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Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Honorable Employment.

There is rothing derogatory in any employment which ministers to the well being of the race. The plowman that turns the clod may be Cincinnatus or Washington, or he may be brother to the clod he turns. It is in every way creditable to handle the yard and to measure tape; the only discredit con- sists in having a soul whose range of thought is as short as the stick and as narrow as the tape. There is no glory in the act of afixing signature by which treasures of commerce are trans ferred or treaties between nations are ratified the glory consists in the lecti- tude of the purpose that approves the oneand the grandeur of the philanthropy that scanti6es the other. The time js soon coming, the Chicago Journal of Commerce thinks, when, by the com mon conse8 of mankind, it will be esteemed more honorable to have been John Pounds, putting new and beauti- full souls into the ragged children of the neighborhood, while he mended their fathers shoes, than to have been set on a throne.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Standard Remedies.

It is a fact well known to all our read CTS that o few proprietary medicines have achieved reputation as standard remedies, and occupy place in every we'll regulated household, almost as uni versally as the Bible and the family al- manac. Foremost among these is the Merchants Gargling Oil, manufactured by the well known company of that remedy for man and beast, and one which has wrought hundreds of we'll at tested cures. We need hardly say here what the patrons of the Blade fully un- derstand-that we do not make prac- tice of praising indiscrirninately the numerous compounds offered to the public, but since we believe the "Gar- gling Oil |" to be carefully compounded and eficacious remedy, we do not hesi- tate to say as much.-zoledo (Ohio) Rl0de
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Diseased Lungs,

From P. G. Smith, Esq, of Ithaca, N. Y.
 Having for the last fourteen years used Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry in my family always with the best success, and confidently believing that it has on several occasions saved my life-I give it as my opinion that it is the best remedy in use for diseases of the throat and lungs. About two years since my youngest son. then fifteen years of age, took 8 violent cold, which settled on his lungs So rapid and severe was the progress of the diseaae, that we became very much alarmed. We commenced giving him the Balsam, and continued to do 80 until five bottles were used when this dangerous attack was removed. Last year he was again seized with violent cough and cold, and believing bis lungs to be diseased we applied to the late Dr. J. E. Flaw ley, one of our most distinguished physicians, for an examination, the result of which was that his lungs were pronounced diseased. On learning that we had made use of the Balsam he advised us to continue to do so, which we did, and in the course of few days the health of my eon was entirely restored. Feeling under obligations for the benefits derived from this great remedy, I cheerfully recom- mend it to all who suffer from diseases of the throat and lungs.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
What Stephens Says,

The Hon. Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgia, has arrived at Washington. Owing to bad health he did not attend the last session of Congress-; but his health having improved, although still feeble, he expects to remain throughout the next.
 Tn the courso of conversation he said "I anticipate enc of the most interesting and important sessions which has ever been held. Grave questions may arise; probably will arise, and my hope is that spirit of moderation and calmne5s may possess every member. I would deprecate excitement, and, so far as lies in my power, shall try to allay it. sincerely and earnestly hope that a spirit of patriotism will prevail, and in the adjustment of any comr lications which may arise the only aim will be simple justice and full compliance with the requirements of the Constitution as framed by our fathers"
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Raising Q Panic.

A few evenings ago, among the pass engels who returned to Easton from the Centennial. were 8 number of ladies from that place, one of whom had pur- son geaa Sso0 Wien ahe ph5 from the train at this place the crowd was so great that she was iammed in, and another lady was pushed against the balloon, when it burst witha loud noise. The lady who had caused the explosion fell into the arms of companion and declared that she had been shot. Her cries attracted the attention of the male passengers, who fearing that some one indeed had fired pistol, became very much excited, and for while it was feared that the rush to get out of the cars would result in some one getting trampled under foot. The cause of the alarm was finally explained, and the supposed wounded lady was escorted to her home without delay,
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Former InauguratiOns.

