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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
NEW PRESTON.

The Road leading from Litchfield town line through New Preston to New Milford
 Village, has been so long neglected an d out of repair, that it has become unendur- able. A few weeks ago, complaint was made to the County Commissioners who met here last week. After considerable talk, they adjourned for three weeks. to give the towns time to put the road in re. pair It is to be hoped the compliments will not let the matter rest until the road is put in complete repair. The great amount of travel and heavy transportation over this road, demands better one, than has been had for many years. .,s..r9 ST is.
 The town of Washington at it's annual meeting, authorized the Selectmen to have the highways let out an contract, so far as they could be kept in repair for one year, and for the remainder to bny teams and tools, and hire men for the season, and have the roads put in good repair. The roads in town have for number of years. been in bad repute, both in and. out of town. Last year, g, 200 was appropriated by the town for the repair of roads, which was used up, and the roads not all repaired. It is to be hoped the plan this year will work better. .s. ,tfiz. LIsi
 The town also elected three Assessors. with instructions to assess the real estate il town. The present assessment was made more than forty years since, and continued from year to year, with but slight changes, to this time; during which time, the value of many farms have very much changed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
TWISTED.

Since the prosecutions for selling intox icating liquor have ceased, one or two new rum holes have sprung into existence ir this Borough. As natural consequence crime increases. One of these places kept by an Irishman of the name of John Savage, was inaugurated last Saturday night by grand fight and stabbing affray. One Daniel Geer, an old offender called a cer tain girl hard names; Pat Ryan who was present, hit him on the ''smeller" for the in suit; and then they closed in, Pat using fists, and Geer large pocket knife with which he cut three or four ugly gashes on Rysn's head. They were then separated by others present. It is supposed this was considered sufficient for due opening of the establishment Another fight took place on the Park Grounds, on Sunday af- ternoon, between three Irishmen of the name of Mckee, and the rest of the 'Irisll population" who chanced to come that way They swore by the 'holy poker" that they were enough for all the rest of Wins ted, and to illustrate their power severely beat three or four peaceable Irlshmen who chanced to pass by. A few hours reflection in the lookup cooled their ardor.
 Rail Road is all the talk just at present. An engineer is looking through the route for the proposed road. On Monday, 8 meeting was held at Norfolk in furtherance of the matter, and on Wednesday, a meet ing is to be holden here, and the subscrip- tion books will be opened at the Clarke House for those to subscribe for stock who wish. Capitalists are expected here. on that day from New York, Hartford, and oth CT places. It seems to be conceded that that the "Conn. Western Railroad" is bound to go through, .and ere many year. we shall have direct communication with Albany by rail.
 Rev. Mr. Potter is holding meetings three times day. Places of business close during the hours for service, and all go to church. We are having one continuous Sabbath Some like his preaching, and some do not; some believe that he does good, and some the reverse, ..; The new carriage shop of the Gilman Carriage Co.,, in the eastern part of the vii lage, is nearly completed, and will be ma. king wagons for the Southern market in a month or two. It is one of the finest and largest establishments of the kind outside of Hartford and New Haven. They will employ about fifty hands when in full .ope. ration, and make all kinds and descrip tions of four-wheeled vehicles.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
News of the Week.

FOREIGN. accounts are re. ceived regarding the success of the revolu tion in the Papal States. Successes are claimed for the Papal troops, while on the other hand, the insurgents who seem to be under the command of Menotti Garabaldi, assert that an uprising will take place in Rome itself. It is feared at Paris that the popular feeling will compel Victor Emman- uel to attack Rome. The continued agita- tion in Italy, and the determined attitude of the party of action, cause much fnancia uneasiness and depression in London and in Paris.
 The Fenian agitation still continues in England.
 The Austrian government opposes the movements for modifying the exciting Con- cordat with the Pope
 In the Bavarian Diet on Tuesday, Prince Hohenlohe, the chief cabinet minister, ad vocated union with North Germany. Late news from China announces that the rebels are victorious, and threatening Pekin
 The latest cable news from Italy is of { very exciting nature. Menotti Garabald has effected Q junction of the insurgents il the south, and defeated the Papal Zouaves with considerable loss. Gen. Garabald has issued another address, calling on tho Italians to arm, while the Pope, it is said will If unsuccessful, take refugein Bava ria "- DOMESTIC. It has been discovered that { large number of counterfeit 5000 7-3( bonds are in circulation The execution is so excellent as almost to defy detection. The interments in New Orleans from vel low fever, were 32 on Sunday and 33 on l Monday. Quite serious riot occurred in West field, Mass. growing out of descent up. on gambling saloon. One of the rioters was killed by an officer
 On Tuesday, Gov, Swan reviewed abou 6,OOO of his rebel infantry at Baltimore Sharswood, Dem., turns out to have less than 800 majority in Pennsylvania, with Q falling off of 10000 in the Democratic vote and 26,O00 in the Republican vote oi the State.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
FALLS VILLAGE.

