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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
NO TIME LIKE THE OLD TIME
BY o. W. HOLMES.

 There is no time like the old time when you and were young, .. -,n When the buds of April bloomed and the Dir Is of springtime sung ,. The gardens brightest glories by summer suns are nursed. .r.'I.. But oh, the sweet, sweet violets, the flowers that opened first. Therc is no place like the old place where you and were born, .ys- .5. r~ Where we lifted first our eyelids on the splen- dors of the morn. -4 a-: From the milk white breast that warmed us, from tho clinging arms that bore, Where the dear eyes glistened OCT us, that Will look on us no more. 7' There is no friend like the old friend who has shared our morning days, No greeting like his welcome, no homage like his praise
 Fame is the scentless sunflower. with gaudy crown of gold ' But friendship is the breathing rose, with sweets to every fold. There is no love like the old love that we courted in our pride; Though our leaves arc falling, falling. and were fading side by side, , - - There are blossoms ali around us with the colors of our dawn And we live in borrowed sunshine when the light of day is gone. There are no times like the old times-they shall never be forgot! There is no place like the old place-keep green the dear old spot! There are no friends like our old friends may Heaven prolong their lives There are no loves like our old loves, God bless our loving wives!
 Atlantic Monthly, October.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

A FEARFUL SCENE AT NIAGARA.-Professor Ruggles of Dartmouth College, had very mar row escape at Niagara Falls recently. While walking on Goat Island with party of ladies, one of them dropped her paraso, which slid some fifteen or twenty feet down the bank of the river. MT. Ruggles went down and picked it up, but on attempting to return, the bank
 being steep and the ground hard, lost his foot ing and fell down to the very brink of the precipice, which at this point is eighty or nine- ty feet high. Here he caught hold of the roots of an upturned tree, the trunk of which hangs over the abyss. The shock caused the tree to shake violently, and it appeared on the point of falling over the precipce. The ladies shriek- ed and called for help, but no assistance was at hand A movement on the part of MT. Ruggles, or gust of wind seemed sufficient to cause the tree to fall. At this critical moment one of the ladies took off her basquine and skirt, cut them into strips, got shawls and oth- CT articles of clothing from the rest of the par ty, tied them together, fastened stone to the end of the rope thus formed, and let it down to Mir. Ruggles, who,' taking hold of it, walked slowly up the bank. It was moment of fear fal suspense. The rope was held firmly by the ladies above, but it might unite or break, anda fall of a hundred feet on the rocks below must be the inevitable result. When MT. Ruggles reached terra frma, his fair rescuer, who had shown such remarkable presence of mind, faint ed and was taken home in an unconscious 
 state of mind.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
Agrifultural Departm,el1t.
PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR THE " ENQUIRER" BY
 T.S. GOLD. West. Cornwall. Ct. To aohom at Communications should be addressed
THE RINDERPEsT, OR CATTLE
 PLAGUE.

