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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

ANEoDoTE OF. THE DUKE OF PORTLAND. MT. Hewitt gives the following interesting anecdote of the Duke of Portland
 e The Duke found that one of his tenants, Q small farmer, was falling year after year into arrears of rent. The steward wished to know what was to be done The Duke rode to the farm, saw that it was rapidly deteriorating, and the man, who was really an experienced and industrious farmer, totally unable to man. age it, through poverty. In fact, all that was on the farm was not enough to pay the arrears. 'John,' says the Duke, as the farmer came to meet him, as he rode up to the house, l want to look overthe farm little.' As they went along, Really said he, everything is in very bad case. This wont do. I see you are quite under it. All your stock and crops wont pay the rent in arrear. I will tell you what must d: : I must take the farm into my own hands. You shall look after it for me, and l will pay you wages Of course, there was no saying nsy-the poor man bow ing assent. Presently there came reinforce ment of stock, then loads of manure, at the tions for repairing gates and buildings. The Duke rode over frequently. The man exerted himself, and seemed really quite relieved rem load of care by the change. Crops and stocks fourished, feEces and outbuildings were put into order. In two or three rent days it was Seen by the stewards books that the farm was paying it's way The Duke on nis next visit said: 'Well, John, Ithink the farm does very we'll now. We will change again. You shall be tenant again, and, as you have now your head fairly above water, I nope you will be able to keep it there The Duke then rode off at his usual rapid rate The man stood in astonishment but a happy fel- low he was, when, on applying to the steward, he found that he was actually re-entered as tenant to the farm, just as it stood in it's re- stored condition, will venture to say, ho W ever, that the Duke was the happier man of the two.' E9..,l
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

d.nnted bravery of volunteer soldiery, de- ., ,oorscy has triumphed over assumed superior :t. freedom over slavery, of lihery over des' potism
 4Letthe people on the next and every retnr H. ;,c anniversary of our national independen ce rreet the soldiers with public manifestations oi ;,r and commemorate their heroic deeds by .av demonstrations of gratitude and affec'
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06
Krs7.-A traveller ir Kent finds sermons in

KENT.-A traveller ir Kent finds sermons in stones, and hymns of anything but praise.-- The stones he finds in4 elegant profnsiolII in every road, and he who runs or rides, may read! In plain English, the roads in this otherwise well ordeIed and prosperous town, are in the most shocking and harbarous condition; and need immediate attention from he town author ties, to insure the comfort, if not the satety of the travelling public, as well Us an immunity to the town from cnrses both loud and deep. from every man and beast that has occasion to tray, el on them. v fE &ts$d i gkf f ",
 Kent Plains once reached. however, the traveller almost forgets the dangers and discom forts he has passed over and through, in the ease and comfort of mine Inn; kept by thai prince of hosts and good fellow Ed Judd. -. This hotel has recently been oyer-hauled and reftted, partly to accommodate the increa sed travel to the 'loveliest village of the plain, and partly for the comfort of the travelling commu- nity that go up and down on the Housatonic Railroad, and stop here daily 10 dine. An ex- ceIlent dinner, attentive walters and moderate charges await the famished or dysprptic tray. eller, while the gigantic Phelps stands as il born and bred to the bar, within easy hailing distance, ready to dispense parting glass of Kent beverage to whomsoeyer is athirst.
 A day in Kent may well be spent in view ing and enjoying the charming drives and un. equalled scenery that abound in every direction to refresh and cheer the sojourner. Chief among these attractions. we take t'ie road to be which leadeth to the classic shades of 'Mace donia.' Here, in addition to the natural beau ties of the scenery. is the ground rendered for ever famous in Kent history, when the great re vIvalist called Bradshaw yegetated, and found- ed new Mormon settlement. Here is the sanctuary, (still in tolerable state of prpser, vation) where he preached and prayed, and here. tke very pulpit whence he launched forth his fiery fulminations, and where his eloquence was finally npped in the bud by a call from a 'man of sim This classic spot, as We have said, possessed unusual attractions to party that lately visited it, and as seen from buggy in dim religious light, was sufficient to excite the tenderest and most powerful emotions, and suffuse with warm tears of joy 'eyes all unused to weep .-sr
 And there are other charms and attrac- tions to the wayfaiing man who tarries for a while in Kent, that delicacy forbids us more than to hint at. But if the kindest welcome the beartest hospitality, the most cordial cheer ever gladdens the heart of stranger then indeed may the sojourner there sing perpe,u al anthem, and shout aloud for joy all the time. We dare not speak of the bright eyes and faces fair to look upon We saw there, for they haunt us even yet, in our dreams, and situated as we are, We have learned the truth of that wise saw. of old Mir. Shakespeare, (not Mir. Pope) that the better part of valor is-discretiou.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

