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, 1877-09-26
TIE RAILROADS.

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Tho people OF Toledo arc trying TO persuade
the Grand Trunk Railroad that It would ba
rrrattv IN sts odvontorc m hsve a connae,,or
la, -. u,.s ~" Te,.Ss a.,t,a. tna4 ~.
patch lately 70 President Tyler, stating that It
was the desire OF the Cincinnati, Hamilton Il
DAYTON. DAYTON d Michigan, and Wabash Rail-
,rnv. ,rt A.. ctt,7crs ~ Toicdo thai ~. cxon.,
lrahk hallway company shou'a extend line
from Detroit to Toledo, anu thai IN no doing
they would receive tho co-oreraNon Of the
above ronL and the citizens Of TJiedo generally.
Mt, TYLER wns also invited to como or send d
representative to Toledo to confer with tho in
tercsteQ parties. In response TO tho depatctl,
alr, TYLER tclcgrnphed that he attached Creat
importance to tho uew connection uftel, Tho
To- their personal cooperation In efectlnc the
sumo. II pusslbla he would be ptcascti to visit
, 1877-09-26

statement can be given for the information ot
dcpositors.
There will he a meeting OF nartfcs holding 10
gestment ccrttfCntcsf in the Mcrrhants', FArmers'
II MechanEcs' Savings Bank At the Palmer flnuso
Mt 8 o'clock this evening. George E. Chandler,
Trustee, Il invited to he present
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
Indian Afairss

A Washington paper says that during the last session the United States House committee on Indian affairs reported by 6 majority of one a bill to transfer the care of Indians from the department. of tho iitsfiof to the war department. Re cent developments of the methods en- ployed by army officers have led to a change in the committee, and it now favors different course. A sub-com- mitte, consisting of Messrs. Wiltshire, Hooker Page, Sparks and Replye is ron sidering the subject with two proposi- tions before it-one drawn by Professor Seelye looking to a wholly new system, under which body corporate consisting of self-petpetliatitig boafd naned in the bill would have conduct of all In dian affairs, regulating the support of tribes, the sale and reservation of their lands, and their civilization. Another plan propuses td faise the rank of the h. dian commissioner aid place that officer at the head of adepartmentl like the depart ment of agriculture. Another meeting of the subcommittee will be. held, and while the eoiirse of all 1efiHlatidii Is Very doubtful this winter, it is not i'm probable that some definite action may be taken by the House. The summary execution of General Sheridan's order of 1869 feqJtiFing troops ta attack all In dians found of their reservation, whose executions in the past has, Colonel Moneypenny claims, cost $50, ,00O, GOO, is causing considerable criticism. and, ac- corling to the Indian commissioner, is likely to precipitate an Indian War in the Southwest
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
The Political Crisis.

A petition signed by John Welsh, ,A. J, Drexel, Henry O. Leo, ,Edwit M. Lewis, Joseph Patterson, Franklin B. Gowen, and many other prominent citi- zens of Philadelphia, irrespective of De- itieal affiliations, has been forwarded to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives at Washington recit- ing that in the belief ef the petitioners the citizens ot the United States are al- most unanimous in the demand that the questions arising from the late Presiden- tial election shall De dealt with in spirit predetermined to harmonize conflicting views, irrespective of the success or de- feat of individual candidates. Any other course involves peril to the very structure of our government which no thoughtful man rah contemplate without dread, A partisan contest in Congress resulting in the proclamation of Presi- dent without the acquiescence of both Houses, would destroy the confidence of the people in the justice of the decision adopted, would weaken their respect for in the adequacy of the Consultation to tending parties, The conseauence of ouS1A CSuAOA uOb 1dll GO US (loD1OI- able to the country and ruinous to the party which might achieve temporary triumph. The petition concludes as follows:
 "The undersigned therefore confident ly hope that your honorable bodies will earnestly consider some mode cf reach- ing decision of the pending questions that will satisfy the consciences of the country. They feel assured that when senators and representatives of the Uni ted States are called upon to exercise isi- dicial powers fraught with consequences so momentous, they will bring to the discharge of their high functions spirit of fairness and impartiality that will re- suit in virtual unanimity of judgment, A result so reached, whatever it may be, will unquestionably command the will ing acquiescence of the whole nation
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
Weddings in ROrnoO.

