Connecticut Western News from Salisbury, Connecticut • 2

mm SALISBHRTi CONN Friday Morning, Aug. 20, 1875. Burglars' Demand. MYSTERIOUS THREATENING a week ago the residence of Mr. Thomas H.

Bedell, situated on the creek road near Poughkeepsic, was entered by robbers and plundered of a quantity of wearing apparel and other articles of no great value. In the morning a slate was found in the house on which the robbers had written that a certain amount of money must be forthcoming, failing in which the occupant of the house would be visited with a calamity. This was a surprising demand, but Mr. Bedell paid no further attention to it. On Monday a letter written on the page of a ledger was found thrust under the front door of the residence of Mr.

Win. H. Bedel, of Thomas who resides on the creek road directly opposite Morgan's Lake. The writing covered one side of the sheet and part of the other. It was addressed to Mr.

Bedell and read in substance that he must intercede for them with his brothevurging the importance of complyiog with their demand for money. They proceeded to give instances where their victims had not come to time and the consequences. In one case they had made a demand for $1000, to which no attention was paid. Before they got through with the party he was glad to fork over $2000. In another instance the victim suffered the loss of his barn nearly filled with for not giving heed to them.

They informed Mr. Bedell that if the niouey was forthcoming from his brother he would es cape their vengeance and at the same time warned biru cot to make an exposure of the affair. Tbey said they had come from the far west to attend the races. The plan for the delivery of the money was this The amount was to be wrapped in a large piece of white paper and at i 1 o'clock Tuesday night deposited in the road at a point on the Van Wagner road midway between the old slaughter house and the powder house. At a signal from a whistle the party leaving it was to move off rapidly.

The robbers were to know Tuesday whether the money was to be handed the sign of a sheet suspended prominently from Mr. Bedell's house. The letter was signed Captain of the Brotherhood of The Messrs. Bedell do not propose to be captured so easily and will take measures to protect themsehres and their property against these Ku-Klux. Mr.

Bedell is one of the firm of Brown, Doty druggists. Poughkeepsie TelegrapJi. Norfolk Like Lady Kew's card, which would always come up to the top in Mrs. Mackenzie's receiver, the cemetery war has been the uppermost subject of conversation here for some time past. At the present writing 'all is quiet along the Another interment has been made, and without opposition.so it is hoped the vexed question is finally settled, and anyone contemplating suicide need, wait no longer for a graye.

"Your correspondent of last week will excuse me for making a slight correction. The land contended for was a part of the estate of Nathaniel not Halsey Stevens as stated The private'lot purchased by Dr. Eldridge at the east of the yard has just been laid out with much care and expense without ornament, yet substantially elegant, it is a fit resting place for the good man whose remains it contains, and like his memory, enduring In these days of centennial celebrations, how the old garrets are ransacked for relics of the past. Our great-grandmothers' flax wheels no longer occupy the dark corners under the eaves, hut are eagerly sought out and grace the best room as in days of yore. We were lately shown a curiosity in the shape of a sun dial considerably over one hundred years old, the property of Captain Orrin Tibbals of this place No lack of water now-a-days the growls the farmers over damaged bay and decaying potatoes re minds one ot the old ladv who in a nro longed drouth importuned her minister to pray for rain and when it came in tor rents, uprooting her vegetables, ungratefully told him she never knew him undertake a thing but he overdid it That the Nor folk House is appreciated by the public, the following registered arrivals tor the week commencing August 15th shows noticed on the 13th mst.

seventeen arrivals booked pretty well for one day Charles Smith, A. Handal, N. Hungcrford. Miss Mary Buckley, Misses Lena and Maegie Stevens, jh. j.

uamp, air. and Mrs. Fred Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Henry Wheel er, A.

JS. Dunham. A. Griffin, L. A.

A. Needle. Hartford Wm, Smith, A. C. Trombone, Nat Smith.

Miss Jennie Jjushan, Miss Kitty Smith, Kingston Pe ter Morse, Kobcrtsvilie C. Stowr. Hubbardston, Joseph Selden. New jiniaio; a. Maiiory.

Providence, K. U. 1m smith, Springfield, T. R. Pin- gery, Elizabeth, N.

I. O. Pineery. Mill a. x.

lionar, JN. W.U Bliss, Ureat Bamngton L. D. Warner Naugatuck M. Roraback, East Canaan P.

S. Bennett, A. E. Plaits. New Haven Mrs.

I. D. lale, A. Callin, W. A.

Rid digord, Winsted; Patrick O'Neil, Nausa tucK W. U. Walker. Canaan Four Cor. ners; Mr.

and Benjamin Ra and two children, W. Billings, Pittsfield and lastly your correspondent jSoefolk. lis The lailure or is. jforu (Jo. JSew iorK terns out to oe a very oaa one.

The committee of creditors, after examiu ine the affairs of the concern, recommen the acceptar.ee or ttiirty-nve cents on the1 dollar payable in installments within fifteen months. If the creditors do not accept these terms and allow the firm to continue, it is doubtful if half that amount can he realized. The failure is attributed by many to Mr. Beecher'd loss of popularity, but this is not in accordance with the facts. The firm had invested $90 000 in a very com-nlete illustrated mechanical dictionary.

which in consequence of the dull times, met with almost no sale. There was also a loss on account of Mr. Beecher's inability to finish the concluding volume ot the Life of Christ, the sale of which was consequently stopped after 50,000 copies of the first volume were sold. The Christian Union, Mr. Beecher's paper, has always been profitable and still continues so.