The following interesting history of the inauguration ceremonies attending the induction into office of the Presi- dent of the United States is given by Washington paper:
 Notwithstanding the fact that Tresi- dential inauguration is invariably made a public ceremony, neither the Consti- tuition nor statutory law makes any pro- vision for any public display on such occasions. By common consent, how ever, inaugurations have taken place in public, and 1t is not likely the custom will ever be departed from. The official records of the government show that only on one occasion was the propriety of the practice questioned. This was at the second inauguration of Washing ton, in 1793, in the city of Philadelphia. Tho ceremony took place in the Senate chamber, and the records show that on this occasion a question was raised whether the oath of office should be taken by General Washington privately or in public. The matter was discussed at 8 cabinet meeting, which decided on the public inauguration, Washington himself inclining to that mode. The Constitution is also silent in regard to LQo pluC0 WQ6rS Gu0 T 1&5S1uGQG small GaK0 the oath of office. Official data shows that six Presidential inaugurations- those Of John Adams in 1797, Madison in 1909 and 1913, Monroe in 1921, John Adams in 1895 and Jackson in 1885, have taken place in the hall of the House of Representatives. Four of Washington in 1799 and 1793 and Jefferson in 1901 and 1805-have taken place inAshe Senate chamber, and twelve inaugurations have taken place on the eastern portico of the capitol. | The first inauguration on the eastern portico was that of James Monroe, in 1877. This precedent was rot followed until 1929, when Jackson was inaugura ted on the same spot. His next inaugu- tion, however, took place in the hall of tie House, but thereafter the incomin g President took the oath and delivered his inaugural address from the east front of the capitol. The Constitution and statutes failing to prescribe the manner in which the oath of office shall be taken, or the place where 1t shall be taken, there is nothing to prevent the incoming President from qualifying pri vately before any person authoriz ed by law to administer oaths, from sending his inaugural in writing to Congress, and from entering his duties whenever his term of office begins.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
The Albany Butcher's Crime.

The Albany Journal gives the follow ing account of the murder of little boy in that city /: Great excitement was accustomed by Q shocking affair which transpired, resulting in the almost in- stant death of boy fourteen years of age, named John Dresser, and in the ar- rest, few minutes later, of Louis Theus, butcher, on charge of murdering him. Theus has lived and kept butcher shop for a number of years, and Jacob Fuchs, resident of Watervliet, and an old friend, called upon him. They had been drinking heavily. The boys of the neighborhood have been in the habit of bantering the man, and several of them, ranging in age from ten to fifteen years, collected in front of his door and amused themselves by calling him "drunken Theus," drunken butcher" etc. He went out and drove them away, and as he came back the boy Dresser came in to procure some liver for his parents dinner. Theus was en- gagged cutting the liver, using for the purpose knife the blade of which was twelve inches in length. Dresser, while waiting for the meat, walked over to- ward the door, and stood just inside. The boys outside had returned and re- sumed their taunts. Becoming en- ragged, Theus turned with the knife in hand, and glaring at them for moment, hurled the weapon toward the door with terrific force. The knife, however, went wide of it's mark, and took effect in the left side of the boy Dresser, pene- trating, it is believed, the heart. The poor youth, with a groan, sunk to the floor. Mrs. Theus at the same time en- tered the shop from the back room, and seeing the boy fall, ran md picked him up in her arms, carried him to the room, where she laid him on the bed, and dispatched Fuchs for doctor. No human skill could avail, however, for the boy sunk rapidly and in about ten minutes from the time he was struck breathed his last. Theus made TO effort to escape, and looked upon every thing going on with stolidily that seemed brutal. He was taken into cus- tody. He is not over four feet six inches in height, and while the lower part of his body and legs are of proper propor- tion for man of that height, he has the head and shoulders of giant. His large round head is surmounted by shock oi coarse hair. and his bloated~ face is sparsely bearded. His personal appear. ance is extremely repulsive.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Centennial Notes.
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS.

