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Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

The condition of the President has not ma- terially changed from that of yesterday. While no alarming symptoms have appeared, he is perceptibly weaker, and, unless the stomach speedily resumes it's normal condi- tlon, cannot last much longer. The morning bulletin states that the President passed a fair night, though waking at frequent inter- vals A larger quantity of liquid food had been taken and retained than in any day of the past week. The pulse was 100, temper ature 9S. 4,..respiration IS. The noon bulletin did not differ materially from the morning one. The wound looked we'll, and the pus was of healthy character. The pulse then was 1O4, other conditions the same.
 Afternoon and evening bulletins received from Washington, up to o'lock last even. ing, indicate slight change for the better in the Presidents condition. They do not diff: fer materially from the official bulletin of yes- .erday noon
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Judge Origen s. Seymour.

For several weeks there has been a shadow over our streets, and people spoke with hushed voices, for they knew that the dear old Judge, so universally loved and respected, was failing, day by day, and that there was but little hope of his recovery. Until week before his death, we saw him driving daily, but at last he was obliged to give that up, and to sit quietly at home, growing, day by day, more feeble, waiting for the coming of the peaceful angel, who, for so long, had seemed very near. On Friday morning, August l2th, with his wife beside him, and all his children about him. to make the dark valley bright, as they had made all his life, by their strong, tender love, the good man entered the Eter- nal Rest. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at St. Michael's Church, which was filled so that there was hardly standing room for more people. Many distinguished members of the bar were present. Bishop Williams oficiated, assisted by six clergymen, and the casket, on which lay cross of beau- tiful flowers and a sickle of ivy leaves, with sheaf of wheat was borne by old friends and neighbors of Judge Seymour The grand old words ot the burial service, words which ring with the richness and power of ages, were read, and then the Bishop spoke few beauti- ful and fitting words of him who had been his friend for many years. He spoke of his singu- larly we'll balanced and rounded character, in which all the elements were joined in one harmonious whole, and ended with verses from Bryants poem, beginning, "I saw an aged man upon his bier," which had been especial favorites with him who had gone, and were a most appropriate tribute to his mem | ory.
 And then under the blue summer sky, the long procession wound down the hill to the beautiful burial place near the river, where beside his only daughter, they laid him, " in the sure hope of blessed immortality"
 Judge Seymour's life is part of Litchfeld, and by his death landmark has been wept away He is loved and honored in the place where he was born, has lived and died, as i few men are, because of his perfect upright ness, purity and great kindliness His char dCISI ID WS1A htASSA III d HOuCS III tLe day after hls death, the townspeople were asked to meet, ito arrange for concert of acton in demostrations of respect to the memory of the honest, upright and distin gushed jurist, the friend of the poor, the no be Christian man." He had lived to a good old age, having celebrated, year ago, hi golden we iding, and leaves behind him stainless record, priceless legacy to his chil dren for he was respected and loved most b. those who best knew him.
 : "A voice is heard on earth of kinsfolk weepin, The loss of one they love, , But he has gone where the redeemed ar
 keeping
 } A festival above.
 The mourners throng the ways, and from tn steeple
 The funeral bells toll slow; But on the golden streets the holy people
 Are passing to and fro,
 l And saying, as they went, 6 Rejoice anothe
 Long-waited-for has come."
 The Saviours heart is glad, a younger brothe
 Has reached the Fathers home."
 DELECTUs.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
Auction.

THE SUBSCRIBER will sell at Public Auc- l tion, at residence of the late John D. Joyce, deceased, (Joyceville) Salisbury, Conn.,, Thursday. September 1st, 1881, at 10 o'clock a. m., the following described property, viz 4 COWS, 1 three year old heiter, two year old bull, hogs, 15 fowls, tons hay, 800 bundles oats, 800 bundles rye, l-2 acres of corn. 4 Ia acres hneL heat, Z carriages, buggy wagon. square box wagon, 1 tool chest and tools. turning lathes, blacksmith's vice, 9 grind stones, 30 gallons soap, 2 forty gallon casks of cider, 40 lbs. pork. and general assortment of household furniture, farming utensils, &c. &c. Terms All sums under $lO. cash all sums above that amount, 3 months approved note payable at Banking House of Robbins, Bur rau & Co., na1eTiie, Conn.
 w. SPURR, Executor.
 Salisbury, Aug. 20, 1881.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