The New York Iribune of Saturday, August 7th, is a remarkable issue even for that journal, and very completely illustrates its claim to be the 'leading American In addition to all the ordinary and extraordinary news of the day from all pans of the world, it publishes letters and special articles from Charles Reade, who treats of international copyright from Bayard Taylor on Cape Cod scenes und life from the Rev. Dr. John Hall on the American Evangelists, Moody and Sankcy; from Mr. T. Adolphus Trollope on the Italian Parliament from Arson Houssaye on life in Paris from 'John Paul' at Saratoga on finance end other topics, and from its special correspondent with tbe Powell Western Exploring Expedition.

Such an array of brillaint names and talent has rarely if ever been gathered in any single publication, and never In the columns of any daily newspaper. Readers of the Tribune enjoy a daily miracle, which places such a wealth of treasure at their command for the nominal Bum of four cents, or one dollar a month postage paid. We Bballfeel greatly obliged to any of on friends in the county, or elsewhere, who will send us particulars of any occurrencesof interestwhich may come nndertheirnotice. Connecticut Western News. Extra Copies of the News can he obtained at Geo.

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Subscription Account. The date On the colored slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber, snows the time 10 wnicn me subscription is paid: thus. K. B. Smith 6Jui74, indicates that Mr.

Smith has paid for his paper to July Bth, 1814. It is hoped that subscribers will see to it that their acconnt, as indicated by the date on their papers, is always correct, ana wnen thev nav for a renewal of their subscription, will observe whether their date is changed to indicate the proper credit, and in the event or an error, to inform us for correction at once. No claims for errors in these account will hereafter be considered, unless presented -within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been mAria. am the ren-nlar receint of the Daner with the date to which the subscription is paid plainly printed thereon, is prima lacie evidence 01 us acceptance as correct. J.

L. Pease. Across. The "Egypt," with Dr. Reid, Gov.

Hollev and Dr. Knisht arrived at Quccnstown Monday eyening. Picnic. The Congregational Sunday school of New Hartford picknicked at Tar- iffville one day last week. About 200 scholars were in attendance.

Matrimonial Avoirdupois. A Hartford clergyman marries folks for a cent a pound, "live weight," yet strangely enough, insists upon their being "dressed." Personal. Misses Mamie Daboll, Bertha Granger, Katie White and Mr. Frank Da- boll, all of Springfield, friends of H. Holt are paying him a yisit at his residence in West Norfolk.

To Rhinecliff. The Rhinebeck Con necticut railroad commenced running their cars through to Rhinecliff on the Hudson River railroad Monday of this week. They were able to run only to Rhiuebock prcvi- vious to this time. Attempt at Robbery, Samuel Rogers was going from Stockbridge to Lee with $1200 to pay help, when he was stopped by a masked man who demanded bis ruon. ey.

uogers KnocKea tue man aown ana escaped by rapid driving. The New Church. A gang of carpen ters arrived at Lakeville from Bridgeport last Monday, arifl went to work at once on the new Catholic church which is in pro cess of erection in that village. The work will now be pushed to a rapid completion. A-Washout.

The constant rains of the past few days caused a washing away of the railway embankment of the Conn. Wes tern road at a place between CollinsYille and New Hartford yesterday (Wednesday) which disturbed the running of trains some what, but was soon repaired. Lecture at Lakeville. The Hon. T.

J. Myers, LL. D. of Chicago will deliver a lecture in Academy Hall, Lakeville, this (Thursday) evening, his subject being "A resume of the long life and heroic efforts of John Mitchell." This lecture will be one of rare merit, and it is presumed a large au dience will hear it. Think of It.

Dont you think the bed of the Wachocastinook near the bridge in this village had better be scooped out before "winter sets in" again It is but little be low the level of the face of nature herea- but a slight increase of the waters that flow ti. rough it is necessary to carry them over its banks and up into the streets Think of it. The Jail Question. Ti Litchfield Co. representatives aud county commissioners are to meet at the court house in Litchfield tn the 24th day of August, 1875, at two o'clock p.

m. for the purpose of taking in to consideration the necessity of laying a tax upon the inhabitants of said county for the purpose of building a county jail and purchasing land upon which to build the same. Peach Festival. The Methodist people of Lakeville will give a peach festival in the Academy Hall in that place on Thurs day afternoon and evening of next week, (Aug. 26lh).

No pains will be spared to make the entertainment one of great pleas ure to all who attend, and as the proceeds will be appropriated for the benefit of the M. E. church in that village, it is hoped the festival will be largely patronized Camp Ground Trains. Trains are run on the Housatonic road to connect closely at Canaan with all passenger trains on the Coun Western road, taking passengers di rectly to the camp ground, and returning, connecting with every passenger train leav ing Cauaan going east or west. This is in deed a grand accommodation, and we hope will be patronized so largely that the ex periment will be continued every year hereafter.

District Court. The District Court at Falls Village was adjourned sine die Tuesday of this week. There has been tried before it two jury cases and several court cases. The jury cases are 1st A jury case of DeLong vs. Whitbeck for assault and battery.

The pl'ff got a judgment of $200. and costs Warner Warner for pl'ff and Roraback Dean for dt't. The second jury case was Lyman Page vs. John Doultn for breach of warranty in exchange of horses: verdict tor dt't and recover costs. Dean for pl'ff and Roraback for dt't.

Among the court cases was Dexter vs. Whitbeck, book account. Decision re served. Holcomb Herman vs. Scott Cooper trespass.

Decision reseryed. An Impudent Tramp. A tramp called at the residence of Mr. Hiram Bundy in this village last Monday and asked for something to cat. Mr.

B. told him to eo to work and earn his living as other folks had to do, and not be around eating up what others earn, whereupon the scamp raised his cane (or stick, more properly speaKing; ana wasaDOUt 10 attacK mm with it, when his young daughter ran out the door to get the assistance of Mr. Paul Her ter, who was near by. Comprehending the situation at a giance.nnn realizing he would shortly have more business than he could properly attend to. the impudent rascal scampered out tnc door and up the railroad track before Mr.