The judges of artificial limbs and surgical instruments gave the sole award to the ex- hibitor, B. Frank Palmer, LII. D., of Phila- delphia, de claring that "the complete success of his invention for the relief of one ot the direst forms of human misfortune places the author in the front rank of the inventors and mechanics of the age" All the artificial legs hitherto made seem worthless in comparison with Dr. Palmer's. No one with mutilated leg, who sees it, would be without it.
 TREE AND POST DIGGER.
 Among the novelties in labor-savipg ma ohinery in Agricultural Hall was the Eureka Tree and Post Digger. It works admirably in all soils, prairie, stony, sandy clay or quick sand, where the augur cannot be worked, without clogging, knee work or headache. Sent to any address, freight free, on receipt of $5, by the Eureka Digger Co.,, 84 William street, New York.
 E. o. & B. Reynolds, of Brockton, Mass, exhibited their Prairie Kng Gang and Sulky Flows, with beams swinging from common center. They avoid all side draft and insure 8 straight furrow-an entire new device and 8 great improvement on all other blows. They also make wheel cultivators, the Turtle pull verizing harrow, the Victor horse hoe, hand wheel hoes, and the Eagle hand seed drill, the best ever invented. .-..
 CIDER MAKING.
 At the Centennial trial of cider machinery in Agricultural Hall October 26th, the Boomer & Bosch ert Press Co.,, of Syracuse, N. Y., made 1162S barrels of clder in nine and three-quar. ter hours, with one press, averaging barre of cider from less than seven and one-hal1 bushels of apples. Thousands witnessed the trial and expressed their satisfaction with the masterly manner in which the work was per. formed.
 PAAIPAs, OR UPLAND RICE.
 o. B. Kress, of Jackson, Mioh., grower and sole proprietor, will send, postpaid, to any ad dress, sufficient to produce one bushel fol fifty cents, or three packages for $1.00. ..
 sHUsTER's IMPROVED BOILER AND PIPE
 COVERING
 is so manifestly superior to all others for these purposes, that it took the first premium of the Centennial commission. Those having boilers or pipes, or wishing agencies, should address John l. Shuster, 5s North Eighth St., Phila.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
The Captured Spanish Steamer.

It is reported that the steamer Moe tezuma, which was seized at sea by the Cubals, was seen near Tortugas island off the Venezuela coast, making for Laguayra. A Spanish war ship has gone in pursuit. An eyewitness of the seizure of the Mocteluma says eighteen passengers, including four women, came aboard at Puerto Plata. The men de-
 nanded the surrender of the steamer in the name of the republic of Cuba. The female passengers on the Moctezuma were apparently accomplices, having made various demonstrations after the capture of the steamer in favor of the captors. The cargo of the vessel con- sisted of fifty cattle, some 2,000 bags of coffee, 1,500 bags of corn, and numerous packages of dry goods from St. Thomas.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
A Terrible Blunder,

A party of boys were engaged in an- moving a butcher named Louis Theus at his place of business in Albany, N. Y. The butcher, who is said to have been under the influence of liquor, drove the boys away with threats, but they leturn- ed and were driven away again. In the meantime boy named John Dresser en- tered the shop to make purchases, and when the boys returned again Theus threw large knife at them, but it took a wrong direction and struck Dresser, literally disemboweling him. He died about twenty minutes afterward. Theus was arrested.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Starving to Death.

A poor woman in New York city starved to death from actual want of food. Two days before her death she gave birth to a female. child. The at tending physician, in describing the birth, says :" It was medical marvel, an animated skeleton giving birth to a living skeleton. The child, although full aged, seemingly, weighed barely two pounds In all my wide experience I never beiore saw so pitiable sight. :"
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from active prac- tice, having had placed in his hands by an East India. missionary the formula of simple vegetable remedy, for the speedy and per catarlh, asthma, and all throat and lung sffec- tions, also positive and radical cure for nervous debility and all nervous complaints after having thorough tested it's wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, feels it his duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive, and 8 con scienious desire to relieve hum tn suffering, he will send Gree of charge) to all who desire it, this recipe, with full directions for prepar- ing and successfully using. Sent by return msil by addressing, with stamp, naming this paper, Dr. w. o. Stevens, 126 Powers Block, Rochester, Y.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

It is becoming all the ego" to chew "Matchless" plug instead of ine out, as 1t is made of better material and finer and more delicate flavor, 80 much liked by old chewers The splendid favor of this brand is known only to The Pioneer Tobacco Company, manu- facturers, 124 Water St., N. Y. Every plug has the words " Matchless P. T. Co.," thereon.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Carnets by the Acre.

