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The Morning herald., 1876-04-04
CONNECTICUT!
10 700 DEMOCRATIC !


The Lerislature, senate and q Con-
sressman Ga1ned-Ex-Gov.
Engiisb' . Chances
Excellent.
BY the American Press ASSOCIATION.
Inclement weather.
NEW HAVEN, April s.-Owing to the in
element weather, very light vote was
east here to-day. the total number polled
was about 5000. The hard money
men cencede 1900 votes to the
grsenback party, while the lat.
ter claims 1000. Sc. Merwin, Jr., Rep
Il elected State Senator, Barren, Dem, rum
ming behind.
Large Democratic Gains.
WATERBURY c., April 3-Waterbury
styes Robinson, Republican, for Governor,
1.Oel: Inpersoli, Democratic, 1898; Smita,
Prohibitionist, 5S. Atwater, Greenback, H.
and elected greenback Representatives
Ksndrick and Chas. Morrill,, both Demo-
Gratis. =, an
Middleburv, Robinson, 67; 1ngersoll, 6o
Ssnate-Nicholas, 81; Ferre,s.
A Glorious Victory.
HARTFORD, April 3.-The latest returns,
uD 10 lH.OU . M, 1IoAA A'' 'o"AS'
the following vote: .,
Robinson Republican. 21,7 no; 1ngersoll,
Democrat, 4s,490; Smyth, 1850; Atwater,
S16; scattering 90. ,,
In 1875 the same gave the Republicans
81, 1,716; Ingersoll, 44,676; smythe, 25a; scat
tering 10. Republicans ,61S, not including
New Haven, where gain of the RepubI'-
cans in the plurality is about 400. Ihe
Senate will probably stand four Repuoli'
cans to seventeen Democrats. Wait is elec.
ted in the Third District by between 7,oot
and 8 1000 plurality.
The Hartford District.
HARTFORD, Conn.,, April 3.-One hun
dred and seven towns heard from show
Republican gain over the vote of last veal
of Ills. The State will probably give lnger
soil plurality of 600 or 700. The Senate
stands II Democrats to Republicans
Waite is probably elected Congressman II
the Sd District The vote in the Hartford DIS
trict stands, Ingersoll 1896; Robinson 1924
Smith 1s; Atwood 1l5. Mayor sprague
elected by 1872 majority. The city gov,
ernment will be Republican.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-04
SEEDS.
A GRICULTURAL.-

SNOWFLAKE POTATO.
- One of The earliest. Flesh snow white:
when boiled ,ofa lightness almost approach
ing snowflake.
EXTRA EARLY VERMONT. OF large
size, similar to and earlier than the Early
Rose; Of superior quality and yield.
KING OF THE EAkLIES. fine. large
potato, and very productive.
Extra Early, Carter's, Tom Thumb, Little
Gem and Saxton's Alpha Peas; White and
Black Seeded Wax Beans, Cabbage, Radish
Beet, Tomato. EGG Plant and all the ia.
vOrite Garden Seeds.
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS, HERB
SEEDS, ETC.
Those wanting fresh and reliable seeds
| from the well-known grower, II. A. Dreer
| should give us call. Having several
years experience, we can offer a pure arti
ele at as low price as can be had in Phila.
delphia Or elsewhere.
| SMITH IL BREEN,
fe2S Fourth and Shipley SITS.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Fnrniture-L. F. Adair.
Bulls Cough Syrup, the best.
Grand Opera House-Led AS ray.
Aericultnral- l-Buist's Garden Seeds.
Ryan's News Office-6M Market street:
Oil Cloths-McBriJe, No. 72S Market st.
License Application-Andrew Fischer.
Arctic Ice Company-J r Conrow q Son
About Sweetheart's-Nat Lieberman
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Tho weather To-day

Vm0 w0ol00f VOeU0y.
For Tuesday morning in the Middle and
Atlantic States, westerly winds and cloudy
Weathsr.
The Morning herald., 1876-04-04
HOTELS.

