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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03
HARWINTON,

Some weeks since, the Rev. c. H. Bissel proposed to the people of his charge to have on Christmas Evening, a Christ mas Tree for the entertainment of the children of the Sabbath School. A Com. mittee was appointed to make arrange. ments for the occasion. On Monday o1 last week, two trees were placed in the Church, one at the right and the other at the left of the pulpit. Upon the right was elevated Q present for each member of the Sabbath School, about 360 in number. Ma ny of the presents were valuable, not mere ly because they bore testimony that both teacher and scholar felt an interest in and affection for each other, but for their real worth. The first token upon the tree was placed by each teacher as present to each member of the class also, a present for each teacher by the members of their re- spective classes. The Pastor and wife were not forgotten, neither was the Superin. tendent of the School. The tree at the left of the pulpit was named the Town Tree, and WAS free to all. This tree was we'll filled. Most of the evening was spent in the distribution of presents and singing by the School. A few remarks were made by A. Catlin, Esq, the Superintendent ot the School, Rev. c. H. Bissell, and B. H. Merrill. At half past nine, the services were closed by singing the tune, "Good Night" It was estimated that the articles upon both trees would exceed in value the sum of $500. One fact in connection with the School is worthy of notice that is, that there are but four children in the con- gregation of suitable age to attend sab- bath School. that are not connected with the School
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 b6r The Stamford Adcocae favors the renomination of MT. Hubbard in this dis trict; and from communication which ap- pears in its last issue we extract the follow ing. 4
 The tributepaid at its close to the faith tulness with which Mr. H. has attended to the duties of his position, will be admitted on all hands, to be no mora than is justly due:-
 MR. EDrroR.-I heartily approve of your remarks regarding the denomination of Hon i IT urLhaa5 for member of the fortieth Congress from th;s n;s trict. Mr. Hubbard has served two terms and '; now able to serve the District much better tban a CT before. think the precedent established in fha State, of rotating from one county to another had one; and it should be broken up It is well known to those who have business with Congress. or with the several departments in Washington, that it takes at least one full term to find out the manner of doing business, and getting acquainted with the duties of the position: and by the time man be- comes we'll quaiitedto perform the duties. he must give way to a new man. The consequence is that Connecticut has little if any, inuence in Con gress. We can never expect to have Speaker of the House from our State, or even chairman of any of the important Committees; being always new members they must go to the tail end of all committees and have therefore little influence in the House. To remedy this, we must get good man and then keep him-so long as he serves his constituency wisely. Mr. Hubbard makes few
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THOMASTON.

A first rate address on Temperance, by N. B. Smith, Esq, of Woodbury, was lis. tened to, on the last evening of the old year, by good audience It was a stormy evening, yet the people manifested their interest by turning out to hear, and after the address, by forming a Plymouth Tenn perance Union. The pledge was circula. ted and about sixty signers obtained. MT. Smith has done good service in the cause during the past year, in connection with the State Temperance Union.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03
GOSHEN.

