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Litchfield enquirer., 1866-12-13
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 ;l MT. N. P. Willis, theeditor and poet, has been struck with paralysis afternoon, and is in very critical condition; ;irs-. ,a ,s 2 Burglaries and highway roberies are get ting to be unpleasantly frequent in New Haven. One or two a day is about the ave- rage. -.I' ,t-' h@s '.'i''.' n f' ''' 'e'
 A Windham county couple last week ap- piled for divorce after only fortnight of married life. The judge refused their re- quest saying that they hadn't yetgiven mat rimony Q fair trial. ...s.,.r ,1;,...5 ....oa The subscriptions at New Haven in aid. of the proposed Derby railroad have reached $50, 900, and the success of the enterpriis is considered established. fa,el 3a. fie.D ,1si The Woodbury Monument Association have projected series Of ten lectures in aid of monument to the memory of the Wood bury soldiers in the late war. The frstlec- was, delivered last Monday evening by Col. Nathaniel Smith. They propose to have a S2,oOe monument e4A as.. .ag jsias9sss.. |" RevD. P. Sanford, of Wolcottville retires this week from the editorial chair of The Churchman. He is to be succeeded by q clergyman now residing in Chesire, 4.,
 When you are out hunting, and fire into Q flock of seventy ducks, and don hita duck whale your dog: Winsted He,ald.i '@-a The petition of citizens of Louisiana. .sk- ing Congress to establish provisional gov ernments over the Southern States. has been signed by two thousand persons among whom is Governor Wells. "A .committee was to leave New York yesterday to present it to Congress. 9snfo9aiI 9'-. ~ F@1.' eiG
 On Sunday night the 18th inst, at Mil lerton, the residence of MT. A. W. TrowW bridge, about one mile south of the village. was burglarie broken into, and valu- able gold watch, and cash and checks to the amount of about four hundred dollars ta: ken and carried away. ,ts89s.i9 ,a4s9---el ]
 The quantity of paper used every year in England represents weight of two hun dred and twenty millions of pounds, 2France uses one hundred and ninety-fiye millions [of pounds; while the United States of Amer. lea, with much smaller population. con sumes morepaper than England and France put together, namely, four hundred and forty millions of pounds. .st1i d,3r sGi al :. The New York Herald goes all lengths in its new role of radicalism, It is just now vigorously advocating the Sumner, theory that three -fourths of the states now reprre- sehted in Congress are sufficient to adopt amendments to the constitution; that is, that the states, now in may exclude the rest till they fix Over the government, to suit themselves, aand then admit them. The Herald wants to create new difficulties rath: CT than to remove those now existing. --
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' THE HousAToN1c DAM SECURED. The en- terprisiDg citizens of Derby, with but little outside assistance, have raised the $500, 900 necessary to secure the construction of the dam across the Housatonic River, and thus develope the greatest water power in. New England. The Derby capitalists have thus established their town as one Of the great manufacturing centers of the country and in twenty-five years they will see grown up around them city that will rival Bridge- port and perhaps New Haven.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-12-13

DESCENDANTS OF KINGS IN HuMBtR Lnn.
 "A correspondent in letter to 2 London paper says: " On the side of building in leicester I lately read the inscription newly put up-ss Near this spot lies the remains of Richard III, the last of the Plantagenets. But long after he fell on 'Bosworth field, in 1465, even down to . very recent date, scions ssof the right stem of great Plantagenet" were in existence among us, in humble circumstances, illus trating the decadence of families. One was butcher at Halesowen,I another kept g turnpike gate, and third was sexton of St. Georges, Hanover Square" s
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-12-13

TIE PRUssIANr EXPENDITURE OF CART RIDGES. There is no modern warfare that can show.so economical use of cartridges as is shown in the, following statement: tsThe Prussian War Office has issued re- turn of the number of cartridges expended in the late war, with the view to of showing that it was the Pa1ssian troops and not the
 Prussian needle-gun that gained the victory.
 The number of cartridges expended during the whole campaign one million eight hun2 ;dred and fifty thousand, which, being dis tributed among two hundred and sixty eight thousand rifesbearing infantry; gives an
 average of no more than seven carridgesto to each man. In the two hottest engagements of the war the expenditure was respectively twenty-two and twenty three cartridges per mani These figures show how short 2 time must have been occupied in theactual work of firing the needle gun; by each soldier. If every man had set to work in earnest to dis change hissssvena cartridges, the whole sup ply of the campaign would have been ex- hausted in one minutew sgs5zas s4j}s1.HL..s1F
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-12-13

