Connecticut western news., 1878-03-14
A Great Historical Work.

The National Publishing Company ot Philadelphia have sent us advance sheets of the Pictorial History of the World, en- bracing full and authentic accounts of ev cry nation of ancient and modern times, and including history of the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman Empires, the growth of the nations of Modern Europe. the, Middle Ages, the Crusades, the Feuda System, the Reformation. the discovery and settlement of the New World, etc. etc., by JAMEs D. MoCABE. well Known historical writer. This is one of the most valuable WorKs ever lssuea by American pnhlish- CT, and il is in all respects the most com plete History of the World ever published The author does not content himself with a mere dry statement of facts, but sketches the life and manners of the various nations of which he treats, ID life-like cOiors, and points out the causes which led to the pros perity and decay of the great powers of the world. He shows us the famous warriors, statesmen, poets, sages. and orators of aD- cient and modern times, and makes them familiar to the reader. The book is 8 complete treasury of history. and there is not question that can be asked concern ing any historical sut ject but an answer to it can be found in this great work. It con- tains l260 large double column pages, and is embellished with oyer 650 fine engrav-- ings illustrative of the events recorded in the narrative, embracing battles and other historical scenes; portraits of the great men of ancient and modern times; and views of the principal cities of the world. These engravings are genuine works of art and were made at cost of over 1925, ,OOO. The great number and high character ot these eDgravings make this the most valua- ble alt publication of the century. We can not too highly praise the numerous and with which it abounds. A marked feature of the work is complete History of the late War between Russia and Turkey, which is the only complete account of this war in print. Fms is an appropriate time to read the History of the World, and Vt predict for thls book an immense sale.
 It is sold by subscription only, and the publishers want agents, as will be seer by their advertisement in another column.
 The Hartford Clarion speaks of the frs of April as the day we seabrate.
 Jeremiah Coe is an Indiana lawyer. Al his clients go to Jericho.
 Can animals communicate ideas asks al exchange. Hang couple of Thomas-cai across cloihes-line and you will soon fint out.
 It was an Irish editor who said that il the United States thieves are so scarce tha they have 10 offer reward for them.
 John c. Wincher. pretended blind maj who has been begging for some time pas through s'Dutchtown," went into Urban brewery last Friday. and as he received IL aims, became insolent. George Fries caus ed his arrest, and Justice Guck Sarurda morning sent him to the PenitenIiary fo sixty days as vagrant. Upon being sen fenced Wincher opened his eyes and ex claimed, "Mein Cott Dat ish played out ]!
 THIS is no intoxicating beverage or doc tored liquor to lead the tippler on to drunk enness and ruin, but a strictly medical preI aration made from roots and herbs, suitabl to any age or condition. As family rem edy, Simmons Liver Regulator is equal t an entire medicine chest.
 Did you ever notice how surprised yo were when you put your foot on the nez stair and found there wasn't any there?
 Biographies are delitesome reading. w kompare all the yirtews of the person karacter with our own, add all his failing with our nabor's. Billings.
 Alexis and his terrier went 10 photog rapher's, and were s'took" in every cit! they visited. The Duke is easily distin guished from the terrier by his princelY al aud standing collar. [Hawkeye.
 Cremation is now one of the rites of wo' men.
 A new Georgia paper is called the Okee- fenokean.