II. could be informed of what was going on. These "trash" are full of their mischief, and in nine hundred and ninety nine cases in a thousand, it. is a sin to feed them. They could get work at this season of the year if they would work, but it is one of the "Rules and Regulations" of their life that in no event will they work.

They are that class of the people who maintain the absurd idea that "the world owes them a living" and they are determined to have it, it making no difference whatever to them at whoso expense. Dont feed thev tramps and compel tbem to go to worit or etarve. It is better for them and better for the world thatthis course should oe pursued. That Excursion. Superintendent Rus sell of the Boston Albany railroad telegraphs that he will need all his spare cars August 27th to carry people to and from the Springfield races, consequently the South Berkshire excursion mentioned last week is put off to Sept.

3rd, and the ticket lists will be open till August 27th. It i should be understood that the Housatonic train will return from Pittsfield after the river tour to carry all home the same night, and that extensive as the tour is it can all be done comfortably in one day. Leave your name and order for tickets with Mr. Dean at the Savings Bank, Falls Village.or at H. T.

Robbms', Great Barrington, and secure a participation in this grand river and railroad excursion. Ball Matters. The "Mechanics" of Lakeville clipped the tips ot the laurels of the "Clippers" of Pittsfield, in a game of base ball in the latter place Friday forenoon of last week. The score stood, "Mechan ics" 10 and the "Clippers" 5. We are get ting tired of recording victories for the "Mechanics." Wont some club or other come to Lakeville and beat cm and see how it seems.

"They say" the Lone Stars of this place went to Ashley Falls last Saturday afternoon and let the Clayton club beat them. We have not learned the score, as the Salisbury Stars appear strongly inclined to be reticent about the details or the general result of the game. They dont appear to be interested in that game. Have forgotten all about it. Perhaps they didn't go to Ashley Falls at all.

In our item on base ball matters last week' we wrote in one place, referring to the "Nameless" club of Barrington "Judging by their maneuvers of late," and the tjpo made it read "Judging by their meanness of late." As we are not aware the Barrington boys have been especially mean, the word scarcely does them justice, or us either. The Balloon Ascension. It must have required a skill possessed by but few in deed, to have made selection out of last week, a day and time for the ascension of a balloon, so favorable for the success of such an enterprise, as was chosen by Pro fessor Spencer, who ascended at Winsted in his air ship "Eagle," Friday afternqon last. The week had been one of alternat ing shower and sunshine, with perhaps two showers to one sunshine, and it seemed as if Nature on the occasion in question suspended operations for two or three hours to witness the flight save perhaps the wind, which whisked about as if disturbed at the unusual phenomena of its not raining at least once in two minutes. A goodly audience was gathered about the inflated creature.that seemed every mo ment struggling to be released from the nu merous small ropes that prevented its going to its home "up among the little stars," at half-past twelve, noon, when we arrived on the grounds, and numerous other audiences were perched at convenient places on the hills about, witnessing the proceedings without money and without price.

After the lecture, or more properly, the social talk of Prof. Brooks from his elevated po sition standing in a two-horse lumber wag on, during which he said he had made one hundred and fitty-scven ascensions, and there was much danger in it.and he wished a collection could be taken up for Profes sor Spencer, who was about to ascend, as he regarded it as a dangerous day. Exactly how much benefit to the Professor to haye a collection taken at that time, in case he should spill himself out of his basket at an altitude of a mile or two, he didn't make plain to us, but presuming it was all right. we permitted the collection business to pro ceed. As we started to say After the lecture, Professor Spencer ordered the ropes which held the balloon gathered in and at tached to the basket, and at fourteen min utes past one o'clock, he, with his compan ion, a young man from Wolcottville who arranged with the Professor to ascend with him, was ready and the word was given to "let go the ropes" when tie massive thiDg, with its small basket carrying its living freight suspended, swooped out of ring and toward the largo oak tree and houses on the eminence a few1 rods at the east, but fortunately rising in time to escape them when it got quickly into the strong current from the south and was carried rapidly to the north as it ascended, and what's that Something has fallen from the basket Down it comes quickly a few feet when it is caught by the atmosphere and spread out like an umbrella Ah, yes we see it is a the small basket suspended beneath coutains a small dog.

As soon as spread, its velocity downward is checked and it descends slowly and ing the aeronautic canine safety in the hand ot somebody who chanced to be away in the fields and caught it before it struck the ground. It was a very pretty sight, but where's the balloon "Eagle Unobserved for a moment or two it has climbed the ai and is getting rapidly away. The bit of fright which was perched prominently up on the countenance of the Wolcottville amateur as the monster glided out of tb ring with him, may be there still for ought we know, but distance, which lends en chantment, has rendered him in ap pearance as brave as the Professor himself. Grand and majestically the huge creature soars upward and onward getting away rapidly over the mountain at the north Those with extended visions discern some thing being thrown from the basket; 'Chickens," says one "He advertised to throw out chickens at a great height, and it must have been chickens." It is true might have been chickens suntmig7ithave been a bag of sand, and it might have been "all in your eye," as for the fact of any-, thing being thrown out, the distance away being so great, a lively imagination could tumble out an object at will. At one time the Imlloou for a few mo ments seemed to stand nearly or quite still.

but only, as it were, to catch breath, for it quickly again began to ascend and soon went frolicking about the clouds, dodging behind one and popping out into view again, only to go into another, perhaps less dense thau the first, and sailing behind, is but partially veiled by it and appears as if transparent. Finally it gets behind a genuine thunder head and is totally lost to view. Long and anxiously did the crowds watch in the direction it was last seeu, reluctant about abandoning their efforts till they had at least one more glimpse of the serial ship but it was in vain, and now for the first time did the ticket seller for tbe circus succeed in getting the attention of the people, and business at once opened briik about wagon. The balloon remained up fifty minutes and travelled about thirty miles, landing on "Blandford Heights," near Russell, in Massachusetts. While effecting a lauding, the Professor injured his foot sliahly Lui not seriously, and the ascension terminating thus favorably, may bo pronounced a brilliant success.