The Russian Cattle Plague originated in the vast steppes or plains of that empire, to which it has been confined till within few years.- The Report of the Department of Agriculture, for September, contains some facts about the disease, of which We present a briee synopsis i.
 The disease is strictly contagious and does not spread by atmospheric influence. In 1856 by the exportation of Russian cattle the disease was introduced into Austria, Prussia and other contiguous German States. The contact of diseased animals was sure to produce the dis ease, one animal injecting whole herd. It is so fatal that about 90 per cent. of those at tackled die in three or four days. Sogreat was the interest excited in Britain that Prof. S- monds, of the Royal Vetinary College was sent to Germany to investigate and report up on the matter. "
 He found the disease strictly contagious, but to such degree as to be carried by the cloth ing of those who had the care of infected ami mals. The means taken to prevent its spread ing were very thorough. All churches, schools and public houses in infected districts were closed, so as to prevent the congregating of people together. A cordon was established to prevent any communication, and travellers were only allowed to pass through under the care of the guard. In this way it's progress in Ger many has been checked. All diseased animals were slaughtered and buried, and everything that can convey the contagion destroyed. Yet the disease is not exterminated, only held in check. Prof. Simonds reported that there was no danger that this pest would reach the shores of Britain. Distance the fact that there was no direct cattle trade with any of the infected countries and that it. would have to break through hundreds of military corGlons before it could even reach the western side of the Ger man states, are given as the reasons.
 But recently direct cattle trade from Rus sia has been opened, and the rinderpest' has communicated to native cattle at Islington market, and from thence to the Metropolitan cattle market. Here both fat and stora cattle are sold, and farmers and dairymen purchased, and the disease was quickly introduced into many parts of the county. We have seen it stated somewhere, that already 300, ,OO0 cattle had died ef this plague in England and Ire- land.
 These facts are interesting to us as indicat- ing an increased demand abroad for our beef and dairy products, but of far more importance as showing the necessity of strict quarantine upon all imported cattle. or rather the entirs prohibition of the introduction of any cattle from Europe. The trifing inconvenience re- sulting from such prohibition would be noth ing compared with the security it would give us. It is to be hoped that Congress will give tue matter early attention, for this disease once established here, TO one can compute the loss to the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
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WHOLE NO. 9lO3.

trees may live year or two, but they do not grow with vigor. .ys.. ' Tools of every description must now be gath cred in, or covering of snow may conceal them from our search. A half day is very poor ly spent in looking for an iron bar or a chain. when they are wanted and are somewhere un- der the snow. ..~..- .s-
 The fattening of beef and pork should be urged as rapidly as possible, before the sever est weather, as it is done more economically, but we do not advise to make November and December the sole "killing time," in which farmers are to lay up their supplies for the year. Meat "goes further," it is true when salted, but it is not because it is more health full or more nutricious but because it is less palatable. It is easy for every farmer to ar range so as to have supply of fresh meat at least during the cooler months of the year, without any additional cost, and thus add much to the comfort of his family.
 Cellar walls that are open and admit the frost should be carefully pointed, and the un derpining of barns and stables made tight eith- CT with mortar or bank of earth.
 If there is scarcity of fodder, cut stalks, straw and coarse hay. They must be cut fine, then sprinkled with little meal or bran this will all be eaten, and prove the most econom ical method of securing against want.
 With winters wood under shelter, barns full offodder, and big heap ofmuck hauled, i and another thrown up to dry for use when wanted, the farmer may safely and comfortably await the approach of winter. Not that these things are more essential than stores of vege- tables and fruits, than snug buildings and warm clothing, than boo s and papers for reading, but the latter somehow become necessities as the farmer provides the means for obtaining them, and never are wanting when a taste for their enjoyment has been developed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
Communications from New Milford.
GOVERNMENT.


 All good government, both family and na- tional, has it's origin in the nursery. Our moth- CTS do more to form individual and national icharacter than our fathers. Too much praise cannot be awarded to those who have been faithful and successful in all of their duties.- It is not saying more than we ought when we gay, that our national customs and habits are moulded chiefly through cir potent influence. If this be true, how important that the teach ing and training of the nprst r. be in all re- speets of the most salutar5 character We fear that quite too many do not realize the truth of what We have asserted. Many forget that our nation is to-day, just what our moth ers' influence has made it. Iii a very great privilege to be allowed to exert such power for good. The young women, of the present day have reason to be very proud of their pa rentage-but would they honor their mothers, they must require their virtues, their discipline, their energy. Those who have rightly trained their families, have conferred valuable legacy on the world. Those mothers who have failed so to do, have entailed curse upon mankind that they can never remove. Many young women do1not comprehend the Syalue of their influence ner to what their best energies should be most fully directed. It is not strange that this should beeso. It is true that the female exerts greater influence than the male, then how carefully and intelligently should it be welded. The destiny of our nation hangs up- on it. Then we would say to the young wo- men of the North, aspire high and make your mark. There is high position for each of you to fill and would you be jealous to honor your ancestry, you will strive to prove an honor to your country. Married or not the responsi- bilities rest on you, and the future government of our nation is to be chiefly moulded by your influence There is no fattery in the assertion. It is the language of reason and truth and re- member that we feel its significance. Nothing will save us in the future from retrograde and decline, but proper and timely efforts, timely knowledge put forth and imparted by the young women, the daughters of the noble mothers of the North. .a
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
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NOW SMILE.