TuonAsroN.--The lightning again struck near this village on Saturday evening last, and nearly demolishing large pine tree, and liftipg some rocks from their beds, but do- ing no other damage. s
 - The 4th was celebrated by firing guns and crackers, ringing bells, raising the new s7o flag, Sc In the afternoon a picnic, and fireworks in the evening. .f..s.f
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

nas@ The Shelton Divorce Case was termi- mated on Friday last. and the April session Of the Superior Court adjourned sine die. His Honor Judge Hinman has reserved his decision for the present, thereby keeping Mir. Shelton on the anxious bench while longer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

ma- The Legislature have passed resolu- .;on to nlace statues of Jonathan Trumbull and Roger Sherman in the old Hall Of Representa- lives at Washington. Both are we'll enough 4ut we should have preferred one Of these stat ues to have represented the present age of he- roes, and statesmen, and should have voted for Gov. Buckingham or Gen. Sedgwick.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06
connarbead at Milwaukee, named War

"A copperhead at Milwaukee, named War VI E necke. a few days since, knocked down one. one leooed soldier named Bebel, who had lost his limb at Gettysburgh. Bebel sued Warnecke nee for the assault, and the jury, taking into consid- erat;on that it was soldie: who was attacked, hroupht in ., . verdict of Sac and costs, to be paid by the assailant., .srgal.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

Ox Sunday evening, at Plymouth Church Brooklyn, when the pastor announced the re. suits of collection which had been taken up in the morning for the Children's Aid Society
 he read a note left in the plate, to the follow. ing effect '-=F f7t7t
 I am an EDglishman the Superintendent of an Anti-Slavery School. I have stood up during the whole service, and no one has been polite enough to offer me seat. Yet I en- close halfsovereign. Y'5 h.a 2a'a-" 5aeo.
 Without changing muscle of his face, and with the utmost gravity, Mir. Beecber proceed ed to say Hereafter wish my congregation and the ushers to understand, when they see an Englishman standing in the crowd who has been the Superintendent of an ntiSlavery Sabbath School, and who has half sovereign in his pocket, they must give him a seat in stantlY.,-N. Y. Post < '7s- E. .sss1s s- 'H
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06
A lawyer somewhat disgusted at seein.

A lawyer somewhat disgusted at seeing a couple of Irishmen looking at a six-sided build- ing which he occupied, lifted up the window, put his head out, and addressed them thus What do you stand there for, like pair of blockheads, gazing at my office? Do you take
 it for church ? 'Faix, answered one of them' I was thinking so till the divil poked his head
 out the windy l5ssie,g s3 .laa5o 35if5
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

A LADY wished seat in a crowded hall. A
 handsome gentleman brought her chain You are a jewell said she. .oh, no,' replied the gentleman, T am a jewelIer, have just set ;. the jswsIs -5s.t,a3 ~sf4
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

WoLcorTvILLE.-George Curtis aged l6 yrs., living with Mir. Henry Cleveland of WolcottviIre while loading small cannon, and in theact o' ramming down the cartridge. (by the premature discbage of the piece) had both hards severely injured. the right SO much so as to require am putation above the wrist. The force of the dis. chage was so great as to throw him several feet from the gun. The right eye is also badly injured and may be lost, and there are other wounds about the face. ap a-ia-"4
 It is supposed that the charge was put in be fore the gun had been swabbed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

A@- Gov. Buckingham issued a Proclama- ton on Wednesday last, for the special obser vance of the Glorious Fourth, which We received too late for our last issue. The Governor said
 The Fonth of July l776, witnessed the birth of nation founded upon the theory of equal fights. t t
 The Fourth of July 1865, will witness g nation preserved from the powers of an aristoc raey of wealth, and of class combined for its disintergration. ,s5 s 5a.. X
 Through the courage, endurance, and un.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

