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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.


 No 3Ss Yes. LOS
 = The trial of Charles Allen, for murder was concluded on Saturday, and the prisoner sentenced to confinement for life The Court then adjourned.
 = Rev. Dr. Joseph Harvey, pastor of the church in Goshen, from 1910 to 1925, preached in the Congregational Church in this village, last Sabbath, morning and afternoon. Though over 80 years of age, his eye is not dim, nor his intellect impaired. His sermons were clear and impressive exhibitions of the fundamental truths of the gospel, and were listened to with the attention due to one of the most eminent preachers of other days. Dr. H., has been for a few years past with his children in the vi. cinity of Lake Superior, where he buried his wife the past summer. He returns to Connec. ticut to spend the remainder of his well-spent life, and for time will be at Thompsonville, where he was settled, after leaving Goshen, for some twenty years. .. ....- = The best commentary We have seen late iy on conservative principle, is the majority of this town agaiHst the negro amendment, and the election of Solomon Rowe, Esq, (colored) sexton of the conservative church
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

HE Cosr OF NEaLIdENCE-I am fully per- suaded that farmers lose more annually by neg. Egence or procrastination than would pay the entire taxes of the State. How many farmers neglect to keep their farms clear of burrs, or turn their sheep in stalk field or to the woods, and let them become covered with burrs, and sell the wool from five to ten cents per pound less on that acconnt. As wool.buyer, know the number to be quite large. As this is a great year for burrs, I would warn the farmers to take great care in reference to this matter and keep their sheep in fields free from burrs, and graze cattle on their berry fields. IA
 Another fault is, by neglecting to trim their stock, by neglecting to atler calf till it is two or three months old about three dollars per head. know, as stock-dealer, that thou sands of dollars are lost annually by such neg lgence. They also lose by not trimming their hogs and sheep in due time. % Again. by neglecting to separate their sheep thousands of lambs die annually by coming in m'd-winter, yet by very little attention this all could be remedied. Igo to A, and his two year old steers are worth but ten or twelve dollars while the same year his neiahbor .B's are worth from twentystos twenty-five dollars. Why is it? A keeps common stock, he takes no care in winter he piles up straw out of doors, and lets the .cattle run to it. In the summer, perhaps he salts them once a month, if at all, while keeps improved stock if not he pays his neighbor c fifty cents or one dollar for each calf, trims them in time, they have nice horns, then he saves hay. fodder, etc., to feed them in winter, or feeds the straw if scarce of feed, as he should do by hauling it out to them fresh each day, then gives little corn hay, or meal in the spring when the grass first comes, and his cattle get a good start, and he is careful to see that they have salt two ol three times eace week, and all the water they need. lean tell cattle that are salted by look ing at them, from those that are not. as
 Again, there are thousands of acres of wheat sown every fall, that any practical farmer ought to know from the condition and nature of the son, the manner and time of sowing, that will nos yield wheat worth cutting yet he will run over the work, when he ought to know that he would not get paid for his labor.
 avery nun 1armer-I should say every fifih
 Man wno pretends to farm-leayes his farming impiements in the field, or wherever ha finishes
 un ne wants them again, then he will have tn study 10 know where they are. r hava s.es ~
 men even leave reapers and mowars asnssed sssd to tne weather from harvest to harveat rHIS. Hn'. can sucn farmers expect to prosper? Thss. are not fanciial tales, but stubborn facts. ma every observing farmer knows them to he t,na s have not only seen such things in Ohio. but the further west the more of such necl; gence have observed. have seen carr;a1ss and buggies, purchased at high prices in iIla. nois and Iowa, stand inthe weather from month to month till the curtains were blown in strinps ana tne carriage ruined, all from the want oi
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
WASHINGTON.
Total

Struck out, Coe, |; Brooker, l. Home run, Deming. l. Left on base, Wolesttville, No. l, 2, 2,s.S, 4. Washington, No. 9, 6, Um- pire, Mir. Cate, of Waterbury. Scorers, Msssrs. Ashborn and Parsons. Fl
 The Washington boys were sumptuously en- tertained by the Wolcottville Club. This match is the last, which the Washington club will play, as the school to which most of the play CTS belong, has closed its summer term. [ als E
 The six matches are e follows:
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