Heimstreet' s inimitable Hair Coloring has been steadily growing in favor for over twenty years. Itacts upon the absorbents at the roots of the hair, and changes it to it's original color by degrees. All instantaneous dyes deaden and injure the hair. Heimstreet's is not q dys. but is certain in its results, promotes its growth. and is beautiful Hair Dressing. Price 50 cts
 and, s1 .00. Sold by all dealers. l.,i rl-..., r
 SARATOGA SPRING WATER sold by all Druggists
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WHAT DID IT "A young lady, returning to her country home after sojourn of a few months in New York, was hardly recognized by her friends. In place Of rustic, flushed face she had a soft, ruby complexion, of almost marble snIoothness, and instead of p, she really appeared but 17. She told them plainly she used Hagan's Magnolia Balm and would not be without it. Any lady can improve her personal appearance very much by using this article. It can be ordered of any druggist for only 50 cts. !. .-..,...., o,sa, SARATOGA SPRING WATER sold by all Druggists
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menced running on sthalf time. on the first of December, an account of the low price of wooden goods and the surplus in the market. Under this arrangement they run five and one-haH hours, The movement is likely to be general among the woolen, manufacture CTS of the county. The reason is that the frauds in, the stfeEenue, and the the taxes neutzalize the tariff, and the lwoolen manu- lecturers have no protection. -C0want
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LYoN's EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER for Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Head. ache, Cholera Morbus, &c., where a warming genial stimulant is required. It's careful pre- paration and entire purity makes it cheap and reliable article. for culinary purposes. Sold eve rywhere, at 50 cts. per bottle.
 SARATOGA SPRING WATER. sold by all druggists
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 AaUA DE NAaNoLIA.-The rrettiest thing, the ''sweetestet thing, and the ost of it for the least mony.. It oyercomes the odor of prosper ation softens and adds delicacy to the skin 1; is deligbful perfume; allays headache and inflammation, and is necessary companion in the sick room, in the nursery and upon the toi- let sidebo ard. It can. be obtained everywhere at one dollar per bottle. s,., ,,. ,s.-t.,. Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists r"a 4a. of ''>s;1si f',-s g1.saes- s.H E-s t.s1a s. T.-1860.-X.-Th amouutof Plant lion Bitterssold in one year is something startling They would fill Broadway six feet high, from the Park to 4th street. Drakes 8 manufactory is one of the institutions of New York. It is said that Drake painted all the rocks in the East ern States with his cabalistic IS. T.-1860.- K" and then got the old granny legislators to pass a law preventing dis6guring the face of nature,1 which gives him monopoly: We do not know how this is, but we do know the Plantation Bitters SELL as no other article ever did, They are used by all classes of the com 'munity, and are death on Dyspepsia certain. They are very invigcsating when ;languid and weak, and a great appetizer.
 SARATOGA SPRING WAFER sold by all Druggists
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A very strong effort will be made in this session of Congress, to secure the immedi- ate construction of the ship canal around the Falls of Niagara. C, No measure is more important to the mercantile interests of New England and the West. ...--.-- .
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DENTISTRYl..

N M. JOHNSON has rented the Office re- 1ls gently occupied by Dr. E Crossmsn, in the Post Office Building, and has reftted the same, and effers his services to the public who may need any work ip his line He is prepar- ed to do any kind of Plate Work, either Rub Der, Gold or Silver Mounted Teeth filled or ex- txacted. and all work warranted to be as repre- sented. Having had, years of practice in my profession, I hambly ask of the public fair trial trusting in my ability to give satsfaction.
 L. M. JOHNSON.
 utch6eld. Nav .l7th. 1866. 8a' @ 6tf
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, b." In lifting the kettle from the fire scala ed myself very severely-one hand almost to crisp. The torture was unbearable. Q . The Mexican Mustang Eminent relieved the pain almost immediately. It healed rapidly. and left very little scar. sz;,f.,s ..e..,..5t VT
 This is merelya sample of what the Mustang Liniment will do. It is invaluable in all cases of wounds, swellings, sprains, cuts, bruises, spavins, etc, either upon man or beast.
 Beware of counterfeits. None is genuine un-. less wrapped in fine steel-plate engravings, beari ng the signature of G. W. Westbrook, Chemist, and thepriuats stamp ofDEMAs BARNES & Co.,, New York. .osq o.t1 sIes,ss- IL. yHJ! SARATOGA SPRING WATER seldiby ell Druggists
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-' All who value beautiful head of lair; and
 it's preservation from premature badness and turning gray, will not fail to use Lyons cele- brated Kathairon. It makes the hair rich, soft and glossy, eradicates dand1uf, and causes the hair to grow with luxuiiant beauty.alt is sold everywhere E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, NY. SARATOGA SPRING WArEB, sold by all Druggists
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VOL.-XIII-NO 35.
Ibe Gitfbhelo Gnquirtrt, Published every Thursday morning, by
 A. B. sH JIM WAY, FIRST BUILDING EAST OF THE COURT HOUSE,
 LrrCHFIELD, CONN. ...