NEW MlLFoRD.-A horrible murder was com. mitted in New Milford on Friday last. the par. ticulars of which are as follows One Fred'k Allen. the keeper of meat market in the viii. l~s-, L-- -~oo".iy had svu,v troui,io with his brother Charles, who has, it is said, frequently threatened to take his life. On Friday after. noon, Charles went 10 his brothers place of business. and deliberately shot him four times with revolver, inflicting a wound of which he died Sunday. The murderer, who is wild reckless, incorporate fellow, has been arrested Frederick has a wife and two children, and Charles wife and one child -. .a,, - ;.
 NEW MILFORD Hon. Jacob Leroy and tam
 fly of New York, with his sister, Mrs. Webster widow of the Hon. Daniel Webster are passing the summer in New Milford. -'
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

WASHINGTON. mad dog bit COW belong ing to Mrs, Almira Bloss of Washington. two weeks since. The COW was taken sick last Friday, week, and on Saturday waa raving mad when she was shot '- ..-ra ...
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06
WING & sHUMWAY Proprietors.

fitohfeld. Conn, Thursday, July 6, 1865
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

W1NsTED.-Wm. c. Coe has been appointed by Maj. Gen. Russell, Commissa-y of this Mill itary Division with the rank of Major. '
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

se- An act has passed the Legislature, pro viding that, s'It shall be lawful for any town in this State, at meeting legally warned for the purpose, to appropriate sum of money not more than the amount of fifteen cents on one hundred dollars, of the assessment list of said town last completed at the time of holding said meeting, for the erection of a suitable monument to the memory of all soldiers and seamen who were residents of, and who belong ed to said town. at the time of their enlistment and who have died in the military service of the United States in the late war against the Government of the United States provided that no part of this appropriation shall be used until at least an equal am Gnt shall be raised for the same purpose by voluntary contribu- tions, within one year after this appropriation is made.'' aa a9 4a5 ee ss 7e a s'
 We hope that every town in this county will immediately initiate movements for erecting a suitable monument to the memory of our fallen heroes. ss 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

A MoURNFuI. CAsuALTY-During the storm of last Sunday, Miss. Josephine, daughter of Dr., Kasson of Canton, twenty years of age, was struck by lightning, and instantly killed. Her body, from side to side, was perforated, as if by a rife ball. An older sister, in bed with her, was seriously, but it is hoped, not fatally injured. The fatal bolt is supposed to have leaped from large tree, which standing near the house, was struck and riven. The sad event occurred at two o'clock in the morning. Miss Kasson was lady of intelligence, and greatly beloved by a large circle of friends who deplore her sudden removal.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-07-06

The communication was ordered printed ir the Journal, and placed on file in the office o the Secretary of State. ..;.....ts..... 3fs'
 Bill prohibiting defacing of fences, walls rocks, etc., with patent medicine and other advertisements. After discussion the resolu tion passed. ..
 Res paying E. o. Peck for recruiting ser vices rejected. se .ti tA il uf
 The Committee to whom was referred the communications from the Secretary of State at Washington, inviting the General Assembly to designate two illustrious citizens of tne State whose statutes shall be furnished ana placed in the hall of the old House of hePre- sentatives at the national capitol, reported Una. they had selected Jonathan Trumbuil ana Roger Sherman, and submit a resolution ae- claring that the State will furnish the statutes of the historical personages mentioned Wnlcn also makes the Governor, the Lleutdovernor' and . joint snecial committee to be raised 9 committee to carry the vote lnto enect tne res passed unanimously. 5 Biil making it the duty of town clerks to pay over the dog fund to the town treasurers -- passed. srl h., !. 5el,a9 iG.l .tgl
 Adjourned.
 ~7sts.4't sSEWA TE- Wednesday June 2l. Hon. Henry Wilson, of Mass, was present, and was introduced to the Senate by the Presi- dent. l., .s,4s-;,..t Mr. Hodge introduced an act repeating the act relating to recruiting in certain States ;- passed. ha .gs5 s.HIe g.4y5 tg9s.
 Bill providing for holding courts in Nor wich passed.
 Adjourned. ssaas t3a es1aaa' si.7as HOUSE Wednesday, June 28. The military con-. reported Q new militia bill. This one provides tf4 r l.. That the militia shall be desiguated the Connecticut National Guard. s8 tli
 ?. Uniforms at the expense of the, State. to
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
Death Of King Leopold Of
Belgium.
The Relations Between France and
the United States.
French Speculations on q Supposed
Mission of General Scho6eld.
PORTLAND. Monday, Dec. ls, 1895.

