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Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
TALK WITH THE YOUNG FOLKS.

HONE PoLITENEss There is nothing more agreeable in one's manners than true polite ness. It secures favor and wins esteem every where. It strews ones path with pleasant flow CTS of human speech and action, and secures for it's possessor testimonials of respect and es- teem from all he meets. Some people seem to be naturally polite, but most people will be awkward and ungraceful. and many even clownish, without seme attention to the cul- ture of politeness. To he cultivated success fully, it must be done at home, and while young. Home pol'tsness is the only lasting politsness. It must be cultivated to become natural. Aud this cannot he without daily .endeaver to be polite at home. There are thousand little courtesies that are truly polite and agreeable, which many entirely neglect at home. Call ing nicknames, using positive commands, ab- rupt and coarse forms of speech, repeating caut phrases, low and local vuearisms forget ting always to thank persons for little favors done, aad indulging iu rude ways and words at home. is only so ha bituating one to those things that he will be sure to do when he goes away from home. What one is at home, he is likely to be abroad. Home characteristics and habits stick last. Learn to be habitually po- lite at home, aud you will be so among strasg- CTS. 4Tf .ec..4a -s -i z5.
 EASY TO DO R1cHr.-Any person can tell the truth easier than lie-csn be honest easier than dishonest. The natural inclination is to do right, and it ia easier to do it than wrong It is not an irksome task. as some maintain, a sacrifice of all pleasures, hard, doleful cruci- 6xion of the natural man, to do right; far from it. Right lies in the straightforward path Of life. wrong is in the bYe-ways and behind the hedges. To do right is both easy and pleasant. Rectitude smiles upon her follow CTS, and pays them we'll for their service. There is glory in the right, and everybody knows 1t, or should know it. To live honorably is to get the worlds esteem. Men know this. Then why do they not 80 live? An, that old theory that it is hard to do right has frightened them from an attempt to live by the principles of honor and virtue.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
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AN EXTRAORDINARY DOMESTIC TRADITION - The following extraordinary domestic tradition is extracted iron new book which is much talked of in Europe:,s a.<f.... The Duke of. Alba, the brother in law of Ma poleon III, is short man who has something icy about his whole manner. Smal and weak. his face displays an alabastar hue, which gives him ghost like aspect. In Spain the story is current that the Duke was buried alive be fore he was born . When his mother was en- ciente with him she was taken so desperately ill. that all the attempts to restore her remain ed fruitless. The Duchess died far frem Mad! rid. at chateau which had always been her favorite residence Sho was buried in the family vault; and, as it is the custom of the Spanish nobility, several valuables, among eth- ers, her rings were put int o the coffin. The treasures which had been left to oblivion with the Duchess aroused the cupidity of some ruff
 fans they broke into the vault on the night following the funeral, robbed the dead woman and would not leave the coffin till they had plusked flashing diamond from the finger of the corpse. The diamond was on the little finger and would not come of. This gave the body snatchers the truly cannibai idea of cut ting the finger. The pain aroused the appar- ently dead woman ; shecame. to her senses, sat up in the coffin, and by her unexpected wakenin put the robbers to aieht, when they forgot to close tne vault. The Duchess found 6 .ficient strength to qait her cofia and return to the chaaeau, where she was at first taken f,r Q ghost, and a priest was called in to ex
 orcise. it, but as he was unable to banish the spectre, the people in the chateau gradually began to believe in Scr corporal existence. The Duchess recovered and gave birth to a boy who has never lost the deadly pallor which he brought into the world with him -Nnpo- Icon the Third and his Court, by a retired Di- pbn,atist. .%-f.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

