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Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18
lFor the CONN. WESTERN NEws1.
 A VISION.
BY MAURICE vERNIRR.

once had a dream in whose pinions scared To realm where pleasure was Queen; Where fountains of joy inexaustable poured,
 Midft yerdure eternslly green. The moments on pnions of gold sped along, The hours were beautiful dreams; | The air was instilled with music and song, And Beauty and Love were their themes, Son signing of flowers made heavy the sir, | With odors delicious to meet, | And murmers of leaves like voices of prayer 1 Made music exquisitely sweet Fair bowers of beauty secluded from view, Held fountains continually flowing, Where blossoms forever were trembling with dew, And with bushes forever were glowing With Beauty and Pleasure dreamily wandered, And drank of their soul-stirfing wine, And swift flew the hours that with them squan. dered,
 Eutranced by their presence divine; Their glances seductive, and soft winning ways, felt were too sweet to contend, And foolishy dreamed that those halcyon days Would never be darkened, or end. Thus gaily ailed on the pinions of pleasure,
 Mid scenes that were joyous, exquisite to view. Ana slipped the ambrosia of love in full measure Which moments in passing would freshen anew, summed all the psst excluded fl om sight The memories that once was glad to retain: For I, in my heaven of boundless delight, Dldst dream that forever these joys would re-
 main.
 But alas, for my hopes so ethereal and void, Alas, for my dreams. they melted away, My castles did crumble, by Time were destroyed Sweet Beauty and Pleasure were doomed to de
 cay; The skies ofmy rapture were shaded in gloom, The voices of music were silent and fled, All around hung the silence of night and the
 tomb,
 My garlands of Beauty were withered and dead But soon the still hours through which had Gave way to the glory and radiance streaming, That came from the East, while silently crept, The visions and scenes I go fondly were dream.
 ing; And thankful felt when aroused and awaken, To ind the sweet fancies that soft hovered OCT
 me, That the fair feast of Pleasure which in dreams
 I'd partaken,
 Had vanished. and life was as ever. before me.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

George Eliot says: "There are moments when the human heart must revolt or break" And one of these moments is when MT. Eliot comes home from the Phil osophlcal Club with his neck-tie slid around under his left ear, hls hat pushed back at an angle of forty-five degrees, his hair banged" in front, and his tongue so cumulative that he can't pronounce his wife's name in less than fourteen syllaDles and dozen "hics."
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18
M AR RE D.

At Canaan, N. r., May 8, by the Rev. Henry Smith, John Van Horn, of West Stockhrldge, to Miss Emma c. Beebe, of Falls Village.
 At New Milford, May 5, by Rev. J. H. Crofut, William A. Beach, and Miss Emily Rowe, both of New Milford.
 At West Hartlapd. April 2s, by Geo. D. Cornish Esq. Joel Avery, and Miss Ella Porker, all of Hartland.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

WORTHY OF TRIAL.-Persons afflicted with any of the we'll known diseases, such as Consumption. Bronchitis, Bleeding oi the Lungs, Asthma, etc.. are earnestly req commended to try Dr. A. J. Flagg's Cough and Lung Syrup. Is guaranteed to relieve and cure if taken in season. For sale by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

A letter addressed to Mrs. M. Boughton box 2sl Conn.,, America" is going the rounds of the post-oftlces.
 The Windham County News has ceased to exist with last weeks number, and is to be merged into the Putnam Patriot.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

Father" said boy who got kicked in the face by mule that he was annoying, twill l ever be as good looking as was f'' No. my son." answered the parent, Il don't think you'll be as handsome as you were, but you'll know great deal more."
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

The secret of running boarding house proftsbly is to find out just what your boarders don't like. and then feed lem lots of 1t.
 Said man in car seriously to another map, yesterday: Kalamazoo is a king dom in South America. That is where they get calamus."
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18
BOR N.

. At New Milford, May 10, a son to Joel Lane.
 At New Milford, May 6, son to Rev. A. s. Clark, Rector of St. Johns Church. \, At Colebrook, May 5, son to John O. Neil.
 At East Hartland, April 2s, a daughter to Lewis A. billy.
 At Bridgewater, May 10. a son to Burr Keeler.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18
8on1e 4ews.