The people of Winsted de serve the thanks of the people of the sur rounding country for this excellent treat. About Again. The numerous friends of Mr. Seth Walton, who suffered a shock of paralysis last winter, are glad to see him able to ride about in his carriage. Mr.

W. constantly but slowly getting better, and is hoped will fully recover. His right arm, winch was paralyzed, is still unmanageable and his speech is net yet perfect, being difficult to articulate distinctly, but that he is able to ride about and see what is going on" is a great comfort to him. Mr. Walton is one of the class of people we ave none too many of.and his appearance upon the streets is heartily welcomed by he meets.

Pine Grove Camp Meeting. The first of the series of meetings at Pine Grove for 1875 was held Monday evening. It was not largely attended, and it would be strange if it was at that early season. Tuesday quite as large audiences gathered at the several meetings as are usually seen on that day. Wben we arrived on the grounds in tbe afternoon of that day, the Rev.

Mr. Travis was preaching from the stand to a very fair sized audience. The accommodations are considerably enlarged since last season. Eight new cottages have been erected, also a large building designed to be used exclusively for a lodging house, having arranged below twelve or fifteen rooms for the accommodation of families, and two general apartments up stairs one for the ladies and the other for gentlemen, the berths for whom are arranged one above another, somewhat after the manner of beiths in steamers. The rooms and berths are rented to whoever needs them.

Among the new cottages, that just' completed by Mrs. Olin of Falls Village is very much the finest. The front of it is particulaily at tractive; the ornamented verandahs contributing largely to its beauty, as well as to the comfort of its occupants. Somebody says Carpenter Bryant of Lakeville. who was the builder thereof, covered himself all over with glory in the "manipulation" of that job.

It is hoped this most excellent example of Mrs. Olin will be followed by others, and a little more attention given to the style of these cottages. The others are very well to be sure, plain and comfortable, but a little more ornamentation would add but a trifle to their cost, and a vast deal to their value. WEDNESDAY. The threatening aspect of the weather Wednesday morning proved something more than a myth, as the heavily laden clouds began to pour out generously of their contents, and the crowds that usually attend from the surrounding country as early in the week as Wednesday were per suaded to remain at home.

Yet notwithstanding the rain, quite a good number came in on the forenoon trains. Soon af ter the 1 1 o'clock train arrived on the Hous atonic road, the clouds broke away and the sun came out, and seemingly with renewed strength, as it was hot enough. There was no preaching in the forenoon and prayer meetings in the tents served to while away the time as profitably as may be. The car penters' hammers had not ceased in their work of construction and the buzz of the more industrious in their continued prepa rations to add to the comfort of those who sojourn in the wilderness while enjoying thsir "feast of tabernacles," was about all of interest on tbe e.rounds Wednesday forenoon. At half past eleven one of the preachers touched the bell and requested all within hearing of his voice to prepare an early dinner and be ready for an early afternoon service, but the storm resumed its command of the situation and drove all their tents again at about half past twelve at noon, the rain continuing nearly all the afternoon.

This season of storm at tbe beginning is rather discouraging, but with favorable weather the rest of the week, which it is hoped may be our lot, the attendance will unquestionably be yery large. These camp meetings at this grove have become veryjpopular nor is their popularity exclusively of a local character Several parties from a distance have erect ed or purchased cottages, one in fact but just procured by a party- from Dover Plains, N. Y- Oihers in Poughkecpsie, who have attended the meetings for two or three pears now own cottages.and the interest here increases yearly. It is no long er a question as to the success of the enter prise of the association. That is already a firmly fixed fact, and the people rejoice that it is so.

A iient view. Early one morning some weeks since we bade adieu to the city's busy hum its dust and heat, and turned our faces toward our native Kent. which lies hidden among the hills of Litch- field county. Stopping for a few hours in Bridgeport, we took the evening train 6n the Housatonic road and reached our destination at 7 p. just in time for a first rate supper at Comstock's, and then enjoy ed a moonlight ride to the northern part of the town.

Kent has not been famous as a summer resort, but we ore sure it will be when its attractions are made known to the thousands who seek each year some quiet spot where health, rest and beautiful scenery can be found. As we had been absent some years, it was with much interest that that we begun our review of Kent, and now let me tell you of the improvements we found in the old place. We first came to Flanders, a place which ought to be fa mous in history, and doubtless will be. This used to be the centre of the town, and here the church once stood. There are many landmarks here the old school house yet stands, bearing the marks of ages and boys' jack kniyes upon its exterior.

Many of the old residents yet remain, though some familiar names are gone from earth since last we visited this spot. Calling at the Roberts brothers, we found that the elder had gone courting to Falls Village we supposed he did that job years ago. We then wended our way to Furnaceville and called at the firm of Bull, Roberts Co. The first named gentleman seems to have doubled his responsibility during the past year and thinks he has the best wife in the country. He is now using his influence upon his partner, urging him to 'go and do Thi3 firm seem to be doing a thriving business.

The furnace has been burned and rebuilt within a short time, And now we go down to the Plains of Kent and find the Congreational church bearing marks of improvement, and we learn that the society is flourishing and that they have a talented and much loved pas tor in the person of Rev. Mr. Barclay Passing the beautiful residences of J. "Hop son, Mrs. Fuller and Mrs.