On the wedding day the bride and bridegroom are brought from opposite ends of the village to the spot where the ceremony is to be performed. They are made te sit cn two bars of iron, that blessings as lasting and health as vigor- ous may attend the pair. A cigar and betal leaf, prepared with the areca nut, are next put in the hands of the bride and bridegroom. One of the priests then waves two fowls over the heads of the couple, and, in long address to the Supreme Being, calls down blessings upon the pair, and implores that peace and happiness may attend the union. After the heads of the afianced have been knocked against each other three or four times, the bridegroom puts the pre- pared siri leaf and cigar into the mouth of the bride, while she does the same for him, whom she thus acknowledges as her husband.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
Gen, Rutler,S ExnlanatiOn-
Correspondent New York rTsib,ne

Gen. B. F. Butler publishes card in which he says he has seen what is given as an authoritative statement of his views upon the political situation in re- gard to the Presidency, in which he is made to say, substantially, that he has come to the conclusion that all is fraud and wrong on the part of the Republican party, and on the part of the Democratic party, and therefore he proposes new election. He says: "Of course, the person who overheard what I said and reported 1t, reported only as much of what l did say as he could overhear and understand. I was speaking of a pro posed compromise of the question be- tween Iilden and Hayes, and I said that there was but one compromise possible; everything else was either an abandon 7nent of Hayes by the Republican party, or an abandonment of Tlden by the Democratic party; and that compromise was, that both their claims might be submitted to a new election under the law of 1792, if all the parties agreed in not counting the votes on account of their doubts of the fairness of the cleo tion, or of the fairness of the ascertain ment of the election I did not give, and have not given, any opinion of my own of the feasibility or propriety of taking that course. I simply pointed out a road which might be taken if any body chose to take it, no more nor no less
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
HYDROPHOBIA.
Death of Three Horses, Three Dogs and .
 Goat from the MnladY.

Death of Three HOrAess Three Dogs and .
 Goat from the Malady.
 MT, John, S.. Loomis, of Brooklyn, has written an interesting letter to the Brook lyn Eagle, which gives a detailed &C., count of the ravages of hydrophobia among his horses and dogs. MT. Loomis says he discovered, about Nov. 1, cir cular sore on the trump of his coach dog, which appeared to annoy him great ly. His hostlers and drivers finally concluded front the dogs ac6dns that he was mad, and they killed him. Shortly afterward, Newfoundland dog, which he had ill his stable, was taken sick, and fearing that he might develop the same malady, he also was killed. In a few days one of his horses appeared to be sick, the symptoma being the same as those of thG dogs, which finally develop ed into a clear case of hydrophobia. The horse died ill great agony within thirty six hours after the first symptoms. A valuable Canadian pony, which Mr. Loomis used for light driving about the city, was next nttacked: The effect upon her is thus descrihed by Mir. Tioontis: "'t had her placed in box-stall in my stable and tied securely. With her its development was less violent She was exceedingly restless and continually working her mouth and grating her teeth; at times she. would gather herself for R tremendous Eonnd, a1id appear to be intent on putting her head violently against the partition; but the effort would exhaust itself, and result only in & slight scratching of the board with her teeth. These demdistfatiofis continued throughout the day. Her eyes were wild and brilliant. Her hair assumed a darker, glossier color, and the excite ment socn started her in perspiration. To the sound of human voices she was keenly susceptible; when her name was spoken she would turn her head in rec ognition, and att aa thottgh she was ap- pealing for succor Both food and water were offered her, and though she acted as though she would partake of them, she was powerless to eat or drink. Either effort would produce ashudder- ing movement of the muscles and in- crease the general restlessness and twitching of the lips She died in the night, and to all appearances had fallen over IS shG stdod, atid died without a struggle after the fall, as the straw at her feet was undisturbed. Her body was fearfully swollen when discovered by the watchman. A large and valuable truck horse was thG next victim: In ad- dition to the above, Mir. Loomis says that dog and a goat belonging to q neighbor, were attacked with the same malady soon after the death of his second horse, and were killed. He says it is ru- mored in the neighborhosd that the dog had been in the habit of fighting more or less witt, other dogs, and he tccom- : mends tho killing of all the dogs in the neighborhood, as a protection to human life
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
British India,