JoHN's SuBsTITuTE.-A Chinaman whose wife or female slave is imprisoned in the coon. ty jail along with other common prostitutes, went u the prison and made singular prcpo- sitiou to the turnkey. He had an old bag with kim, and upon the prison keeper appearing at the door he commenced conversation as fol. lows: --4a..,
 E 'Goot morning John. you gotee my wife in jailee, sbe good lookee young woman, me war. tee her. ..... -.,..t.
 You can't have her, John; she is here as punishment for being bad woman, and must remain four weeks,' answered the prison keeper. .4aa.. .-aa
 You dontee know me, good Chinarnan mp, always do rightee, likee you muchee, dontee wantee cheatee city. Mo bring one old sick Chinawoman. belly ugly, no good to anybody 1; all the same to you. you keepee her, givee my wifee. and I gvee you twenty dollar; belly good joke on Judge Bilkey; Chinaman thea laugh good dealee.'
 Unfortunately for the Chinamans proposi- ton the turnkey could not see it, and instead of accepting the offer and making the exchange kicked him down the steps and bade him go and sin no more. To the untutored Chinaman it appeared singular that the law IS not satis- fed with substitute furnished by one seuteac- ed to endure penalty. - Calvorsia paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

DRY W5Ks.-We hear great many sug gestions for the formatioa of dry walks in gar. dens. around houses. etc many of these re. commend lh- use of old boards, or few dol lars worth of new ones. or coal ashes laid or the ground to the depth of three or four inch es. etc: From our own experience, we believe that the best way to make dry walk, what ever may be the covering ofthe surface, is to place an under drain at the depth of three aod half feet, supplied with tile and filed within one foot of the surface on top of the tile. with stone. A road so prepared will always be dry add very slight surface coating of material not easily disturbed by the patterins of the rain, and it will afierward take care of itself and remain in perfect condition.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

'Jes' so!'-. Exactly! --solou shingls said; ley in the morning. he took Plantation Bit ters if he felt weary at night, he took Plan tation Bitters; if he lacked appetite. was weak lsnguid or mentally oppressed, hs took Plan. tation Bitters aud they never failed to set hirr on h's pins square and firm Few persons want any better authority; but as some may, just read the following
 '.., e. owe much to you. for verify le'ieve the Plan tatisn Bitters have sav- ga. . ep- es.t Madrid, NY
 I have been great sui ferer from Dyspepsia and had to abandon ters have cured me -a. 4@e .zG
 Rev. c A WILDWOOD. New York City
 had lost all appetite-was 30 weak and enervated could hardly walk and had perfect dread of society. The Plantation Bitters have set me all right
 JAMES HEMINWAY, St. Louis, Mo'
 The Plantation Bitters have cured me of .derangem nj of the Kidneys and Urinary Organs, that distlessed me for years. They act like charm. ..t.
 c. c. MOORE, 254 Broadway. NY
 Mrs. o. M DEvOE, manager ot the Union H me School for Soldiers' children. says she
 has given it to the weak and invalid children under her charge. with the most happy and gratifying result. We have received over a bundled reams of such certificates, but no ad vertisement is SO effective as what pepple them selves say of a good article. Our fortune and our reputation is at st ake. The orig nal qual ity and high character of these goods will be sustained under every and all circumstances. They have already obtained sale in every town. village. parish and hamlet among civil ized nations Base imitafors try to come as near cur name and style as they can and be cause good article cannot be sold as low as noor one. they find support from parties wh" do not care what they sell Be on your guard. See our private stamp. over the cork ..~..... ... P H DRAKE & O., New York City. SARAroaA SPRlNa WATER sold by alt Dr 1ggists
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
THE ROBINS NEST.

Upon the chestnut over my head A robin has built his messy nest Warm and snug in their downy bed, Four little robins are rocking to rest. Near by, on twig. their mother swings, And drowsy twi,,ering lullaby sings; For all of love that &. bird may know Is given her young in the nest below. Day by day have watched her flight,
 1iraless and patienr, from tree 10 tree. From dewy morning till dusky night,
 For here is a greedy family
 Four little beaks. ranged side by side. Are ever ready to open wide, And never 8 tenderer care could be Than is given the birds in the chestnut . tree. ... ...-.. .s.- Sometimes berry. bright and red,
 And fresh as berry ever could be-; Somtimes tiny crumb of bread.
 To the nest Tn the chestnut bringeth she Somtimes she fits through the open door, And hops about on the kitchen floor; And the children hush their noisy play, Lest they frighten the timid thing away. One of these days, when their wings are . They will leave their homo in the sha- dy tree, HA. s,..
 And the messy nest will be left alone
 To speak of my feathered pet to me. But still, if I sometime chance to hear 2 The song of the robin, sweet and c,esr, I shall look to see if it may not be The one that built in our chestnut tree
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
Aerifutural Department.
PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ENQUIRER" BY
 T.S. GOLD. West Cornwall. Ct. 10 s0hom alz Communications shouldbe addressed
HORSES.
VICIOUS WHILE sHoE1Nd.