WASHINGTON HOUSE,
MARKET sRTEET, NEW CASTLE,
JOHN McCALLIN. PROPRIETOR,
The above house Is large and commodious
and lifted up In the most modern style.
The bar Is always we'll supplied with the
best of liquors.
Boarding can be had on the most moderate
terms either daily or weekly.
Stabling for 25 head o norses.
The proprietor respectfully asks the pa-
tronage Of his friends and the public,
JOHN MCCALLIN.
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NT. STEPHENS HOTEL.
CHESTNUT ABOVE TENTH ST.,
Philadelphia.
!, Your attention Is respectfully called to
this new and elegant hotel. centrally loca-
ted, convenientto all public offices. places
OF amusement and interest.
Furnished throughout In the most elabo-
rate manner. No pains will be spared to
make this q model hotel, pleasant aud
agreeable to those who favor us with 10
visit. transient rates from So to IS p4E
nent guetss. -
- THOs: ASHTON, Prop'r. !
9. II. CRAWFORD, Manager. apllfy !
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| Mr.. COnger moved 10 amenQ tne ON
Section by making the pay of pensions
stricken from the rolls date from the pas
sage of the act and no money to be paid
on account of arrears during disloyalty
Adopted.
| The previous question was then seconded
and the bill ordered to a third reading
Conger then called for the reading Of the
engrossed bill, and Cox moved to adjourn.
A compromise was effected and both mo-
tions withdrawn, when the bill passed
Caswell, Wisconsin, moved to strike out
the fifth section, rejected; Yeas 90, nays
105. After some further amendment tc
perfect the language of the sixth section OF
the bill, and the previous question was sec
onded, and the third reading of the bill or
dered, Mr.. Conger, Michigan, called fol
the reading ofthe engrosscd bill and Cox
New York, to gain time, moved to adjourn
and demanded the yeas and nays on his mo-
tion. The roll call had proceeded to the
letter "B," when compromise was eff
feeted, and Conger and Cox each withdrew
motion, and the bill was passed.
Mr.. Glover moved to suspend the rules
and pass a preamble and resolution re
citing that whereas it appears from the &C
counts of the Keeper of the House rcstau
rant with Hallet Kilbourne, that the sale
Kilbourne now prisoner in the jail BY
order of the House, is being fed in the mos
eYtravagant and sumptuous manner, ant
his meals carried twice day from the Cap
itol to the jail in hack, and he is being
furnished by his friends with the choices
wines, to the destruction Of jail discipline
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
POetical Correspondent.

To the Editor Conn. Western News: It seems long time since penned you letter, But hope in the future shall do better And keep you well posted on news of the day, Which feel will be done in blunderiug way. From "DaR to Beersheba" my crude thoughts will
 run,
 And I clutch my pen wondering wkat under the
 
 I next can put down that will interest you, And at the same time be undoubtedly true I'd like to hold forth on the coming election Az for politics have latent affection. Still, being woman, I don't understand 'em, And should waste all my powder by shooting at
 random;
 take a newspaper to sharpen my wits, l find it gives Tilden particular fits How with his income he cut bad caper, Thus saith this staunch Republican paper And wipe off my specs. Jay it down in disgust, In good Hayes and Wheeler put implicit trust, When there comes in my way Democrat sheet That loudly declares, we are sure of defeat. Theirs is the candidate honest and true. We'll think them all dastardly crew They pretend it's the wrong they are seeking to smother, l And i'll up their time in abusing each other. Oh this war on election does harrow my soul, Anu IL s lllIle kho" Oh Lne poAlSlGaA AVAe' | I s'pose might learn the whole thing by rote, But then, you won't let us dear creatures vote; So what is the use of spending our time
 On subject for which we don't care dime. And while the men flock to some stupid conven' 1 tion
 We'll give our new bonnets and frocks our atten 1 tion.
 There, I'd better close ere your patience wears l out
 In trying to see what I've written about. Iknow my ideas are oftentimes rash,
 And served in the style of boarding house hash.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

stone; they seem to speak. The Annex of the Memorial Hall has by far the greater attractions. The Government Building contains everything of interest, and some hours can profitably be spent there. The Agricultural Hall IS wonder in itself, and contains the products of every country. Horticultural Hal exhibits many tropical plants, and the Kansas and Colorado Build | Ing is worth an hours notice.
 A visit to this worlds fair enlarges ones ideas of the different nations, and though we Yankees are proud of our land. and think no other quite as good, yet we must make our bow to our foreign cousins and | own that they can almost equal us if not quite. Let everybody who can, go and see for themselves, but don't go 5n parties, the smaller .your company, the more of the l sights you will be able to witness. Take no baggage. Wear your old dress for nc one will look at you there provided you pay your own bills and tend to your own busi ness. A large number left Sheffield Sun day afternoon en route for Bridgeport anG the Centennial, among whom were O French. F. Grey: 0. Sage and son, ant Leonard Futile and daughter. We wist them grand time and safe return.
 LUNA
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