CoRNwALL.-The result of the vote on the Constitutional Amendment was, yes. l0l ,n no. l5O. And the town officers appointed wersfor Assesso,s-A. B. Hart. E. D. Bensdict. Board of Relief- H. Cole. 0. Chipman, John Avery.
 Selectmen--R R. Pratt. c. H. Swift. The third one was not elected being a tie vote be- tween two candidates. ss-ess- -.ee.-s.ss.s-s-s- Toscn Clerk and 1Eeasurer--S. c. Beers.
 Constabss- J. O, Ford, C.. R. fBaldwins Q. R. Swift.
 ! Grand Jmors--R B. Hopkins. G. H. Wheaton. c. T. Yale.
 School Visitors--H. M. Hart. G.. D. Pratt.
 The Republican ticket was elected by ma. iority of from 4 to with one selectman' de feated. l A tax of one dollar on hundred dollars was laid on the list next to be completed. and a special tax of two dollars on hundred dd6lara laid on the list of 1864. payable into the treas ury. lst of January, lS66., to pay substitute bounty now due. The l per cent. tax payable April, 1866. rt eaoas- ssFaa
 The indebtedness of the town is about $3l 900; about 3 E per cent. on the amoant oi the Grand List. s.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

Dsg@ There will be Cattle Show and Fair at Hickory Park, Bristol, Oct. 18th, 1865.- Open to Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield Counties Delegations are expected from Plymouth, Harwinton, Burlington, Unionville, Pennington, Plainvile Southington and Vol colt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

Bay% We are glad to see that Ike Bromley has again, after several months respite from editorial labors, taken up his pointed and graceful pen to arouse the people down East through the columns of the Nor wich Bulletin. sprightly and popular papers in New England, and he can do it again.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
The Irrepressible Conflict.


 The vote in our State on the Constitution al Amendment, that was given last Monday, was very light and unsatisfactory. The amend. ment was defeated by few thousand votes.- While we regret this result, which is so strong ly opposed to what we believe to be justice and good sense, we must accept the fact that ma jority of the fieemen of our commonwealth are not prepared to endorse the measure. Its op- ponents were not confined to the pro slavery or (so called) t democratic party, but are found in the Union ranks, among men who have long looked with disapprobation upon the low standard of manhood already required for. en. franchisement, that has furnished our opponents their numerical strength. These men have no sympathy with the democratic party, and that party cannot claim this vote as in any degree a measure of its strength. The whole power of that party was undoubtedly represented at the polls last Monday. Everything that looked like a white man and was susceptible to whis- key, was led to the polls and assisted to deposit it's No lin many conservative towns, like our own, undoubtedly scores voted who, had no more constitutional right to than negro; but the thousands of Republicans who did not vote at all, and the few who even vent so far as to vote against it, defeated the amendment. aI We cannot help thinking that these men have made a sad mistake and while we believe that the majority of them are honest in their opposition to the measure, we have no doubt that the pro gressive sentiments that seek to crown our na- ton with the garland of perfect freedom will sometime overtake them and win their patron age. ,t .!e,. -.5 9.s,T s.. ss lsr.ss5 .7-. The Unicn party will undoubtedly continue to fight it out on this line,' in quiet way.-- The conflict between right and wrong is ire pressible, till the right conquers And there are no reasons for Encouragement, but strong ones for hope. This last vote shows an i'm mense gain on the former one, in favor of free dom, and the next one undoubtedly carry the measure. When the Union party of Con-
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

