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yu Approved February 21, l877..
z Senate Bill No. 79. l

An act in relation to vold marriages.
 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
 Representatives Tn General Assembly
 convened:
 Whenever from incapacity to contract, consanguinity. or other cause, any mar. riage is void. any court which would have cognizance of proceedings for a divorce between the parties thereto if marrled, may upon petition pass decree declaring said marriage void and nullity, and such court may, thereupon make such order in relation to any children of such marriage, if such there be, and concerning alinony. as it might make in proceeding for divorce between such parties if mar ried. .s@GiHg pEgA bEA8 lg -lses4s,. ...
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It has been discovered that hat Things contain poisonous ingredient. This is most serious matter and should be guarded against. A strong dose of cas- tor oil or the white of an egg in cup of clear coffee drank just before putting the hat on will be found an excellent antidote.
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Parry tells of an Esquimaux boy who ate eight and half pounds of seal meat, a pound and half of soup, and drank three wine glasses of gin, and a tumbler of hot whiskey and water and five pints of water, consuming the whole between in. tervals of rest in one day. He had prob. ably served as a reporter on a Chicago newspaper. .-New York Herald.
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GA Complete Pictorial History of the Times. ."-The best, cheapest, and most successful Family
 Paper in the Union"
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s. W. CHAPMAN, DENTI1TST.
WOLCOTTVILLE. CONN.

! . WOLCUIINIIIE, OONN.
 Ecerythi,,g kept on hand which can be found l large cities pertaining to Dentistry Enquiries can be made of the following, and others Brooks Bros, F. F. Fussenich D. ". Clark, c. McNeil, L. W. Coe, and 4. F. MigeOn. 34tf
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Approved. February 21, 1877
Isenate Bill No, 7.l

CHAPTER XIII. An Act in alteration of an Act relating to
 Pounds. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Repfesentaives in General Assembly cohEened:s KtsE# &Esss.ss That chapter fifty.six of the public acts of 1876, being an act relating t. ponuds, and in alteration of the same, approved June 23d, 1876. be, and the same is here- byrepealed.
 Annroved Fehrnarv l1 1877
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Senate Bill No. 35.
 CHAPTER XXII An Act to amend an Act entitled Grimes
 and Criminal Prosecutions. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of . Representatives in General Assembly convened: SECTION l. That section thirty-seven, chapter four, title twenty of the revised statutes, be amended by inserting after the ''thereof'' in the third line of said section, the following words Cor at each approach thereto"
 SEC. 2. This act shall take effect from and after it's passage.
 Approved February 21, 1877.
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ESenate Bill No. 32 1

lO0uouO DAA ANO'o@
 CHAPTER XVII. An Act in addition to an Act relating to
 Civil Actions Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assem- ply convened:
 Whenever in any gaction.r any corpor ration having a fdisbursing agent or pay master, with an office or place of busi- ness in the state, shall be named as gar nishee, service may be made on such gar nishee by any proper officer leaving with such agent or paymaster, or at his said office or place of business. or at his usual place of abode q duly attested copy of the process in sad action. at least twelve days before the return day thereof.
 Approved, Feb. 28. 1877.
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Artistic Excellence. S

The cost of their execution is enormous and it is be- lieved they will find welcome reception admi- rabe feature of the Cycopda. and worthy of it's high character
 This work is sold to subscribers only, payable on delivery of each volume. It will be complete in Six- teen Large Octave Volumes, each containing about SOG pages fully illustrated with several thou sand Wood EnRrayings, and with numerous colored Photographic Maps.
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Canned Goods,
 In great variety; including Soups, Corned Beef. Ham, Tongue. Chicken. Turkey c'deviled'O. Lob- ster, Clans, Oysters, sardines. Salmon, Corn, Succotash,
 Tomatoes, Beans, Peas,
 Pumpkin, Squash,
 Peaches, q. Apricots, Pears, Cherries. Acker, Merral and Condit's DESSERT FRUITS Pickles. calilli, Onions, Caulifiower.. and
 Cucumbers in bulk. Tomato Catsup. Mushroom Catsup, Wor- cestershire Sauce, Challenge Sauce, . Sweet Marjoram, Sage,
 Thyme, etc s @+ Preserved Lines. Olives. Dried Fruits, and Jellies of all kinds. Spices of every description, Extracts. .Bor- den's Condensed Milk, Maltby's Pre- pared Cocoanut, Confectionery, NutS, ana rOre5gn ana DO-
 mestic Fruits in their season. McKeon, Van Haagan & Co.'S FANCY TOILET SOAP.
 Particular attention invited to Brdgewood & Sons' Celebrated CROCK FRY (..Porcelain Opaque"). almost equal.to China, and tu nTy stock of HARDWARE and FARM
 ING UTENSILS. Agent for ECHO FARM BUTTER. E. k. CHAMPLIN, LOrti's Building. Litchfield.
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Political and Historical Events.