=. We shallfeel greatly obliged to any of ou
 friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send usparticulars ofsny occurrence of interestw may come under t heir rnotice
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

When Tweed was trying to learn Span ish he could not hit the right accent until he heard school girl trying to chew ju- jube paste.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

W~ We are informed by postmasters the fol- where they have been regularly receiving THE NEWS, and az they did not notify us of their change of post-office. and are in arrears to the amounts placed parallel with their names, we pub fish their only address known to us, and If any of readers know of the whereabouts of any oi them, they will do us 8 favor by informing us.- Is 1t exactly HONEST treatmeDC, to receive a news paper till several dollars due, and then leave
 he postmaster to inform us the paper Is not re- ceived, and the subscriber gone, nobody knows whereH The following have done this: Does
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18

eB Births, Marriages, and Deaths. inserte, free. Obituary notices five cents per line.
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18
gea' Adrertisetlreuts.
TO R EN r.

THE very desirable place in the village of II North Canaan, known as the John A. Beck ley place, consisting of house. large barn and about four acres ofland. will be rented for line summer, or until Apnl 1st, 1s7s on raaaonable term terms; This place Ia one of the pleasantest and Possession given mediately. Apply to
 Canaan, Conn, May, 1877. 4btf
Connecticut western news., 1877-05-18


 to meet once in fortnight at the residenc es where invitations were extended. A fec of ten cents will be required at each meet ing from those attending. Gentlemen are cordially invited to tea, who are willing tc pay the fee, though we would not by any means limit them to that sum should they wish to pay more, for which generosity we will promise them extra attention. .. | hear that Strawberry Festival is also to be held soon by the ladies of the Congregational church, at the Town hall, where the berries, decorations and arrangements for enjoy. ment are to be of superior kind, some parts remaining mystery to all save the committee, till the evetful evening. Two fine gentlemen from a neighboring town were hunting along the Housatonic the oth- CT day, when they espied a dark anlmal running some distance ahead. They at once gave it an enthusiastic chase till they caught up with it. thinking it woodchuck, well, it wasn't......We interviewed "ts. ter buzz yesterday. He was sitting mourn fully on last years corn stalk with a claw to each eye; he said the "old stripes, were in trouble. the warm spell had brought forward the grubs and the cold spell had put back the potatoes, and they should have to Ego west. ......A Berkshire paper complains of not seeing a book agent. Have your We have seen an "agent," to our sorrow; there Is something standing against the bushes at our south door which gives us chill every time we open it. We have always pitied this much abused class. being obliged to do so tor certain home reasons; but now we have been victimized and are in utter rebellion against the whole get. Which is the most sure. prussic acid. pr dog buttons2 c.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-02

THE ORMSBY HOUSE,
Corner Of
Carson and Second Streets
Carson City. Nevada.
GEO. D. FRYER -. PROP.
This we'll known hotel has been enlarged and
reconstructed until In capacity and appearance
it II. unquestionably the
BEST PUBLIC HOUSE IN NEVADA
surpasses anything of the kindn this State;
SPACIOUS DINING HALL
Ma1nificent Parlors and Splendid
Suites Of Rooms,
Combine to make II supply want long felt
here and throughout the State. No pains or
expense will be spared In the CULINARY
DEPARTMENT, and nothing tnat the markets
of the Pacific Coast afford will be omitted from
the table.
To correspond with the general elegance OF
the house THE BAR will be kept on plan
second to nothing in San Francisco: and the
BILLIARD ROOM will always be nrst-clsss 10
sll Is appointments.
TINE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
Have On office In the house: and ell possible
facilities will be afforded to
0uests. Families and TIE Travelling
Public.
A share Of public patronage ia solicited.
GEO. D. FRYER,
tsul Proprietor.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-02
R. E. KELLY

T. R. HoFER R. E. KELLY
KELLY & HOFER,
Stock and Money Brokers
onlcs In County Buildings,
CARSON CITY. NEv..
WILL PURCHASE AND SELL
w strictly on conmissieo
MINING Stocks
BONDS OF ALL DESCRIPTION
And all other Securities dealt in At the San
Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.
Advances made on APP
proved Stock and other
Securities.
Legal Tenders Bought and Sold
Correspondents in Sar Francisco:
Messrs J. d. LATHAM L co.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-02