NEW PATENT ANIMAL FETrERs.-We have received sample of Burlingame's Patent An imal Fetters, from Joseph Briggs, 335 Broad : way, New York, we like their appearance and would recommend them to any in want of an article of the kind.
 Also sample of Gardiner's Patent .snap and Catchem' Fish hooks. These look as though they would do the business if any fish were foolish enough to bite them.
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 My LABOR SAVING HUSBAND. Some bus. bands are more plague than profit, and make vastly more work than they do; but mine is one to brag about. When I was married, to my shame be it spoken, I had never made a loaf of bread or a pie. had no idea of saving time or saving work. But I had husband who had love enough to bear with my simplic. ity, and not scold when the bread was burned and the pia mot fit to eat. Going into the kitchen one morning, he saw me baking buck. wheat cakes and greasing the griddle with a piece of pork on the end of fork. He said nothing, but went into the wood house, and about six inches long, through the split end of which he had passed folded strip of white cloth, and then wound it round the end and tied it with bit of string. So had con- trivance which could be dipped in melted grease, and put it smoothly oyer griddle.
 One day he saw me securing knives with a piece of cloth. Dear me- said he, you will surely cut your fngers.' So he contrived g machine by mailing broad piece of cork to { spool for g handle, sinking the nail into tn, cork so far that it should not touch the knife This lifts the hand from the knife and doe not cramp the fingers.
 fused to call him occasionally to thwac] over the heavy mattress and straw bed for me What a nuisance r he exclaimed, and so re placed them by spring mattress. Of all tn nice things for beds this is .he best. It is al ways in place, requires no shaking up, and takes only three minutes to replace the bed clothes, and the bed is made: It always look round and inviting, and gently yields to th He saw the dish towels hanging helter-skel ster around the kitchen stove, and forthwitl made the most convenient hanging frame, ovel the wood box, where it can take up no room and is near the stove. Here the towels hapl smoothly, and are always in place.
 fretted because my refrigerator had nt shelves, and could not make room enough fo, all the meat, butter and milk So he made two racks, and fitted ventilated shelves from one to the other. The shelves are ventilated by being thickly bored with augur holes, and can be removed for sorubbing
 He is troubled to see me sew, sew, and stich and makes sewing machines the constant topic of conversation. He reads to me every adver tisement and every letter from women wht praise them in the papers. If he could mak, one, should be in possession of one immedi ately but as he cannot, I must wait till : tn ship comes in e4
 These are some of the ways by which h lightens the labor of the house. Would nor husbands 0wefe like him. Perhaps anothe time, shall tell you how he contrives his ow garden tools, and saves time and money by hi ingenuity,-Ohio Farmer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

GS Many ofonr patrons have formed pleas ant acquaintance with MT. Geo. 3. Staddan, formerly foreman on the Enquirer. His con- nection with this paper, which was agreeable and satisfactory to the last, terminated last week. He is a very reliable and efficient man. one of the best printers in the State, and we have no doubt that wherever he goes he will have lots of friends, as he deserves
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
Total.


 Home Runs, V. Blakeslee, l. Deming, 2.-- Parsons, l. Gum, ! Left on base. Plymouth, No. 4, 8, g, 5, 6. 2. Washington, No. 7,2 6, l,s,7,7 6. Umpire, c. Terry, Esq, of Wa terbury. Scorers, Messrs. Merriman and Par sons. Time of game, 2 hours and 45 minutes.
 Deming as left fielder, was very aetiye in catching the long field balls of the Plymouth club. We would notice the batting of Mir. Fenn and v. Blakeslee, of Plymouth, alss that of Mr. Gum. Deming, and Newton of Wash. ington. We regret that these clubs cannot meet again in friendly contest, as they have played two games, and both have had the pleasure of winning. n. "a.
 A return match between Washington and Wolcottville was played at Wolcottyille, on Monday, Sept. 25th. We append the score
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
THE NATIONAL GAME.
WAsHINGroN vs. PLYMOUTH.

On Saturday. the 2ad of September. these rival clubs played . match game of ball at 1E..Aine etnn-4 The batting Oh both sides was heavy, and the game was evenly played un- til the eighth innings, that it was impossible to say which club would win the game The following is the score: ' ..,t .-." ,9. /,
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
Eofal ano Gountp Nems.

LITcHFIELD-The long drouth. which has con tinued through so many weeks, was relieved yesterday morning by slight fall of rain. The barometers, for several 'days, have been proph- esying wet weather. but we are not yet quite sure that the long prayed for and much needed storm has come. -t
 -Tne 1oliqwing is an account of the vote in this town .sa| en Monday
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
CARE OF ANIMALS IN AUTUMN.