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 than six months.
 -.a'@ft ADVERTISING.
 Fourteen lines or less-1 week. l.OO Each week thereafter, ......;.... 70 Probate and other legal advertisements,
 same rates.
 Yearly advertisements at the following ratS: One column, per annum. ........ ... SlUo.Uo w One half column '" ..........-.. ov.0O One fourth f '' .............. SOo0 Business Cards, not exceeding half rquare,
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 Prose or Poetry. five cents a line' .. ssss Ali isad aadyet ttisements, to secure insertion,
 should be accom- panied hy the Cash. sa. No transient advertisements taken, unless
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 BooKAND JOB PRINTING. All k;nds of Book and Job Printing neatly
 and promptly done. ,,,1 Business Cards, Wedding Cards. Bill Heads,
 Labels, Ball Tickets, Handbills, pamph,
 lets &e:. &c., done in tho best style, and
 as cheap as at any office in the State. Orders by mail or otherwise respectfully SO
 licited. - f..t-' '.' All Jobs returned O. o. D. b. '
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FROM THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

a The Message commences with reitera- tion of the peculiar views so often dwelt
 on by President Johnson relative to the Re construction question. He then proceeds to give brief synopsis of the leading re- ports accompanying the message, recom- mends the preservation of the levees on the Mississippi River, and that the District of Columbia be allowed delegate in Con- gress. Of our foreign relations he speaks as follows:
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Interesting matter on Fourth Page.
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Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

Tho Edinburg Reriew once tauntingly
asksd. Who reads an American book ~
the question has been answered by the lib
sral compensation received by our native
authors for their works. Washington Irv
Ing realized handsome fortune Is did also
Mitchell, the gcographer. Professor Davis
received more than $4,000, and Professor
Anthon more than 100000. The French
series Of Mr.. Bolmar yields him upwards Of
$4,000, and the school geography Of Mr..
4orse more than 100000. A single med
ical book has procured its authors SEC, 900.
The first two works Of Miss Warner brought
her about $so, 600; Mr.. Headly has receiv-
ed about SAC. 900, and Ike Marvel (Mitchell)
about $4,000. Miss Lesley's cookery and
receipt books have paid her $4,000; and
the Rev. Albert Barnes has realized more
than $4,000 by his publications. Mr..
Prescott, the historian, received more than
1l00, 900 from his books. The present sale
Of each Of Mr.. Bancroft's volumes yields
hin more than &c, 900, and he has :thir;y
two years yet for future sale. Judge
Story died in the receipt Of more than
$4,000 per annum for his works. In three
years, Daniel Webster's works paid $25, 900
Kent Commentaries have yielded to their
author and his heirs 3lsO, 900, and Web
ster's Dictionary also at least SlSO, 1000.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02
The MOrmOms.

brigham fowrs :" s~r-.t~1 - i--.- 1os
wives Silas Reeder 129 Jeremiah Stern
III; job Billsen 80; Julius Hoffman % ::
Ilabacue Croatzy 81, and Gideon Ruffian
ST. These gentlemen, We suppose, are the
nobilties Of Salt Lake, particularly the last
named. Brigham's oldest wife is not over
~, and his youngest is not above IA, while
he is the survivor ofno less than % spouses.
Silas Rceder, the next in authority among
the saints, as might be supposed, is so apt
to forget the names Of his wives. that he has
to call them by numbers.
The masses in the Mormon country have
only one wife, aud the average does not ex-
ceed two or three apiece. Brigham Young
is the reputed father Of 242 children, Of
whom 80 are dead The surviving balance
Of 2l3 consists Of S5 boys and 1913 girls =
Silas ROcdcr is thrice, and Jeremiah Stern
nine times Brigham's brother -in-law, these
worthless having respectively married three
and nine sisters Of their chiefs wives.
The peeponderating nationality among the
male inhabitants is that of Sweden, and
the Danes next. The Scotch, noted for
their metaphysical propensties, surviving
al the whiskey Of the lard of Burns, out.
numbering the Norwegians. Newt to them
are the Swiss, Germans and Americans.
As to the French, there are only two in all
the vast Mormon domains, and there are not
more than three Italians and only one Span
lard. an isolated representative oi Don
Quixote in Salt Lake. As far rs the female
population is concerned, it is note worthy
fact that there is not q French woman,
while there are eight Italians and two Span
iSh women. and even one representatiye Of
classic Greece A French LADY would be
looked upon as the most precious Of acqui
sitions, and other Latin females are also in
great demand, in proportion t. their great.
er scarcity. The majority of the women
come from the United States, Scandavia,
Switzerland, Germany and Mexico
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

