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Our Late Presldent.

At the 22d anniversary of Eastman College an address which he concluded with the fol- lowing eloquent tribute to the lamented Pres ident;
 1 see vision. The scene IS lone. lylog cabin in the dense forest of Orange, Ohio. A woman whose strong, yet comedy face bears the mark of the deepest sorrow that can smite loving woman's heart, wid owhood, gathers her four children around her, and strong Tn faith in the God who is the hus band of the widow and father of the father less, faces the stern work of her life. The youngest of them, a robust, large eyed boy, is not yet old. enough to feel hs loss, but there IS on the sturdy frame and open brow the gift of pure and hardy ancestry, the promise of future strength and manliness The scene changes; years have rolled away, and that boy by indomitable energy, faithful study, and brayely endured prvation, won name for scholarship among Lis fellows, stands in the halls of his college he has loved so well to be installed as it's president The vision fades but again the curtain rises and we see the same stalwart form standing in the legislative halls of his own state and lift ing up hls voice for the integrity of that Union, love and veneration for which throbs in hls every vein, The vision fades But hark the roll of a cannon shot breaks upon the still air, and from thousand voices rings the cry, "Tn arms To armsl" The curtain rises. The Christian soldier is now marchir 4 at the head of hls chosen followers to tie field and we see him standing on the field oi Chickamauga flushed with the triumph of having turned what seemed disastrous de. feat into immortal victory.
 The vision tades Many years have pass ed, and peace has settled upon the long rent land. The curtain rises Wonder towers the dome ot the capitol. Beneath, and within the spacious grounds, are gathered vast multitude of enthusiastic people. In an in- ner circle stand the men whom this nation delights to honor and with them the repre- sentatves of the greatest foreign powers Of the world In the center the chosen chief of the nation stands the boy of the Ohio iron tier, and as the Inauguration ceremonies close he turns and imprints kiss upon the aged lips of that mother to whom he owes it all.
 The vision fades. A sharp crack of the pistol rings upon our ears. The curtain r,ses and in that same capitol we see the brave man lie smitten by the assassin's hand That shot rings rourd the world. All Eurore gathers round that sufferers bed. Engand's Queen, Frances President, Russla's Czar just from the shadow of his murdered fathers grave-all bend in sympathetic sorrow by his side Wearily the days pass on. The ma tion kneels with heart like crystal full of tears, and with linked hands reached up to heaven, prays for the precious life. The
Connecticut western news., 1881-10-05
VICINITY.

Winsted has voted license after three years of temperance.
 Bridgeport hung Guteau in efigy the other night. Who wants to be an efigy?
 We wonder if ''the sweet singer of Michi- gan" was caught out in the forest fires
 Jesse James lives in New Milford. Now who robbed that train in Missouri few weeks ago?
 George Oswald, a brakeman, was instantly killed by falling between the cars at Mechan- icsville last Saturday.
 Two drunken boys broke up picnic in Thomaston the other day, by turning the hose on the company.
 The new version of the New Testament has been universally adopted by the theological faculty of Yale college.
 Humiston of New Milford doesn't keep a disorderly house, and he's got the justices decision to prove it, too.
 They are picking blackberries yet over in Windsor Locks, where they never think of digging potatoes until Christmas.
 Grapes over three inches in circumference gave the Woodbury Reporter man sweet visions of bliss the other day, but after eating about peck he called them "sour grapes"
Connecticut western news., 1881-10-05

The October number of the INTERNATIONAL REVIEW opens with a very able article upon ''The Treasury and theE Banks" by MT. H. W. Richardson, editor of the Port land Advertiser. It is an exhaustive and ex. ceedngly interesting discussion of the cur rency problem, and will be sure to attract the attention of all bankers, as well as those less intimately connected with the present green back system. MT, Wm. Myall, by this time well known to the readers of the Review, contributes critical and biographical essay upon John Wesley" The author of the best recent book upon Carlyle, MT. Edwin D. Mead, is entirely at home in scholarly essay upon "Immanual Kant" dealing with the subject in dual capacity-Kant the man, and his philosophical doctrines. This article is timely, in view of the fact that the Kant cen- tennial has just been celebrated. A third biographical article is Roscoe Conkling," by Mir. F. w. Whitridge. The author reviews the whole of MT. Conkhngs political lite, and seeks therein a cause for the great quail ities claimed for the New York sx-Senator. MT. Wm. E. Boggs, of Atlanta, Ga, replies to an article recently published in this Review upon "The Solid South," by Mir. Edward At. kinson. It seems this article of Mir Atkin- sons has been the cause of considerable ex- citement in certain circles at the South, and the reply here published is one of the many offered to the editors. Though not as closely reasoned as might be desired, it is evidently meant to be fair and candid, and is valuable because of it's Southern origin, ''The South ern Educational Problem" by Mir. Walter Fl. Page, shows how far behind Northern ideas education has been at the South, but suggests better prospects for the future. The number as a whole, is above the average in solid and enduring qualities, as well as discussion of matters of present interest. A. s. BABNRa & Co.,, Publishers New York.
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R. P. SEYMOUR.