Edmund Belden and U. H. and W. H.
 Miner are repainting their stores. Mer- cautile business must be good, one would judge by the way our merchants throw the paint. The new Academy, Q. B. Maltbie, principal, commenced it's fall term lately
 with quite fattering number of scholars.
 The Doctor is assisted by two Teachers,
 Miss Fitch from East Canaan, and Miss.
 Boyington of Norfolk. There are many
 exaggerated stories in circulation around the country about the South Canaan Snake There is probably Snake in that part of Canaan, but most of the stories told, are all inventions and some quite absurd; the latest rumor is that two young ladies star
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

CoLEBRooK.-The town election resulted in the success Of the entire Republican ticket by 12 ma jority. The Selectmen reported reduction of more than two thousand eight hundred dollars on the town debt-the largest of any one year.
 The New Haven Pduadiuna states that the skel- eton of the man found on the 18th of September at Kent, turns out to be that of man from Cha. lebs, (hiine Hill,) by the name of James McMi- chael, Seotchman by birth, who had been at work in the mine for two years previous to his leaving, the third of May last, to go to Canaan and return on the evening train the same day. The remains were claimed by his wife, Emma MclIi. chael, and on Saturday taken to New Milford fol interment. He was known to have over $500 with him when he left home. Upon close examina- ton it was found that the skull was broken. and fears are entertained that he might have been foully dealt with. He is said to have been pow erful man, of fair temperate habits. The matter as yet is much of a mystery.
 An orphan boy of ten years has been sen home to his guardian in Winsted by the New Ha ven Recorder. He had been charged with the thef of sG0.
 THofAsToN. baggage car belonging to the Naugatuck Railroad, which came down the rivel with five men in it at the time of the late accident lies one mile below here in very dilapidated con dition, at the place where the men were rescued.
 The band (which by the way, cannot be beaten m Lltchtield County) furnished the music for the bltchfield and Watertown fairs, and will play in 1 -Ihe clock and brass business is very lively
 Mrs; H; l: Thayer was seriously, if not fatally injured by being thrown from wagon, and stri- King on her head and shoulders last Friday, 27th ToRRINaToN:--Att the town meeting on Monday last, the Republican ticket was elected by S5 ma jority. The vote was not large as at the spring election. but the majority does not differ much The selectmen and town clerk elect, are the sam, as last year.
 The selectmen report the expenses for road and bridges at abous s4,65O; the entire expendi lures for the town s14,8 ,892; indebtedness of tn, town Oct. 1, 1867, $12 75O; receipts of town hous and farm, $1, ,253; expenditures, s1 ,439.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
DIED.
In this town, Oct. 11th, Cornelia A. wife of Henry l.. Coe, aged 36.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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 Coughs, Colds, Bronctais, Asthma, W1tooping C5ugh Group, Quinsy, and the numerous as we'll as dangerous disease of the Throat, Chest and Lenqs changeable climate at all seasons of the year: few are fortunate enough to escape their baneful infu ence. How important then to have at hand cer- tain antidote to all the complaints. Experience proves that this exists in Wistars Balsan to tent not found in any other remedy; however se- were the suffering the application of this soothing, healing and wonderful Balsam at once vanquishes the disease and restores the sufferer to wonted health. 'st.s FROM DEAN GRAY, JR., ' Of the firm of LOOMS, LEWIS Co.,, Westfeld Mass.
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 About year since was attacked with severe and distressing cough, followed by emaciation, night sweats, and other symptoms of approaching disease. tried many remedies, to no avail; and so alarming did my case appear, that my friends entertained serious fears for my recovery. At this juncture purchased bottle of Wistars Balsam, and upon using, it at once began to mend, and by the time two bottles had been exhausted, had en- tirely regained my health and strength. shall a:ways keep it in my family. ; s. -s9
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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
1IIKNWAIIL