HAMPERS MAGAZINE for September contains: rontispiece.-Herrick's Poem. "A Dialogue betwixt Himself and Mistress Eliza Wheeler" under the name of Amatillis. Illustration by E. A. Abbey. The Little Kings and Queens. A Poem.-H. H. Illustration by Jessie Curtis shepherd. The English at the Sea-side.-W. H. Rideing. With twelve illustrations by c. 8. Reinhart. To Morrow at Ten. A Poem.- Nora Perry. Illustration by T. DeThulstrup. Summering among the Thousand Isles.-E. H. Ropes. With Fourteen Illustrations. The Widow Lees Son Will-Marinus Willet. H. lustration by Alfred Fredericks. The Girls Sketching Competitive Thorne Miller. With eight illustrations. An Old Fort and What Came of it.-N. H. Egleston. With fourteen illustrations. On Star Island. Poem.-~ Sarah o. Jewett. Illustration by Thomas Moran. The Framing and Hanging of Pic- lures. "A. F. Oakley. With four illustrations by Author. An Artists "Reminiscences. II. Adoniram Algeroy.-W. H. Beard. Illustra- tion by Author. Anne. A ANovel.-Constance Fenimore WooIson. Illustration by Reinhart. Wheat Fields ofthe Northwest .-E. s. Atwater. At Deacon Twombly's. By the author of Gemini. The German Empre.-Prof. Herbert Futile. The Chances of War, and how one of them was missed.-Annie Hewells Frechette. The Chamber of Silence. Poem.-Mrs. Julia c. R. Dorr. A Laodicean. Novel; Thomas Hardy. Illustration by DuMaulier.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
Beauties of Editing a Newspaper.

Editing newspaper is pleasant business, not too pleasant, but just pleasant enough. If it contains much political matter, people won't have it.
 If the type is large it doesn't contain much reading matter.
 If the type is small it hurts the eyes to read it.
 If we publish real stories folks say they are nothing but lies.
 If we omit them we have no enterprise If we have few jokes folks say we are noth- ing but end men.
 If we omit the jokes, folks say we are dull.
 If we publish original matter, they damn us for not giving selections.
 If we give selections, people say we are lazy for not writing more and giving them what they have not read in some other paper
 If we give a complimentary notice we are censured for being partial.
 If we don't, all hands say we are ghastly.
 If we insert an article which pleases the la dies, the men become jealous, and vice versa. . If I've attend Church, folks say it is for effect.
 If we remain in our office attending to our own business. folks say we are too proud to mingle with other people,
 If we don't pay up promptly We are not to be trusted.
 If we pay up promptly, they say we stole the money.-Erchdnqe.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
-Vennor has done fairly we'll this mo-

-Vennor has done fairly we'll this month. He makes double set of predictions con- tradictng each other, and so succeeds in hit ting it with one of the two sets. His cal cuIations for the rest of thls month are as follows:
 Anp. 23 and 24-Heat and wind. 1--~v storms Qn the lakes Aug. 25 and 2b-AAo~,y
 and around New York. Aug. 27, 28 and 29-Cooler, with rains and
 frosts in northern sections. Aug. 30 and 31-Fair and pleasant weather,
 with cool evenings and indications ofreturn-
 ing heat.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
R. P. SEYMOUR.

FURNISHING INGUNDERTAKER, Baskets, bur I ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the dead. I have chemicals and the most approved ics- chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. w. Welch, M D., J. N. Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. L. Gay lord, R. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house or at Sparks & Co.'S. store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March 1 1879. Alt
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

Subscription Accountable date on the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time to which the SuD- I" ScriptiOn is paid; thus, R. B. Smith 5JuloO indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to July D. 1880. It IS hoped that subscribers will see on their papers, is always correct and when they pay for a renewal of their subscription, Will oo oo- serve whether their date is changed to indicate me form us for correction at once. No claims for er- TOTS in these accounts will hereafter be considered unIess presented within thirty days 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 thereon is prima facie evidence of its acceptance carrect.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
G. w. SCOVILLE, Furnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Cofins, Burial Robes, and all kinds of Undertakers' Goods. The most approved methods known to the profess sion used in preserving the dead.
 Cabinet work, Upholstering, and Repairing promptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for NJ. G. Wheeler's cut flowers,
 Residence and shop on the "Green," Norfolk, Conn. 35tf
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
DONALD T. WARNER, Clerk.

