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Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09
The Legislature.

The Connecticut Legislature has now fairly begun its yearly work. In looking over the list of names, partial acquaint- ance shows that the Democracy have much larger number of experienced members. In the Senate there is not single Republican who ever served in that body before. MT. Ives, of East Haven, will probably be the ''leader'' in the House, when that body feels the necessity of any leadership, which is not often. He takes an early start on the labor question, which evidently annoys the Democracy, who wish to appear as the es- peclal champions of the workingmen.
 Exactly on what principle the committees were selected, it is difficult to discern We do not imagine they will be much embar- rassed by any previous acquaintance with the questions they are to examine. The Democrats cannot complain of their share in the distribution. They have majority of the Senate chairmanships, four chairmanships in the House, and ma- jority of the School Fund committee the choicest of the lot for Investigating pun poses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09
Book Notices.

NED NEyiNs, THE NEwsBoY; OR STREET LIFE IN BoTToN, by Rev. Henry Morgan. This excellent book, though but short time published, has al- ready reached it's fourth edition It is the history
 of poor, friendless newsboy, whose tender frame might we'll have yielded to his extraordinary trials
 and prosecutions, had not abiding faith, and an
 exhalted moral courage preserved him. The char acters are well drawn, the narrative fecitous the preface good, and the lessons incucated of the highest value. The s author has & sounded the depth laid both bare with vividness of cooring and &C., curacv of dissection which strike forcby, and re- tain firm hold of the readers attention. The work has received high encomiunls from the press, the pulpit, and from laeraieeus and others whose praise is not lightly awarded. This edition is pub ished in elegant form suitable for the family and Sunday School library and it is book that ap- peals to the kndest sympathies of the reader, en- nently calculated to call forth all the finer chords in favor of bene7olence and universal philanthro- by. Canvassers are doing we'll with this book Those wishing agencies for Town, County, o1 State, apply to Rev. Henry Morgan, Groton St. Boston.
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LITCHFIELD.

In our last weeks report of proceedings in the Superior Court, we incorrectly stated that the case of Horace F. Prindle vs. Isaac B. Prindle, was reserved Such was not the fact decree of partition was pass ed in accordance with the prayer of the pc titioners.
 During the Term the following business not heretofore reported was finished
 Solomon Barber, ct al. vs. Town of Barkhamsted; Highway case Report of Committee laying road accepted. Motion in error fled For petitioners, Peck & Foster: fer defendants, Goodwin
 Benjamin Booth, Appeal from Probate. Report of G. c. Woodruff, auditor, accepted ana case re- served for advice of Supreme Court For appel lant, Huntington /: for appellee, Cothren;
 Christopher Colt vs Hopkins Brothers. Re- port of G.. c. Woodruff, auditor, that p1a:ntln re for defendant, Burr.
 Orvis L. Hopkins vs. Hopkins Brothers. Report of G. c. Woodruff, auditor, that plaintiff recover s10903 accepted. For plaintiff, McMahon; for de- fendant. Turril
 John W. Brooks vs Henry s. Johnson, defend ant, and Haskell G. Smith, garnishee; Defendant defaulted and garnishee found indebted $685. For defendant Barbour; for Garnishee, Seymour S Seymour.
 The following divorces have been granted:
 Royal Stone from Jane S. Stone Elliot Lucas from Phebe A. Lucas Harriet M. Frazier from Nel- son J. Frazier Anna J. Buel from Chapncey J.. Buel; Trelawny s. Sackett from Caroline Nj Sack cit /; Mary J. Hart from Erastus W. Hart Jane c. Burr from James Burr; Theresa Camp from Fred erick Camp; Samuel W. Coriies from Julia A. Cor lies; Phebe A. Cute from Henry B. Cute: Car- ence F. Doolittle from Ezra A. DoOlittle; Hannah Ostrander from John Ostrander; Almlra Sherman from Milo Sherman; Elnlore Waldrcn from Ellen Waldron; Marcus Bartram from Athanias Bartram
 We are looking anxiously for the report of the State Librarian to see the proportion of divorces to that of marriages in the coun- ty. Occasionally, beyond doubt, mari age is dissolved by the death of one of the parties but what is the exact percentage
 Decrees of foreclosure have been passed in the following cases:
 Alfred c. Smith, Jr., vs \. E. Porcelain Clay Co. Thomas 4. Stiles vs. John H. Bostwick. George L. Beardsley vs. Henry T. Jackson ct ux.
 - Gentlemen of horticultural propensi- ties are beginning to look to their gardens. One of them proposes, we understand, to take out policy of insurance against " &C., cidents"-on his sweet corn.
 - We noticed few days since croquet party amusing themselves at that pokiest of games, in the East Park Will the cpl demic rage again, as it did last year till all Litchfield clicked like vast billiard saloon.
 At meeting of the Litchfeld County Agricultural Society, held on Tuesday, Mir. J. Deming Perkins was elected member of the State Board of Agriculture
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NEW MILFORD.