The steamship Peruvian, Capt Martin, from
Liverpool at o'clock the afternoon of the 7th via
Londonderry the 9Th inst arrived here at 6i o'clock
this morning Her dates five days later than those
already received.
The steamship City of Washington, from New.York
reached Liverpool early on the morning Of the 7th inst
The steamship Belgian from Portland, arrived al
Londonderry on the night of the 7th inst.
The steamship Scotland. from New.York, arrived al
Queenstown the eth inst
The steamship Virginia, from New York, arrived at
Liverpool on the Sd INST.
The steamship City Of Limerick from New. YORK. az
rived at Liverpool on the 9TH inst.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
Gen. scbofeld's Alleged Missieu-The
Truth in the Case-spirit Of the Even
ing Press.


PARIS Tuesday, Dec. ), 1865.
The following semi.oficial paragraph, signed
Bonface. appears in this mornings Constitutional:
THE journals speak Of the arrival IN Paris q Cen Schohed
said 10 b. charged with mission by the President OF ths
United States. We can positively state that the French Cow
ernuent received on TINS sGtect d
we believe the news to be devoid OF foundsion.'
The wording of this paragraph is manifesy INSULT
cent to- aay The curiosity which enquiries the for
the arrival in Paris Of such considerable parsonage az
General Schofeld There he is at the Grand Hotel, at
tended by suite which ircludes two aidsdecamps OF
whom one is General II tie ConstitutoHTe knew that
all that has been said abou. his mission TO Paris is un
founded it would have said in clear terms and have
declared that he merely at the Grand Hotel Ike so
many oEr rersonages Of note the purpose Of making
holiday. But this is far from being the case. de-
beratey commit ysef to the opinion, founded upon
various indications that Gen. Schofed has political
mission here 1t is perfectly true, as the CcHssH'onSe
saws that the French Government does not
(oTciallO know anything about H. and Gen.
Scho6eld has not yet been presented by the
United States Minister. either TO The Emperor
or 10 NJ Drouyn de Lhuys. 1t may be THAT
having "unoilcialy" sounded the disposition OF
the French Government, he may ultimately not
think it expedient to act upon his discretionary
| instructions. But that be is authorized 10 make
important political commupieatons' shouiu No !uuso
it expedent TO do so, is TACT OF WHICH, nave NO
doubt whatever. With these 'ew PREDATORY remarks
sublou few observations the subject from the
4 French evening papers
Tho Franc, more cautious than the CoHsthuuosad,
says; -,
W. ,hiL we NAV affirm that official notification Las
1 n, ., >, o. ed the existence OF this mission
n We read in the Temps;
WHAT ia Il that the C0nstu,ioEne declares 20 be devoid
- tonudation Is it the fact of the arrival Of Gen Scbo
al In Paris. or only the fact of his having mission We
n, that the C0nstiufOnsel has right to speak Ike
sce but Il might be little less obscure than the syb 1t
l. certain that the General il Paris. and could mention
be hotel where staying We believe also that he had
Yesterday an interview with NJ. D.ouyn dc Lhuys."
doubt the last fact mentioned by the Temps.
| The Pairie says:
The Consu'ionn ought to have stopped the frat part
OF its densl may well be that Gen Schohed has no o
ea mission here bat the belief persistent that BE- has Ieo "
business connected with Mexican ghai III eon-
necion with the United states. Wha Lear y thai Zen.
Schoted Is instructed 70 explain the Imperial Govern.
the political adjudication Of passage which VII ID
Inserted in President Johnons Message relative TO Mexico
and also to state why the Cabinet at Washington acerededs
| new envoy to Juarez.n
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
THIRTY-NINTn CONGRESS
Resolutions on the Death of President
Lincoln.
Commemoration Exercises Appointed for
February IL.
New.xorh custom-House Ap-
praiseTs.
PAYING THE REBEL DEBT
THE TRIAL OF JEFF. DAVIS.
The House ApprOpriates $25,000
for Mrs. Lincoln.
THE TRIAL OF JEFF. DAVIS.
Speech Of Mr. Stevens on Reconstruction.
sr,ei.l pispatch 70 The y. Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON. Monday, Dec. ls, is