 stoek.of all kinds often ssnfEers more from neglect at this season than any other.
 Horses should not be exposed to the chilly nights, especially after they have been driven. They should be stabbed at all seasons in cold storms. Working Oxen and Cows should be turned into the rowen. and when this fails, be fodder ed regularly Just now sowed corn forms a good snbstitute.for the falling pastures AL ways provide against a drought by securing a good supply Rutabaga tops and turnips may be given teo the oxen and young cattle, reservings the carrot tops and pumpkins for the COWS. Fed in moderate quantity and regular ly, there is no danger that the latter will dry the COWS. safinas 9719sa .aa saalP @ Ie The calves must have good feed, but avoid too luxuriant pasturage as liable to produce the black leg.asfas1t htfa 3loagas E. .E-s
 In Augusti the lambs and bucks should have been separated from the ewes and each other. There is something wrong if the sheep are moi now all in good condition. Either the pastur- age or their health is in fault. Salt them weekly and occasionally tar their noses.
 Swine that are to be fatted must be pushed forward as rapidly as possible. Small pota- toes and pumpkins boiled, with little meal will give them ( fine start and save much corn. Let the stables and yards all be in readiness to house all stock the first col l storm. A sin. gle exposure during cold storm will often cause the COWS to shrink their milk at least one half, and it takes whole week to regain it. a3yttSt1as9xa5a < 5sbo& e @ Where is the farmer that did not knew all this before, and where is the man who has al ways lived upto his knowledge?
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
asg The Norwich Bulletin says

es sThe Hartford Times is discussing the Hell question, as opened by Beecher, with great earnestness. It has been the fashion of late years on election nights for Democratic poli.i clans to telegraph each other. The State has gone to Hell,'' so we presume Mr. Times con- siders it political question: .-5'
 Itis political question to be sure, for. if there is no such spot as hell, the conserva- tive party will have no place to go to in the next world, in which they can be free from nigger equality, and can elect their ticket every time by 2 clean dimicratic majority
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

E D6r Harper's for October presents a atrac.
 tive table of contents. A very amusing ac.
 count of an excursion to the Isle of the Puri
 tans affords an opportunity for ingenious com. parisons between the ways of our ancestors and the costoms of their more frivolous and
 fashionable descendants. An interesting arti. cle upon Jefferson Davis, in which his charac- ter and management are very severely criti- cised from rebel point of view, will attract attention. The writer has access to important documents hitherto unpublished, and makes out 2 strong case against the pseudo President to whose blunders and odstinacy he. ascribes the failure of the rebellion. .Armadale' loses none of it's interest, and Dickens story, Our Mutual Friend" approaches conclusion. The illustrated articles articles are of, the usual interest, and the Easy Chair and Drawer are capital For sale by ". Patten Waterbury. i4 a@- We make out our bills for subscription every three months. Those for October first are sent out this week. Please reply.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05
NEW MILFORD Oct. Sd 1865.

NEW MILFORD Oct. Sd 1865.
 Publishers of the Enquirer Will you permit me through the columns of the Enquirer te make grateful acknowledgement of the kind ness of the First Eclesiastcal Society of New Milford (Cong'D in their vote of yesterday Oct 2d raising the salary of their Pastor from $l5, ,OO to $2.0O0; ...... ..:, 5;.
 This was done without solicitation and am assured with great unanamity, and is but the latest of many similar acts of liberality to my. self during the last l5 years. i-@-
 take pleasure in setting forth this Society as model one to the people of Litch6eld Co.,, in respect to the provision which they make for their minister and while doing SC, I say to others "Go and do likewise" -si, 1,r5 y
 There is great need at present that Gods people remember that ''The Lord hath ordain- ed they which preach the gospel should live of the gospep' 1st Cor. K. 9. ra sgr Very Respectfully MURDOCH. Pastor. :~
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

BETHLEHEM.-At special Town Meeting held here some time since, the petitioners of the meeting were granted leave to renovate the Town Hall, 80 that the young people may have suitable place to "trip the light fantastic toe The Copperhead Ticket was elected here Monday, by 33 majority against the Constitu- tional Amendment.
 - Mrs. Nathan Crane, who is subject to temporary insanity, attempted to commit sui eide by cutting her throat, on Thursday eve ming last. Though the windpipe was partially severed, she is expected to recover:
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