! At length, the long talked of milk train on the Housatonic Road has commenced running. The first start was made Octo. Der 1st, with A cans, cans from Falls Will lage, 13 from West Cornwall, from Kent,
 l3 from New Milford, the other from sta tions below. The number of cans is stead
 fly increasing, and now numbers over 60 per day. It goes in connection with the evening passenger train connecting with the Express train to New York at Bridge port. Farmers experienced little incon- venience with their cans for a few days, but it is now going smoothly, and they like the business. The quantity of milk with which it starts is quite encouraging. The Erie Road started with 50 cans, the Hudson River with 30, and the Harlem with 19. The Harlem now carries l, 700 cans per day, which yield larger income to the Road than any, or perhaps all other business and there is no doubt that it will soon form an important item in the busi- ness of the Housatonic Road, and of prof. it to the farmers on the line of it.
 It is is no news at this late day, that this town elected Democratic town officers, at the Democratic town meeting. They were elected by an average majority of about 20. No doubt, outsiders wonder how such thing could happen, with an easy Republican majority of from 40 to 60. But it is all clear to us at home. Incom- petsnce and buffoonery are, at discount with our voters, and to hit the obnoxious features in the ticket, they. Sampson-like, tumbled the whole political edifce to the ground, and good men were made to suffer for the faults of others. -
 Last Thursday, Mir. Elias Scoville was engaged in pulling rocks with his derrick By some means, the machinery became de- ranged, by which he raised them with OK en, and he and his son were winding up by hand. Wishing to ease it down, he told his son to let go, and he would do it alone; and by some means, sudden slip of the lock jerked the crank from his hands, which coming around, struck him across the left temple, pealing the scalp some three or four inches long, and about half as wide, knocking him to the ground sense less He soon recovered and went to the mousse but IS seriously if not fatally in jured.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
cor.ervatisn, Illustrated.

The ;ov of the Bridgeport Farmer of last week takes the form of series of wood cuts more natural and truthful than any thing wever recollect to have seen in that papeE
 lIFirst we have an individual in ancient uniform, beating base drum, inscribed, ''Connecticut White Mans State" We do not imagine, with the ~. H. Courier, that this is an exact likeness of any one connec- ted with the Farmer Office He is rep resentative man,-one of those whom noth- ing short of special constitutional provis- ion can raise to an equality with the dark ey. As we look at him we don't wonder he goes in for the Constitution as it is.''
 Then follows fine lot of the same sort, rolling Rum-hogshead, inscribed, s'The Democratic ball is Rolling on the Country Through" Judging from the somewhat thirsty expression of the hats and noses of the gentlemen who are 'roll- ing" the Democratic ball' will need re- plenlSmng SeVeraI ClmeS Deiore Iney get ehe Country Through"
 Last of all comes aspecimen of the Qua kers who vote the Democratic ticket in Pennsylvania-a dilapidated. funereal fos- sil, in tights, shoe-buckles, and crutch, with look such as we should imagine a resurrected Benedict Arnold might have. If we knew Pennsylvania Democrat of that religious faith we should send him a CODY of the Farmer: and if he ever voted the Democratic ticket again he would be a very forgiving Quaker.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
The Result in the County.

In tho doubtful towns of this county, the Republicans have done exceedingly we'll. We have been successful in Colebrook, Warren, and perhaps in Kent, although from the obstinate silence regarding that town, one would suppose neither party had carried it. But on the other hand, New Hartford and Barkhamsted were equally divided, while Goshen and Corn wall elect the entire Democratic ticket. In this county, therefore, the Democracy may justly claim victory.
 How happens it, then, that no sure De- -...~~~.sio eown efectea Rennhlieans. while four sure Republican towns elected Demo- crats ?'a It is the result of our own supine- ness and misconduct Our Goshen cor respondent tells the disgraceful story of that town, while from the rest we hear of petty disputes, personal dislikes, and sec- tional feuds. Miserable nominations, is one excuse; Malice, hatred and unchari- tableness," another;or else, ''our Republi. can friends from Skunk's Misery and Hard scrabble came up, raging about the new bridge across Pumpkin Vine brook, and disembowelled each other at the Pollsr' One or two instances of this kind might pass, but four such are downright disgrace and dishonorl .ase ,st.,
 There is one favorable circumstance: Wc stand fayorably for an increase of our rep resentation in the House next year. There is no fear of Goshen, Cornwall, New Hart ford, or Barkhamsted, in the Spring; while we are quite sure of gain of one repre- sentative in Colebrook, and perhaps of one in Warren. ;.. l.~ <.. =
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
'rO CONSERVATIVES.

