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Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
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One of the most interesting relics of the Revolutionary war is in possession of Dr. w. A. W. Spotswood, citizen of Mobile, Ala bama. It is nothing less than the sword of Washington, the old, trusted weapon which was yielded in that great struggle for the lb- critics we enjoy to-day This sword was pre- sented to the present possessor's grandfather, Gen. Alexander Spotswood, of Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia, by Gen. Washington himself, on the occasion of the visit made by Gen. s. to Gen. W. at Mount Vernon in l79s -one year before the death of Gen. Wash ington. It was presented to Gen. Spotswood by Gen. Washington as memento of the high regard in which the latter held the former. At the. time it. was presented the owner of the sword was using it as a pruning-knife, and was at the time trimming his trees. Dr. S. only retains the sword intact-the belt and scabbard having been stolen from the house of the father of Dr. S., at Springfield Ill The sword was converted into pruning-knife by Gen Washington himself by changing one edge of it to saw. As will be seen, the sword has been in the spotswood famil, since l7ss, having regularly descended iron the father to son, as it will continue to do Dr. W. A. W. Spotswood, who has the sworc in his possession, is now 73 years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Twainss Best Joke.

That quaint and original genius, Samuel L. Clemens, s,-Mark Twain,-told story at his own expense while breakfasting with jour- nalistic friend on Thursday morning, which is too good to be lost, and which by his con- sent is now published for the first time. There had been some talk at the table about the Grant banquet, when MT. Clemens re- marked with smile and his peculiar drawl ::
 Speaking of banquets reminds me of a rather amusing incident that occurred to me during my stop in smoky, dirty, grand, old London I received an invitation to attend a banquet there and I went It was one of those tremendous dinners where there are
 from eight hundred to nine hundred invited guests. hadn't been used to that sort of thing, and didn't feel quite at home. When we took our seats at the tables noticed that at each plate was little plan of the hall, with the position of each guest numbered so that one could see at glance where friend was
 seated by learning his number. Just before we fell to, some one-the lord mayor-or whoever was bosslng the occasion-a1ose and began to read list of those present-No. l,
 Lord So-and 80, No. ?, the duke of Some
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Literary Htenas.

The Library Magazine of select foreign lit erature is to be increased to l92 pages month ly, and the type enlarged, for the year 1880 American Book Exchange, New York. SIC a year. +.. -. -.: Volume three of the "Library of Universal Knowledge" recently issued. contains S64 pages covering topics between the words Birs and Caterpillar. The publishers announce that it has already reached 8 sale of nearly 10. 900 copies. American Book Exchange, New York.
 sThe Acme Library of History" as an. nounced by the American Book Exchange, New York, is initiated by handy and hand- some edition of "Millman's Gibbons Rome, " in five volumes, for the small price Of $2.50, complete, neatly boundin cloth. Volume cne is just ready, two more are to appear in D. cember, and two in January.
 new edition of ''Kitto's Cyclop@dia oi
 Biblical Literature" reduced from 5000 to
 S2 co, in two large octave volumes with sev- eral hundred illustrations, is being issued by the American Book Exchange, Ne7- York.
 The unabridged $l co edition of Cruden's Concordance, some time since announced as in preparation by the American Book Ex. change, New York, is just ready.
 'tLeaves from the Diary of an Old Lawyer Intemperance the Great Source of Crime, which is described as story that will com pare with the famous "Diary of Physician, J
 and as temperance plea with Ten Nights in Bar Room" is soon to be issued by the American Book Exchange, New York. An illustrated edition of "Stories and Bal. lads for Young Folks" by Mrs E.. T. Alden. is in preparation for early issue by the Amer ican Book Exchange, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