SHINGUNDERTAKER, Caskets, bar U ial robes and everything pertaining ts the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver ed at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the d:.a. chest and every facility for keeping bsdiss, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. W. Weloh, N D.. J. N. Cowles, J. B. Eldridge, E. l.. Gay lord, R. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house CT at Sparks X Co.'S store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March 1 1879. At
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G. w. SCOVILLE, F11rnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Coffins, Burial Rebss, and all kinds of Undertakers' Goods. Thc most approved methods known to the prefes- 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 'GreeR," Norfolk, Conn. S5H.
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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., 1881-10-05
HOUSATONIC RATLW@AD OO.
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Bridgeport, OoAn. bsYt N.Y. SSek-
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 THE Directors have SAfs @ew AusRme@a Q Quarterly Dtytdena sfTws ys1zasA Ns @a the Preferred Stock sf thM CenRANg. n6GeSis on the 18th day ef 0e$sSse, 1s9a. M &sa G&e@- urers ofaes fn BFfAeeperN.
 The transfer books viii hs slossa ea 1Ee HA and reopenea cx tAa iesA pewNs@a. ewak
 CHARLEe \. Av1AM1, 3ssessfes.
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At Norfolk Sept. s2, Rosa, wife of Cyrus Per-
 kins, aged 2l years.
 In Kent Sept. 30, wife of Eyron JSssteRs. In Kent, Oct. 1, 8 son of JohR MsreAeNse,
 aged one year, -.
Connecticut western news., 1881-10-05

weeks wearily pass by. At last while baff1ed science stands silent by, and the stars look pityingly down upon the moaning sea, the voice falls upon the waiting soul, Come up higher and as the nation walls "He is dead" the angels cry, IA man is born" The scene is changed From lordly man. sion and lowly cot the sable emblsms of grief are floating Again we stand beneath the dome of the capitol and look upon the brave. still face of our chief, and as we look we murmur:
 "Allis over and done. Render thanks to the Americs, for thy son. Let the bells be tolled. Render thanks to
 the giver,
 And render him to the mould.
 Let the bell be tolled, And the sound of the sorrowing anthem
 rolled,
 And a deeper knell in the heart be knellsd.
 He is gone who seemed so great
 Gone But nothing can bereAve him ~
 Of the force be made his own
 Being here, and we believe him
 Something far advanced in state,
 And that he wears 6 truer crown
 Than any wreath that man can weave
 him.
 In the silent graveyard leave him;
 God accept him Christ receive him"
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To those who are Not on our list as subscribers, we will send the News from now until Jan uary 1, 1882, for 25 cents, in order that they may have an Op- portunity to give it 8 fair trial. Three-cent postage stamps taken. No papers sent unless Cash ac- companies the order.
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Extra Copies of the NEWS can be obtained at
 Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury Thomas T. Martin Lakeville Charles W. Wolfe, Falls Village c. Fl. Crane, Sharon. Humphrey S Drug Store Canaan Postofice. WestCornwall. The 'Emporium.'' West Winsted. W, A. Roberts, East Canaan D. L. Pratt, south1eld and Mill River Welch & Johnson, Norfolk
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R 0 R RI.
DEF D..