The Statistical Abstract " for British India has been published by the govern ment. British India is described as having an area of 897, ,OO4 square miles, with @ population of 189, ,613, 238, and 37, ,041 ,251 inhabited houses. With the native States, the area is brought up to 1, 486, ,31O square miles, with population of 239, ,939, ,695. There are also in India 196 square miles of French possessions, with 259, ,981 inhabitants, and 1,61O square miles of Portuguese possessions, with 527, ,517 people. British India has in round numbers 99, GOO, 900 males and 92,O00,OO0 females, 67,OOO,OOO children under twelve years of age, and 123, ,QOO,- = 900 older persons. In religion there are 139, ,000, ,00O Hindoos, fl, 900, ,00O Moham- medans, 3, 1000, ,000 Buddists, above l, ,OOO,- GOO Sikhs, and 900, 900 Christians.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
The United States Army.

The bill introduced in the United States House by Representative Walker, of Virginia, and referred to the commit tee on the judiciary, provides that no military or naval officer or other person engaged in the civil, military, or naval service, shall order, bring, or keep, or have under his authority or control, any troops or armed men at or near the place where any general or special election is held in any State, either on the day of such election, or for ten days prior or subsequent thereto, unless it be neces- sary to repel the armed enemies of the United States; and any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than 6, 1000, and suf- fer imprisonment at hard labor not less than five years, and be deprived of hold ing any office of honor, profit or trust under the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
The Alabama Claims.

The London Times, in an editorial ar tlcle on the Alabama claims, says: The United States Congress is perfectly with in its competence in considering how the surplus money of the Geneva award shall be appropriated. The indemnity was paid for losses which the United States, as whole, was held to have sus- tained, not what individuals proved to have sustained. It would be too much. perhaps, to expect any conscience in Congress sensitive enough to inquire whether the Geneva award was too high. and consequently that portion of the unappropriated balance might be return ed. We would be sorry to see such a delicate question raised, interesting as it would be.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
The Corn (,r0n.

The statistician of the department us agriculture of the United States, in his December report, makes the corn crop only two per cent. short of the great crop of last year, and fifty per cent, greater than the crop of 1874 Tho ao- gregate, subject to possible future re- vision, is 1, ,295, ,oo0, ,000 bushels. Less than one per cent of the crop is raised in New England, scarcely six per cent, in the Middle States, twenty in the Southern, forty-four in the Ohio basin, and twenty-nine west of the Mississippi.
 The product of the South is 10000, GOO bushels greater than that of last year: that of New England 300, ,00O bushels greater, and there is less in the Middle and Western States. The States prodtlc- ing less than in 1875 are New Hampshire. Rhode Island, those on the Atlantic coast from New York to North Carolina, Mississippi, Tennessee, Michigan, Hi, nols, Iowa and Missouri. Illinois is credited with nearly 25O, ,OOO, GOO bushels and Iowa with 155, ,OOO, ,OOO. Next in rank are Ohio, Indiana, Missouri and Kansas. These six States produce six tenths of the total product. Tennessee, which once held the highest rank in the country, now stands first in the Southern States, followed by Texas, Alabama and Georgia. In quality the crop is superior to it's predecessor.
 There has been an increase in area in all sections, aggregating about 2,OOO, GOO acres, the advance being very slight in the Gulf States from Alabama to Louisi- ana, and scarcely perceptible in the Mid dle States. It is largest west of the Mis- souri. Wisconsin showss the heaviest rate of increase in the Northwest, and Georgia in the South. The average price of corn per bushel is highest in Massachusetts and lowest in Kansas. ninety-tive and twentyAthree cents re- spectively.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
TIE CHICAGO LEDGER is said to hay,