last service, can have the records amended to show veteran muster, and are entitled to SlOO, making veteran bounty Heirs to such deceased soldiers are entitled.
 Loss of discharge does not debar from Bounty or Pensions. A duplicate discharge will be furnished by applying to the Adjuts, mt General, U S.
 The Hartford Courant speaking of the residents message, says: Ut is with regret we are obliged to call at Gent,on to his extraordinary notion that it is the business of the government to go into the agricultural business He desires appropria- Iion JIG TOT great agricultural establishment at washlngton, with veterinary division and a forestry division and heaven knows what be- sloes, and an army of officials to tell the farm CTS ot the Union how to farm. We have a decided suspicion that this sort of thing is the business of the individual States"
 The Courant also dissents from Secretary sherman's assumption in his report that the government has the right to make 'tpaper money" for it's own purposes, that is to be- come bank of issue.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

hing of other, and SO on. When this indi. Iidual read the name of some prominent DO. iticai character or literary celebrity it woult 'e greeted with more or less applause. The individual who was reading the names did SC 30 monotonous 8 manner that became somewhat tired, and began looking about fol something to engage my attention. I found the gentleman next to me, on the right, a wen-informed parsonage, and entered into conversation with him. I had never seen i'm before, but he was good talker and enjoyed it. Suddenly, just as he was giving me his views upon the future religious aspect f Great Britain, our ears were assailed by a teafening storm of applause Such clap ping of hands had never heard before 1t 'ent the blood to my head with rush, and ] got terribly excited. strengthened up and commenced clapping my hands with all my might moved about excitedly in my chan and clapped harder and harder. sWho is it :? l asked the gentleman on my right. Whose name did he read9'
 "'Samuel L. Clemens,' he answered.
 ''1 stopped applauding. didn't clap any more. It kind of took the life out of me, anC l sat there like mummy and didn't even ge up and bow. It was one of the most distress ing fixes I ever got into, and it will be many day before I forget it."-ChicGgo lntel Ocean.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

A bill of injunction was filed in Wash ington Tuesday against Postmaster-General Key, restraining him from carrying out his re- cent order in reference to mail matter for lot tery agents and companies. The bill IS ID the name of one Dauphin, a lottery agent ot Washington, He is mere fgurehead, how ever, but at his back are all the lottery con- panies of the United States, who are making common cause, and intend to overthrow Keys position. if possible. The bill is filed in the District Supreme Court, and is to be heard inn mediately on an agreed state of facts, and then taken to the Supreme Court of the United States and reached at the earliest practicable day. By agreement, there are tc be no dilatory motions, but each side is anx' ious for a speedy and final decision.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
A Grand ChriStnas. ;Gif1 The New Domestic Bible.

This splendid Royal QuaYto Edition of the Bible is made self-expiaiping, being Oom- plete Library of the Holy Scriptures; and ccn- tains, in addition to the old and New Testa. ments, ,Apocrypha, Concordance and Palms. and nearly 2.000 Ilustrati xnd.S0 Full -pare Engravings; and 116 additional features, the most important of which are Bible Diction. ary, History of the books of the Bible. History of Religious Denominations, History ibf the ns- tions, cities, rivers, laKe birdR; beasts, rep tlea, insects, trees. fruits and flowers of the Bible, 100, 900 marginal references Marriage Certificate, Family Record and a, Photograph Album. Printed with clear, large, tSpe on pa- per of frst-class quality. Size ofspaRes iO1sx i21 inches. The work is suparbly bound in morocco, massive raised panel, gilt- edge aud back, and was sold years ago Ak 4lktper copy.
 The plates alone cost sll, ,0O0.: aWe ,casTdmt ttis Bible to be. as good as Goss cold Eor SIS ia aug book store. A SPECIAL OFTEN |; :5To intro duce our Bibles we agree, upon the receipt of $1, to pay the postage and other e5peneen 0 send any reader of this paper. q Hnly Bihia, with superb work of art, produced in ten beautiful colors and richly btustrated entitled THE LoRD's PRAYER" This is Q rare combiL nation and big field for agents. STlis ofEes ie gooo for 60 days only and may net appear again. We send three copies for &275. Money may be sent at our risk in & plain istter. Or der now, and address, tsl9 s,.L N. w. HUNT, fs:As
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Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Second Grand FdEs Opening