The work has been begun after long and careful preliminary abor and with the most ample for carrying it on to asuccessful termination. None of the original stereotype plates have been used, but every page has been
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Permanent and Authentic History.

In prepal ing the present edition for the press has accordingly been the aim of the editors to bring down furnish an accurate account of the most recent discov in scence of every fresh production in ltera- ture and of the newest inventions in the practical arts, well to give succinct and original record of the nrogress of
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Which are introduced for the first time the present edition have been added for the sake of pictorial effect but to give greater lucidty and force to the plantations in the text They embrace all branches of science and of natural history, and depict the most famous remarkable features of scenery archtec- ture and art we'll the various processes of chanics and manufactures. Although intended for instruction rather than establishment, pains have baaY, fo
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lSenate Bill No. 24.1 s gg
 CHAPTER XIII.
 An Act Relating to Fisheries. Be it enacted by the Senate and Honse of Representatives in General Assembly convened: } Every person who shall take any fish from Creek pond, in the town of Sherman prior to she first day of April, A. D. 1881. shall forfeit ten dollars for every fish so taken, half to hlm who shall sue therefor and half to said town
 Approved. February q, 1877.
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CHAPTER XIX. T ..
 An Act concerning Harbor Masters. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
4 STEAMER on d REEF.

THE CITY or HAVANA STRIKES THE TU&PAN REEFS
ALL on BOARD SAVED.
A dispatch from Havana says that the
steamer Vera Cruz brought adycos from Mexico TO tho
10th inst. The steamer City Of Havana, while on her
way from Tanpco to TuNpan, ran aground On the Tux
pan Reefs August 10 she had hfeen feet OF water IL
her hold Tne steamer City OF Merida, which pass
ing endeavored TO get her of, but failed The passen-
gers and crew were rescued, aud the mails were also
.ayed and taken on board the City OF Merida. a tug
from Key West is expected to try 10 get the City Of
Havana of.
TRIBUNE reporter called last evening member OF
the firm of f. Alexandre & Sons propretors II the City
OF Havana said that they lad received dispatches
from their agent in Mexico late ,he 21st The dis
patches a.Toed with the Telegram from Havana except
that the depth the hold OF the City Of Havana
WAS fourteen instead OF fifteen feet He added that the
CITY of Merida which also Of the steamers OF T..
Alexandra Sons had gone from Vera Cruz to give as
sstance TO the City OF Havana Mr. Alexandre supposed
the vessel which rescued the passengers ana crew
must have returned 90 the CITY OF Havana after Land
Ing the passengers. He did not know what vessel had
taken of those On board.
The civ of Havana was built about five years ago by
| Mr. EpgIs IN E,w-York. She Is a wooden, brigngged
vessel Of 200 burden aoou 80 eet long, and 30
feet in breadth Of BEAM ne Is iued al sDout
5000 900 and is nearly fully .sured Mr. Aexandre did
not know precisely what tbs nature OF her cargo was
but he believed II TO DO cotton. lie was unable TO Sey
% Tiat IN, tne br sirIT hy ada ia, the scq' - ~
he will send tag rom \, ~-lor'
| in fog,as neayy logs prevailed lta' rtr. 'i .
coast. If the tne weather c'i-aaed for $40 eH.
| loDgeT-tEe weather being fine riding 10 is.-7
! advices-the steamer would bf y got OF wash ht,,
damage. she s,aunch -,.atiy,bail, vessel
Capt Phillips whOs IN conn "a OF the CITY Of HavanN,
has been in the service of tn for ten years and The
greatest confidence is pla IN his skill ana careful,
less About tye years agc D.. Vas placed in command
Of steamer chartered by JTm and seut South. Near
Savannah enco e,ied gale aud her rudder-
Phiius Turned the steamer h0meVard and brought her
safely to NewYork. feenng her by means Of the jDs
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23