HA- We understand that the Harwinton Fair and Cattle Show was success. We will try to give the premiums next week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

nG| Mir. e. Beach, on South Street, has just received very extensive stock of Boots and Shoes. It is probably the best assortment in this part of the State, and comprises the latest styles of ladies' shoes gaiters and slip pers' heavy and light, little and big. children's shoes 0! all varieties, and meas and boys boots ootn course and fine. The prices are reasona- pie, and we advise people to call on Mir. Beach before going elsewhere to buy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

nA- The First Conn. Artillery Regiment ar rived in Hartford, on Friday morning last. On Saturday the Regiment was reviewed by Gov. Buckingham and staff and Major General Ty Ter. The regiment numbered about twelve hundred men and sixty officers, and is under the command of Colonel and Brevet Mai Gen. Henry l. Abbott, U. s. A. The regiment has been one of the very best in the service. and the men will receive warm welcome home.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

Ssas Joseph Brinton, of Falls Village, keeps the largest assortment of music and musical in struments inthe county. Among them are Treat, Linsley < Co.'s Church and Parlor Organs and Improved Melodians. These instruments con oine all the recent improvements, and, with the new method of voicing, are unsurpassed for promptness and quality of tone. Mr. Brinten delivers his instruments on trial wherever wanted, at prices which are really inviting.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

b9r It is impossible, at the time of going to press, to state by what majority the Constitu. tional Amendment was lost, but we do not think it will overreach 4,oOO or 5000. The following is the vote in this county as far as we
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-10-05

treated alike. Fl z. q y< 4. z r O tj q
 THE First Church of Christ, in Pomfret, Ct.. will commemorate the 150th anniversary of it's organization, by public celebration on the 26th of October. The exercises by the pastor, Rev. W. 8. Alexander, the reading of historical papers on several distinct subjects of, local in, terest. addresses to the children by dis,in. guished speakers, Sc.
 4 RErunsrD veteran in New Haven. disHk. 4 ing to live again in pent up houses, has pitch ed his tent on grass plot, and is living in 1t I in true army style.
 A FEW days ago . train on the Canal road ran into flock of turkeys on the track at WestAsld, and Killed eight. In the evening. while the same train was going to Northamp- ton, it ran into drove of sheep and killed, and wounded eight.
 Osn day last week in New London, vel, dressed young man was led into tho depot hslplessly drunk, and laid down in ono corner out of thsxaya He belonged tas respectable family, and had the suit in which he vas to. be married, under his arm.
 THa connsetieut State agency at Washing ton, will close ih December. Hf | ItltB6
 THn Housatonic R. R. Co.,, has appointed George Graham Hunt, Master Mechanic, in. place sf Andrew winslow,, The, office ef Az. sistant Superintendent is discontinued. -
The New York herald., 1865-04-21
THE REPORTS ABOUT THE PRESIDENT AND
THE CABINET.

WASHINGTON, April 20 1895
The new President, Andrew johnson, difsrs from Mr
Lincoln in all respects and IT is not hley thas he viii
conduct the government in the mild spirit The
former President very long His friends here are Of
opinion that he contemplating change In the Cabinet
Old Blair who old acquaintance OF Mr. johnson,
and his adviser now learn, Is favorable to
change possible Thurlow Weed breakfasted
with President johnson the other day. before he e o'
New York. and his friends say that he thinks that thers
will be no immediate change In the Cabinet II Is wen
known that there 10 strong hostility existing beweeA
Mr. Stanton and the Blairs II is generally supposed
that 1t Mr. Stantons influence which procured the
removal Of Montgomery Blair and It is thought that the
Blair family will return the compliment pos
Isble The late President, in his great kind
ness Of manner and indulgence of feeling allowed
stanton to play great many prahks; but Andrew
johnson not the to permit that sort Of thing in
his Cabinet Benjamin Butler, of Big Bethel s hers
land his friends say that the President has promised him
the War Department II old Blair favors him he may
have good chance So least hear 1t said Preston
King of New York, has been several times with hs.
Johnson He old friend and correspondent Of hiA
generally supposed that President Johnsonw soos
the States returned to the Unon and the Snat
on and Representatives from the South taking then
seats in the next Congress; for he is prompt and
efficient man. Andy johnson Is better known 70 The
masses in the South than any since Andrew Jack
sons time. They have confidence in him, and WIN
act promptly at his suggestion, than that OF any
other public In the country. Andrew johnson will
no doubt administer the government with iron win
Ho will advocate and out the Monroe doctrine, and
determinedy opposed alike to the secessonists Of hs
South and the peace democrats Of the North. 1f