Pat wants to know why his pipe is like the figures l9. Because it comes just after atein'.
 - Out West tho young ladies keep light burning in the parlor to late hour on Sunday night to "make believe" they've caught beau.
 {" shall be at home next Sunday night, a young lady remarked, as she followed her beau to the door who seemed to be somewhat wa- vering in his attachment. "So shall l." was the reply.
 "I'd have you to know, madam, that my uncle was bannister of the law" A fig for your bannster P retorted Mrs. Burlington turning up her nose. Haven't I cousin is corridor in the navy?"
 Johnny remarked to his grandmother that old Mrs. Cranshaw had the appearance of a person with one foot in the grave. Well really, upon my word" said the antique lady, "I thought noticed she walked leetle lame lately.
 DOUBLE RULE OF THREE.--If four cats with sixteen legs, can catch fourteen rats with forty two legs, while and old woman with two tongues is saying Jack Robinson, how many legs must eight rats have to get away from the same number of cats in two minutes, due a- lowance being made for tare and tret The Bedfori Ind.) Independent, says that one of the merry wives of that place played a practical joke on her husband, by having their babe, sweet infant of six months, done up in basket, and left on the front door steps, with note informing him that he was the father of the child, and must support it.. The indignant husband swore roundly that it was not his, but finally saw the joke, when he saw the cradle empty. .s 9. -...t ": E..s .,E --t -. Nor " LUc1ED." ."-Lucifer- light bearer is very good name but few parents would desire to give it toa child indeed if the at tempt were made, the sponsors would probab- y meet with the same treatment which was once suffered by mistake. Name this child" said the parson. Luthv, thir," replied the humble sponsor. Lucifer shall give him no such name I shall call him. John P and John the girl was for the rest of her life. THE REPORT CouRrEous.-Dr. Busby, whose figure was beneath the common size, was one day accosted ina public cofee-house by an Irish baronet of colossal stature with :'rat.. sa
 "May pass to my seat, oh giant a"dei'a :
 When the doctor, politely making way, re- piled !" Pass on, oh pigmy !"E a-o'' B 9i "oh sir" said the baronetl s'My expression alluded to the size of your intelect."ao .sR-id -o" And myexpresaion; ;. said the doctor, s5ls r E. ia, esd ? Haol .ia eft ,EsiT l 'o sAs sizs sot sopass.2qs ao ,oE fo .qordt1oH
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
PREPARATION FOR WINTER.

We are reminded by the frosty nights and the occasional whitening of the hills by snow, that winter is approaching. There are many little duties about the farm which if now attend ed to will conduce alike to our comfort and profit.
 Stables arc often neglected till they arc ab- solutely needed. See to it now that they are cleared of corn-stalks, pumpkins and tools, and that the floors and managers are sound, and that the arrangements for fastening cattle, whether stanchions, chains or ropes, are in perfect or der. We may soon expect cold storms, in which the cattle will suffer more from exposure than in whole weeks of real winter weather.
 Sheep and young cattle, it is true. are very easily kept in some out pasture till snow makes it necessary to bring them home and fodder.- But is this the best way? The lengthening hair and wool conceals the shrinking body, and often half the winter is spent in nursing, to bring back what has been lost in the last month of autumn. A few turnips or cabbages fed now will keep them in good heart, and teach them to eat roots, so that they will relish them at any time. A few oats or corn fed now will be of more service than fed in the latter part of the season. .... -4.
 Watering places should be provided in the yards, or if the animals must cross the fields, bring the water from some warm spring to a large trough that will not be obstructed by drifting; at any rate do not require your cattle to travel half mile in the highway to get drink. There has been flesh and manure enough wasted in this way to supply every farm yard in the State with abundant water.
 Draining, wall laying, carting muck and ma nure, are all now in season, and the weather could not well be finer for these labors, and We trust there is general spirit abroad to improve it, and that some farmers at least in Connecti. cut are not wholly conining sheir minds to the single object of saving labor. but are contriv- ing how to make it spay best.' see
 There is more satisfaction to the owner, and profit too, in one field safely inclosed, and well manured and titled, than in hundreds of acres, exposed to the inroads of cattle, and producing but half 2 crop. It is now time to arrange for next year that we may till those of theefrst. o1asea aar3gq 'sns. tg9Z f9 oiszs{i34qo94 hes9qf T-ieI 2 spt3oTq GR3 t5pv fitgg tifr uaa v.fs5j Fruit and ornamental trees may still be plant, ed, but i've must be careful that the roots do not get frozen while out Of the earth. Such
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02
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WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN FROM SEA.