At Norfolk Oct. 1st, daughter to Chas. N,
 Decker.
Connecticut western news., 1881-10-05
Joseph w. Peet,

Edmund D. Lawrence, r. The license vote resulted in majority o ten Tn favor of granting licenses, there being 57 ballots cast in favor of license, and A. agaiI st.
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COrnvaI1s
 At a meeting of the Cornwall survivors ot the New Milford fair, held last Thursday night, it was resolved that the balloon and "Carlotta" were both a dam-sel, and that when they went to New Milford fair again they would wait until the next day.
 The boarders have all returned to the city, and the place has gone to sleep, which for stiffness is only equaled by the ''sleep that knows no waking"
 A couple oi "Adonises'' came down from the north to call on some young ladies the other evening, and some of the young men of the place, thinking that the importation of foreign beanx was uncalled for, took a very manly way to show their feelings. by cutting the top of their carriage into inch pieces.
 We have received a communication from Prof. North, and his many friends will be glad to learn that although his harp is hung on the willow, and his feet have been turned towards the bourne from which no bandmen ever return, he is now on the road to recovery, and will shortly return to duty.
 The school meeting held the other night
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All the latest styles and novelties in ladies and misses hats, plushes, ribbons, etc., may be found at Mrs. 1T I'M. Holmes millinery emporium at Falls Village, she having just returned from New York with full assort ment of goods. All desiring anything in her line will do we'll to give her call.
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Clayton,

CIAytOne
 MT. Moses Mead drove up in front of the store the other day, and hitched his horse and went in. He said he heard team pass while in there, but of course thought nothing of it until he started to get into his wagon when he found his whip missing. Rather a poor way to get new whip.
 Willie Green is confined to the house with humps.
 MT Cornelius Mavhew is on the sick list
 MT L. A. Smith rode out last Saturday for the first time in five weeks.
 Quite a number of villagers attended the Ct. Harrington fair last week. AsTERIsK.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

Tom Corwin. of Ohio, once said
1.-THE trouble with members of the
bar is that they don't get down low
enough; they shoot over the heads
of twelve numbskulls before them,
| have seen Ewing, Stanberry and
Hunter, leading luminaries as they
are, dumbfounded at being beaten
by some stump-tailed, pennyroyal
bull of a country attorney, with nc
more law in his head than a snake
in dog days. | never score a sue
cess in a jury trial that | don't feel
Inundated. Even if my side has
the right, | know that I have used
what ought to shame a down East
clock peddler"
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

Bulbs composition on the rhinoc-
eros: The rinozerus lives in Azhar
and you kant stick a pin in i'm
cause his weskit is bilt ov ole
stoves. Wen a rinozerus is gonter
be kid yu mus alwaze go up to
him from before 50 ez he'll kno
somethin of it an try to max a
place for built to get in, His
nose is got upper tooth that's got
no business ware it IL, and if a boy
shood set down on it he had better
sta plugged up with the tooth rels
hell be all one pore, I'd rathar be
a polliwog if wus rinozerus, tho
| spose if wuz | woodent.-KO nkers
Gazette.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
We Can! We viii!

Six hundred Of the women OF
Burlington, Vt, issued an appeal to
the men to meet in mass and devise
and execute measures for the imme-
diate and permanent suppression OF
the liquor-traffic, adding, ave be
lieve you can do this, and we ask
that you will do it," In response
to this appeal, a large number OF
the best citizens Of Burlington,
gathered in the City Hall last week,
and after rousing speeches from
prominent gentlemen, unanimous
ly adopted by rising vote, the fol-
lowing:
Resolved, That we can do this.
Resolved, That we ,cW do it.
This caption, brought out by the
above noted incident, contains the
only points to be made in this war
fare with Alcohol and his minions.
There must be awakened a deep
and thorough conviction that this
work can be done. The one great
fact and the all sufficient one to
fasten this conviction is, 1t has been
done In many villages and coun
tries this foul blot has been wiped
outfits foe broken. Whole States
have placed their feet upon this
monsters neck through constitu
tional provision and statutory law.
The fact that this crime is not
wholly extinguished in some of
these localities is not against the
above conclusion, because it is not
expected that the best executed
laws will entirely prohibit the
crimes against which they are aim
ed; but Notwithstanding this,
prohibitory law against murder,
theft, arson or burglary are by all
law makers and jurists believed to
90 farther toward the suppression
of said crimes than any other form
of statute. In the broadcast and
most reasonable senses Of the case it
has been demonstrated that it can
be done.
ave will do it" is the next and
concluding step in this grand work.
This "will do' of course must in
clude actions, deep, determined ac-
ton. License high or low will not
do it. Pandering to the traffic as a
political power will not do it,
Nothing but a war of entire extcr-
mination, based on the principles
of justice and right can ever accom-
plish the desired end.
The manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors as a beverage is
a high crime against humanity and
God.
1t obtains money under false pre-
lenses.
1t allures the young man from
his home, robs his pocket, de-
bauches his body and ruins his
soul.
1t opens places of refuge for
thieves and assassins.
1t makes an asylum for law
breakers and Williams.
1t harbors the enemies of the
State and finally, by disobedience
to all laws made for it's control, is
perpetual rebellion against the gov
eminent which has fostered and
famed it into life.
The same piU which led Gen.
Putnam into the VOLTS den will
conquer in this conflict. Up guards
and at them. No compromise, no
tagging, no cowardice.
Resolve with the men of Burline-
ton, We Can, WE WILL!-Tem-
perance Rerieoc.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08
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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1881-06-08