Over seven scl es of carpets, besides an acre of marble tileing, were used in fitting up the Grand Central Hotel, Broadway, New York. It is eight stories high, occupying nearly whole block; is located in the heart of the city ; all it's appointments fIst-class, and, what is the beet of all, the prices have been reduced to $2.5O and $3 per day.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Winter is now fairly moon us. and

Winter is now fairly upon us. and the teams are hasUening to the lumber woods in various psrts of the country. Our advice to every man who goes to the woods, be he cap tain, cook, teamster, or any other man, is to take along a good stock of JohnSon's Anodyme months of labor Gin the aggregate) may be saved by this precaution.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

The Rev. Matthew Bonner, M.D., late medical missionary to China, is curing thou sickness" foul breath, and all disorders of the stomach and liver, by the use of " Ching" It is the Chinese sovereign remedy for these dis orders. Send $1 for box, or 8 stamp for 8 circular, to post-office box Ill, Troy, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

Bad enough to look and feel bad your self; but no excuse for having your horse look and feel badly, when for 8 small sum you eau buy Sl,eridan's CaUat,-y Condition Posoders, which, given in grain two or three times a week. will make him look and feel well.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

BURNErr's CoooA1 NE.-Ap perfect dress ing for the hair. The CoooAINE holds in liquid form large proportion of deodorized Cocoanut Oil, prepared expressly for this pur-
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

Chapped hands, face, pimples, ring worm, saltrheum. and other cutaneous affec tions cured, and rough skin made soft and smooth by using JUNIPER TAR SoAP. Be care- ful to get only that made by Caswell Hazard & Oo., New York, as their arc many limitations made with common tar, all of which are worth lAss.-QOfn.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

At our request Oragin & Co.,, of Phil adelphia, Pa., have promised to send any of our readers, gratis (on receipt of fifteen cents to pay postage), a sample of Dobbins' Electric Soap to try. Send Rt onca.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

Sneezing catarrh, chronic catarrh, lcerative oatarrh, with all their sympathetic diseases, promptly relieved and permanently cured by Sanfords Radical Cure for Catarrh. It instantaneously relieves and always cures.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Total Territories.

10F"1 11II 1V0RIoS'' '''''' *zo'IUIu
 The foregoing tables. by States, do not include the receipts for the year from sale of adhesive stamps, fines, pen alties, etc., which amounted to over seven million dollars.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

-sYHA IMPORTANCE OF ONn vorE,-The returns in the office of the secretary of State give Pacheco, Republican, for Con- gress in the fourth district of California, . majority of enc vote.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
Those accretions upon the scalp which

LHOS5 HUUIoU1UH5 UPUH VHo SoetIP WH1Uu are termed dandru6 are promptly removed by GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP, which by opening the pores promotes the natural moisture of the hair. Depot, Orittenton's, No. 2 Sixth avenue, N. Y.
 Take fifteen years from your age with Hills Heir Dye.
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.
Tho Report of tho Commissioner for tho
 Year---The Receipts from nII Sources.

Statistics accompanying the annual report of the commissioners of internal revenue of the United States show in detail the receipts from internal revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1876. The aggregate receipts for the fiscal year were SLY, 236, 625, an increase over the preceding fiscal year of $6 691, ,471. The aggregate receipts for tho year were made up from the following sources:
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

1otal.'' 's'....'......ssssss... .Sl1i,Eoo,o3o Tho following table, geographically arranged, will show the payment of in- ternal revenue tax for the last fiscal year by the several States and Territories:
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08
S15 SHOT GUN