Wheeler, (the latter named is now occupied by the rector of the Episcopal church.the Rev. Emerson Jessup,) we next notice the improved ap pearance of the place now owned by Geo. llopson formerly of Bridgeport. Mr. n.

new posseses sone of the finest country residences in this region, and we doubt if he lacks anything to make life delightful The new depot is a surprise to every one, for it excels in beauty nd convenience all others on this road save Barrington and Canaan. We found our old friend Dea. Conn just as young as he used to be, and just as diligently employed in selling drugs and small beer as in days gone by and that his beer is good we can testify. Across the street we find that Friend King had taken up his abode, and in the years gone by he. seems to haye grown in popular favor, until he has proven himself the king who rules all the diseases to which Kent citizens are subject, in fact Dr.

King has no rival in Kent and vicinity. Mr. Burritt Eaton has purchased the Deacon Fuller place. He has has extensively repaired and beautified it, until now it is called the finest place in Kent. Its exterior appearance is much changed, painted white and surrounded by ample piazzas.

To appreciate all its attractions you should go inside; but one Hung more is needed It was while stopping here that we heard of the wonderful fowls of Kent. You may have beard the story before, but as it is not inappropriate just here let me relate it as it was told to me. It seems that Mr. Fred Mallory has a nice lot of chickens of a rare breed, so peculiar in their voice that they almost seem to speak. Well, one morning early a young chanticleer perched himself on the fence near tbe church and crowed loud and shrill.

'Women ru-l-e h-e-r-e A few moments it echoed on the chill air of morning and then was heard up at Mr. Eaton's the answer from an older rooster, whose voice was deeper, and he crowed forth 'So they do h-e-r-e and then away over to Mr. Vincent's was heard from the throat of an old veteran rooster the conclusion 'So they do every h-e-r-e This little anecdote shows the condition of things in Kent, and it is unnecessary for me to draw the moral, which speaks for itself. Miss Layina Swift is erecting a new house on the site of the old Swift homestead, and report says that she intends to occupy it and not alone. The Stuart family are spending a year in California, and therefore we found theii house closed.

Miss Caroline Stuart is again beautifying her home and thus the improvements go on. externally, and we hope the people themselves are advancing too. I must not for get to mention the new town hall which is going up and now friends let there be a public library there too, While in Kent we were invited to ride to Warren and visit the noted Wauramaug lake. It is a lovely drive all the way, though the road is rather rough in some places, but the scenery amply repaid us. On arriving there what was my surprise to meet a camping party on the lake shore, and among them my old friend, George Jackson and daughter, whom I had not seen in five years and with whom I then spent a delightful winter in Fernandina, Florida.

Jackson tells me he is boarding in the eastern part of Kent this summer and finds the air of the town yery beneficial There are many parties who visit this cele brated lake during the summer months, and its beauty is beyond my description. While at the lake I came across a young fisher man who had proved himself an adept in the piscatorial art and carried a fine string of fish. I entered into conversation with him and found to my astonishment that he was the son of the famous Warren Widder of whose exploits we have heard so rcuch in fact the veritable 'Samule His moth er was out of town, he said, which I re gretted much. But I must hasten lest I weary your patience. The pleasant day in Warren was soon over the visit to Kent ended and back to the city and real life re turned My Wife and I.

Sheffield. Must I apologize for silence again You heaid of my wanderings among the moun tains of New Marlboro two weeks ago, Your correspondent told the story very well, but no pen can picture that night of terror to me. I never before experienced the feelings of the 'Babes in the woods, and I can better sympathize with tbe poor tramps now than have Often heard the saying 'Every dog has his day. and truly it is verified this year, for dog days seem to make up our summer The music of the haymakers is yet heard upon the meadows, and the harvesters toil pa tiently on, taking breath between the fre quent showers, and many are looking for ward to a few play days on the camp ground this week. continues at par in spite of the increase of physicians here and the hot weather There was a great arrival in town last week of the cele brated Dr.

Powers, who is stopping at the hotel. This gentlemanly doctor comes without call invites himself to people's houses and gives advice gratis but his medicines must be the pure article, if we may judge by the price he puts upon them as 'tis said he forced upon one man a quart of his life-giving syrup and then asked in re turn the small sum of $12.00. Evident ly Dr. Powers believes in power-tul There are many new arrivals in town. Mr.

II. Suydara has his house well filled with boarders from New York and Boston. A party of these, consisting of Mre. Curtis and her friends, visited Salisbury lakes on the Cth inst. The day was fine.but a strong breeze was blowing from the south, and the waves ran high.

Six of the party entered one boat, and as their total weight was 900 pounds it brought the boat almost to tbe water's edge. They did not realize their danger till far out on the water in the deep est part of the lake. The waves ran high and poured in fury upon the party at times; the boat ran in what is called the trough of the waves, and the gentlemen at the oars proved that they were very unskilled in the use of the oars being from the city they were entirely unused to the labor of rowing a boat. The ladies seeing the danger, were terror-stricken. Every hope of life seemed to have fled and tbey gave themselves up the piercing cry of a mother rung out in heart-rending tones, as she thought of her children who would be motherless, and with great difficulty she was prevented from casting herself into the water.

For fifteen minutes they drifted helplessly, the boat turning round and round, till the current bore them to a smoother part of the lake and tbey at last run ashore. Mr. A Bradford of this place testifies that he saw their danger from his boat and believed that they must be swamped.but very gallantly waited for the crisis before offering his as sistance. It was a painful lesson to all the party, and should be heeded by all who venture in those light boats upon the lakes, which are not built for heavy burdens We notice that Wm. Little and Dr.

Miller havo been spending some time among the Adirondacks, and others are pleasuring by the sea shore Miss S. N. Burtch soon leaves town for a year's sojourn in South ern New Jersey she goes to take charge of music class in the Seminary of Bridge- ton. Luna. A coffin is wanted for a dying echo.