At the annual Town Meeting in Goshen on the first Monday in October 1865 it was voted: ''That committee be appointed who shall, according to their best judgement, collect and arrange in some suitable form, in Manuscripts a record entitled Goshen in the suppression of the Great Rebellion;" ;" which Record shall contain the names, oc- cupation, age, such account of services and incidents in the case of each, as said committee deem suitable. Such Record shall be preserved among the Records of Goshen.
 By the record, as above, it appears that there were one hundred men entered the army from Goshen, of these twelve were killed or died of wounds received in Battle, Sixteen died of disease in camp or Hospi- tai, one by the explosion on the Opelousas Rail Road; whole number of Deaths Twen- ty-nine, of these five were heads of fami- lies and left sixteen children. Goshen furnished for the 18th or Litchfeld Regt, forty y-nine men. The quota of Goshen as assigned by the Adjutant General was but sixteen, making 8 surplus of thirty three men which was never creditedon subse- quent calls. No. of substitutes furnished previous to draft Mo- of substitutes furnished by persons after
 being drafted. .................... 9 No.of substitutes furnished after draft of Sept
 1864. 4................. ................ B Mo- of persons enlisting 2d term after being
 discharged for Disability. ......,..... 3 No. of re-enlistments as Veterans. ...... ' Whole No. of Enlistments and Substitutes
 furnished ......................... 146 The amount paid by the Town for Volunteers
 in 1862 and raised by tax was ..... s4637, 50 Amount paid by Individuals for Substi- Amount u1es paid by Ladies Soldiers aid socie-
 ty to the Sanitary Commission: 526,CO Amount paid by Ladies Society to Chris
 tian Commission 429,00 Amount sent to Hilton Head Dec. 1863 ... 178,00 Whole Cost s2S. 200, 30
 All the enlistments and substitutes fur nished by Goshen were for three years, or during the war, except two. It is doubtful whether any town in the State has furnished greater number of enlistments, including time, according to population (13So), or suf- fered greater per cent or deaths than Go shen
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account of the weather, lp6uld be held on the evening of tic Festi. val of the Circumcision, (New Years day Notwithstanding the short notice, the fes. tival was very pleasant, well attended, and we'll provisioned.
 We are informed that on these occasions, our Sunday School is liable to great and sudden accessions, which drop of as sud denly afterwards; and we are much inclined to mention the name of one speci- men of youthful gratitude and piety, who was heard swearing about the cake as he left.
 At the annual Convention of Darius Chapter, No. 16, Litchfeld, the following Companions were elected officers for the year ensuing:
 D. E. Bostwick, H. P. s. G. Braman K. G. c. Ford, s. Geo. H. Baldwin IT,; W. H. Braman, Sec. H: 4. Hull 10. H. Levi Curtiss, P. S.; c. L. Perkins R. A. C., E. o. Peck, M. Sd V; Geo. H Baldwin, M. 2d "; Wm. H. Branan, NJ 1st V.
 At the Annual Communication of St Paul's Lodge, No. Il, Litchfeld, on Thurs day evening last, the following officers wer; elected for the year ensuing :-E. D. Weeks W. M.; A. B. Shumway, S. w.; L. A Camp, J. w.; Wm. H. Braman, IT.; Geo H. Baldwin, Sec; 4. J. Beach, s. D.; s W. Ensign, J. D.; S. Munger and c s Buel, Stewards; D. c. Buckley, Tyler.
 Notwithstanding the storm, their cele bration of the festival of St. John tool place. The affair closed with supper a MT. Crossman's, after which, short but elo quent addresses were made by Bro. s Bost wick, G2ves, Champlin and Weeks. On Thursday Rev. William B. Cla.l was installed pastor of the Congregations Church in this village. The day was very stormy, and the audience consequently 10 as large as usual on such occasions. The exercises. were very interesting and i'm pressive. Introductory services by Rev MT. Mclaughlin of Morris; Sermon by Rev Geo. Richards Of Bridgeport; Charge to the Pastor by Rev. Mr. Dean of Rox bury; Right Hand of Fellowship by Rev Mir. Banks of Bethlehem; Charge to tn, People by Rev. MT. Dean of Bridgewater.
 A competitive examination of the Sun day School scholars ofsthe Congregations Church was held on Monday last
 One of the most meritorious of the be nevolent institutions of our village is aa ugly but effective one-horse snow-p plough constructed few years since, by the risinE legal talent of the place, for clearing the sidewalks. After every heavy storm i makes its welcome appearance, and w should have celebrated it's virtues som time since, had it not been for singula coincidence: It entirely overlooked Eas Street; and, on our part, we most unac countably forgot to present our thanks fol the good work it had accomplished in oth CT parts of the borough.
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= Business with the merchants is acY and looking up. New Milford being the natural centre of business for several ad- joining towns must under all circumstan- ces prosper and have an increasing trade. One hundred copies more of the Enquirer should be taken here, and all the traders should advertise iberally therein. North rop, of the ssart gallery" knows how to do it his store is crowded in consequence, and orders pour in upon him from all di- rections
 - The donation last week occurred, as often happens at, stormy time-despite the storm Sl4Oin cash was cotributed--a just trubute to the worthy rector, Rev. G. c. Acly. Donation was adjourned to Wednesday evening of this week, The re- suit will be duly chronicled
 - Mine Hill is fourishing. The rich company engaged in this great enterprise l are sanguine of success, and are putting up i machinery Sc. constantly, preparatory to a full development of the treasures of the mine. Several of the strongest men in l Hartford are members of the company, which is under the general management and supervision of Samuel Colt Esq. Ii the company succeed as anticipated and as their is every reason to hope. the material wealth and population of this portion ot Titchfiald Countv will ha greatly in croooad
 - The trains on the Housatonic R. R. now run somewhat irregularly on account oi the snow, but the general management oi the road, by it's new President, MT Good, rich, and Superintendent Strong, is very satisfactory. Tine late evening train to New York via steamboat is great con veniehce to the business men and the public generally. -
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NEW HARTFORD