A VALUABLE FND.-The hidden treasure is found in even as newly populated land as California. At San Jose in that state a laborer while digging a foundation for a building fortnight ago unearthed huge earthen jar of very primitive make. The far was found to be full to the brim with gold nuggets and gold dust, estimated by a San Jose banker to be worth $500, 900. The fortunate discoverer was so confident that he had found great treasure that he divided it with his companions. Hundreds of men on hearing about the discovery, went to the owner of the land and in the hope of finding more gold offered to dig his cellars without charge. The excitement became so great finally that the police oi the place were stationed before the excava ton to prevent the treasure seekers from undermining adjacent buildings. Int treasure is supposed to have been buried b, an alcalde who lived in San Jose during tht last century.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
West COrnwaKI.

Very heavy frost on Sunday morning..
 Depot Agent Oldfield has rented B. J.Brad- ley's house and is going to housekeeping next week...... .Mattie Long, who has been sick for several months, is now able to go out with the aid of crutches. She will probably be cripple for life, which rend- CTS it very sad case as Mattie has always been favorite, particularly in Sunday School matters......T The ''comhination tick ct" was elected at the late town meeting with very little opposition, and now look out for reform in all town matters...... Frank Chagnot of Cornwall Hollow is building a shingle and cider mill. The lat ter is in running order and several parties have already made clder there. Both Nal linson's and Colds cider mills are running nearly day and night to keep up with the demand. W. c. Beers, E. B. Hart and O. Wickwlre were elected selectmen at the late town meeting......H. c. Crandall has leased the City Hotel Restaurant in Bridgeport, Conn., and takes possession the present week, and expects to be ready for the re- ception of guests in about ten days, when he will be glad at any time to see any and all his friends who may happen to be in Bridgeport. NUF CRD.
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Tine Centennial ssA Success.''

The doleful predictions that we're so ire quent during May, June and July are now changed to prophecies of financial suc- cess. It appears that the cash receipts up to this present month of October are $2,- PIC, ,s63. 24-'sA sum-" says Forney's Press, s'greater than the total receipts of any worlds fair ever known." And the crowd now pours in in a steadily enormous vol ume, and will till the close, NoY. 10. The people have been waiting for cooler weath- er-and now they are going. Bayard Fay Tor says of the great exhibition, after hay ing seen every other worlds fair, that this one at Philadelphia far surpasses any one of them in the extent and interest of the show.
 The International Exhibition of 1876 has now taken into it's treasury $2, 2lo, 263. 24, sum greater than the total receipts of any worlds fair ever known. It has al 50 had the largest attendance ever knowr in single month, in single week, or in ( single day, and in few weeks it will have surpassed all other exhibitions in the az Rregate of the attendance. The following summary shows the attendance during eact month:
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

A PERILoUs BALLOON VoYAGR.-Mr. D. s. Thomas, who started from Bridgeport in a balloon on Tuesday, and landed at Rock land, Mass, makes the following report of his perilous adventure: ''About 5 o'clock Tuesday evening after laboring for several miles to make landing and save the bal loon, was thrown from the basket into some pine timber in Rockland, Plymouth county, Mass. The brittle pine limbs broke when struck them, but they eased my fall considerably and landed upon the ground with only the loss of clothing. Could have had some assistance think l could have saved my balloon, but when last seen It was at @ great heighth over the At lantic headed for Europe. Seeing the ocean before me I determined to land in @ valley which I saw, and where l thought the wind must be light, and got out my anchor, which caught in stone wall ano parted in an instant. The wind was now blowing gale and determined to wreck the balloon in order to save it. Having nc rip line or collapse cord dashed into tn, edge of the timber with the hope of making rent, but being new and of very strong material the balloon only rebounded ant plunged through the top of the timber a great speed. Some idea of the wind ma' be had from the fact that Itraveled the las fifty miles in sixty minutes. When dragg ing through the timber the basket was sev eral times turned bottom up, which lost m
 my balance. counteracting all my efforts a the valve. Thomas P. Hinkham, livin
 near by, came to my assistance, and to hin
 and hls family I am indebted for kin care"
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
[Too late for last week.7