leys between, a most cordial and
hearty welcome.
, 1881-08-06
EXPLORATION OF
NEW GUINEA.*

VIZ recently noticed the Island
Life of Mr.. Wallace, as a specimen
of wide and important speculation,
founded on a large amount Of care
fully-observed and collected, though
often very minute, facts. We have
now before us IA book Of q very differ
ant type. Signor D'Albertis is an
eminent example Of the explorer and
collector pure and simple. His book
literally corresponds to its title, WHAT
did and What I Saw. He retralns
almost entirely from generalization
and theory, but his zeal, patience,
and courage excite u admiration,
and his simple, unadorned narrative
disarms criticism. These volumes
contain, in the form of a journal,
with here and there a short summary,
the facts OF three explorations OF
New Guinea and some of the small
adjacent islands between the years
187l-1877, including two laborlous
ascents Of the great oily" river
throughout 800 miles of It's course:
Every schoolboy knows the general
position of New Guinea, but there
is probably no portion Of the globe
at once so accessible (for the width OF
Torres Straits, which separate it from
our most northern Australian posses
Ne,o Guinea: What I Did, and What L
Sa,o. By L.. NJ. D'Albertis, Officer of the
Order of the Crown of Italy, Gold Medal
list of the L.R.G.S., sc, London Sampson
Low, Marston, Searle, and Rivington.
1880.
, 1881-08-06

drainage OF sWampy ground, which
IN time might be accomplished by
native labour, is the chief desidera-
tum, The religious sentiment, even
in the form Of Devil-worship, is not
developed in the minds of the inha-
bitants at least, $ignor D'Albertis
found no traces Of it, except in a few
places where there were carved ina
gcs, like idols; to which the people
attached little Importance, and
which they were quite willing to
sell and among certain tribes, he
found that something like an DEF of
~sanctity was attached 10 certain
collections of bones aud OtherobiectS.
There is one very remarkable fact III
the social development of some Of
these communities. In Yule island,
N particular, which was thoroughly
explored by our author, the position
of women is very different from what
it is generally believed to be in sa-
wage and %Scmisavage races. They
work, but are not mere beasts OF
burden, and are treated with ros-
pect, and often exercise no small
Influence in their own families, and
in the villages to which they belorg.
New Guinea is not so destitute OF
mammjferous animals rs New Zea-
land, but the species are few, con
si>Iin@ mainly Of certain m%arsupialS,
miniature kangarooS, some OF which
are arborial IN their habits, -the
imnumcrabIe dogs and pigs being
evidently Of human introduction.
The orthodoxy Of the island is that
which forms It's great attraction to
the naturalist. 1t is the home OF
the Bird OF Paradise, perhaps the
most gorgeous, and certainly one of
the most groteSqueIy alfred, OF all
the families OF tcathered creatures.
The species Of this group are very
numerous and very different FROM
each other, but all adorned with
wonderful masses Of plumage grow
ing from parts of the body the most
unusual, and where it would almost
seem to be c%umbrous and %inconve-
nient, but always of the most cXqul-
site texture and the most delicate
or the richest colour. The pursuit
of this tribe becomes a veritable
passion with our apparently calm
explorer. Like those inarticulate
poets whom we often find in the
guise of mere sportsmen, Signor
U'Albertis has evidently the most
Intense, though silent and almost
unconscious, enjoyment of natural
beauty. He seldom attempts to
describe. and still less to discourse
with enthusiasm on the :" lustrous
woodland" of the glorious tropical re-
gions in which he so long wandered.
To the general reader, the list of
BIRDS which is given in the appendix
would have been much more inter-
estlng, had there been some indica-
ton of the groups or families to
which they belong. For the use of
the scientific ornithologist, this may
10 be necessary, though we believe
some of them constitute even new
genera. This objection does not
apply TO the catalogue Of plants tur-
nished by Professor Reccari who