Business opens with fair prospects this memorable off-shoot of Old Milford. Two new stores with new goods have recently been opened, the scale of prices is being reduced, and customers are increasing Many articles of merchandise are sold at about old fashioned rates--woolen goods especially. The evidences confirm the be- lief that in due time, the people can live again at fair rates
 Owing to the continued cold weather, the matrimonial fever is reviving again Two or three weddings will take place next week-of which you will receive notice The parties will at once take tour to Sit ka, or Russian America
 Clark Hine has sold his place, inclu- ding house, and lot of one and one-fourth acres, situated near the cemetery, for $1O,- 900, to William Bostwick, now residing in Sherman.
 -Lucius Lum has also sold his United States Hotel to Representative" Bristol,
  tel, and will be enlarged and improved, to accommodate a large business
 A splendid new organ made by the Hooks, is now being put up in the Episcopal Church, and will be ready to swell its peal ing notes and breathe forth its high rap. lures next Sunday. The organ is one of the best in the County, costing $2,5OO. With its melodious voice discoursing the music, and the worthy rector the gospel, this Church becomes a most attractive place of worship, and must go on from prospering to prosper
 The dwelling-house of Jedediah J. Graves, at Gaylordsville, was burnt on Monday, May 9th The fire was acciden.
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News of the Week.

FOREIGN. Notwithstanding that consid- erable uneasiness is felt in commercial cir cles regarding the result of the Peace Con- ference, the English and French govern ments seem confident that peace will be maintained. Italy and Belgium are to be represented in the Conference.
 The British Ministry have been defeated on the Reform bill, and compelled to ac- cept an amendment offered by the Liberals. The great Reform meeting occurred in Hyde Park on Monday. As was expected, there was a vast crowd, though but few speak CTS. There were no riotous demonstrations whatever. and the services of the Police were not required
 An instruction has broken out i'll Cata- lonia. No particulars are given.
 Saxony has adopted the new Constitution for the North German Confederation.
 Gov. Wright, the United States Minister at Prussia is reported to be at the point of death.
 The rebellion in China is reported to be spreading. The city of Nankln IS threat ened.
 There is undoubtedly much chance of a war still, and France and Prussia are both rapidly arming.
 1t is believed that the Liberals have car- tured the city of Mexico, and that the war is substantially ended.
 DOMESTIC. The extreme Democracy car ried the Kentucky election. They are sue cessful in all districts but two, If not ln those
 The argument of the Injunction cases be- fore the U. s. Supreme Court, is finished. No decision yet.
 The House Judiciary Committee are talk ing evidence on the Impeachment question.
 Jefferson Davis is to be delivered up to the civil authorities, and will probably be tried at the present term of the U. s. District Court at Richmond.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09
WARREN.

On Friday evening, hundred or more of our townspeople assembled at the house of MT. Myron s. Hine, to celebrate the "Glass Wedding," or fifteenth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. H. After prayer by the Rev. MT. Upson, of New Preston, all partook of an entertainment which did great credit to the ladies of Warren and the vicinity.
 All things considered it was one of the pleasantest gatherings Warren has ever known, and we hope it's moral influence may bring some of our bachelors to see the error of their ways.
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pr ED.

In this town, on the 4th inst, Mir. John R. Bradley, aged So.
 h Kent, on the 27th ult., John NJ. Ray mond, aged "A years. On the 18th ult, Addie Swift, aged "A. On the 2dinst., Mrs Maria, relict of Alden Swift, aged T years. On the 5th inst, George Lewis Cors, aged 24 years.
 In West Cornwall, April 3Oth, Lucia, wife of Birdsey Baldwin, aged 76.
 In Hoboken, N. J., on Saturday, April 27, Cornelia L., wife of Elijah Rosenc~antz Esq, and granddaughter of Capt. Samue Dayton.
 In Bantam Falls Apr 2lst, Miss Maris kilborn aged 67.
 In Winsted, May l. Marcus Kelsey, agei B years.
 In Winsted, May 2, Mary, daughter O. Gabriel Grinnin, aged l2.
 Died in this place (Wallen's Hill) on the 29th, ult, Mrs. Sarah Brown, widow O the late Harris Brown, aged Fl.
 In West Winsted, April 30, at the resi- dence of J. J. Whiting, Mrs. Keturah Nor ton, relict of the late Dudley Norton, O. Norfolk, aged 94.
 In Colebrook April 27, Asa Barnard, ageG 81.
 In Torrington, April 17, ,after three weeks illness of typhus fever, Dea. Munson Cole aged 50
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SALISBURY, May 9th, 1867.
DEAR EDITOR