The subscribers, first heartily thanking their numerous friends and the public for manyigener- ous favors on their part, would respectfully announce that on Dec. 9th they will be prepared to exhibit a choicer and more varied and extensive col IIection of articles, partially enumerated below, than any that has ever been brought together in this section of the country, and to dispose of the same at wonder fully low prices. ..,.~ >it-
 Stoves and tin ware, carpet ing, rugs, oil cloths, house fur uishing goods, clocks, silver ware, holiday novelties. toys and presents, useful ands orna- mental, etc., -etc..& Free s;lunch from 10 a. m. until 8 P. m on the opening day. : . ,+s x s:: sss z;
 CORNELL & HoYT.
 Lakeville, Ct, Nov. 4S 1879.
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Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Nea0 Advertisements.

STATE of Connecticut, LitchAeld county, e. O District of Salisbury, ss.- Probate Court, Nov. 22nd, 1879. .;.,.
 Estate of Silas A. Miller late of Salisbury in aid district, deceased.
 Pursuant to an erder from the Court of Pro. pate for said district will be sold ct public Auction, to the highest bidder, on, the 18th lay of December next, at one o'clock in the af- being the farm of land in said Salisbary known .s the Silas Miller farm, containing about iz6 tcres of land. Sale to take place st late resi-. fence of said deceased in said ssSalisbury. terms to be made known at the tiiae of sale. will annexed. .i''"". ,F .ET& 0v9a
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
CANAAN. CONN. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 1879

Gen. Jefferson c. Davis died at Chicago last Sunday. He was in the Mexican Wsr, was with Anderson in Fort Sumter, and sub- seouently became Brigadier General of Vol uuteers and commanded division in the Ar nv of the Tennessee. At the time of his death he was Colonel of the 22nd U. $. h. fantry and Brevet Major General.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, shows the time to which tho sub. scriptiOn is paid thus, R. B. Smith 5Juls0. indicates that Mr. Smith has paid for his paper to July 5 1S80 It Is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their account. indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct. and when they pay for a renewal of their subscription. will ob- serve whether their date is changed to indicate the form us for correction at once. No claims for er- in these accounts will hereafter be considered after the payment is claimed to have been made, as the regular receipt of the paper with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed correct
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
nnnnac1icuf western Nesra.

Extra Copies of the Nsws can be obtained at
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Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Falls Village.

Talk about Thanksgiving and about hens that lay big eggs,-weve nothing to say for our old hens, they always were up to the regulation size on eggs, and we never thought it strange if they did lay extra sizes occasion ally for amusement but since South Canaan and elsewhere have gone into the sbig egg" business, we looked for the hen to go them
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
LOCAL NEWS.

".* We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence of interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Place For sale.

SITUATED on High street; near pSAaan De- 0 pot, and containing about f1I &cFgs of land. Plenty of fruit, and house PleaSants and con 60 rods west of the hpuses Prics moderate.
 ... .a =. F., ;: E. D. LAWRENCE.
 Canaan, Nov. 29, 1879! 8. sYG4EsiSss lw2A
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

-Rowell, the English pedestrian, decides that the next long distance. championship match for the Astley belt shall be ih England and Panchot and o'Leaty, Ameyicans who had entered for the race, wish, to withdraw.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
CORRESPONDENCE.

1S CORRESPONDENTS are requested to send in thelr communications so as to reach us on Monday of each week. as we cannot insure the III insertion Of any correspondence received after
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

The third entertainment of the Ct. Bar rington library course is to be given next Wednesday evening by the Mrs. H. M. Smith Concert Company, assisted by E. A. Lefebre, ''the greatest living Saxophone soloist." This promises to be one of the best entertainments of the season. The freight train going south will be held until the close of the concert to accommodate those from this way who desire to attend. Tickets 35 and 50 cents; for sale by G. L. Parsons in this place; G. W. Hall, Falls Village; A. Leroy, Ashley Falls. Half fare on railroad.
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
Gts Darlington.

