Litchfield enquirer., 1866-08-23


 hold the debt of the Nation to be sacred and inviolabie. and we proclaim our purpose in discharging this as in performing all other national obligations to maintain unimpaired and nnimpeached the honor. and the faith of the Republic
 Ninth-Itis the duty of the National Gov ernment to recognize the services of the Fed eral soliiers and sailors in the contest just closed by meeting promptly and fully all their just and rightful claims for the services they have rendered the nation, and by extending to those of them who have survived, and to the widows and orphans of those who have fallen, the most generous and considerate l care. }
 Ii Tsntk-In Andrew Johnson. President of the United States, who in his great office has proved steadfast in his devotion to the Consti | tuition, the laws and, interests of his country, unmoved. .py persecution and undeserved- re proach, having faith unassailable in the peo- pie and in the principles of free government, we recognize Chief Magistrate worthy of :he nation and equal to the great crisis upon in the discharge of his high and responsible duties our profound respect, and assurances of our c3rdial and sincere support.
 The several committees appointed by the chair were then announced, On the National Union Executive committee from Connecticut T. Babcock. E c Scranton.
 After unimportant business the Convention adjourned sine die. ;,7--. THE FAIR-Early Saturday morning, the subjoined minutes of Friday evenings preced- ings were left at our office with 8 request that they might be embodied into our editorial no tee. We prefer printing them as they stand. Admittance 50 cts-tremendous jam tables all around-fanciest lot of things Book marks 6 feet by 3-Boquets, same scale. Six dog. wooden fat-irons-inch long--50 cts each Wonderful box-veneered. carved, inlaid. enameled-$50. Lady doll inches high-hoops, waterfalls, rats. mice,-l4 silk dresses. IA gingham do, IA muslin do-3 hats, mourning, half mourning, fancy Gentleman doll dress coat-white vest-kids-eyeglass. Toothpick, feet 6 inches long. Twelve dog gutta percha frying pans.
 Called for glass of lemonade-l part sugar, 49 parts tartaric acid, 50 parts water. Total 100 parts-FoOk 50 parts of the mixture
 Splendid miniature edifce-two feet high auted pillars-gilt friezes-mother of pearl shingles-Sign Sunday School Union and Temperance Restaurant" Pretty girl be- hind counter-full dress-twelve barrels in 8 row-staves. alternate ebony and satinwood- hoops. gold bracelets-labeled, 'Lemonade'- Five Germans sitting about table-cups of cherry stone-tcuch 8 spring-Germans drink lemonade, swing their cups aud sing Fla Ter land'-music, fine tooth comb drawn across 8 nail. Figures holding cards. Puzzled out toxicating'-asked what that meant-no one knew-been used at Sunday School Festival probably put on then-cards. visiting cards. | Nothing size of life--young men and women all on scale of inches to the foot. Razor on corner of a table-two inches long-blade, whalebone-handle, pine-soap dish, brush. strap. Went round and round the room came to razor every time-concluded to get l rid of it-Girlwho kept table flirting with young gentleman apparently l3-did'nt like being nterrupted-charged $2,S7. Reflected few minutes-asked gentleman in black if | he didnt think it a swindle-fushed up and | said s:No-they could nt be bought in Cincin- nati less than $2, 2,50-At this fair ever ything sold below actual cash value-all useful arti- cles." Showed me cigar stand-two half bar rels tied to bar post-polished and var | nished-$25, ,:-said it would hold $l00, 900 worth of clgars Admitted my mistake.
 Took position in front of post of6ce-clos ed my eyes few mlnutes-boy nudged me letter. % cts postage. Opened it-request i for my photogrsph-wanted something jolly to put on his tombstone. Signed. IS Dou- | blell." Told postmaster to tell Mir Doublell I couldn't let him have the photograph but thought I could help him to a tombstone. Think settled him.
 Called for Coffee-bean soup-explained mistake to waiter said was rude-I accept ed the apologY-tlrned coffee into my boot didn't burn a bit Got another letter from Mir D eff firted any more with tall old lady in black should have to ask an explanation. :" Letter from lady .'No one seemed to know me--come and talk to her-large person in blue, at right of refreshment table" Went over-she said there must be some mistake e- thought so too. Six more letters-didnt take them.
 Railing commenced-all stock remaining on hand. Took a chance in wooden foot stove 80 tickets, 25 cts each. Restaurant brought $2OO. Gigantic Pin-cushion-$3OO Closed my eyes for a moment-overheard something going to rafie for ms--tall old lady in black