West Cornwall, 2813 cans of milk were shipped from here in July J. H. Dwight of Boston has been spending a few days at the Foster House Col. C. D.

Blinn and family of New Milford have been spending a week with R. R. Pratt R. N. Cochrf ne and Joseph Mallinson have been 'doing' Boston, Providence and New York W.

H. Porter, our geuial druggist, is quite sick with a fever, and E. Dean is dispensing drugs and notions to the numerous patrons of Mr. Porter David Cain has en larged, repaired and added blinds to his dwelling house The blacksmith shop of David Eronfon has succumbed to the rav ages of old time Niles Scoville Esq. of North Cornwall has been building a new picket fence about his residence The band concert at the Foster House last Sat urday evening was a decided success.

The music was exceedingly good, as it alwavs and the refreshments were all that heart could wish, and in conclusion the dance in the ball seemed to be enjoyed by those who participated. The proceeds netted 17.00 for the band The delectable peach has made its appearance in our midst Geo. Li. Harrison, general eastern passenger agent of the Chicago Northwestern railroad, passed through this place last week. 'little tiger' has returned to us again, and bhenit Howard nas mm in charge.

Nuf Ced. Sheffield No. 2. The storm that passed over Sheffield last Friday was very beayy, throwing down some of tbe tall corn, but doing no serious injury Dr. Grover and lady left Tues day morning for another residence, much to the regret of their many friends A little son of Rev.

Mr. Hoyt had a narrow escape last week. A horse stepped upon him, cracking bis collar bone, but he is now in a fair way to recover A ball took place at the town hall last Saturday, which was patronized by the dancing portion of our community and some of the New York boarders Sheriff Bool, who has been quite sick in Pittsfield, is on a yisit to his mother and friends in this town Two or three of our gentlemen have gone to the Adirondacks to bunt, while swrue others seem to have taken a great fancy to the Salisbury lakes We have a small lake in the north part of this town holding upon its bosom two or three little island gems that seems to be well patronized by the young people. A shady island, moonlight, with the 'old, old associate harmo niously We hear that the Friendly Union, so deservedly popular in Sheffield, is to hold a peach festiyul in the town ball next Wednesday evening, and judging by the interest manifest! and tbe prepara tions being made, it promises to be a fine affair, and should the editor of The News feel interested enough to learn in person, how well the ladies can get up such festi vals in this place, he will receive a kind welcome. X.

you and most heartily too. Nothing would afford us more pleasure than to accept the aboye kindly invitation, but duties at the office at that time in the week are imperative, forbidding our being absent. We sincerely hope the entertain ment will be a grand success, as we have no doubt It will. The reputation of the ladies of Sheffield in years past for manag ing festivals and entertainments of that class was an enviable one. and wc have not the remotest idea they have forgotten how it is done.

Ed. News. JTlillerton. Feiknd Pease. As 'Dixie' has gone to camp meeting, and is expecting to remain there all the week, I thought a few items from me would not come amiss Notwithstanding the hard times, business is still brisk in our village, and a very com mendable enterprising spirit is maintained.

Our new dwelling houses on Broadway are well under way. Cyrus Hawlcy's is completed, and others will be commenced soon, if we have been correctly informed, Edna Walker, a granddaughter of James M. Winchell of was bitten by a dog a few days ago while on a visit to New Marlboro, Mass. It proved to be hot of a serious nature Wells, formerly from Millbrook, and for the past year telegraph operator at the Dutchess Columbia depot in this place, we regret to say is going to leave us, having accepted a clerkship in New York and commences his labors there on the first of September. Geo.

has made many warm friends during his stay with us who wish him success and prosperity in bis new employment. He is a good- consistent working member of the lodge of Good Templars.who will miss him very much indeed Haying is nearly fin-; ished, and our farmers report that they have not more than two-thirds their usual crop, and we hear the same complaint of the oat crop Mrs. Wesley Gibbs, who has been spending several weeks at her fa ther a in Berkshire county, has re- turned to her home in this village It does not seem to be understood by some people that they have no right to break open and read other people's letters and re tain them in their possession, but let them be assured that it will prove rather danger ous Mr. business if continued any longer Daniel Caulkins and family have moved into the Baptist parsonage and Rev. epterpne which thou canst conscientious-Mr.

Lyon and lady are boarding with them ly calmly justify for in this thou ait Mrs. Gideon Dakin has been quite ill for two weeks with a throat and lung dis- ease, but is now convalescent A tipw Fenny is in circulation in our little vil lage, and is by far the handsomest one we have ever seen. It will not be as conven ient to carry in the pocket as some, on ac- count of its size, (weight ten pounds,) but will no doubt be very useful in its way, to the owners. The first seen of this new arrival was on Friday, August 13th. For further particulars ask Ed The Catholics of this place will hold a picnic in Darius Penny's grove on Saturday, August 21st, A good time is expected, and their friends in adjoining towns are cordially invited to be present We have had our dry spell, our rainy spell, and in fact quite a spell of weather, but last of all we have had our oriiinT mtM, hut na thftra has heen con- dissntisf action manifested in the arrangements we will say no more about it.

Gpnnre Brown has one of the most iiapful docs in the country. He went out in the street the other day and picked up some greenbacks and dutifully brought them into the store to his master. Good for Ned There are a large number of our village people attending the camp meet ing this week in Canaan. Guess Again. It never pays to fret and growl When fortune seems our foe The better bred will push ahead And strike the braver blow.

For luck is work And those who shirk Should not lament their doom, But yield the play And clear the way, That better men have room. For the Conn. Wostern Nows.l Difficulty. The testimony of persons who have wrestled strenuously with fortune goes in variably to support the opinion that a measure of opposition to a man's natural wishes and ambition exerts over him a wholesome and beneficial influence. The unpracticed human will is insatiate in its demands, bouadless in its expectations.