AS~AAVAM
 The Republicans of this town raised a Hayes and Wheeler flag last Friday even ing, which was followed by speeches from the Hon. W. w. Welch of Norfolk, Don aid T. Warner, Esq.,, of Salisbury, and Walter l.. Barber of Norfolk, and conclud- ed with the forming of Hayes and Wheel CT club, consisting of the following officers: : For president Joseph N. Cowles, vice-pres- ldents R. I. Crissey, Alva Cowles, w. A. Spaulding, Walter Barber, Edgar Beach Edward Gaylord, Henry Smith, Austin Wooster, Jr., Samuel Johnson and Erastus Merwin, recording secretary, Horace A. Stanard, corresponding secretary, Geo. T. Johnson, treasurer l.. l.. Whiting. execu tive committee. w. W. Welch, Silas Pal ner and Edgar Beach, finance committee, Henry G. Smith and R. P. Pendleton...... The depot in this place was broken into Friday evening of last week, the money drawer pried open and some express pack ages searched, but nothing taken as Agent ] Brambe is a careful man and looks out fol the valuables. Tuesday the Sd inst. while MT. O. N. Snow (of the firm of Wooster 6 Snow) was out gunning with some friends he received charge of shot in the fact which it is feared will spoil one of his eyes
 HASH.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

A singular phenomenon, frequently met with in the Indian ocean, the real cause of which has not yet been ascertained, is the existence off Malabar, and in certain spots along the Coromandel coast, of vast mud banks and of tracts of mud suspended in the sea, wherein many kinds of fish find abundance of food, immunity from much disturbance in the surrounding elements, and a locality in which to breed. The ex- act cause of the existence of these large tracts of sea in which the mud thus re- mains in solution is a mystery; but at any rate the ocean is so smooth that, during even the height of the southwest monsoon, vessels can run for shelter into their midst, and once there are as safe as when inside g break water,
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

CENTENNIAL TRUNKS AND HARNEss.- "Hurrah for the next president "
 "What's his name?"
 "I-I-I don't kno-o-o-ow but do know that the undersigned has just receiv- ed at the Salisbury Harness and Trunk Em- porium, 100 horse blankets, lap robes, trunks, satchels, etc., etc., and will sell them at small advance of cost. Don't forget the number, Al Centennial Ave, Lakeville." JOHN M MILLER.
 N. B.-Don't forget to leave your orders for a Centennial harness only 90 days left to make them in, come one, come all and you shall have my Centennial thanks. 3wlS
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

A DEFINITION OF BIBLE TERMS. days journey was thirty-three and one-f1tth miles. A Sabbath days journey was about an English mile. A cubit is twenty-two inches nearly. A hands breadth is equal to three and fve-eigths inches. A fingers breadth is equal to one inch. A shekel of silver was about fifty cents. A shekel of gold was $S.O9. A talent of silver wes $5e3.32. A talent of gold was $1S,sO9 A piece of silver, or penny. was thirteen cents. A farthing was thee cents. A farthing was less than quarter of 0 cent. A gerah as one cent. An epah or bath contains seven gallons and five pints. A bin was five gallons, two pints. A firkin was seven pints An omer was six pints. l A bath was six plnts.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
Sheffield

Quite number of our townspeople vis- ited Philadelphia last week, among whom were Mr. Ralph Little and daughter, and Mss Nellie Little and Mss Sarah Butcher, and some others are going this week...... The Teachers Institute is to be held here this month we understand, and we hope 1t will receive generous welcome as it comes to us seldom......We have learned no par ticulsrs concerning the Friendly Union" that usually opens here in October. but many desire that this institution should be continued. It is about all we have to break the dull monotonY of a country life through dreary winter. It affords needed recre- ation and amusement, besides culsivating the mind with books, lectures, music and reading. Our schools have all advanced thus far we'll into the fall term, and the committee, have learned, have granted a vacation to the teachers to visit Philadel- phia, and some will avail themselves of the 1 privilege. We have formerly given the preference to male committee for schools, but we have changed our minds during the year past. Many matters of comfort and refinement to teachers and pupils, that es- cape the masculine eye have been attended ts with a zeal and courage worthy of all praise, 80 we shall hereafter vote for both sexes on school committee......A gentleman and his wife were awakened the other night by noise at window. The gentleman arose, went to the window and fired off 6 pistol at random, and the men shortly aftel were seen to go out at the front gate......A short time since farmer was returning a
 II o'clock p. m. to his home, when two rough looking men requested a ride, ant before he could answer they sprang into the wagon, one placing himself in the sea
 with the farmer and the otheg behind him
 The one on the seat began to swear, de manded his pocket book, and finally at- tempted to choke him. The farmer pu him off by stratsgem and continued talking till he arrived at his gate, when he sudden lY sprang out and drew a knife and thu
 rascals saw fit to decamp. P.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
New Milford
LUNA.