WHEN MY SHIP COMES IN FROM SEA. Long, long ago. when each child. ......
 With happy hearts and spirits wild,
 Madge and I. in childish glee Told what we'd have and what we'd be . When our ships came in from sea. Said Madge. I'd have castle grand, z With vassals and serfs at either hand; ---5 I'll have bright flowers and jewels rare And pearls and diamonds for my hair, l+ '. 0! rich and stately will be When my ship comes in from sea- !. o Madgen said I. z I'll have home la the woodland wild where birds will come; I'll have bright flowers, and busy hum Of all the insects in the air. 4 sif i - Will fill my soul with music rare ,.5. -ea [ o! I'll be happy, glad and free 4. g,...s When my ship comes in from sea. " Long years have passed, and her bright head Is resting meath Q grassy bed;
 And not for her bloomcd flowers rare, Nor pearls nor diamonds for her hair; Only life's sadness was hers to be- And not for her came ships from sea. The weary years that brought her peace, Have given to me no glad release; The long sad years brought no repose; Nor woodland home. No bird song rose; t3., And now know that not for mo -.r. ,. ., Will any ships come in from sea.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

FUNNY SCENE AT HoTRL-An amusing scene says the Cincinnati Commercial, recent ly occurred at the Phoenix Hotel, in Lexing- ton. At late hour, all the guests of the house were suddenly aroused by the screams of wo- man, which seemed to come from room in the third story of the building. In few min utes, the halls of the hotel were filled with wo- men and men, in their night clothes, all bent on ascertaining the cause of the alarm. It turned out that young lady had dreamed that q man was in har rnom-hence the disturbance. When the matter was explained by Colonel Grisby, the landlord the guests commenced a nasty retreat to their rooms and in the confu- sion which ensued, many very ludicrous scenes occurred. A young married lady became sep arated from her husband, and being total stranger in the house, ran pell nell into the room of Capt. G., of the United States Army. She did not discover her mistake until the gal lant captain, who had preceded her but a mo- ment, cried out, keep off, keep off, when an- other screaming, almost equal to the first, took place. Several persons. whose rooms were on the first floor, went down one flight of stairs too many, and landed in the office, where, by this time, quite number had assembled. Con- ductor Taylor, of the Kentucky Central Rail road, Mail Agent Morrow, and a we'll known quartermaster, who does not live thousand miles from this city, figured co nspicdously in the scene, but we are under a solemn promise to them not to particularize their exploits on this occasion.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

D1s1NTERMENT OF SOLDIERS BoDIEs-It is announced from Washington that persons de- siring to obtain the bodysofa deceased sdfiier must be prepared to make an affidavit before a justice of the peace or a notary public to the effect that he is duly authorized to receive said
 body, and at the same time state the company and regiment to which he formerly belonged. All applications should be made at the office of James M. Moore, Assistant Quartermaster, where record is kept of the deaths of large proportion of those Nho have fallen during the war, their company, regiment and rank, togeth- CT with their conjugal condition, residence of the widow or relative, cause of death, and ex- act locality of their graves. The affidavit must be left at Capt. Moores office, where he will receive an order for exhuming the body. The Government makes no charge for furnishing all information relative to the nterment of deceas- ed soldiers, but after it has granted the neces- sary permission to exhume their bodies, relin- quishes all care and supervision, and the corpse must be taken from the cemetery by private conveyance, and prepared for shipment to it's destination by the same means. It is essential that body be so prepared as to prevent any unpleasant odor, which can be done by means of disinfecting powder, or by sealing it in me tallic or air-tight deodorzing case.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