The correction of this is more peculiarly the husiness of the smith i; vet the master should diligently concern himself with 1t. For it is oftener the consequence of irjudicious or bad usage, than of natural vice. It may be expect ed that there will be some difficulty in shoeinR horse for the first few times. It is an oper- ation that gives hiz, little uneasiness. The man to whom he is most accustomed should go with him to the forge and if another and steady horse is shod before him, he may be in. duced more readily to submit. It cannot be denied that after the habit of resisting this nec- essary operation is formed, force may some- times be necessary to reduce our rsbellious ser vant to obedience. But we unhesitatingly af. firm that the majority of horses vicious to shoe are rendered 80 by hard usage, and by the pain of correction being added to the upeasi- ness of shoeing. It should be rule in every forge, that no smith should be permitted to strike horse, much less to twitch or gag him. without the master-farrier's orders and that young horse should never be twitched or struck. There are few horses that may net be gradually rendered manageable for this pur- pose by mildness and 6rmness in the operator. They will soon understand that no harm is meant. and they viii not vary their ueual habit of obedience. But if the remembrance of se- were punishment or torture is connected with shoeing they will always be tidgety, and occa- sionally dangerous. .
 This is serious vice, for it not only expo ses the animal to occasional severe i, iuries from his own struggles, but also from the cor rection of the irritated smith, whose life being in jeopardy. may be forgiven if he is sometimes little hard-handed. Such horse is very li- able, and without any fault of the smith, to be picked and lamed in shoeing and if the hab- it should be confirmed, and should increase, and fiat length becomes necessary to cast him or put him in the trevis. the owner may be as- s1red that not many years will pass ere some formidable or fatal sccident will take place. = If, therefore, mild treatment will not correct this vice. the horse cannot be too soon got rid of. Horses have many unpleasant habits, in the stable, and on the road, which cannot be said to amount to vice, but which materially lessen their value.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
WHOLE NO. a14s.

ITALIAN PArRIoTrsx.--The are many nov. ing incidents ia the volunteering. Yesterday 4 wealthy citizen stood looking on at the dc. sparture of several hundred young men from the station at Milan. Just as the train whistle be- gan to screech out that the hour Of departure had come, familiar voice criad out from one of the third class cars. Good bye, papa He looked up, aad there was his oldest son. in the full glory of the red blouse, going of to the war. The father was dashed for second, but there was no time to lose. He rushed up to the car. kissed the boy, and handed him his
 purse with only one 'reproof Had you told
 me, Johnny. there would have been more mon. ey in the purse.' .-. -st.
 An incident of al opposite character shows how the English contrive to get themselves de- tested all over Europe, especially in liberal countries. An English woman had married
 Venetian exile, and they reared two sons in Milan. The father is now absent in the East, and on the first symptoms of war, the vile with true English wrong headdness, went to work to get her boys into the Austrian army. By va- rious arts she succeeded. But the boys arc Italian to the core. The oldsst has already deserted from the Austrian army, and enlisted in Genoa in the volunteers. The mother found him there in the barracks. and tried to induce him to return home with her, and the officer iu command gave the boy permission. He re- piled: No. I am an Italian, and have no true mother but Italy, It is believed that the younger sou will transfer his musket to the right side.- Chicago Tribune. ...
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE AND THE IrA1IAxs Florence Nightingale has written letter to the Cavaliere Sebastiano Fenzi one of the committee for organizing system of volunteer assistance to the hospital department of the army ]t contains the result of her experi. ence on the matters in question, obtained in the Crmea and otherwise. and concludes ss follows:
 l am hopeless invalid, entirely 6 prisoper [" my room and overwhelmed with business. Otherwise how gladly would I answer to your cal' and come to do my little best for you in the dear city where was horn. IT the giving or my miser' ble life could hasten your success but by half an hour, how gladly would I give 1t. But you will not want for success, or for martyrs. or for volunteers, or for soldiers. Our old general. Lerd Cy.la he -is stnndfng. at The port Of BaIaclava wnsS, eleven years ago, the Italian Bersaglieri were landing, and he turned aroupd and said to bis compan. ion Ia man high in ofice,) I wish to hide my face-I blush for ourselves when see the per. feet way in which those glorious troops are brought up to their work And what have not the Italians done since in these eleven years ?--the work almost oi eleven centuries. too, remember the Italian (Sardinian) hospi. tals on the heights of Balaclava, and their ad- mirah!e government, and since then what has not the progress been? I wish you God speed with my whole heart, and beg that you will be- lieve me. sir, your ever faithful servant.
 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
REGULATIONS FOR STREET CARS.