NCW Milford.
 Three political speeches here last week, and discussion upon"the issues of the day. waxes rm......From thirty to forty per sons have this week gone to Philadelphia. Nearly all here now have been there, and those who have not console themselves with the reflection that it is getting altogeth- CT ''too common.". "......A Sunday School convention is to be held here the 18th ult., Of which John E. Searles of New Haven takes charge, and it is expected that the meeting will prove profitable to all who at tend......The Musical Union gave us Roots "Haymakers" at McMahon's Hall las, week. It was enjoyed by all, and will be repeated in the new Town Hall as soon as the seats are in. 0.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
Over The River to Canaan.
tFor the Conn. Western News.l

For the Conn. western HeWs.J What4 oyer the river to Canaan. Through Jordan PRESSING your way. Old Sali sbury left like Egypt behind Do you think that the journey will paTf Were your labors. or friends. too manyT Subscribers too slow. or too quick? Were the burdens upon you too heayys Do you know the weight of a "brick"? Do you think the land of Canaan
 Is fsirer in earth and sky? Why you know wherever printer goes He mostly lives upon Fl. But who ever heard of pilgrim. With type, and "locals," and song,
 Going over the river to Canaan And TAKING THE DBYm. ALeNai win you gather the ''rocks'' in CsnaanF Can you raise the wind" think you? Win mama come An from the tribes around, Or lie on the fallen dew! We're going to have silver in plenty
 When the president isin, you know, And the printer may get little then
 Who has dined 90 lsng upon "crow." We surely shall write you at Canaan,
 Such locals, so thrilling and grand, For its all, fear. the communion, We ever shall have with the land. With glorious faith as in the past Subscribers will pocket THE NEWS,
 And leave the angels to feed you. On ground too holy for shoes. The olives and figs of Canaan,
 The milk and honey and cheese. Will be all the nicer and better
 When cheerily eaten with Pease; But should the brave luck we wish you,
 Like fortune keep outsf your way. Why there's Florida of for a refuge,
 And who knows better the ways Sheffield, Mass, Oct 9th, 1876. CAT
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
conuectscut Western News.

Subscription AccOunt.-The date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriptiOn is paid thus. R. B. Smith 5Jul77, 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 srenewal 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 errors in these accounts will hereafter be cons1d- 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 &C., ceptance as correct. J. l.. TEASE.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13

There was girl in our town and she was wondrous lame, she ran heavy sewing machine from which the trouble came, but when she saw how lame she was with all her might and main, she bought new Domestic and was soon all right again.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
MAR REED

At East Bridgeport Sept. 26th, by Rev. Father Roger August E. Smith fireman on Conn., West ern RR., and Miss Bridget Fallon of East Bridge port.
 In Bridgeport, September 27th,b Rev.s. Clarke, George 0 Hatch and Fannie L.. only daughter oi N M. Brown, Esq. all of Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
A Trophy for Connecticut Riflemen

Mr. Thomas Sedgwick Steele of the cele- brated house of T. Steele 6 Son, jewellers, has offered as prize to Connecticut rifle men an elegant and costly cup, the work manship on which displays not only the e1. euisite taste of Mir. Steele but speaks as well for his liberality and his love for ath- letic and scientific sports. The cup is a massive affair, standing about sixteen inches high. the bowl is supported by four rifles, held together by strap containing g cartridge box. On the front of the cup if sn engraved target with rifeman sitting sn either side. On the reverse is inscribed
 Presented by
 T. Steele & Son,
 importers and Jewelers,
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
Nem5 Adrertiselt1emts.
MS IS OD ELI l.

May be found at her Millinery and Dress Max
 ing establishment in Canaan on Tuesday, 1'Aursdds 6 FTiday cf edch soeek. On the remaining days she will be in East Canaan, 3wl4
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
8ume 8ews.

=. We shall feel greatly obliged to any oi ou friends in the county, elsewhere, who Will seno us particulars ofany occurrencesofi insefeS'"n''n may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
DIE D..

At Chapinville, Oct. 9th, of congestion of the lungs Miss Emeline NJ. Dauchy, aged 72 years. At East Canaan Oct 9th, of consumption, Phebe, wife of George Pease, aged 36 years.
 At Ashley Falls, Oct. 3d, Ms Giles Wilcox, ,aged 79 years.
Connecticut western news., 1876-10-13
BOR N.

At Lime Rock. Oct. 9th, a son (Walter) to Alice and Eugene Williams.