meet at the office of E. w. Spur in said Sal isbury, on the 17th of Sept, 1881, and 17th of Feb, 1sS2 at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending to the business of sald appoint.
 DUHII EDWARD ToB E. oBBARrRAM, Commissioners.
 All persons indebted to sad Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 1w9 EDWIN w. SPURR, Executor.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
Cured of Drinking.

IA young friend of mine was cured of an unsuitable thirst for liquor, which had 80 prostrated him that he was unable to do any business He was entirely cured by the use of Hop Bitters. It allayed all that burning thirst; took away the appetite for liquor; made his nerves steady. and he has remained a sober and steady man for more than two years, and has no desire to return to his cups. I know of number of others that have been cured of drinking by it."-From a leading R. R. Official, Chicago, In.-1Inaes.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
LOCAL NEWS.

we sf1uH feel gruutaay 4is1d tU any of our friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrence ot interest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

Your D.R.V. c. has cured me of Chronic Dyspepsla and other als caused by indiges tion of long standing Ross R. Spaulding,
 Wholesale Hardware, Syracuse, N. Y. Guaranteed by all druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

Extra Copies of the NEWS can be ootslneoa'
 Graham's Drug Store, eansOutS U, zIot; IEakeville Charles W. Wolfe, FaAs ilase c. H. Crane, on"ion' u,,ab.on,sD-no Store Canaan pos+omca WestCornwan TbeoEmnorinm.n West Winsted W, A. Roberts, East canaan D. L. Pratt, SouthAeld ana Mll hl'er Welch $ Johnson, Norlolh
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nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court.

nISTRICT of Salisbury, ss. Probate Court, N August 17, 1881
 Estate of John D. Joyce, late of Salisbury, in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sal- isbury hath limited and allowed six months from date of this order, for the creditors of said estate represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims against sald estate and has appointed George Wood and Edward E. Bartram, both of Salisbury, commissioners to receive and examine said claims
 Certified by
 DONALD T. WARNER Clerk
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N O 10 E 1!

LNOUNDRY at West Cornwall For Sale or II Rent, with stock of Flasks, Moulding and Core Sand, and Stock of Iron.
 Inquire of
 JOSEPH MALLINSON. West Cornwall, Conn. Avs
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R O R N
DI E Q.

1t West Cornwall, Aug. r, son to MT. and
 Mrs. c. F. Calkins.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

At South Canaan. Aug, IF, Mrs. Sarah Prem
 tice, aged 66 years.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24
President Garfield.

Willie Myers, Charlie Ocain, Jesse Stanton Robbie Dean.
Connecticut western news., 1881-08-24

~"AN~ANe]AA3 ~AN,ssAAiS' Rev. MT. Grant of Pittsfeld.
 Much interest has been manifested in the grove meeting this year, numerous letters having been received by those in charge rel ative 10 the preachers who were to be here, the days they preached, etc. Inquiries by those who have never been to the grove, have been frequently made, seeking nformat tion respecting boarding, lodging and other nee. essary conveniences. These with other facts, lead to the conclusion that, the weather per. hitting, larger gathering than eyer before will be had, and following this, greater amount of work done peculiar to the design of the Association.
 There appears to be general complaint this year against the unsuitable greed of those who have the lodgings to let at camp meet ings. In the tents and lodging houses the accommodations are altogether inadequate to supply the demands, and very little is done to make those stopping in them comfortable. The system has bad appearance and it would appear that in many places the ques tion of money making at the least expendi- ture was paramount to the comfort, and well belng of those who attend the meetings. This complaint we have observed Of late in several papers, and it is doubtless made with all hon. esty. That such state of affairs is foreign to the management of Pine Grove is evident to any one who has ever been there We have yet to hear of any well grounded complaints against the lodging and boarding houses. It is true, everything is not to the wish and
 .,o: ,-~'Ara of the Grove, but lOtantlOnS Of the mduolS.N time will rectify that, and in the meanwnne all will be made as comfortable as the con- ditions under which affairs exist will permit
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will occupy the pulpit at the M. E. church Dext Sunday