For its ex orbitant desires the universe wero scarcely too immense for a possession, nor its store of endless gratifications too abundant for its satisfaction. But inasmuch as man is constituted to find his earthly welfare in specific and limited enjoyments, it is obvi ously needful that he should learn to mod erate his inclinations, And not unreasonably spend his strength in pursuit of an inordi nate and impracticable happiness. Therefore his life has been wisely hedged about with limitation, the end that he might the better conform himself to the manner of existence for which be was intentionally created. The strife atd conflict with necessity, whereto he is constitutionally appointed, is accessory to tbe evolution of that personal and spiritual freedom which is open to his attainments in the world of human effort. Through hardships and manifold shapes of trial be advances towards an ultimate con tentedness; and on looking back on his thorny and obstructed path.can even thank fully discern that the things which had once so formidably impeded him, contributed nevertheless by their severe and rigor ous stimulations to brace and invigorate his strength, and operated in the end as furth erances of his progress.

In this light at least many a brave spirit has estimated the effects of difficulty upon its individual cul tivation. Hitter doubtless, in the passing were the harsh straitenings and humilia tions which the proud sufferer had to bear in his long and disconsolate journey on the b'enk highways of expectation perpetually deferred, with the rough tempests howling round him, and over his- unsheltered head only the wide starless gloom and unmltiga-blo cheerlessness of night; yet when the dawn of a more prosperous day arrived he could the more wisely bless and welcome the joyful sunlight, and while remember ing the bygone travail of his soul, take comfort in the sight and neighborhood of cheerful things which, but for that remem brance he might have overlooked or giized on with irrational indifference, Whosoever is called to buffet with mis fortunes, to toil unrecompensed under the weight of irksome tasks, to sacrifice upon the altar of his necessity his best gifts and aspirations. 01 in anv way to bear in his own person the painful burden of poverty or wrong, he surely has cause to deem his destiny insupportable were it utterly with out remedy or hope but in the faith that there is nevertheless, in all severities a coy ert and inextinguishable beneficence which can exalt and purify the soul of him who bears tbtm bravely, there is an abiding con- Lolation whlch may 8U8taUl in pallentand unwavering endurance A profound wisdom and an admirable encouragement are conveyed in that memor able saying of our illustrious and universal poet "There is a eoul of goodness in thhiL'u evil, Would men observingly distil It out." The interest and admiration of the world are centered forever around them that brave with magnanimity the oppositions and hostility of circumstances. What is it that so endears and glorifies the hero but the lofty and unquenchable courage which, even in humiliation and defeat, renders him invinc ible It is the godlike and undaunted en ergy which niuch not at danger, which stands erect and splendid amid ruin and desolation and carries its noble head under all reverses and disasters with an undiminished consciousness of dignity, How tame in comparison is tbe pampered stateliness of 'cushioned the soft prosperity that winceth at the irritation of a nerve This ia neither beautiful nor honorable in the sight of any man. None but the mean and frivolous will condescend to pay it homage.

But tbe constant sympathy and compassion of mankind cling naturally about the brave, about the valiant men and devoted women who sustained their souls in cheerfulness amid calamity.wreathing for them graceful garlands of imperishable love, and com memorating their steadfast with songs of admiration. The very gods, as was said of old, look with a gracious approbation on a good man struggling with adversity. Nor is It reasonably to be doubled, notwithstanding the endless wreck of noble natures fallen in weary conflict with tribulation, that the adversity has ever been permitted, to the end thrt "they who have to contend with it might theicby the more excellently illustrate their manliness. The ennobling virtues that have flourished in all ages and shed a magnificent adornment arouud the history of man have been nur lured into grandeur and stability by the rude assaults of injury and opposition, by the ungenerous but inspiring buffeting of difficulty and moral hardship which, In aim ing at their repression, furthered and fos tered them into a more manifest perfection Be otcourage.thou desponding heavily laden beart nor falter in the prosecution of any doing bravely and art in the way of true endeavor, even shouldst thou never corn- pass any visible success. JNay there is or Bball bo inevitable victory for all the worthy if not now, yet assuredly hereafter, in some higher, more congenial sphere of being und where the compensations of fidelity are more perfectly dispensed.

He who has looked upon me sun wnen, arier a stormy day he went down in glory, may have seen therein an emblem of human faithfulness how that is beautiful is never lost but becomes finally vindicated and revealed may have seeu that the loid-ly orb whose presence was obscured throughout the day had nevertheless pursued his path across the heavens and that the clouds which intercep'ted his shining did in the end become illumined with his rays, and In streaks of manifold colored ra- diance made the western sky ablaze with splendor and in this gorgeous apotheosis of light he may have discerned an apt sim ilitude of the brilliant transfiguration which succeeds to every career of faithful effort sustained amid the storms and obscurations of calamity. Let us learn to endure hardness for difficulty, though it darkens aud disturbs, does also eleyate and beautify the life of man even as abrupt prominences and tbe rough irregularities of nature make the boldest and most admirable scenery. An easy life is not the noblest. In a smooth current of undeviating tranquility there is little to exalt tbe thoughts or sensibility of mind and beart. What in nature is more uninteresting or destitute of grandeur than a flat, unvarying stream, flowing languidly through a level country But would you see the beauty and sublimity of a rlyer, follow it up into the hills mark its progress among the rugged rocks see how it dashes boldly from ledge to ledge, writing the story of its struggling restlessness in furrows on the hardest stone, casting around It a splendid tumult with its very foam and spray and where it attains to the majesty of a ier fall, 'taking the rainbow from the sk'n-s to fold around its Even such is Hu man life bounding mightiest through the pass of danger and over the rough beset-ments of earthly difficulty.