Gather, pack, and cram, .ts. Squeeze. push, and ram - Never toe full a car was yet; ... Let the passengers simmer and sweat . Let the ladies complaia and fret.
 ...-....,..- ITS only pleasant jam: Stuff, stuff. stuff! ;.. ... .-ss Of riders there are never enough; .. .4 If you only have ffty-four. Another crush aud there's room for more, Let them hang to the straps and around the
 door ' aasr People are pretty tough! Push, shove, and stow, +Ss e. Squeeze them to jelly or dough!
 Then rush in and gather the fare, .,. Never mind if dresses do tear. ..s-.-. stop your ears if some grumblers swesr, .a E 7F~i It's wicked in them you know.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
Agua de Magnolia.

A toilet delight. Superior to any Cologne, used to bathe the face and person, to render the skin soft and fresh, to allay inflammation, to perfume clothing. for headache. Sc. It is from the fich Southern Magno- lia. and is obtaining patronage quite unpre- It is afayorite with actresses and opera singers. It is sold by all de lers. at sl.O0 in large bottles. and by DExAs BARNES < Co. New York. Wholesale Agents.
 SARATOGA SPRING WATER. sold bysall Druggists
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

Who would not be teantiful! Who would not add to their beautyi What gives that marble purit, and eistiague appearance we ob- serve upon the stage, and in the city belle r. It is no longer secret. They use Ragan' 's Magnolia Balm. It's continued use removes tar, freckles, pimplcs and roughnsss, from the face and hands, and leaves the complexion smohth, transparent blooming and ravishing. Unlike many cosmetics, 1t contains no materi- al injurious to the skin. Any Druggist will order 1t for you. if not on hand, at 6O cts. per bottle. W. E. HAGA N, Troy, N. Y. Chemist & DEMAS BARNES & Co, 7s.z: .n-- 5'..'
 s% ''elf E Wholesale Agents, N Y
 SARATOGA SPRING WATER sold by all Druggists
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

heimstreet's inimitable Hair Colorine ia not dye All Instantaneous dyes are composed iunar eausfic, and more or less destroy the vi. tality and beauty of the hair. This is the orig inaI Hair Coloring. ard has been growing iu favol over twenty yea.s 1t restores gray 6air to its original eolor by gradual abs.rption in must remarkable manner. It is also . beau. tiff hair dressing. Sold in two sizes-5O csnts and $l-by all dealers. 55s. E.'-'7
 .s. c CHEIMSTREET, Chemist.
 SARATOGA SPRING WATER sold by all Druggists
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

