN H. PULVER.
 Canaan Conn, Feb. 21st, 1876. 3w33
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4otl1e Nears.

.*. We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of ou friends in the county, elsewhere, who will send usparticulars ofany occurrence of finterestwhich may come under their notice.
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 The grandest of all the grand occasions of the season came off in the chapel on Tuesday evening of last week in the shape of centennial tea party. Every one pres- ent enjoyed themselves hugely no doubt. It was gotten up by several young ladies and gentlemen, who waited on the table and were supposed to belong to the same family. A little orthodox gambling was indulged in in the shape of railing for some quilts. One young man held a num- Der which drew quilt, but found much to his chagrin that young lady held the same number. The young man with that spirit of generosity which always characterizes true gentleman, offered to flip cent to see who should have it, but the cent came down wrong side up, and the young man lost bis quilt. Some of our anclent maid en ladies who dressed at that time after the fashion of ye olden time were surprised to see how becoming the garments were whether it will produce a radical change in dress or not remains to be seen. A: the close of the proceedings 8 few speeches were made; others were called for, but ex- pressed themselves too full (of bean DOT ridge) for utterance......Quite an excite ment was raised one evening last week by young lady who rushed into the store and announced that their house was on fire, blazing out through the roof ; of course several persons formed themselves into an amateur fire company and started for the scene. Judge of their surprise at not only finding no fire, but some of those who came last had to borrow lantern to find the house......The number of births, deaths and marriages in the town for the year ending 1875 were as follows: Births 27, maria ges 12, deaths 39-a larger number of deaths than in a great many years.
 K Y,Z,
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Eg John Smith makes himself perfectly at home in little hamlet on Moore's hill, Sharon. There are six of the name there occupying three contiguous farms, and be- longing to four distinct branches of the great Smith family.
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West COrnwnIE.


 old Prob gave us some cold waves Il 0 past week......Geo. D. Harrison of Lake vile spent Sunday in North Cornwall. We noticed stranger in town the other day with straw hat on......T. s. Gold has received an appointment as one of the com mittee on agricultural products at the Cen tennial.. ...James A. Cochrane and M. G. Butler had occasion to go to Millerton the other day, and on their return, when near the state line, their horse became frightened at hand Car and ran away, whereby the wagon was completely demoralized and Butler considerably injured. On Monday last we had quite storm of sleet, and on Monday night snow storm set in which promises good sleighing......Miss Monroe of Oberlin, Ohio, who has been spending the winter with her brother-in-law- Rev. c. N. Fitch of North Cornwall, started for home Thursday. NUF CED.
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Settle Up.

A IL persons having unsettled accounts with A me are earnestly solicited to call and settle up the same before the 10th Of March. as after that time they will be put in the hands of lawyer for collection as l expect to change my place of business, and all indebted te me must pay up.
 R. VAN DEUSEN. Canaan, Feb 22nd, 1876. 2w33
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New Store to Rent. SITUATED in FALLS VILLAGE

On the main street; fret building east of the M. K. church. It is fitted mp in good shape for gen eral mercantile business. For terms etc., ad- dress or call upon R. Seger Falls Village who will show the premises. F. M. OLlN.
 Worcester Mass Feb 9th 1875, 5w31"
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Dr. W. c. Burke of South Norfolk was fired at five times by an unseen assassin at nine o'clock Friday night as he was near ing his house.
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Melt5 Adrertiseilreuts.
Lost,

NN the north road fl om Amcsville to Salisbury, O a Fitch Martin Fur Collar. Two dollars re- ward will be paid for the return of the collar to
 MISS DELLA MOTT.
 1w& Sugar Hill.
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Disastrous Tornado.

ST. CHARLES, Mo-, Feb. 2Sth.-A terrific wind storm passed over this place about 23O o'clock yesterday afternoon, stri- king the northern part of the city and travelling in southerly direction down Main and Second streets, sweeping every thing in it's way. The storm only lasted five minutes, and presented the appearance of huge, rolling, heavy cloud.
 Among the buildings most seriously dam aged are Kramer's warehouse, wrecked, and his aouri1g mill, greatly injured; the court house unroofed and the front blown down; the county jail unroofed and the walls blown down two stores below the roof, leaving the iron cells exposed; Concert hall and St. Charles savings bank the gas works; Piper's Agricultural warehouse to- tally destroyed; the First National bank will have to be pulled down; the county clerks office; the California house; the Democrat, News and Zeitung newspaper offices the Park hotel; the German Meth odist church; Odd Fellows building, and numerous other buildings were badly in- jured.
 James Clancy, one of the employees of the gas works, and his little son were killed Sam Clancy was severely injured and seve- ral others were badly hurt. The storm ex- tended for some distance, sweeping resi- dences, farm buildings and fences away. The residence of Rufus Robbins, six miles from St. Charles, was razed to the ground. A boy is missing, and IS supposed to have been carried away by the wind. Physicians are attending to the wounded as fast as pos sible.
 Steps have been taken to guard against thieves. A fire company of fifty citizens, under the command of the city marshal and the fire department, have been called out for this purpose. It is difficult to estimate the loss, but 1t will reach $500, ,O0O.
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eY- Births, Marriages and Deaths inserted free. Obituary notices five cents line.
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For Sale.

NNE Cow. two year old Heifer, yearng V Heifer, Boat, Hay rigging, double liar row, Corn Sheller, double barrelled shot gun, wood burner Stove,and lot of Household Fur nlture-all new no old trash.
 c. P. SARDAM, 3w34t Wetaug, Salisbury, Ct.
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Does Davld's kingdom still exist Who 10 now the kinCi
 Who are the subjects Is that kingdom blessing to you2
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Editorial Difhculties.-When I first heard that Editor Pease was intending to take his trip to Florida,I conceived the idea of getting the appointment to his char, thinking how easy it would be to gather up interesting items, and then writing gushing editorials that would amuse, interest and instruct his many readers; so I edged around to him with various suggestions, until he finally took the hint and installed me to the position. After instructing me mostly as to my negative duties-such as not to write anything that could be con- strued to show any preference for political subjects, topics, politicians and kindred matters; not to step on the toes of any one lest might hurt their corns or bunions, etc., etc.. I felt that I should be equal to the task, and the paper would soon receive additional subscribers if it should be inti- mated there was prospect that might l be hereafter associated in the charge of the paper. Well, have been at it day and night, and scrubbed, wrote up, tore up and burnt up more paper, with ink bespattered, than would be necessary to supply com mon school for month and here am, with the printer crying for copy feel very much like that fellow of the Baptist persuasion, who thought he had been called to preach the Gospel; who, after his breth- ren had duly empowered him to do so, as- cended to the desk, read the text, when the sermon, filled with thoughts that breathe and words that burn, utterly forsook him, and he was as utterly speeches.. The per splration flowed, and the old bandanna was freely used, but was of no use-it wouldn't come finally he said: Brethren, if any of you think it is an easy matter to preach, just come up here and try it, and he then stepped down and out. Oh! how wish Pease would come home!