Connecticut western news., 1879-11-19

N@~~N'~SA NA W. VI who was severely wounded in the left leg at the battle of Port Hudson, is nov confined to his bed by the reopening of the wound. Fears are entertained that he will have to submit to an amputation of the leg below the knee. MT. Canfeld's military record is that of a brave and faithful soldier, and he has the sympathy of the entire community. He has family of five young children, two of whom are also down with sickness.-Herdld
 James B. Peck of New Haven died at the residence of his grandmother at West ton. He was a youngs man about to enter Yale College, having recently graduated from a high school in New Haven, and was un- usually bright and promising. He had been in the habit of spending portions of his sum- mer vacation with his uncle, G. Humphrey in this place, and will be remembered as quiet and mannerly young gentleman, commanding the respect of all with whom he came in con- tact.
 A subscription paper is to be circulated immediately for the purpose of obtaining money to purchase town clock, to be placed in the tower of the Methodist church. At the time the church was erected provision was made for the introduction of clock, in the construction of the belfry and the three exterior depressions for the insertion of the dials A subscription paper for this purpose will undoubtedly be literally signed, as it's ob iect is of interest to the whole village, and is not only pubic benefit, but an actual ne- cessity.
 Mir. l.. w. Case of Winsted has given. the name of Highland Park to some eighty acres of rocks, hills and forest, very convenient of access from the Connecticut Western and Naugatuck roads One portion of the park has fine mountain plateau called Cottage Heights. It is laid out into suitable building lots for cottages for summer residents. On a bold rock commanding fine view ofWinsted and vicinity, he has erected substantial log cabin, which he has fitted with old flr..iture and interesting curiosities, and here he. makes his headquarters
 -Guernella, an extremely clever exposer of Spiritualism, was arrested in North Adams last week. having skipped his board bill in Pittsfield. He was placed in cell in the lookup, but could not be kept anywhere. Nc sooner was he left alone in the cell with the door locked, than he was in the corridor, hav- ing unlocked the cell door without tools or keys of any kind This was repeated three times. Handcuffs were removed as easily as pair of mittens, and it was necessary for a keeper to watch with him all night. A party of gentlemen assumed his Pittsfield bill the next morning and he was discharged that he might give his entertainment as advertised. The annual meeting of the Connecticut Western railroad company was held at it's of: flee in Hartford yesterday. A statement GOV ering eighteen months ending September 3ott last, was presented. The gross earnings have been $344, ,725.O2, of which $l29, .o4 was for passenger transportation, and $l99, 052 92 for freight. The operating expenses were in the same period, $266,S23 50, which includes $13, ,62322 paid on account of the Tariffville accident. This shows net earn ings of $77,9Ol 52 The receipts from all sources were $365, ,273.2O. A report to the preferred stockholders shows reduction o liabilities of $5O,6l9 and adding increase of construction and equipment on improve ment amounting to $63, ,537.02
 Some of the teachers of this village re sponded to an invitation of the teachers o Salisbury to be present Saturday p. m. 1T Lakeville at their association. The sessiol began at l-2 o'clock continuing until 2 the time being occupied with papers read ant discussions upon practical school work. Al
 the close of the exercises all were invited to remain for social tms, the ladies having prepared a collation. which they served in pleasant and courteous manner. This asso citation has been in existence about four years of which Mr. Hurlburt of Lime Rock is presi dent, and sessions are held fortnightly through the school year. The result of such meetings
 cannot fail to raise the standard of teacher
 and promote the educational interests of tht
 town. X.
 Some complications have arisen from tht election of Cornwalls representatives to tht l legislature that may not be easily settled The 1 parties who counted the votes returned l6! each for Wells and Reed, 16S for Hart, anc | l63 for Perkins, and the moderator declared H.. J..1x- question having arisen as to the possibility O a mistake, Joseph L. Whitney, who acted as moderator, took the responsibility of opening the ballot box and accounting the ballots, and sent word to Hartford that, as he found it. Hart had ITO against l6S each for Wells ano Reed The ballots were spread out on desk in Beers & Sons store and the majority of the male population of the town had access to them and assisted about the last count. The official return to Hartford gave Wells and Reed the election, but if this is not accepted 1t will be knotty question to settle as to who
 is really elected. The manner in which the whole business was transacted has excited the ridicule of both parties, and written re. quest has already been received from Corn wall Bridge that the ballots be sent down there, as the citizens at the Bridge are aIx- ious to count them.-Co7' Herald ''' ."' :
 The barn belonging to B. F. Comstock at Sandtown was burned last Tuesday night, by an incendary fire, consuming horse, three hogs, and all the farming implements with six tons of hay straw, etc. The following night the barn on the town farm, occupied, by Joshua Colby was consumed, but being empty the loss was comparatively small. It is said another barn on the same place was destroyed the next night, burning two calves. There is unquestionably fire bug in that ungodly re- zion, and the sooner he or they are detected,