CARSON CITY SAVINGS
BANK,
Corner of Carson and Proctor streets,
TRUSTEES:
GEORGE Tufy, Richard Kirman
F.D' Stsdtmuller, Jacob Klein.
George T. Davis. George b. hlii'
+ A Herrick John Il. Fox,
A.w. Pray.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
Rich.r,i Eirman. I'd. Stadtmuller.
This Bank will receive Savings Deposits in
sums rs low as One Dollar. and issue PASS
ROoks for the same; will issue Ilne ahu vi, /,
Deposits on open account. subject to cheSA OF
draft on demand: will pay interest OF ille
Certificates and Savings Deposits buy anu sen
exchange on New York, Canada and San fran-
cisco. Currency and Bullion oouSht anu soiu.
Make collections. loan money, and Discount
commercial paper.
AGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING INsUR-
ANCE COMPANIES:
French Corporation, and
Commercial Union OF London.
GEORGE TUFLY, President.
RICHARD KIRMAN, Vice President.
GKoRdE e. HILL. Cashier. novls
PlxLEY & MCCONNELL,
Brokers, Carson ami Proctor streets.
Receiving Agents for
C. WIEGAND & CO.,
AssAYERS.
CHEM CCal ANAlYS
MICROS SCOPISTS.
Al
virginia City, New.
DULLION Even such as Is not
II receivable at the L. s. Mint assayed and
sold on the most favorable terms.
Samples CT Ore critically assayed for both
Gold and Silver, AND REPORTS BASED UPON
DUPLICATE TESTS, for Sl.25 per sample,
when reports are delivered in Carson.
Samples of Ore assayed for Copper. Lead.
Anthony, Tin and Mercury. or other Metals.
Al very low rates. See Circulars.
Samples of all inorganic substances, miner
ais saline deposits and mineral waters analyzed
and examined chemically or microscopically.
Alse particular attention given to the Exam-
inAtion of Foods and Liquors, with reference
to ADULTERATIONS.
We aim at a large business on small profts,
whether in Analysis or in other branches.
Assayers and the Trade furnished with Chem
ically Pure Gold at $40 per or, with discounts
of, for qusntitJ. Chemically Pure Silver ct
50 per OF.
For further information see advertisement IN
Virginia Evening Chronicle. or call, As above.
on Messrs. Pixley 4 Mcconnell for Circular.
CONRAD WIEGAND,
Formerly Meter and Re:iner of U. s. Mint at
San Francisco, and later Assayer Of the same
Establishment. novI4m
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

ErT'0OrdiaGry Discoveries Of Prccj-
OUs SiO3ae.-It would be a strange feat
ure Of these latter times if glut of gold
were to be followed by glute of preci-
ous stones, and yet the intelligence of
the gem discoveries in Australia does
but confirm the predictions of those best
acquainted with the subject. BY the
operations of some natural law precious
stones are almost uniformly found in
company with gold. Either the process
which forms gold forms also these valua-
bic crystals, or a second process is us
uaily at work in connection with the
first. Experts assured us long ago that,
whenever the Australian dlggings were
carefully examined precious stones
would be found there. It seems they
have actually been found for years past,
though never especially looked for; but
recently the sand of particular mine
has yielded specimens in such abund-
ance that diamond washing has been re-
cognized as distinct and remunerative
industry. The diamond, the most pleci
Gus of all stones, is mere crystal Of
carbon; the others with certain exceE-
tions, are mere crystals of clay. These
clay crystals take different names ac-
cording to their colors. When red, the
crystal is called a ruby; when blue, a
sapphire; when purple, an amethyst;
when green, an ernerald when yellow, a
topaz; but al these varieties represent
one and the same stone; in fact, the coll
ors pass into one another almost indis-
criminately. The information from Mel
bourne assures rs that rare varieties of
the ruby are among the gems there dis
covered, SO that besides obtaining an in
creased supply Of diamonds, we shall re
ceive specimens Of jewels hitherto all
but inaccessible.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

A TERRIBLE SENTENCE. E.-Cragin, one
of the murders Of Smith (near Saginaw,
Mich, that his wife might live with her
lover, has been sentenced for life. The
Saginaw, (Gich.,) Courier Of the 28th
gives the following remarks from the
Judge
'What your motive was which led you
to the commission of this horrid crime
no one knows. The mere pittance you
We're to receive could not have prompted
you to the commission of so terrible a
crime, anl if It is true that you were
prompted to do this act by such pit
tance, then you are unworthy TO be call
ed man. Your past life must have pre-
pared you for such deed. Your only
hope Is that some time the Executive
may commute your sentence so that you
may be permitted once more to see the
sunlight and to work in the shop with
other convicts. But until then you will
be consigned to a living tomb and not
allowed to see even the face of yor1r
keeper, but remain wholly unseen in
loathsome dungeon and fed by unseen
hands, 1t is a fearful thought. 1t is to
be hoped that during your confinement
you may so change, if change be
possible, that you may become a better
and that you may be shown more
mercy than you showed your poor vic
tim when lie pleaded in vain with you
for Gods sake to spare his life
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