will occupy the pulpit at the M. E. church next Sunday.
 It has been quite lively for few days past at the camp ground, several families having been camped there for week or more, and a number of carpenters have been employed in building new, and additions on the old cot tages. Carpenters o. Hosford, R. Hermance and Drum, have erected the past week the largest, and one of the finest cottages in the grove for Mrs. Hoag of Dover; it's dimen- sions are 16x24. It stands on the south side of the grounds. Mr. J. D. Egleston has been engaged in building pretty addition on Rev. W. c. Smiths cottage. Daniels and Palmer of Salisbury have erected for Mrs. G. w. Ste- phens cottage, and three carpenters from Kent are building one for party from that place, lDLEwILD.
National Republican., 1881-07-20
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

Mrs. r. A. Reed has returned from q
two weeks visit TO Winchester Va.
Messrs. Edward Herbert and f. Mason
and Mis- Meta Hyde len yesterday for Bedford
Springs Pa.
Captain ". Davis, superintendent of
the Soldiers Cemetery In this city Is ut Cresson
Springs Pa.
The schooner S. p. Hitchcock was
launched from the ways at the ship yard yestcr-
day and the schooner A. q; Lyon hom Noriolk
was hauled up for repairs. The yacht Ella Tread
wen iefi The yard yesterday, The yacht Amcrlcus
Is there with her tOpmast OH
Silas Dixon, deacon of Zion Church, says
the statement made by Rev. RCChamp, the colored
sunday night last Is false in every particular, and
intimates that IL Champ "comes ioolin' around
Zion again he will have something to complain
about"
The castings for the iron furnaces of
the Potomac Manufacturing Company have been
shipped from the North and are expected TO ar
rive here the latter part Of the present week. when
the work OF putting them up will be immediately
featuring iron by the vapor fuel process inside OF
three weeks
Bill Laws, eolored, who, upon being
convicted at the April term Of the corporation e
ored, forfeited his bond by disappearing before
sentence could be passed upon him. was arrested
Monday by Officer Julian Arnold ana DcputysSer,
geant BraXtOn Smith near the W. Il o. depot and
! lodged In Jail. He was, however, upon the pay,
ment OF the line assessed against MN by INC court
and the costs of the case amounting 10 s32, subse-
| quently released,
A meeting Of the Alexandria Light In
! fantry was held Mt Armory Hall Monday night
| with Captain McBurney In The chair, at which ar
rangements for the trip OF the company 20 Cul'
peper were completed. The comWand win leave
here on Thursday next at $40 a. n,:, and arrive IN
Culpoper in time TO participate in the ceremonies
! attending the unvelling of the statue OF the con
| federate dead buried at that place, Leonard Mar
| bury was elected secretary Of the cOmpanyi ], w
| Robinson, assistant secretary; b. II. Fowler uea'
| urer and j. NJ White assistant treasurer
National Republican., 1881-07-20

Baltimore and Ohio Depot, corner Kew
A LABOR OF LOVE.
Organization OF the soeiety of Associated
Charities.