about 900 in number viii rase this year as follows
Wheat 600 bushels oats 600 bushels potatoes, 5000
bushels corn 81 900 bushels, and turnips, onions eic
$50 bushels Some of these Indians receive small anhul
ties from the Government, but as rule they are sci
supporting least that portion of them living aiter INC
manner Of the whites
Gov John L. Pennington OF Dakota writes to the COM
missioner Of Agriculture from Yankton, Dakota, August
Ia. saying: Our small grain is all harvested ana Is
now being hrashed and is generally clearing up from
twenty TO thirty five bushels TO the acre There are now
no grasshOppers and the never so promising.
consider It now safe. No such general crop mas o eS
produced in the Territory before, ana the PoopIo
splendid spirits. Wheat is opening at 20 cents per
bushe and shall have millions Of bushels ior 'ne
Eastern markets"
The dispatches received at the Department OF State
announcing the arrival Berne and the entrance upon
his duties as United States Charge dAhaires, OF Mr
Nicholas Fish on the third nst also announced tha'
on the seventh inst he presented his credentials 10 tno
Minister OF Foreign Affairs who is also President OF the
Swiss Confederation by whom he was cordially re1eVeu
The extension of protection OF Swiss citizens Dy our
dplomatic and consular officers afforded much grailica
ton 10 the President Mr. Fish thanked the PRESIDENT
for his hospitality to Gen Grant during ms vs. W
Berne and assured him that the reception accorded SO
distinguished citizen of the United states would be APP
precated token Of friendship between the TWO le
Dubcs.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
THE TELEGRAPH COMBINATION

HOW THE OFFICIALS TALK.
THEIR OPINION OF MR.. sYMs's oPPosIrloN-Rhpo0-
ING THE NUMBER OF OFFICES
The discussion over the telegraph pool yes
terday was less general and earnest than on 'he u' w
fore though 1t was still prominent subject OF con'ersa
tion in business circles Secretary Chandler OF the Az
lantic and Pacific Company said that the arrangenen'
gave general satisfaction VicePresdents symss opPo
t,op had not taken any definite shape far as he was
awar and he did not know what would be done by him.
During the day Mr.. syms averse to taking on the
snbct saving that he was holding the matter under ad-
vement and when his counsel advised action he would
have something 10 say about It, but at present ne pre-
ferred to maintain a golden silence
The Atlantic and Pacific officers stated that as yet there
had been no definite increase of rates determined upon
but new schedules would probably be issued soon A. H.
Brewer Secretary Of the Western Union Company said
that the rates to some points would probably be raised
few days In reference the report that an injunction
would be sought by Mr.. syms he said: "I do not see
what can possibly be accomplished by such action. We
now hold majority the Atlantic aud Pacific stock, and
have agreed to give that Company Oneghh of the gross
earnings based upon the business OF certain months ana
we think that they will thus receive all that could be
asked or that they are possibly entitled to-"
In conversation with of the managers OF the
local Offices OF the two companies 1t was learned that
there are present eighty telegraph Offices IN ths
city situated in railroad stations and Offices restaurants
hotels markets and elsewhere. These have been made
necessity by reason OF the telegraph for the past
four five years For many Of these localities there
was a sharp competition, aud heavy rents are paid, and
IN some instances large bonuses The greater number
OF these offices will discontinued unless the space oc
cuped is furnished free or AT merely nominal rental
This action it is stated, VIII throw about 100 persons out
Of employment IN this city alone
The present tariff makes uniform charge OF 25 cents
for ten words to all the principal cities east OF Omaha
the rates are compared with those charged before the
ductiOns DelnS AS foioWs'
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
OPEN-AIR WORSHIP.
THE WORTHWHILE cAMP-MEErNG.