Gto BaFFtnBtOms
 MT. Chapin. of the firm of Chapin & Co.,, started Thanksgiving morning for Chicago 10 attend the golden wedding of his sister, taking his aged mother with him, she being 88 and her daughter 69 years old. Mrs. Cha pin is 8 remarkable active old lady for one oi her years, 8 regular attendant at the Congre gational church, beloved and honored by all who know her. She is the widow of Phineas Chapin, who many years ago lived at Chapin ville Who can show another case where the mother goes nearly 1000 miles to attend the golden wedding of her daughter? z
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03
JUST RECEIVED

Cases and Bales os Bleachsa ap& aBnawn Cot
 tons, cheviOts, Cotton FldHaslsiec
Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

interest to veterans or their heirs in this re. zion
 The Additional Bounty law is now in force, the time for filing claims having been extend ed to July 1st, 1880. Soldiers who enlisted for not less than three years, from April 18th 1861, to Dec. 24th, 1863, in neU organiza- tions, and from April 1st, 1864, to July 18th, 1864, and have been Honorably Discharged oy reason of expira ton of term, by reason of services being no longer required, or wounds or injuries received in the line of duty and who received or were entitled to receive no greater bounty than $lOO from the United States, under previous laws, are now entitled to $lOO bounty.
 Soldiers who enlisted for not less than two years, between the dates above mentioned, and who have been discharged for any of the causes above stated, and have received no greater bounty than $lOO from the United States, are 7aow entitled to $50 additional bounty.
 Widows or Heirs are entitled where the SOL dier died m service, or subsequent to dis charge prior to July 28, l866 by reason of wounds or disease contracted in service
 Heirship for Additional Bounty is in the following: lst To the widow, if not re- married prior to July 28, 1866. 2d. To the children who were minors July 28, 1866. 3d. To the parents jointly, or surviving parent, if one is deceased.
 Soldiers who enlisted for three years prior to July 22, 1861, and were mustered into ser vice prior to August 6, 1861, are entitled to $l00 bounty, regardless of the time they may have served. All soldiers who were prom ised bounty, and who were discharged for wound, rupture, or other injury, are entitled to the full amount of bounty they would have received had they served out their full term of enlistment.
 Soldiers who served at any period for g months or over, and were honorably discharg- ed for any cause and who enlisted again for three years and who received only $3o2 for
The New York herald., 1879-03-10
A WITNESS WHO LIED AND RE-
PENTED.

From the Evansville Ind.) Tribune.]
Last September John Sinclair, milowner near
Digby Station, Shawneetown branch st. Louis and
Southeastern Railroad murdered in his bed for
money. OF which the perpetrators got only S5. Be-
fore he died he revealed the of his murderers-
Ed. Edmondson, alias Ed Farmer, and Henry Digby,
who were indicted and now on trial ut McIeans-
boro. Ill. On Saturday Edmondson. who had turned
States evidence, the witness stand. He said
that Henry Digby guilty of the murder; that he
went with him to the house where Sinclair
stopping and stood at the gae that Henry entered,
and shortly pistol shot was heard. Edmondson
beat hasty retreat, and was shortly afterward
joined by Henry Digby. He asked the latter II had
shot Sinclair. and received the following reply -
don't know whether did or not" Things began to
look gloomy, Henry Dgby said as Edmondson sat
in the witness chair and declared before God
and man that he was telling the truth, the whole
truth and nothing but the truth. The witness was
crossexamined for two long hours and could not be
made to waver. 1t was whispered all through the
court room, "He is telling the truth. Did you
hear o witness tell such straight storyr But ut
last he raised to his feet and with trembling voice
said:-"Gentlemen have been caring to lies do
not want to swear Henry Digbys life away and send
his soul down into hell Henry Digby Is innocent OF
the crime We both are innocent. do not under
stand the nature OF an oath. God has forgiven my
sins, and have repented!' in camp meeting style.
Digby's wife, shouting almost the top of her
voice. thanked God for the deliverance of her hus-
band; the wildes: excitement prevailed, and the
tire audience involuntarily to their feet After
order restored the witness proceeded to state in
clear and decisive manner. that all his testimony
against Dgby false that he had been induced to
make the statement through the promises and in
huence of Henry Tarwate He then
mande1 to jail, and the jury put under guard till
Judge Crawford should decide how to proceed. 1t is
now the opinion of great many that Edmondson
the bloody decd. The whole seems TO be
enshrouded in deeper mystery than ever.
The New York herald., 1879-03-10
KESHER SHELL BARREL.