The fruit of richly 1adened Christmas tree planted in the Congregational Church was gathered on Christmas eve, and dis tributed to the Sunday School scholars of the Congregational parish.
 The ''Drankards suppressing Fund. ]" spoken of in the last issue of the Enquirer, has been increased by heavy subscription so that 1t now amounts to not less than ten thousand dollars. Lt.P, EssChapin has subscribed twelve. hundred dollars.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03

Da Among other improvements which the New Year promises, we notice the an- noucement of a radical change in the course of the Litchfeld Sentinel? A correspon- dent from West Cornwall has been engag- ed to :" look at things from philosophical, moral and religious standpoint. His first attempt has failed. ssPilgrim" is evil dently not at home on that particular stand point. We hope, however, he may not give up in despair, but labor to accustom himself and the Sentinel to their new posi- tion. It is piece of missionary work not hopeful, but commendable.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03
MARRlED.

In Kent, Dec. 18th, by Rev. E. Scudder, Charles B. Andrews, Esq. of this town, and Miss Mary J., daughter of Newton Carter, Esq, of Kent. .6s.
 In Woodbury, Dec. 25th, by Rev. 4. G. Loomiy, Robert E. Green, Esq, of Vest moreland, New Hampshire, to Miss Helen M., daughter of the late Rev. stephen Ro- gers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03
News of the Week,

FoRuaN.-The British Parliament meets on tn. {; 5th of February next. Two regiments have been l ordered from Ireland. The Times complains c the toleration of the Fenians by our government A large portion of the Crystal Palace which hal been used for the exhibition of tropical products has been burned. 4s The Henrietta, J. Gordon Bsnne.t, IT,, owner and commander, has won the yacht race, making the trip in fourteen days. A grand banquet wal given at Cowes on the arrival of the yachts at that place, and the race has excited much interest in England MT. Bennett has arranged race with the Duke of Edinburgsfor next August The repulse of the French fleet from Corea, is confirmed. Tonnage dues are abolished in all French ports, except on vessels of the United States and other countries who impose dues on French vessels. -ta2 IL '0 2 The Spanish Cortez has been dissolved, by the Queen. IT, =. =
 Mazzini calls on the Roman people to demand g republican form of government the Italian Par lament sustains the King. ----"---
 The fighting in Canaia continues, and Greece threatens war with Turkey.
 DOMESTIC. Fort Laramie, Dsc. 26.-A terrible massacre occurred on the 22d near Fort Phil Rear ney. Breyet Colonel Fettermann, Capt. Brown. and Lieut.. Gammoad of the 18th Infantry, with ninety enlisted men of the 2d Cavalry and 18th h. fantry were surrounded by Indians and every oni- cer and man killed A coalition of F tribes of h. dians in Dakota and Montana, against the whites, is reported. wssg < AThe New York Excise law has been decided to be
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with the gifts, that oftell X
 house in cheerful laughter. Neaf tz.l
 g large. number of handsome Bibles and other valuable books were presented to the teachers and older: scholars of the school. Mr. Isaac Marsh, teacher of a Bible Class of fifteen or twenty yonng men, was pre- sented by them with very handsome quar- to Bible. The Bible Class of young ladies also presented their teacher, John o. Ad- ans. Esq, with beautiful mosaic writing desk. the presentation and reception in each case being accompanied with a brief speech. After liberal distribution of cake and other refreshments which had been prepared by the ladies. and the reciting by Andrew Palmer of the old Christmas po- cm,
 < It was the night after Christmas,
 And all through the house." &e.. and more music, the audience dispersed, rejoicing in the good time they had enjoy ed, and hoping for its repetition next year. -----.-e 4--------- SHARON.
 ! This town voted in September, 1864, to pay to certain soldiers who had volunteered to serve in the army, the sum of $15O each, ! and laid tax, amounting in the aggregate to about $15,OOO, to furnish the amount due to each soldier under the vote of the town. After nearly $4, 900 of the tax had been collected, certain disafected individ. uals preferred 8 petition to tho Superio, Court for an injunction against further pro. ceedings in the matter, and the usual tenn. porary injunction was granted. The case, on the final hearing: was reserved for the opinion of the Court of Errors, and was tried at the term of that Court held in April, 1865, but no decision has yet been rendered. In the mean time, those who have paid their taxes have become quite disturbed, as, in case the Court shall per. petuate the injunction,t they will have lost the use of their money for more than ( year, and the Collector is constantly an
 noyed with demand. for the return of tho money. If the action of the town is no1 sustained by the Court, litigation is threat
 ened to compel the payment of interest ai
 well as principal The matter is now. il quite muddle, which can only be solved
 by the decision of the case.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03