THE CHICAGO LEDGER is said to have spent $50, GOO in advertising the past two years, and, by the looks of the newspa- pers throughout the United States, we should say it would take as much to go round this year. And to cap the climax the proprietors have announced their pa per at $1. % year. How it is done is a mystery, unless they have more than a barrel of money" to give away. We be- lieve, however, it is the theory of the publishers that all they ask of the reader is to pay for the white paper and post age; for their labor, when the paper reaches 100, 900 or more circulation, their advertising will pay the profit While they are building up the paper they do not solicit advertising, and hence the readers get great paper for $1.00 that is worth $500. AS the publishers have the money, no doubt they will succeed. Address THE LEDGER, Chicago, H., in cents for postage. Chicago Times.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
A Future State,

The bill to establish the Territory of Huron and provide temporary governor therefor, which passed the United States Senate, proposes to create the new Ter ritory out of the northern part of the present Territory of Dakota. 1t has been before Congress four years, and having passed the Senate, now goes to the House of Representatives. The present Territory of Dakota contains l5O, 932 square miles, and the new Tefri- tory would have an area of about TO- 900 square miles, It-is to be parallelo- gram, extending from Minnesota on the east, something less than four hundred miles to Montana on the west, and from the British Possessions on the north two hundred miles to the boundary of the re- maining Territory on the south. Its population is estimated at about ten thousand. It Is said that one of the best farming regions in the United States lies ln the proposed new Territory Among sthe reasons given for the passage of the bill are that the settlements in Dakota are comprised in two communities entife. ly separate and distinct from their geo. graphical position
 The inhabited portion of southern Da- kota-the old settled portion of the Ter ritory-is alsng the Missouri river. Its commercial relations are with Nebraska, Sioux City and through Iowa to Chicago. Northern Dakota, which the bill pro- poses to create into new Territory, is settled two hundred miles along the pro. posed Northern Pacific railway and along the Red river of the north. Its commer- cial relations are with Duluth, St. Paul and Milwaukee. The inhabitants are often compelled in winter to travel as far east as Chicago to reach the capital (Yankton) in the southern part of the Territory, there being no direct means of communication between northern and southern Dakota. Hence 1t was deemed advisable to create the new Territory.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
N0 if. at 0ncn

If Q tithe tf tue testimonials now on hand of the value of DR. W1srARs BA1sAM OF WILD CHERRY should be published lio oiie wo,id stop to read the bulky volume. Ask any druggist and he will tell you that this Balsal is real blessing to al affected with throat or lung dis eases. All kindted affections, including bron- chitis, sore throat, cfoup huafseacss pains in the chest and bleeding of the lungs, yield to it's woil- derful power. We advise any one tired of experi- mentinS with physicians prescriptions or quack medicines to drop them at once and use this BAISAM OF WILD CHERRY. 50 cents 4hd S1 q bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05

The Boston Daily Advertiser men, ftions |" an organ specially constructed by
 the Mason & Hamlin Organ Company for the celebrated Dr. Franz Liszt is now on exhibition at their warerooms. The instrument is to be used in the Liszt concerts in Europe. It is constructed
 in many respects on an entirely new principle, and is in all respects truly wonderful instrument Its qualities of tone and power are simply surprising. :"
 It is certainly great compliment to these American makers that the great European musicians send for their organs
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
The TichbOrne Matter.

The Tichborne excitement is reviving in England in consequence of the dis covery of some alleged fresh evidence. MT. Onslow interviewed the claimant in person, and reports him as being down hearted and ill and feeling very much exasperated at the unusual restrictions to which he is subjected. aDr. Kenealy has made speech, in which he said that before the authorities would release Tichborne they would poison him.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
Merchants Gargling Oil.

This very useful article is now receiv- ing the very highest concentrations from the press, and multitudes of witnesses who have tested its efficacy. It is con- sidered as one of the very best remedies, and in its refined, purified state it is re- garded as one of the most powerful lini- ments for the removal of rheumatism, neuralgia and the sufferings. arising from sprained joints, bruises, etc.-Aylmcr C. Wl ZInes, Feb. 25, 1857.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
The Situation.

Emperor William closed the session of the German Parliament with speech from the throne. His majesty said, in reference to foreign affairs "The nego- tiations of the powers upon the Eastern question, as far as proceeded with, justi- fly the hope that my efforts and the mu- tual conciliatory and peaceful intention of the powers immediately concerned will be successful in solving the pending questions without prejudice to the good relations now existing. Germany will continue by friendly, disinterested me- diation to lend her cooperation for the attainment of this end"
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
Down with Prices.