THE PORTLAND FIRE.-The disastrous fire at Portland originated from a fire cracker dis charged by small lad in the northeastern part of the city, which set on fire some shay iugs scattered upon the ground, and the high wind prevailing at the time carried the fire in- to coopers shsp near by, ignited the combus- table material therein the adjoining buildings were soon seized by the devouring element, and the flames speedily passing beyond ali control, embraced large portion of the city in their grasp. Within twenty-four hours the fire swept over two hundred acres of territory, ravaging thirty streets, destroying fifteen hum. dred buildings, and ejecting nearly three thou sand families from their homes, involving . loss of proI erty to the amount of some fifteen millions of dollars. a ,,
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

TIE expenses of the Hartford insane retre"t for the past year were ST, ,593. and 6s PAT was received for the support of patients. The sv- craze number ef nati.nts treated during the year was 233. and the whole number during the course of the year 40S. the largest nnmher in the history of the institution. Of the 158 in- mates discharged. 62 had recovered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

a~. George, said minister to one of his parishioner's little boys where is your sister Minnie P Gone to Heaven. sir
 sWhat, is shs dead ? !. @, no. no sir; she went to buy a cents worth of matches :.
 Why you said she'd gone to Heavsn.'
 We'll, vcu said last Sunday, that matches were uade in heaven; So I thought she went there.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

sA- A man in Springfield, Mass, who sells pop corn, and is also worldly member of the Methodist church, got SO excited at recent prayer meeting that he suing out popcorn in- stead of 'amen'
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

S0r An old picture renresents king sitting in state, with label, i' govern alP--a bish- ep with . legend. pray for all'-a soldier with motta, fight for all'--and farmer. drawinx forth reluctantly 2 purse, with the su- prescription, l pay for all
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

GovERNxENr RESOURCES. Having just emerg ed from a terrible warit would seem most probable that the industry of the country would receive but small impetus for the first year or two after, and that the people would feel but little inclined to face heavy taxes and responsibilities. Facts show the reverse. For the fiscal year ending June 30, the. in- come of the government from all sources reached the sum of $526,OoO,OoO. $3o7.oO0,- 900 of this was received from the internal rev. enue tax; $l6s 100000 gold custom duties and $50. 100000 from miscellaneous sources These figures exhibit great prosperity in bus mess affairs. During the past year there have been many war claims settled, back accounts settled up, and it is estimated that for.the next few years the exnenses of government may be kept within $250.OOO000. While 1t is most probable that the busiaess prosperity of the country will increase, estimating from the past, considerable reduction might be made in taxes, with sufficient surplus left to pay of the entire national debt in twenty years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

IYox's EXTRACT OF PulH JAMAICA GnaIR-- for Indigestion. N snsss, Fl H..arthurn, Sick Head ache. Cholera Morbu,, Flatulsncy, &c, where warming stint isnt is required. It's careful preparation and. Tt re purity makes it a cheap and reliable arties or culinary purposes Sold everywhefe. at 50 c q. psr bottle. Ask for .LY- oS' Purs Exfrat Iak m oihsr. 5e SARATOGA rlRlxa WAr.1 .eld by allDfugkh h |.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
It is most delightful Hair Dressing.

It is most delightful Hair Dressing. A It sradicates scurf and dandruf. "' It keeps the head cool and clean. i'tet ta .s'f It makes the hair rich, soft and glossy '-ts It prevents hair turning gray and falling of. ! It restores hair upon prematursly bald heads This is just what Lyon's Katharion will do It is pretty--it is cheap--durable. It is literally sold by the car load, and yet its almost incred- ible demand h daily increasing, until there is hardly country store that does not keep it., or family that does not use 1t. t,te'
 K THOMAS LYON. Chemist, N Y.9 ai SARATOGA SPRING WATER sold by all Druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19
DENTIaTRY.

The Mason 6 HamIin Cabinet Or gaus, f rty different s,y les, adapted to sacred aud secular music, for sa0 to $500. each. tffty one Gold or Silves Medals. ff other fist p,e miums awarded them. Illustrated Catale tues free Address, MASuN & &HAMLIN, Bs. ton, or MASON BRoTHERi. New York. say
Litchfield enquirer., 1866-07-19

1@- The greatest mistortnns of life is old age without the remembrance of virtue.