JoHNsTowN, n. Y, Aug. 22.-The first
Union CampMeeting under tire auspices Of the Albany
and Saratoga Districts Of the Troy Methodist Conference
opened Monday evening, at Worthwhile. large number
OF cergymen present At 1850 Monday evening
the preparatory meeting was held After remarks by
the Rev. ID. c. Dayton the congregation joined In sing
Ing There is a fountain filled with blood" Prayer was
offered by the Rev. NJ. b. Hall, and dey-
cred by the Rev. X. q. Adams Of Broadabin who took
his text from Genesis XIX II: Escape for thy life
not behind thee neithe. stay thou in all the plain
eScape 10 the mountain lest thou be consumed" Also
from Luke tx. 81: "And Jesus said unto him. No
having put his hand 10 the plough and looking back
fit fCr the kingdom Of God"
Tuesday mornings services opened with an increased
number Of wOrshippers Tue Rev. ~ H. Eavis preached
from Romans w. Therefore, being justified by nith,
we have peace with God through Lord Jesus Christ"
Al 10 o'clock ermeetng ed in the large tent
owned by the GlOyCrsyllle Church. and also at the
Fremont Street Church tent The afternoon preaching
was by the Rev. 1. C. FentOn AT the close OF which
singing and pTayer-mectng was held around the altar
a Quarter Conference of the NOrthSe Church held
this evening.
To-day the Rev ]. II. Coleman preached the morning
sermon, taking his text from Matthew, xviii, XXyiii
% At D. M prayermeengs, conducted by the ladies',
were held many OF the tents. The afternoon meeting
was opened by singing and prayer b. the Rev. Nj.
Adams The Rev. +. G. Potter OF JohnstoTn preached
from ST. John, iii, ill.,: Except man be born again,
ne cannot see the kingdom Of God" The Rev. Mr..
stark preached the evening sermon.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
JERSEY CITY.
TIE LABOR S1R[KE.

ORDER RESTORED ON The BALTIMORE OHIO.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-The following tele-
grams from Gov Matthew'S Of West Virginia and Gov
Carroll OF Maryland have been received BY the Secretary
Of War:
GREEN BRIER, WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
WEST VIRGINIA, Aug. %, 1877. !
To the Hon. GEO. w. McCgARY, Secretary Of War HashHgo
Ctty d.. c.:
From information which have just received. concur
with Gen Getty in the opinion that the presence OF the
troops longer needed along the line OF the Baltimore
and Ono Railroad IN this State. think that the
gency and that they be withdrawn Please
accept thanks for the aid promptly rendered The
officers and men discharged the delicate duties imposed
upon them In the most efficient and satisfactory manner
C5ignedl HENRY NJ MATTHEWS. Gov W. Va
NEWPORT, X. L., Aug. 81, 1877.
To ne Hon. GEORGE W. MCCRARY, Secretary Of War,
Washington, ID. O.:
In my opinion the Federal troops in Maryland may 10
withdrawn at any time. consider order entirely re-
stored. C5Igned) JOHN LEE CARROLL,
Governor OF Maryland.
Copies OF the above kilograms were forwarded TO M
Gen. Hancock commanding the Military Division OF the
Atlantic who will issue the necessary orders for the
withdrawal Of the troops serving along the line Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23

Mr. syms did not leave his at the Windsor last
evening" and declined furnish any statement 0f MS
probable action lie said: 81 have nothing yet 10 com,
nuncate. have decided upon any definite plan OF
action, aud not prepared to say now what sal 10
No meeting be held al present IN regard TO the mat
ter" 49,,
Inquiry was then made BY the reporter In regard TO the
following which had been published AZ having Oeen Ut
tired by Sir syms In The TRIBUNE Is long string 0t
what Il il not say and do not want to he mlsrepre
sented." Mr.. Syms replied 81 do not make ana nave
made no charges against any person or newspaper ana
merely say that do not want 10 be misrepresente
The interview published THE TRIBUNE was credited 70
a gentleman with whom Nh. syms conyersed, ana tLls
gentleman last evening reiterated the stltCm ments con
famed i'm that interview. The few words which Mf.
Syms himself uttered to a TRIBUNE reporter TUESDAY
evening were Published precisely IA Mir. syms spoke
them
Among WaIl-st. operators at me Windsor Hotel last
evening the subject ofhe reported effort for an injunction
was discussed Most of them expressed hs behel at ah
Biuu could be obtained, bu they ala nor thinK te
aeiupt wodld DO made. Some Of them were O the opi
ion mat the matter might result in further exchange OF
telegraph stock, ending the controversy. As u the
amount o. rtOok flu by Mr.. syms, no definite lntOrna
tiOn could be Cotton and 1t was placed al different
amounts between 900 and 5000 shares prominent
dealer in stocks said The II OOO shares held by the
Western Union gives that company control. ana re-
moves from most OF the active stock, thc re-
maludcr being divided up between various owners ana
most OF IL beng held IS nernarcut investment
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
SECURING SAFETY FOR EXPLOSIVES