WASHINGTON, Monday Dec. le 1865.
The Judiciary Committee Of the House will
report Mr. Farnsworths resolution to provide by Con
sttutional amendment bar against the assumption Of
ibe Rebel debt.
At the Senate caucus held this morning it was de-
termined to leave the selection Of the Committee on
Reconstruction 10 the President Of the Senate.
An expression adverse TO ihe lengthy adjournment
voted by the House was also made by the Republican
Senator's.
The question Of the rights and political status OF per
SONS living the late Rebel States is likely TO come UP
before the Committee OF Claims which has under con
sderation claims for damages sustained during the
war. offered by parties calling themselves Union men,
Who during the war, lived in tie encmy's country.
Nearly every claim is made hinge upon the personal
status Of the individual claimant.
During the delivery Of his speech on reconstruction
his afternoon, Mr.. Stevens was most attentiyely
listened to by the entire House Many Of the members
crowded about the venerable Congressmans desk Sew
eral Senators among the listeners. The Hon.
Henry j. Raymond failed an attempt to get the floor
for reply lie is expected 10 speak in answer tomor
row.
The delegates from Montana aud Utah were sworn in
to-day and took their seats in the House Mr. Harris
Of Maryland was also permitted to take the iron-cad
oath but @ resolution for his expulsion viii be intro
lueed tomorrow.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19

Mr HILL Qnd.) introduced the following resolution
Resorsd That the Act Of July q 1862 prescrbns an o,
10 be taken and subscribed TO by rersons elected o
10 office under the Government Of the udtrd sA's o
entering upon the duties Of such Offices OF binding
in all the departments Of the public service anu 'o1
IN no instance be dispensed with ..,,
motion made 10 lay the resolution on ine .s.H'
This was disagreed to by Yeas %, Says I2u' "s io
lows: -, chi.,
YEAs-Me,us. Ancons, Bergen, Boyer. Brook. epIi,et
Dawson Dea'on Eldridge Pinek Grder i,s,a'Hf NM nm
Marshall Mccullough Niblack, Nicholson, Noeli hsndal
Psl Ritter Rog.rS Ro.s. shankn, snsieA'e'' '"'"''
Taber. Trnbe. TborNon-R , ..l,.,
fOhioJ Baker Baldwin, Banks Barker, BAXTER besnah
hsa.inip Bidwe Bingham, Blow, bout~es' b1phoAteo
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
France.

Gen. SchoHelds visit 10 Paris continued to
attract attention.
The Paris correspondent of The London Giote says
that Gen Schofcli is stated 70 have arrived on pot
ical mission from Washington and bad called on
Drouyn de LHuys, and adds: II supposed that the
object OF his visit is for the purpose Of soothing down
see Eighth Page.
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
Ink PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

There vas no formal action taken on TINS euDJect
ON motion Of Mr. STEVENS Of Pa, the House went
into COMMITTEES of the Whole the State OF the Union
with Mr.. Washburne Of Illinois, IN tie CHAR on the
Presidents annual Message. when Mr.. Stevens sub
mit,ed series Of resolutions referring the various
branches of he Message 10 Tho appropriate committees
and SO much Of il relates 70 reconstruction was re-
ferred 10 the Select Committee
New-York daily tribune., 1865-12-19
RECOGNITION or MAMMALIAN.

On motion Of Mr.. ORrH Gnd) il was
Reoirtd That II not incompatible with the pubic neiet-
the President communicate any information pos.sfsiDn
Of the Executive Department IN regard 10 the steps taken al
auy time by the socaed Empire Of h Ilco Eufope@n
Power to obtain this Government recognition oi ne
socaed Empire OF MeHico ana o what correspondence ci
action In tie pren,e' has been taken by the Government o
4 r. Inlf fcn
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