Ar the recent election, one William Hull, noted copperhead, of North stonington, was candidate for first selectman, and Moderator of the town meeting. We are informed that this individual stood over the ballot boxes electioneering in this style: "Here is the nig- ger box l. Them that wants to vote for nigger 'squalityb walk up 1! If you think yourself no better'nD 2 nigger, put yer vote in this box,'' Sc. Thus he harrangued the crowd all day, md when the votes4were counted, it was found that this old copperhead town, which has been copperhead straight through the war, had turned republican, electing all the Republican officers for the first time in several yearsi Hull vent to bed that night with 2 flea in hia ear.e i6sii yas weTdt gt35saa na9 .Rslaslsl 1 Q -
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

nA. A good story is told of President John son and tongury Albany politician, named Sam Tilden, who called on him recently :-- Everybody who knows. Sam Tilden knows
 that he is an intolerable bore. President Johnson knew it years ago. He therefore was disposed to indulge him and let him run loose. Tilden commenced by complimenting the President upon returning to old Democratic doctrines in his reconstruction policy, and
 bringing back the party to the Jetfersonlan landmarks He braached off, elaborating on his subject and Illustrating it as only Sam Til den can. He reminded tho President that this was compensating world, and illustrated his point by calling attention to the fact that while the peacock had magnificent rainbow tail the bird was good for nothing to eat--that the elephant was colossal animal but lacked the l speed of the antelope. The President, all the time, sat bling his lip. wondering. what the devil Tildcn was driving at. Tilden continued |. "There too, Mir. President, is the poor, stupid oyster what a sweet morsel to roll under your tongue. but what repulsive object to look at. The President here interfered, and taking the spectacles.from his nose, quaintly observed : "That there was one. thing to be said in favor of the oyster and that was,1 rka'ea0 s0hen to shut 1tD:naI y4ngt3 tf .- 1T ;G
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

FRIDAY morning the steamboat City of Prov
 idence. while bound from New York to Provi-
 dence, had her sides-front of the..wheelhous-
 es-stove in by the waves while off strat- ford Light, during fierce gale.l The water rushed in, and she was in imminent danger of being sunk2when the hands were set to work throwing oyerboard the cargoto Tighten her.
 Some $ao. o.ODQluerth of goods were east oyer
 beard, among which WAS . lot of cotton. in bales. T These are said to have foated ashore along this side of the Sound. and been picked up Very fortunately, the steamer Metropolis from Fall River, Came, came alongside soon after and lowed the City of Providence into New Haven, where during the day she was repared sspd then proceeded On her way to Providence. 1l ln ifs 10 1sdmna ss.5 sg lsaI -d1eque la 5 .0iasppsqSm sas uanl AoN .g&v WI 51I .33 sjirs s,goj bng syhst gasssfb h
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

MASCULINE SrRATEGY.-A rich old widower in Canada is said to have practiced very art full scheme to gain the hand of the belle of the village. He got an old gipsy to tell the young lady's fortune in words which he dictated, as follows: My dear young lady, your star will soon be hid for a short time by q very dark cloud, but when it re-appears it will continue to shine with uninterrupted splendor, until the end of your days. Before one week wealthy old widower, wearing suit of black and fine caster hat, will pay you visit and request your hand in marriage. You will accept his offer, become his wife, and be left widow. in the possession of all his property, before the close of this year. Your next husband will be g young man of whom you think most of at pres ent.' Three days after, the old gentleman,a dressed in the manner described by the gipsy,' presented himself to the young lady and the marriage followed. "A'' .','. r. ..71 = ~ t- sJ
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-11-02

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