Before the Park Commissioners, yesterday,
President Martin his report the request Of the
Fire Commissioners for permission to store explosives
in some one Of the Parks. He said that the
reouirements Of the Fire Department called for
a site for their magazines, 200 feet square at
distance Of several hundred feet from any buildings
The only city property within the corporate limits which
met the req ulrements the Green or North Meadow
in Central Park Conceding that engineering science
might reduce the risk Of explosion ~ minimum,
pe0ple could place for pleasure ground
where explosives were stored A similar request had
been made in February 1874 and declined by the Park
Commissioners.
AT the meeting Of the Fire Commissioners Yesterday.
Inspector of COmbustibes Terhune reported that the
powder scOw the dock AT the foot Of Nneycghth-
st. was unsuitable for the purpose. lie said that the
scOw was occupied by the keepers family without that
regard for safety which the storage and care OF powder
required.
The Harlem River powder boat was reported In good
condition II was constructed that the 200 Kegs OF
powder on board mostly below the water-lne. He
recommended in of the scow anchored in the
East River that the remove the keepers family
from on board vessel and that the roof be covered
W metal.
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
ILLEGAL BUSINESS CARDS.

WASHINGTON, Aug. - 1877.
Many complaints have reached the Treas
urv Department that merchants aud business men in
various parts the country have been in the habit OF
printing business cards bearing such close appearance TO
the United States aud National Bank issues that many
people have deceived thereby and quantities OF
have been passed good money by persons who have
gathered number Of these cards. Some OF the samples
received at the Secret Service Division here are of char
acter TO deceive observant certain samples
lust received representing fractional currency and five
and ten dollar notes while they bear upon their face the
fact that they are not really genuine, are so
very close in their imitation as 10 have deceived
many people, and there is evidence here OF
one of these cards issued by firm In
Philadelphia without any evil intent whatever heylng
been passed upon number Of people. These
issues are all violation Of law, OF which the persons
employing such means OF advertising their business seem
10 be Ignorant Section 5430 OF the Revised Statutes in
reference thereto fOrbds the engraving OF printing OF
ANYTHING in the impression the likeness OF any United
States obligation or other security any part thereof
except under the authority Of the Secretary OF the Treas
ury The penalty is heavy fine and imprisonment.
The practice however, continues, and al because OF
ignorance Of the law. Many indictments have been
found against persons on TINS account and inc Depar
men intends prosecute 70 the ful extent urtLcr
combinations Of TINS business as matter OF protection
10 the community the poor and more ignorant members
Of which are very thoroughly imposed upon
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23

hersefto Dr. Tying tho daugher Of deceased English
clergyman in destitute circumstances and obtained nearly
from him. arraignment was very
cool and unconcerned.
Two women, each claiming to be the wife OF
Charles Henry Fox appeared in Justice Gucks Court yese
day prefer charges Of bgamy against their deceyer who
Raymondst jail for stealing watch from the father
OF Angene Schultz the second WIFE, The first WIFE, whose
maiden Mary A. Coleman, and who lives No.
133 Bayardst Greenpoin testified TO her marriage Fox
october R 1873 Miss Schultz made affidavit TO her marriage
with July 1877 Indignantly related the crcu
Of the courshp which lasted only
duged in vxenish expressions IN regard
deceiyer.
JERSEY CITY.
Justice Davis holds that i'm all cases where tho
certificates ofpayment Of the license prior
complaints held by those who had IN the bust
certificates Aldermen
action. He discharged the complaints against liquor.
dealers yesterday.
Milton Lerrena, n panorama exhibitor. recently
failed John Hinchcn musician, Mrs Louisa Vanderh0h
his clearinghouse keeper and John Ribbon had Lrrena
rested and his properly attached the ground that he
resident absconding debtor. Lerrena has
the alleges that the victim
dence His have been arrested for perjury
New-York tribune., 1877-08-23
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHISGTOS Wednesday Aug. %, 1877.
The delegation Of Sioux Indians coming TO Washington
will not reach before the 25th proX Spotted Tau
and Red Cloud and Crazy Horse, sitting Bulls execu
five officer at the battle Of the Little Big Horn, where
uster and his command mRssaced will be OF the
partV A number OF the head men Of Crazy Horses
band will also como with the delegation.
The United States Consul at Hong Kong. In dis
natob 10 the Department OF state, giving account Of
the celebration OF Fourth Of July says that he re-
the congratulations Of the Governor OF the Colony
On ,he anniversary Of his great nation and the British
Commodore, in the absence OF an American warship
hoisted the and stripes on the man OF hs nag
Colony.
rhe Commissioner of Indian Affairs to-day received
letter from the agent of the Omaha Indians in Nebraska
in which be estimates TIC crops which these Indiana