The question Of routes from Chicago to
the ocean is receiving considerable atten-
ten. Many are favoring the enlargement
Of the Welland Canal through Canada !;
others go in for canal across from Geor
gian Bay to Lake Ontario through Grand
River and the Bay Of Quinta. Another
class are in favor Of canal around the Mia
CARA Falls on the American side. All these
are plausible plans, and either would help
the movement of produce to a considerable
extent. II celebrity is an object, we believe
the Georgian Bay route to be the more de
sirablc, as it is shorter one to the ocean
than either Of the others, ard would avoid
the distractions between Lake Huron and
Lake Erie. What The people Of the West
want is quick and cheap transportation,
and they care but little, if those objects are
attained, whether their grain goes through
on one route or another. The plea that we
have to pay toll to Canada for the privilege
Of going through her canals, should pass
for all it is worth, We have no doubt but
it will have its effect on the attempt to
build q canal entirely within our own terri
tory. We would advise those who differ
about the proposed routes, that while they
are SO differing that the trade adjacent to
and beyond the Mississippi may takc an
other and cheaper route to the ocean
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

1u 1 ASuURA ACHU1nmDy
A14 - Im1iag aa11oa = r. VOID
= = - ~ nanuoctssss. W levs ths
osaas v sbtaia III also. asd could supply
ssr homo needs isdspspdenttf et4ps -
tisns if - psepDssaly ~t'lsd Il. We rsiss
The rA~ material, hsvs the water power, The
cheap fuel, and the stone and timber oil
within our reach yet for some unacceans-
able eanss, our people prefer TO send abroad
for larse share Of tlssir manufactured goods
instead Of making them ct home.
II 10 claimed that to bring our machinery
to perfection, and TO manufacturs our own
goods, we need high protective tariff, in
order to make their manufacture profitable.
To US it seems strange that American &C.
MUS cannot compete evenly with foreign
manufacturers. II W make - good On
article ~ they do. il will sell - readily, and
make good profit at the same price paid
for foreign stuff.
In the past few years We have made great
strides in manufactures, in spite Of the diff
fculties under which We have labored. The
perfection Of the machinery used, would
add much to the interest Of our manufAc-
lures. There 10 no good reason why our
mills cannot make a. firm and even cloths
- the foreign mills do. They U.S. our cot
ton, and our wool 10 % fine as any raised
in Europe. We can have - good workmsn
if We choose-those who will perform their
work ss well ~ any operators in the world.
il they only have the machinery to work
with. Besides this, our operators, unlike
most Of the foreign ones, are intelligent, and
can readily discover any and every chance
for improvement.
For all this, we frequently see it stated
that some ten millions Of dollars per month
are paid at the custom house for duties on
foreign goods and that three or four hun
dred million dollars worth Of goods are an
nually brought to this country from abroad.
This almost unnecessary drain should be
stopped. Every year should show our
people more and more that VIC can produce
a. good and cheap articles as they can
abroad. When this is done, we shall bear
no further calls Tor high tariff, or the ex
travagance Of our people in sending abroad
for the articles they can procure as good
AMI cheap at home.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