DEAR EDITOR :-
 The Organ Exhibition and Concert of which your correspondent made mention last week, came off as per advertisement :; but on account of the severe storm on Wednesday evening, it was repeated on Fri day evening, thus giving some of us a double treat. It was we'll worthy of repe- tition. The organ itself, is worthy of spe- cial mention, but not being Musical Ar list, " cannot enumerate it's particular ex- cellencies. Under the skillful handling of Mir. Brewster, it made good the assertion of it's builder, that it should be perfectly adapted and suitable to the church edifice in which it was to be placed" It is su- perior instrument.
 The Concert consisted of Organ Solos and Improvisations, full choruses by the choir, and Solos, Duets, Trios and Quar- tettes by Mrs. Frances and Miss Whiting. of Hartford, MT. Andrews of South Canaan, and MT. Burrall, of Salisbury
 Perhaps the best chorus was, sNight's Shades no Longer" from the Oratorio of Moses in Egypt" The solos which best pleased me, were: |" o Ye Tears" by Miss Whiting; 1T will Extol Thee o Lord" by Mrs. Frances; and "Comfort Ye my Peo- ple," by Mir. Andrews
 Mrs. Frances is very talented singer; she has few superiors. She takes the high est tones with ease, while the lower ones are we'll sustained but the pleasure of listen ing to her singing is greatly enhanced by her clear, distinct pronunciation.
 Miss Whiting has deep, rich contraltc voice, which is we'll cultivated, and she sings in fine taste
 MT. Andrews is thorough musician. He could not only sing his selection from the Oratorio of the "Messiah" as the composer intended it should be sung, but in an Ital ian song, from the Opera of 'Lombardi, he exhibited talent of the highest order
 Taken altogether, this concert was the best musical treat which the people of this vicinity have enjoyed for a long time.
 And now, MT. Editor, let me ask you why we have so few musical entertainments ir this region. The "Litchfeld County Con cert" was famous affair in days gone by an annual feast to which the Choirs wen up, and from which influences for gooG went forth.
 If Messrs. Battell, Brinsmade, Hart Knapp, Beardsley, Burrall, and half score of others who might be named, would take hold of the matter, we might have amusica a0eeH at Altchfeld, next fall, achich acoull pay.
 Yours very truly, H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09
MARRIED.

In Cornwall, May 1, by Rev. s. Fenn, MT. Henry H. Ives of Goshen, and Miss Eunice w. Johnson of Cornwall.
 In Wolcottville, April 29, by the Rev. G. B. Newcomb, J. Garner Brotherwell and Addie M. Holcomb, all of Wolcottville.
 In Wolcottville. May l, bv Rev. l.. w. Abbott, Wm. Jeffrey and Hannah Lawton, all of Wolcottville.
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naE We clip the following from Harpers

haT We clip the following from Harper Drawer
 In one of the towns of Western New York-which of course, has it's weekly paper-the following ad- vertisement appeared:
 NOTICE.-Whereas my wife Sally has left my bed and board without just cause or provocation forbid all persons from harboring or trusting her on my account, for shall pay debts of her con- tracting, as pay none of my own. E. B.. After publishing this the required time the able editor sent in his bill. Payment was declined. MT. The able editor was indignant. Why" said MT. B., who was impecunious to the beggarly point,
 'ddnt the last line of the advertisement say that I paid none of my own debts, and do you suppose I am going back on that Not much! ?"
 An African lady entered the depot at Lancaster, Ohio, and, wishing to have her baggage checked, asked the agent: '' Is you dc gemman wat malls de trunks 2'
 A lady writing of the grand ball recently given in Philadelphia, by MT. Jay Cooke, the great company commenced to arrive at 5.2O; dancing be- gan at 7.30; supper was served at 1O40"
 Better than this is the following, communicated by Q lady correspondent in North Cambridge, Mas sachusetts
 At the Musical Festival in Boston, given in honor of the Russians. was sung chorus from Mozarts Twelfth Ndss A cousin from the country was present and on our way home we began discussing the music when he exclaimed, The piece Iiked best that chorus of the Twelfth Nassachuses!''
 Salaries of Revenue Detectives :-'' Apt seizure [Casarl a,a nihI"'
 When Fort Donaldson fell, the rebel Tennessee Legislature was in session at Nashville. An ad- ournment was of course necessary, and the Chair man was doing it in the following Impressive terms, And, now gentlemen, God will take care of us, and if we do not meet again here we shall meet in heaven" Here, however, he wa. was interrupted by an East Tennessee member: 'Stop! Mr. Chair man, don't adjourn us to that place. F you do ace shall aerer get q qloruGn." gay and festive Philadelphian coming home 8 little 'convivalized" on reaching his bed room per formed as follows :-Stealthily entered, found gas turned low, wife apparently asleep, thought she acas asleep, sat down, listened again, no stir be- gan to undress got coat, vest, pants, drawers, Stockings all safely of was journeyng carefully toward couch when wife of bosom quietly asked
 ssComing to bed, dear?" "Yes, love'
 "Well, dear, hadn't you better take oT yoar hat?"
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Nas~ We heartily join our Salisbury cor respondent in desiring the revival of our old County Musical Society. Litchfeld can do better now than in former years. We have two good church organs, and could contribute at least dozen singers to the chorus.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09
STATE THEIRS.