blazoncd motto was yesterday SGT up In three
corners OF Pythagoras Hall. being in Hebrew
"Kcsher shcl Darzel;' In German. "wahrheit. Licbc
und Gcrechtigheit;" in English. Truth, Love and
Justice" Undor this emblem met the Supreme
Lodge of jewish order which comprises 100 lodges
under the Jurisdiction of hvo grand lodges numbers
almost twenty thousand members, and possesses
reserve capital OF about $4,000 The certificates of
l59 delegates verified by committee and the
hall hllcd with excited kcen-eycd. heavy -hrowcd
Hebrews assembled from all quarters of the country.
Grand Saars and Malkahs. Achiezers and Aizurs de-
baed their ritual across the table. Regaas of bright
gems gistened on the appes OF the officers. Mr. Will
lam b. Hackorbcrg of Philadalphia elected to pre-
side during the session Ncssrs. Lindemann, of
Now York Emerich. of Baltimore; wolluer. of
Philadelphia, and Percs. of Memphis, were chosen
vice presidents of the districts. and Alossrs. Oct
lingcr and Jones were made secretaries. Mr.. Solo
mon Latz, President of tho Executive COMMITTEES.
stated the three aims of the order TO be tho union of
all Israclites upon the broad platform of Judaism.
tho education of the Hebrew and the of its
widows. orphans and invalds. The discussion then
fell lightly on divers TOPICS member demanding
that prayer should be in order another that tobacco
be abolished. And when the convention had been
gladdened by an entertainment programme inviting
them to the theatre tonight IL cheerfully broke up.
intending to resume It's three days labors this after
noon.
The New York herald., 1879-03-10
A DECEIVED NEGRO.
From the Kansas city Times, March 81

From the Kansas City Times. March 81
Yesterday morning brought in large number of
coored emigrants from the Mississippi. They were
of the genuine old plantation kind and full of
belief of the various stories that had been
told them before leaving their homes and
what caused them to West After all
their baggage had been unoadcd and piled away.
and good look at the depot taken by all. OF the
party stepped to the Kansas Pacific land office.
on Union avenue, and there addres d Frank Crane
Say. boss. whar do doy got dem $500 aud dat 100
Of land. Use all dc way from ole Missis-
sippi with dc woman and dc picaninnies to get dat.
Depot, de Gobenor Of dis state n colorcd gcrcn-
man; IL dat so. boss?' Frank Crane told him there
must be some mistake as at present they not
giving away any money land. The honest darkcy 8
countenance fell several feet. and he lett stating he
would leave do woman here and see dat Gobcnor'-
and, purchasing ticket for Topeka, no lett ON the
Achison. Topeka and Santa Fe train for that point.
The New York herald., 1879-03-10
LIFE IN THE MINES.

[From the washoe Now Times. Feb. 49,
The of tho residence of Lyman Jones. on the
west side of the creek in this city, flooded about
four o'clock last Wednesday morning by overflow
of water from the fiume which supplies the power
for Young & Srlott's mill. The first intmation
which tho Jones family received OF the
occurrence by the fall of o bowlder weighing
about half ton, which came crashing through the
back door and landed in the hall between tho
bedrooms. When Mr.. Jones and his eldest son
emerged from the house the back yard was
literally buried under about hive tons of sand.
powders and debris. which had tumblcd from
the hillside. and a big stream of water flowing
through the summer kitchen. That portion of the
iume passing under the Hope dump had got choked.
and the water had backed up and cut u channel down
the hill to the Jones premises. The water
turned out of the hume without delay, aud no fur
ther damage was done.