Connecticut western news., 1878-08-08

Kind Words. From the many private letters of condolence received by the fam lily of the late J. L. Pease,lwe take the fol lowing from an old and valued correspond ent of the News:
 Mrs. Pease Dear Lady :-It ia said that you are to continue the publication of 8 newspaper. that now has become dear to many from the memories associated with it's founder and faithful editor. It will not be deemed an intrusion for stranger to express sense of satisfaction in the pros- pect that union of efforts may be con- bined in ways to sustain in some degree, it's value to the community.
 10 Is between five and six years since I unexpectedly was tendered the courtesey of invitation from your companion, to write for his paper. which led to cast of easy interchanges that to myself have been of increasing interest. Though unknown by face, till as seen in the last look, yet the event of his departure from the present life is realized as personal loss. His man. ly courtesies. joined to Independent judg- ment, as toward correspondents, must be remembered, and his cordial appreciation of that which was fitted for bls columns. But more than those things was his own honor able positions on all moral topics. Thie reliance on the workings of his mind over the highest subjects was something beyond the trust felt in many of the same calling. This confidence has opened the way for his power to be felt during the recent awakened zeal in temperance reform. Already sound himself, and free from catering to the half. hearted, his influence in this cause has been an unreserved and precions work. Those who thus have truly valued the paper will not be sorry to have frequent allusions to Mir. Pease continued on the weekly sheet. In the presence of such an event as that which brought us together Tuesday p. m., July 2d, we are dumb with sorrow, and to us it seems better 10 speak one to another ID the words of the scriptures, giving you its promises, rather than any words of human comfort. Death is more powerful preach CT, and the eloQuence of silence Is fitted to it's solemnity. The night when we shall lay in the cold grave is not less certain to each one of us than to the one we SO recent ly bore thither. So let us touch the brink of the dark waters that It's shadows may be dispelled by the brightness beyond. The preparations for that event are combined in the two duties: one toward God, the othel to those of the present hour. It was my happiness to witness evidence of the fulfill ment of these in our departed friend. In the two ways It was plain to observe his diligence in following out the path he had chosen, and one to which he was peculiarly fitted. The other employment in which ht so fervently sang '.We praise Thee, O God we magnify Thy name." In this, we trus he was rendering the service of worship | and praise to God, who reigns and has taker him from earth to join In the worship o heaven, where he touches the notes witt al hi m nd aoro Sohinn in tho EOlu (NtVy What can we say but to express our sym pathy in the silent grasp of the hand, ant | the supplication that the High and Holy One may defend you.
 On the occasion of the funeral of MT Pease 1 took the walk between the off1ct and dwelling house, thinking how often thi side path had been paced by hIm, maturing thoughts, or fashloning them into languag, for the qualification of his readers. Tn, new house and ornamental entrances ar, rather of the substantial style. Very taste. ful is the playing fountain on one side where one might recline to enjoy the beau ties of nature. Yours truly, 0. M. 8.
 Canaan, July 3, 1878. a.
 Sundays Storm. .-One of the most SC were thunder storms in this vicinity fo some time was that of Sunday afternoon and the lightning did considerable damage About 2 o'clock the rain began to pour i torrents, followed by hail stones as large 9 birds eggs, covering the ground quickly The flashes of lightning were very vivit and the pesls of thunder terrific. On Car aan Mountain, the large barn of MT. Elish Gillett was struck, setting it on fire, and
 was entirely consumed. together with 4 tons of hay. The loss is estimated at $9Of ca which there is insurance of $40O. l Sheffield. the storm was also very heavy and considerable damage to crops from ha
 is reported. Mir. Geo. Blodgett of Ashle
 Falls. had two horses in pasture, one c
 which the lightning struck. the bolt ente
 ing the animals head near ths eye, passln out one of it's legs. killing the horse instan
 ly. and stunning the other. In this village the lightning struck the honse of MT. Joh
 Rodemeyer, knocking few bricks fror the chimney. but otherwise doing no pal ticular damage. A few miles north c
 here there was but little storm, and in th
 vicinity of Lee, it was pleasant, and n
 signs of rain. The river was swollen |
 nearly full banks very soon, and some sa
 it rose four feet in a very short time. 4
 Goshen barn and 40 tons of hay wer
 consumed, belong to O. J. Holbrook c
 Norfolk. In Winsted the rain fell in tol
 rents and the churches had to be lighted,
 was so dark. The storm seems to hay
 been widespread. and the farmers, as rt
 ports come in. will suffer considerably fror
 damage to their crops. The corn crop
 especially injured, many pieces being bea
 en fiat to the ground.