By earnest deeds and sublime endurauce by the lusty wrestlings which try his strength by vigorous action in tbe face of obstacles and temptations, a man is spiritually and ever lastingly ennobled. He puts the world under his feet and through his mastery over fortune, repairs incessantly the dilapida tions of his life turning all harshness and perplexity, into blessed uses and drawing consolation from the bitter wells of sorrow; deriving nourishment from that which seemed to threaten his destruction, and by his natural robustness wrenching delight out of anxiety, even as a painful thought in a poet's brain will shape itself in words of beauty. L-it no roan shirk his share of terrestrial hardships never pamper himself into undue sensitiveness or anxiety tor ease, but boldly bear the brunt of human strife man fully endure whatever ought to be endured; heroically contend against whatever ought to be encountered, for this is the wholesome exercise whereby he gathers power anu access ot Hie to his own scul. PRUDENTIT38. CsT During the epidemic of intermitten in the WeBt this season, the whole immense stock of Ayer's Ague Cure became ex hausted, and the producing power of bis Laboratory was found inadequate to meet tbe demaud.

Many who knew its extraordinary virtue for the cure of Chills and Fever, paid exorbitant prices for it. This Ague Cure is said, by those who use it, to never fail. Reader, if you must have medical aid, take tbe best of medicine. Poor remedies are dear, as good are cheap at any priceyou have to pay for them. Charles.

tft Courier. Wide Awake. Tbe third number of Wide new Boston magazine for 'the young of all has reached us. It ia very, bright with pictures, and its letter-press is most It opens with a good story by -the editor) Miss rFarnam, 'The Strangers from the South illustrated by Shepherd with a sketch of tour young darkies from life. Mr.

Butterwortlr furnishes a well Illustrated paper concerning Whittl-er and his home. Miss Eastman's 'Young Rick' crows in years and in mischief. We get a vivid glimpse of the interior of a New England poor farm in the present Instalment of this vivacious serial. Patty Kingman's 'Ten Thousand Monkeys are duly There are other papers, a serial by George Macdonald, Guess Work and a Music page, together with a piece of music under the supervision of Dr. Tourjee of the New England Conservatory of Music.

Messrs. D. Lothrop so well known for their success in issuing choice books for young people, are the publishers. The record of no other house could give a better guarantee success. Trice $2.00 per year, postage paid.

Keabnby'b Euchd. Kearney's Buchu, the purest and best preparation of Buchu is the world, for sale at Graham's Drug Store, Salisbury. 6tf Homoeopathic An extra large rosewood case of thirty-live one ounce vials or Humphrey's Homoeopathic Specifics, with one copy each of Humphrey's Homcepath- tc mentor and Manual of Mpecinc Homoeopathy, for sale very cheap at Graham's Drug Store. Salisbury, June 1875. 48tr EY Births, Marriages and Deaths lnsorted free.

Obituary notices fire cents a line. BORN. At Lakeville. Aug. I4th.

a pair of twins, (daughters) to Frederick Merman. IQuery: Are not these a pair of MeniAiDg Kb. News. At Millerton, Aug. 13ih, a diughtor to Edward W.

Penny. At Canaan, Ang. 7th, a son to Mr. Robert Van Deueen. At East Caraan, ISth, a sou to Q.

Beube, and grandson to John U. Lawrence. At East Sharin, Ang. 13th, a daughter to Theodore Owen. At Ilarwlnton, Ang, eth, a son to Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Van Tobel. MARRIED. At Millerton, Ang. 8rd, by the Key.

M. R. Lent, Mr. T. 8.

Van Alstyne of East Canaan and Miss Alice E. Decker of Millerton. At Millerton, Ang. 8th, at the Planet Ilonse, by the Rev. M.

K. Lent. Mr. Charles Underbill of East Canaan and Mlsi Kstelle B. Chamberlain of Canaan.

DIED. In this village, July 8th, Daniel Sardam, aged 80 years. In this village, Ang. Uts, Henry Orlatt, azed 96 years. At Norfolk, Ang.

6th, Mrs. Phllo Whitnoy, aged 78 years. At Norfolk, Ang. 13th, Harry Hinds, (colored,) aged 70 years. At Flainfit Id, N.

Ang. 13th, Mrs. Julia L. Lyman, wile of Frederick Lyman, aud daughter of tbe late Samuel W. Gold, or Weft Coin-wall.

PEACH FESTIVAL public are informed that a Feacn and ice Cream Festival will be held in tbe 'Academy Hall, AT LAKEVILLE ON Thursday, Aug. 26th, 1875, Afternoon and Evening. The proceeds are for the benefit of the M. E. unnrcn, LSKevme.

Peaches, Ice Cream, Tea, Coflue, will ie nrovided We hope all our friends will Civ live ns a victt. BY OKnElt OF COM. Lakeville, Aug. SUtb, 1675. New Potatoes.

"I7IARLY ROSE, largo and nice, at market price. MARTIN DECKER. Salisbury, August 6th, IST5. 6tf Men's Boots Shoes SOLED AND HEELED for 50c to Trc pair. All other work very chunp.

VVarran-ed (list -class, by E. It. NEGUS. TRY THIS "Great Irish Soap," Erin go Brngn, sold by S. C.

BECKLEY, North Canaan, Conn. 4w6l" Sweet Cider. SWEET OIDER. 100 barrels prlmo Sweet Cider for. sale bj JOS.

MALLINSON. West Cornwall, June 1875. Sm49 For Sale. TORE aud DWELLING HOUSE combined with ihree-fourth acres of the Main business street of Salisbury. Apply to.

MRS. MARY IUCnARDSON. S6tf Salisbury, Conn,.