WHICH TEoUPE?-The Har!foya Coura1s is responsible for the following:
 ''The local Of the Bridgeport Farmer, fairly slops over with information, statisti- cal and otherwise, about ''the Church, from which we should judge he was in training for Holy orders. The readers of that sheet are daily treated to expositions on various saints and feast days of 8 very compendi- ous and exhaustive character, and a Sun day school festival, Easter evening, is made the opportunity for much phraseology the following appears to be a free transla- tion from the Bible. 1.-The singers go be- fore and the minstrels follow after," but it don't state what minstrel troupe is referr- ed to.
 THE Mendclsohn Union of Waterbury gave concert in Hotchkiss Hall, last Thursday evening, to large and delighted audi ence, this being the first reappearance of the company for five years The music consisted of selections of classical and sa- cred music, ballads and choruses.
 Some wags at Norwich day or two ago engaged countryman for S4 to bail out the we'll of smack st the wharf He wor- ked well for while, when he made up his mind there was leak somewhere, and soon found out he had been attempting to bail ont the Thames river, and departed amidst ''lafture" from the crowd assembled
 A little boy was killed at New Haven a few days since by stone thrown by anoth- or little boy, which struck him In the fore head.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09

Beg The working of the eight hour law in Illinois does not seem to be successful. A strike and almost riot occurred in Chi cago, because employers insisted on hiring by the hour
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Ra% little daughter, three years old, of Edward Stewart, was drowned at Thomas ton, on Friday, in the race way of the clock shop.
Litchfield enquirer., 1867-05-09
Abolition of Slavery in Brazil

It is with the greatest pleasure that we record the abolition of negro slavery by the only American nation of any size which still countenanced that relic of barbarism. Imperial as the Brazilian government is in form, it is beyond question the strongest, most enlightened, and most progressive in S. America From her immense line of sea coast Brazil was at one time the favorite re- sort of slave traders. The present emperor, however, has always thrown all his infu- ence, not only against the slave trade, but against slavery, and the sentiment of the people has become gradually more and more hostile to system which the whole civilized world now unanimously condemns.
 The Tribune no longer celebrates mere party triumph when it reioices in the ''glo- rious six years work" which has emancipa- ted twenty-five millions of serfs in Russia. four millions of negroes in the United States, and three millions in Brazil. It now speaks for the whole American people.
 Eg- H. M. Gillette, Esq.,, has been removed from the office of Postmaster, and Walter M Patterson Esq, is appointed. Those who pay nine tenths of the postage collected at the office, would object to the ge-LHchfe'd Enquirer.
 Ten States of the Union have been placed under the despotic rule of five military commanders and negro suffrage is to be forced upon them at the point of the bayonet, if the commanders deem it necessary. Nlnety-nine hundred out of every thou sand of the intelligent people protest against the tyranical measure, and plead the Constitutions of the States and Nation against it, but the mad men in Congress say, We care nothing for Constitu- lons-our will IS law, and you must submit" ."- Bridgeport Farmer
 Such are the Fumer's assertions. What are the facts :?
 1. Ten States of the Union commenced great civil war, were beaten, and hence b1ougM Memsezres under military rule.
 2 At the close of the war in the language of President Johnson, "The State institu- tions are prostrated, laid out on the ground, and lucy must De taken up and adapted 10 Me progress of events." The "progress of events' has increased the number of free men iu the South by four millions Con- gress merely says that those freemen shall have voice in framing their ''State insti- tutions ;'' and Congress has, even accord ing to MT. Johnson's theory, the decision of the reconstruction question. Is that ty- ranical, unconstitutional, wademocraic?
 3. A large majority of the whole people of America favor the late Reconstruction measures. Even here, in conservative Con- necticut, aside from the vote of single ward in New Haven-the counterpart in vir- tue and intelligence" of that portion of New York City which sent John Morrissey to Congress-a majority of our voters ap- prove the action of Congress.
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Ng> The American Pianos in the Paris Exposition are said to far surpass any Euro pean instruments of the kind.
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