Coal OIL LAN1Ps.-Persons who use
coal-oil lamps would do well to heed the
following; ''Many things occur to
cause the fame to pass down the wick
and explode the lamp. First-A lamp
may be standing on table or mantle,
and slight puff Of air from the open
window or door may cause an explosion.
Second lamp may be taken up quick
ly from table or mantle and instantly
explode. Third-A lamp is taken into
an entry where there there is a draught,
or out OF doors, and an explosion ensues.
Fourth-A lighted lamp is taken up
flight of stairs, or is raised quickly to
place it on the mantle, resulting in an
explosion. In those cases the mischief
is done by the air movement. either by
suddenly checking the draught, or force
ing air down the chimney against the
flame. Fifth-Blowing down the Chin
ney to extinguish The light is the fre-
quent Gause Of explosion. Sixth-Lamp
explosions have been caused by using Il
chimney broken off at The top, or one
that has piece broken out, whereby
the draught is variable and the fame un-
steady. Seventh-Someti@es Thought
less person puts small sized wick in
large burner, thus leaving considerable
space along the edges of the wick.
Eighth-An old burner, with its ar
draughts clogged up, which rightly
should be thrown away, is sometimes
continued in use and the result is an cx-
DIOsiOn" :"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

HUMAN NATURE. some
times comes to you Ike robber with
a loaded pistol at your head, demanding
your money or your life. 1t was so on
the steamer Golden Gate, at the time
of her disaster several years since When
the last passenger left the decl. it was
literally paved with gold. As they
rushed from their staterooms and saw
the hopelessness of their situation, des-
pairing of reaching the shore if burden
ed with superfuous weight, one after
another cut open his belt, and permitted
the ''dUst'' and the ''twenties" to roll
away unheeded. One good natured in
dividual draws his knife across the Ieath-
er, and sixteen hundred dollars fall at
his feet.
'But, says he, elf I get ashore 1
don't want to be broke SO he picks up
three hundred and replaces them in his
pocket. Just then follow who had
been watching his movements, remark
ed
81 haven't much money; am half i'll
ciined to take some of that
'fHelp yourself, . is the reply, and the
Invitation was accepted.
One old man selects out of his vaIua-
bles check on New York for S22, 900,
puts it between lis teeth, leaps into the
water, and reaches the shore in safety.
The check kept his Month shut and per
haps saved his life.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15
HOW SENATOR EYE VANQUIsHED
OHAS. SUMNER.

The following story illustrates the wit
aud common sense of the late ex-senator
Nye, of Nevada
The question nnder debate was bill
to admit the Chinese to equal privileges
of citizenship, and NLr. Sumner had the
floor. His speech was, as usual, elabo-
rate, studied, and classical, his periods
rounded, and his arguments fully up to
the standard of the Massachusetts states
man and scholar. His appeal for the
children of the Flowery Kingdom was
earnest and when Mr.. Sumner conclud-
ed, it was evident he had made an i'm
preston upon the Senate. At this juno
ture, SO soon as Mr. Sumner had taken
his seat, Mr.. Nye sprang to his feet, was
Senate, and spoke somewhat as follows ::
Mr.. PRESIDENT was born in the
good old county of Steuben, in New
York state, and raised upon farl1. Ny
parents were hard working, thrifty peo-
pie, fearing God and performing their
dnties with good conscience. We had
morning and evening prayers, in which
was always offered an appeal to the AL
mighty for the freedom Of the slave. Ny
good mother, God bless her, vas care
fnl housewife, and among other standard
American delicacies, doughnuts were al
ways provided. We all liked doughnuts
and | think the American farm boy that
don't like Goughnuls is hardly to be
foucd. I often watched my mother when
she made the dough, and kneaded and
shortened it until it was in fit condition.
AIr. President, the result OF my observa
ton WIS that she always took a small
piece Of The dough and fried it in the
fat before she risked the whole batch
Sic tried it first and awaited results. [
have listened to the eloquent speech of
my friend from Massachusetts on the
Chinese question. I live on the Pacific
coast and know the Chinese better prac-
tically than any one can know them the
oretically. They have nothing III com
mon with US. They save their earnings,
and then return, pigtail and all, to the
Flowery Kingdom. You cannot make
citizen of q man who will not sacrifice
his pigtail We have enfranchised the
biGcks-they are row free and citizens,
and I am content" Then turning to
Mr.. Sumner, he resumed
''My friend from Massachusetts has
made an exhaustive and able argument,
hnt I suggest to him it is far safer and
better to follow my good mothers ex-
ample. and fry little piece Of this suff
rage dough before we risk the whole
Chinese batch ~
The effect of this speech was marvel
Gus. Mr.. Sumner leaned back in his
chair laughing until tears ran down his
cheeks, the Senate and galleries joining
His labored argument lad been demol-
ished at one fell blow by the doughnut
simile. Doughnuts and the sacred
rights Of citizenship combined were too
much for him. He could neither retort
nor explain, and the consequence was,
the bill failed through the homely argu-
ment Of the doughnut in the hands of
Nye
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15
SOME very curious reptiles have been