\
 e Second National Bank, of which he
 as President at the time of his death. In
 b65 he was elected Mayor of the city, and Hast Maysat the annual meeting of the Di- rectors of the New York and New Haven Railroad, was selected to fill the responsible position of President of that road. Ho was man of great energy Of character and business capacity, and performed an amount of labor which would have confus. ed and broken down an ordinary man. His loss will be deeply felt by the business con- munity, and has overwhelmed his friends with grief. .>o
 |4~ One of the pleasantest select parties held this season, in this vicinity, was given on Friday evening, by mine host, Mir. John Green, of the Lime Rock Hotel, Lime Rock. Litchfeld County, formerly of this city. The full 'Goodsen Quadrille Band was present. The supper was excellent and nothing occurred to mar the occasion. |-Bridgeport &andayd
 THE annual meeting of the Pequabock Agricultural Society will be held in Bristol on the 12th inst. It embraces the towns of Plymouth and Harwinton in this county. ON Monday afternoon an explosion took place at the oil refinery of Cowles and Leete at New Haven killing the foreman, Frederick, instantly. The building took fire and was burned down.
 ON Sunday morning fire broke out in bakery in Danbury which destroyed four stores before it could be extinguished. JAMES B.. CHURCH of Avon committed suicide on Thursday morning last by hang ing himself to his bedpost.
 AN otter weighing 13 pounds was caught l in Winchester last week.
 FIVE per cent dividends have been de- clared by the following Hartford Banks Phoenix National, Charter Oak, Farmers and Mechanics, Connecticut River Bank 1 ing Company. The Norwich and Worces- ter R. R. declares dividend of four per cent ..-' .*-s..-: ,~ '% At the dinner given to the Congressional excursionists, ot Magnolia, Gen. Beaure- gard presided, and magnanimously gave a
 toast. ''The health and prosperity of our
 invited guests; they are welcome among us.
 and We are happy to eat our bread and salt
 with them" Vice President Foster replied
 with equal magnanimity
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03

g "The Democracy of Connecticut. and All others who would unite with them in council. are hereby invited &c.-Dem. &dts 'Commatee
 Very many Republicans have been vii. ling to unite with the Democrats in coun- sel,who will never unite with them in coun- rH
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03

About fortnight since, that consistent patriot, James Gallagher of New Haven, took down the old copper bugle which per- tains to the Democratic State Committee, and executed the following aria:-
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-01-03

The Sanctuary has been trimmed with evergreen
 ounces furbelows and festoons for the Installation AS when a lady of blameless life but unfortunately of plain, and almost forbidding aspect, seeks to make amends for her lack of beauty by the ribbons and flowers that bedeck her hat, or the jewery that the Countyseat hope to turn the eyes of strangers away from the uncomely and repulsive aspect of their house of worship by means of ground pine laurel and hemlock.-And they will probably suc- ceed, for they trim with good deal of taste, down there.- Winsted Herald.
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On which the Sentinel cornet-a-piston plays the following brilliant variation '

"Let every town select it's best and soundest men-men of principle who have stood firm for days of the Republic; and let us send forth warn ing note which shall find its echo in every State of our Union and arouse the people to a sense of the dangers which already are threatening our hber-
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THE UNION, IT MUST AND SHALL BE PRE- SERVED"

SEhFED.
 The Democracyof Connectieut and all others who would unite with them in council, are hereby each town T in the State. to meet in Convention in the city of New Haven, at Music Hall, on Tuesday, the 9th day of January, 1S67 at ten o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of considering the rev. olutionary acts of the present Radical Congress.
 "This Convention will also determine upon the propriety of making nominations for State Officers and of recommending to the People of the TH1R- TY-S1x STATES the necessity of A NATIONAL CoN- MENTION, to adopt such measures as will thwart the schemes of the traitors who are endeavoring to subyert the Constitution and Government of our Fathers" ' ~
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-25