A donble-barrel gum bar front action locku war. ranted genuine twlst barIes aud good shooter OR NO
 SALE; with Flask, Pouch, and Wad-cutter, for % I5, Can be sent Q. Q. D. with privilege to before paying bill. Send stamp for circular to P POWEII SON, Ctn cinnati. O. - > -
Connecticut western news., 1876-12-08

twenty SIX Hayes, over Iliden, 59,ZZ6. The Republicans elect every representative in Con- gress, and all the circuit jldges, fourteen il number. ... Eighteen colored men who were engaged in tho attack on 8 constable and posse at Stafford's cross roads, s. O., have been ar rested. .... Tho official returns from New Hampshire giyo Hayes 41.522 votes Tilden, 33,449, and scattering, seventy-four. ... A large amount of counterfeit money, we'll in tended to deceive, was found on two men arrested in Indiana ..... Advices from Santo Domingo say the situation there was improv- ng. The only port continuing in arms against the government of Gonzales was the southern part of Aqua. Large numbers of troops were sent thither, and it was probable they would soon reduce it to obedience. Business was reviving .... Gen. Crooks command arrived st Fort Reno m capital condition, and were joined by a new force of Indian allies, making the Indian troops number four hundred and the entire command 2,c00 ...... The sultan of Turkey has abolished slave trading through out his dominions.
 Gen. Sherman, in his report to the secretary of war, says: The military academy under Gen Schofield's administration will ts Ike rank among the first educational establishments of the world. The aggregate force of the United States army now consists of 25,351 men, all of whom are as actively employed as though war existed. He reviews the reports made by the officers in command of the Indian expeditions, and thinks the Indian winter campaign of Gen. Crook will be successful. He concludes Ai follows: Gen. Sheridan, in his last dispatch on the subject, used the following language which I heartily indorse: eff successful which do not doubt, the Sioux war and al other Indian wars in the country, of any mag nituie, will be over forever" The complete arrangements made for hemming in and cap turing the remainder of the hostile Sioux dur ing the winter must result in comparative ol complete success. Meantime no change car
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-02
roncert at st.Patrick's Church.

A Grand sacred concert was given at st.
Patrick's Church last night for the benefit
cf Professor DuBos, which enlisted the ser
vices of Nine. DuBos, Misses. Neattie Nor
ton. E. Ducayette, Wagner and Messrs. A.
Davis, tenor; ]. B. Guthrie, baritone; y.
Roux. basso; P. Grueling, organist, and
Caulier, violinist. The second number on
tha pro rramme was the "Grand Anthem OF
Angels y composed by Edward L. Walker
for words written by Hon. E. h. Durel.
This was given with full chorus. and
so,os by the ladies. Mr.. Davis then sung
uAre Maria with fine eject. A noticeabie
feature of the programme was song oy
Miss Neattie Norton, called "Ecce PANS"
composed also by Mr.. Walker, and dedl-
Gated to the mother Of the singer. Mics
Norton is the daughter of Hon. E. E. Nor
+on. and made her first appearance last
night as solo singer in public concert
The young lady is beautiful as fairy and
has a fine mezzo-soprano voice OF great
COMPASS which will serve her well in case
.ha should desire to do more with her gl1t
Of cong than sing for home amusement and
entertainment of friends. The concert was
greatly enjoyed by critical audience and
was an artistic success.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-02
Court Items.

The petty jury for May was impaneled IN
the Superior Criminal Court. The Jurors
will have lively time Of it during the
month as acting Attorney General Braughn
has, besides numerous other cases, fixed
the following capital cases for trial:
Nav 5-State VS.. G. X. LemOine, arson.
MAY 8-State VS.. Adrien Leveque ct al
murder.
der.
der.
der.
May ll-State vs.. J. Riualdo, arson.
Nav 1l-State Va. George Hays, muroer.
NAV ll-State vs.. John Martin, incest:
NAV l6-State vs. Hortense Hale, murder.
May l7-State We. James s. Prestldge,
murder.
NAV lS-State va. Thomas Miles, murder.
May Estate vs.. Nelson SEVERN ct al,
May is-State VS.. w. H. Hamilton ct al,
burglary, etc.
NAV 25-State rs. Thomas Englander,
murder.
Inc case OF CU0 OtsaGo SS' AouAS "AU w A.
liam Pierson, charged with burglary and
larceny at the house Of Christian Kamm,
in Carrollton, on the sixteenth of January
last, was up for trial before Judge Pardee
last week. Both State and defense were
ready for trial. Nine jurors had been inl-
paneled, when District Attorney Brlce de
clined to impanel any more Jurors, ano
moved change of venue to the Superior
Criminal Court of the parish of Orleans
which was granted by Judge Pardee, and
the papers sent down.