SOME very curious reptiles have been
received at the New York A9ual ium.
They are named glass snakes, and come
from the wilds OF Asia. They have the
head of lizard, with well formed eyes
and distinct eyelils and serpentine body,
are entirely harmless, as may be guessed
from their mild expression, and are
about three feet long. A curious fea-
ture of this animal is when it is struck
with stick or other light weapon they
Immediately break into pieces from four
to six inches in length. hence their name
of glass snakes. They are exceedingly
brittle from the middle Of the body to
the tail, and are probably the first that
have ever been exhibited In this country.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

MUTUAL ExPLANATIoN.-Am man was
walking along on John Street, near Bleck-
er. in Utica, says the Observer, musing
on general amnesty, when he slipped
and struck n man ahead Of him in the
small of the back with his feet. The
man said ':Oh !" and went waltzing,
boomerang fashion, into three young
ladies ahead of him. Each of the three
sat down on the sidewalk with thanks.
The man who started the casualties came
forward and said he was sorry. Then
each of the three, not to be outdone,
exclaimed in breath, ''not at ali, - and
further intima!ed that ii was 'sjust splen-
d;d." The first man said it was $50
slippery" and the three all chorused $50
slippery" and the man who had done
the waltzing had made up his mind to
say $50 slippery too, or die in the at
tempt, when he slipped again and sat
down. He then concluded he had moth
ing TO say abot it, but he had better let
the thing speak for itself.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

THE man has missed a great treat who
has not risen early on winter morning,
and, turning the Stats, peered out into
the pearly twilight with its shadows Of
dun blue, and seen the soft opal of the
eastern sky Frightening, and The rose
pink of sunrise blushing as it kisses the
the snow, and caught sight Of his wife
shoveling path out to the milkman,
and then hustled back into bed for an
othcr nap
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15

A COMMERCIAL traveller in q Yankee
city handed q merchant. upon whom he
had called, a portrait of his betrothed
instead of his business card, saying he
represented that establishment. The
merchant examined it carefully, re-
marked that it was a fine establish
nent, and returned it to the astonish-
ed and blushing traveller, with a hope
that he would soon be admitted into
partnership.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1877-02-15
KING WILLIAMS NEW YEARS
PRESENT.

a very valuable f'sword of honor
was presented to Emperor William ON
New Years Day by the veterans of his
army, on the occasion of the completion
of his seventieth year of military ser
vice. The hilt, the scabbard, and the
belt and cham are of massive gold. The
ornaments are in the Romantic style of
the thirteenth century, the emplematical
figures introduced are purely classical
The hilt is of considerable thickness,
just capable of being grasped It has
on either side niche lined with blue
enamel, and setting off the figures CT
'Germania" and "Borussia" placed
within them. Nearer the top end are
four medallions representing emblem
atically the four cardinal virtues
Strength, with club and bull; JUS
lice, with balance and sword; Persever-
ance, with stone wall; and Magma,
nilnity, with a lion. The figures are
designed by Calendrelli. The pommel
IS embellished on either side with the
Triangle emitting rays of light, symbol
icnl of tie eye Of God; the rays are re-
presented by strings of brilliants. The
scabbard IS gold fret work and crimson
velvet; the metal work, which is solid
gold, representing garlands Of laurel
leaves. The blade is of the best
Dan2ask steel, manufactured at Solin.
gen. The names Of the twenty-six bat
ties in which tie Emperor has taken
part are engraved upon it, surrounded
By laurel wreatls. The belt and chain
are embellished with figures of knights
and Dragons set Of by blue enamel.