DIVISION HEADQUARTERS N. M.}
Virginia. April 4, A. n. 1867.
FIRST.-In compliance with orders 4 .fI
It from General Head. Quarters. you IVA
are directed to cause the proper officers
TO seize oil arms and seeoutremcnts, be-
longing to the State not In possession Of regular
organized Companies that may DO found within
the limits Of your Brigade, and report the same
to Lieut.Col. J. p. Smith Division Ordnance
Ofhcer at Virginia.
SECOND. - To cause to be returned TO these
Head Quarters In trlplieats, full muster rolls Of
tho respective companies Of your Brigade to.
g-thcr with complete report Of all Ordnance.
Accoutrements, Camp and Garrison Equipage In
their possession.
Your attention is called TO Section o Of Act
to provide for organizing and discipllning the
Militia, pAssed at frst session Of the Legislature
Of the State Of Nevada. 1855, which designateS
the penalty "for any person not member Of an
organized Company. having In his possession
State Arms" BY order Of
MAJ..GEN. J. L. VAHB0KKELEN.
GLEN SuTTIRLKY.
Assistant AdIutant. General.
To BRIG. GEN. J. B. WINTERS,
Commanding 2nd Brigade NM tapl6.lw
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-25
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENT.
MISCELLANEOUS ADVERTISEMENT,
san Francisco Assaying
AND
Refining Works,
No. 416 Montgomery st,
(successors to KeIIogg, Hewston g. Coz

LOUIS a. GARNETT.
JOHN HEwsroS, JR.. Chemist and Superintendent.
THIS COMPANY HAVING GREATLY
duced many other importan Improvements, are
plsasod TO announce that they feel warranted In
again reducing materially their termsTof doing
business
THE TARIRF OF CHARGES
which they now submit TO the public-con.
sidered with references to the cost OF material and
labor-is lower than In any other part Of the
world and secures TO the mining interests Of this
coast an important increase In beth the minting
and commercial value of bullion.
The charges hereafter will be as follows: For
As.aying Deposits for Impaired Gold Bars
One Eighth OF one per cent. heretofore a quar-.
teri for all amounts over el, 500 and two dollars
for any smaller sum. Returns made In twegty.
four hours. For
AssayInE Depositsfor impaired Silver Bars
Two dollars for the gold contained up TO 81, 500.
and one eighth Of one per cent. for all amounts
over that sum, and one por cent on the silver
contained. Returns made in twenty.four hours.
For Refining deposits made for Coin or
1ne Bars,
On bullion under 800 parts gold Q cents per
ounce.
On bullion from 3ooi0 parts gold. cents
per ounce.
On bullion from 76oiS949i parts COLDS cents
per ounce.
Above $50 tho only charges will be for coinage
But there will be no charge for refining less than
two dollara
FOR COMING GOLD.
This charge will be tho Same as at the mint-a
half Of ono per cent.-and which is paid by US to
that Institution. But thoro will bo no charges In
future for making hne gold or silver bars from
bullion refined by us.
Returns In Coin Mndo in Forty.eisht
Hours.
Silver contained In deposits for coin will be &C.
counted for at the same rate customary at tho
Mint.
Gold Bars Of other Asssyers In good standing,
will be cashed by us at the highest market rates.
Dust and bullion can be forwarded to ui from
any part Of the country, and returnsmade through
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express.
CHARGES AT THE US. BRANCHlIINT
For the convenience OF those not familiar with
the terms OF the Mint. we sojoin the tariff OF
charges now In force At that Institution:
For refining bullion under 800 parts gold,
cents per ounce.
For re6nino bullion from 30Ok6 COO parts gold
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-25
GENERAL ORDER Ne. 1.

Divide, Feb. 25. 1857.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1867-04-25
DISSOLUTION.

THE CoPARrNERsHIP HERETOFORE
L between Mrs James Cumming and Rosana
O'Nisll. In conducting the verandah Hotel, lower
Gold Hui. Is this day dissolved by mutual con.
sent All d.bts due the late Arm will be PAYABLE.
to RosanA ONieu. who WILL until further notice.
conduct the business Of said House.
MRS. JAS. CUMMINGS.
ROSANA O'NIELL.
Geld Hill. New. March %. 1897. apsn