The REv. EDWARD A. WILSON will send (free of charge) to all who desire it, the pre- scription with the directions for making and using the simple remedy bywhich he was cur ed of lung affection and that dread disease Consumption. His only object is to benefit the afflicted and he hopes every sufferer will try this prescription, as it will cost them noth- ing, and may prove blessing. Please addI ess
 REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
 No. 165 South Seccnd Street, Williams burgh, New York. 1O-1yr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
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.asseasion BasfallOss 1!
OCTOBER 24th 1867.
To tue Members ef ftse 2d Conn. Heapy A'a'y;

To ale Members of tie 2d Conn. Heavy A'f'y ; Felgosc Soldiers: a
 We, the undersigned, members of the old 18th Conn, Vols (afterward 2d Heavy Art'y.) wishing to secnre reunion of the old Reg't, take this method to in- form you that we have taken the liberty to call meeting, on the 24th of this month, at the Court House, in Litchfeld for that purpose. The meeting to commence at ? o'clock, P. M. r Hoping you will approve of our effort and attend ;, we subscribe ourselves,
 Yours Respectfully,
 GEN. JAMES HUBBARD,
 CoL. l.. w. VESSELS,
 LIEUT.. Cor. N. SMITH,
 CAPT. VIM. RESELL,
 CAPT. A. B. SHUMWAY,
 CAPT.,E. o. PECK,
 LIEUT.. D. c. KILBOURN,
 SERGT. c. W. HINSDALE,
 CoRP. LEWIS RESELL,
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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

TIE RACK AND THE REMEDY. When doub- led up by the ferces of a Griping Colic, and with the sweat of agony oozing from every pore, the sufferer exclaims: ':What shall do?" Let your answer be dose of Railways Ready Relief, administered inter- nally, and its application (undiluted) with strong friction to the stomach and bowels. The pain will immediately abate. Perse- were in this treatment, and in half an hour the patient will be at ease. Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by Druggists. '-
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

nGr We are under particular obligations tocorrespondents. to this week, for impor- tant items from all parts of the county. Will they not favor us more regularly than they have been heretofore in the habit of doing? Let every one furnish his propor- .ion of that county correspondence which IS the Life of a county paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

D6r It is with pleasure that we feel au thorized to contradict the popular version of the matter of Cashier Conklin's escape from justice, so far as it implicated the First Congregational Church of New Mil ford as body, or any large number of it's memDers We learn. also, that while a esn.leman from that place did, upon the V lps o1 the telegram announcing Conk-
 ~ ! s.les., drave to Poughkeepsie to pro-
 - - nas ielsase. It was not by direction or authority of the officers of the RanL
 Ne cannot retract or modify. however. Enet Re have said about the conduct If taoze Nho were appraised, of Mir. conkl;n,s 'erIz4e md who suffered him to avoid ,h :
 of fhat crime, The fewer thov ls He1e' the less that community deserves 5 to se 9!sn1ea, but we cannot believe it ought <o eaqePe censnzQ altogether.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

Bag A Union Sunday School Convention will be held in Bethlehem, on Wednesday Oct. 23 1867, at 10 A. M. The forenoon will be occupied in hearing reports from the schools, and the afternoon in the dis cussion of practical questions. Pastors, Superintendants. and Teachers, arc invited to be present. Let each school be repre- sented. GEORGE LANGDoN,
 County Secretary. Plymouth Oct. 10 1887.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
INFORMATION.

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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17
HARWINTON.T

The following is the list of Town Ofi- cers elected at this place:
 Assessor.-Dayid A. Wilson.
 Board of Reaief.-Willis Catlin, Wm. Wilson Martin L. Goodwin. ..7,- Selecsmen. Webster, Henry e. Biree 1b,on C9ey.k.-Lewis Catlin. -'-s ! Iredsurer.-Lewis Catlin.
 C6nstables. Julius Catlin, Augustus B. A,f.aa Collector and Registrar Catlin Grand Jarors.-Albro Ely, Frapklin w. Fenn.
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SCROFrH,A.l

Dr. LUGOL, of Paris, one. of the most eminent Chemists of Europe said:
 sThe most astounding results may be anticipat-
 Dr H. finders, after fifteen years of scientific re- search and experiment., has succeeded in disoiving one and one quarter grains of Iodine to each fluid
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-10-17

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