In these times of general reduction, that ma. is shfewd who anticipates the wants of the pub lie. Mir. Powers, of the Grand Central Hotel, Broadway, New York, is the pioneer in reducing prices. Others have since followed suit, still this is the only irstclass hotel in the city where one can stop at $25o and $500 a day.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
EOIIR MONTHS FOR A DOLLAR

ST. NioHorks for January; with its cheery greeting on the cover, it's exquisitely beautiful frontispiece, the wonderful variety in its pages, and its
 FUN FOR THE NEW YEAR Will charm everybody, both old and young.
 Among the more notable papers will be found "Letter to Young Naturalist" by William Hewitt, the poet and " The Stars for January by Prof. Proctor the astronomer.
 ST. NICHOLAS FOR JANUARY Will also contain paper by Horace E. Scudder, Great Grandfather's Books aid Pictures, ' with fac-simile reproductions from the "New England Primer" and Webster's old "Spelling Book" "Budges Visit to the Centennial" by the author of "Helen's Babies," and "The Modern and Medieval Ballad of Mary Jane, '' with silhouette drawings by Hopkins will be fohnd amusing and entertaining. Besides "H1s OWN MASTER" by Ttowbridge, There are shorter Stories and Poems, Rhymes and Nonsense Verses, Historical Sketches, a Fairy Tale, Comical Pictures, Pages for Very Little Folks, etc. In short, this is the NEW YEARS NUMBER of that magazine, of which the London Daily Ne,os said: q" We ,cish ,oe could poi,u to siS equal tn our o,Gn Periodical Litera- lure"
 Send one dollar for trial subscription, begin ming with the November number, with William Cullen Bryants Boys of My Boyhood," and the New Years number, with William Howitt's Letter to Young Naturalist ," and the Febru- ary number which will have "A TALK WITH AMERICAN BOYS," By ToM HUGHES, that earnest, honest, strong hearted Englishman, who is known all over the world as "Hte Jriead of ute sc7.oolb6y."
 Subscriptions received by all booksellers Sold by all newsdealers. $500 8 year, 25 cents a number:
 SoR1BNER & Co.,, 743 Broadway New York.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05
:. See advertisement of James Bitters.

There is, probably, no way in which we can benefit ouf readers more than by rec ommending to them for general use Johnson, s Anodyne Linimea. It is adapted to almost all the purposes of family medicine and as & specific for coughs, colds, whooping cough, sore ness of the chest, lame stomach, rheumatism, splitting of blood, and all lung difficulties, it has no equal that ever we saw Of heard ef.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05

There can be no mistake about it, Matchless :" plug tobacco takes the lead Old fine cut ehewers say it gives better satis- faction and is cheapef than fine cut. You can- not be imposed upon, as each plug has the words :" Matchless F. T. Co.," on a wooden tag. Try it once and you will always use it. Manufactured by the Pioneer Tobacco Com pany New Yofk
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05

The propriety of giving condition medicine to horses, cattle and sheep was dis cussed apd admitted by many of the agricultural societies throughout the State last fall, and we believe that in every case but one they decided in favor of She,iddn's Carahry Condition Po,cders Good judgment.
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05

A most refreshing and healthful insti- tuition is the morning bath, and it is double beneficial when GLENN SULPHUR SOAP is added. Use 1t in preference to the costly scented soaps, which sometimes inj ure instead of improving the skin. Depot, Crittenton's, Mo- Sixth ave nue, New York
 Hills Instantaneous Hair Dye is standard al
Connecticut western news., 1877-01-05

A Valuable Sift. By an arrangement with the Publisher, will send every reader of this paper . sample Package of Transfer Pictures free Send Scent stamp for postage They highly colored beautiful, and easily transferred to object to initiate getty the most beautiful painting Agents wanted. J. L. PATrEN & CO, 162 William Street. New York
 NEW YORK PURCHASING AGENCY.-An kinds of commissions executed faithfully and promptly by experienced buyer. Letters of inquiry should contain stamp. Address Mrs. l.. DE G. HURD, 100 w. l7'h Street. New York.