Room in the Bureau of EduCa-
tion was occupied last evening by representatives
OF the Associated Charities OF the District who had
been called together in order that board of man.
ayers might be chosen. Among those in attend
ancc were Commissioner Josiah Dent, DR.. William
Tindall OF the Commissioners Office; Rev. !. l..
Townsend, of the Church OF the lncarna-
tion Dr. J. Taber Johnson, Mrs.. Sara
A. Spencer, DIR. Alexander shiras, A. NJ.
Gangewer A. s. soomons L. S. Emery,
q. +. Dawson, b. D. Carpenter, DIR. Henry Darling.
Mrs, Ellen NJ. OConnor John T. Mitchell, G. T.,
Foster, Mrs William Richards, ard Dr. NJ, ID. Peck,
The meeting was called TO order by Mr. Solomons,
who called upon Mr., Foster for n report from the
committee 10 make nominations for the board OF
managers. The following names were submitted
and confirmed by the meeting: A. s. sOlomons,
Rev. j. G. Ames. j, F, Cooke, Mrs. Sara A, spcn.
Ger, DR.. r. b. Donaldson, J. T, Mitchell,
Rev. John r. Paxton, A. s. Pratt, +. l.,
Moore, K. c. Fox DR.. William Tndall, Mrs
]. L. Tullock L. S. Emery, A. VI, Gangewer, and
NJ. G. Emery. Mr.. Matthew q. Emery was then
chosen treasurer of the association, and Mr.. l.. s
Emery secretary aftcr which
COMMISSIONER DENT ASSUMED THE CHAIR
as presiding officer II was stated that there would
be a convention in Boston, Mass, next week O
representatives Of sixteen associated charity or
ganizations, and the District should be represented
py ueleBnlc' scNctNl gentlemen were propohcC
rs delegates, but declined, aud the homo
finally fell to the lot Of Mrs. S. A
Spencer, who viii have to attend the con
vention as a delegate from another society
general discussion then followed, as n result o
which 1t was decided to publish for distribution
certain sections of the constitution descriptive o
the society," its objects and aims together with the
necrctnry's address, when contributions and nppli
cations for membership should be sent. One OF tn,
sections reads as follows:
"TuE OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY SHALL BE
the promotion of efficient and economic co
operation among the charitable societies and or
ganizatlons and private benevolent individuals o
the District the prompt relief of all cases OF rca
destitution; the prevention of impOsture IN tn
matter Of aims, of street begging, and of inds
criminate and duplicate charity; the pro
vision Of means for obtaining prompt
full, and reliable information regarding the con
dition, circumstances, and needs of every appli
cant for charity to whom It's attention is called
said information 10 be communicated only I
those whom 1t may concern the supply, whencvc
possible, Of employment as the basis of relief; III
improvement Of the condition of the dcpcndc
poor with view to their sclf-support, and IN
asceranmcnt of the real causes of yagrancy AM
paupcrism, with view to their suppression.
National Republican., 1881-07-20
The Case of Captain John II. walker.

The following matter was telegraphed
TO some of the Western journals last night. Cap
tain John p Walker proclaims the statement
about himself acting in the manner set FORTH after
the shooting OF the President atrocious false
hood from beginning to end Captain Walker,
of the Third Cavalry, is giving the Secretary Of
War great deal of trouble because he does not
know what to do with him. The Captain
Is just sane enough to act like a rati ona
being most Of the time and to write letters to the
newspapers demanding his liberty, while at times
he deports himselflike mndman. He was in the
insane asylum and was released on writ of
habeas corpus. lie went about the city and be-
hayed properly, nominally In charge Of n friend,
till the day of the shooting of the President
when he donned full uniform, mounted
a horse, and burst through the guard
at the White House grounds. waving sword and
charging some imaginary foe To dispose Of him
without any fuss, Secretary Lincoln simply wrote
an order for him TO report to the doctor at the
asylum, which he did with soldierly promptness,
and Of course was detained, where he is now. The
Secretary cannot send him TO his regiment as
there is no knowing what he would do under ex-
element, and Is In O quandary over the case"
National Republican., 1881-07-20
The Opera.Mouse Next season.

Mr., John I. Ford has made arranege-
ments for the appearance OF the following attrac-
lions at theopera' House during tho next season;
ROssi, the Italian tragedisni Mary Anderson,
Janauschek, the Vokes Family, MapeSon Opera
Company, John Clarke, in comedy John L, ow.
ems. In comedy; Charles b, Bishop, In comedy :
Hazel Kirke, third year; the Galley Slave Company,
Tony Pastors great company, Minnie Palmer and
Robert Graham all Of HavGrly's companies all Of
Barley Campbells companies, all Of Steele Mack.
ayes companies all ofRobert spiller's companies,
Gilbert a sulliyans "Patience," the Tourists, Our
Goblins, Gus Williams, in his new play, Audran's
opera Of Mascot" the Ideal Opera Company,
Comfy Bartons company, the strategists, and
FOrepaugh g. Adams Great Pantomime Company,