The Secretary Of the Treasury, in view
Of the war which has been declared by Chi
Ii against Spain, has issued = circular to the
officers Of Customs, declaring that the ports
Of tho United States will not be open to the
admission Of prize vessels captured by either
belligerent. The only exception can be,
when the vessels are in distress, and are
driven into our ports by stress Of weather.
In such cases they may be received until the
danger is passed, aud we presume that they
will be allowed to obtain such supplies MS
are absolutely necessary, and receive such
repairs as will enable them to proceed to
sea as quickly as possible. To the commits
stoned var vessels Of either belligcrent this
prohibition does not apply. No twenty four
hour rule has been promulgated against
them, as was done by great Britain during
our rebellion, and they may therefor enter
and remain in our harbor IS long a. they
please, subject, Of course, to supervision Of
our authorities. This regulation, should
the war 60 on-and Spain now declares
that it shall-may prove to be Of great i'm
portance hereafter.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

1t is stated that this leading journal Of
the world circulates more than 81, 900 cop
les daily. 1t was established January lst,
1885, by John Walter; in 1908. his son,
John Walter, jr., succeeded to the manage
ment; and iu 1887 he in tnrn was followed
by his son, John Walter, tho Sd, the pres
ent publisher. The Tim<s has secured its
immense influence by literary merit, accu
racy and enterprise and chiefly BY faithfully
.follo,eimg, instead Of leadiag, public senti
ment. It yields its proprietors net profit
Of about $225, 900 . year. When the secret
last leaked out, its editor was John Delane.
who was associated with Mowbray Morris.
the manager. Besides host Of reporters.
there are numerous departments, with !
sub editor ct the head Of each.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

T1R Germans in Missouri are inviting
their friends in Faderland to come over and
take up the unoccupied lands in that State,
which yet belong to the Government. 1t is
said there are over six millions of acres of
these lands to be had at one dollar and a
quarter An acre, and much Of It is very
god. Some of the Germans are already
- their way, and it is expected that large
increase Of the population Of Missouri viii,
result from this movement,
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

The asssts II ~ vssmoot baaks ~
vl40oo,000. y
xAs Manchsstss Print WseAs q nas
ehettss, N. H., heps dsclasoi : GviAnd =
e19o per Share. M
vianss Hall, sf Springfield, w., b 20
years Old, snd spun 116 skeins Of yarn and
wovG 800 yasds Of cjoeh hseWeea August
27th and Novembss 9Th oflast year.
Rev. J. L. Jsokiap. a the Peri stsest
Congregational church, at Hartford, had .
Chris :aas present Of $1,000 from his
pssishionsrs, and Rev. nr. Spsuldiue, Of
the North Church, bad . nice gold watch
aad q 900.
A large number Of chimr eys were blown
down BY last week Thursdays gale at
Dsidgspsst, Conn end the stsspss q 80
Of the churches WAS injured % that it will
have TO be taken down and repaired.
According to the last csnsus, The little
State Of Vermont produces more horses,
mileh cows, sheep, butter, cheese, wheat,
oats, hay, hops, maple sugar and wood tnan
any other State in New Ksgland and il
produces, according to itssspopulatien, more
butter. cheese, wool. hay and maple sugar
than any other State in the Union.
The schooner Haines, Captain c. 8. E.
trup, Of Boston, and bound for Boston from
Hayti, with cargo Of logwood, went ashore
on Nantucket on Friday night last The
Captain and crew, seven men in all, were
lost during the night in attempting 70
reach the shore in the schooner's boat.
The Metropolitan horse railroad at Bos-
ton earned t65l ,6O2 during the year end
ing November 30th, and expended $G93, ,744,
leaving deficit Of $4O.43s. The capital
stock Of the company is tl,25O,C00, the
cost Of the road and equipment has been
81 ,49S, l07, the length Of the road 10 42A
miles, and the total assets of the company
are 81 ,6S6, ,lO7
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

NEwBERH, N. c., Dec. 3O.-The Times
has private telegram from Morehead City,
the 29th inst, which says:
The steamer Constitution, Capt. Cor
man, from Savannah to New York, struck
Cape Lookout Shoals on the night Of the
25th, and went to pieces. She had 81 per-
sons, all told, on board, including two L.
dies and one child. The captain and Is
men were saved. The rest were lost. The
steamer is q total wreck.
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

HAnlxB DlsAsrERs.-TheD Detroit Free
Pssss gives the record Of marine disasters
% tAs lakes for 1865. In round numbers
they amount to I've hundred, being an ex-
80 Of ono hundred and twenty one over
any previous year. The lives lost on board
The beats % put down at one hundred and
ssveety, N increase Of thirty six over last
Daily Davenport Democrat., 1866-01-02

IT 10 said that one house in Boston pur
chased this fall $5o,oo0 worth Of English
holiday books But 90 great has been the
demand that they and the supply falle
shwkA a9L4 .'i4.