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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
KENT

Christmas eve was duly observed at St. Andrews church. The Rector. Rev. Mir. Wilton, preached powerful sermon, on the subject of church festivals, and the du- ty of all believers to duly observe them, 8 large and very attentive audience listened to tho Rev. Gentleman's eloquent dis course with the strongest indications of satisfaction. The now drug store of Wm s. Smith is in full and successful operation. They have got pills and powders, syrups and salves, bitters and barks, cordial and calo- mel, blue mass and beeswax; and any and everything which is necessary to expel disease and distemper from frail human nature. Besides the skill and urbanity with which he compounds his portions is of itself enough to make Q sick man dismiss his physician and get we'll of himself. Our citizens are just now utterly dis gusted with the low-lived personal defama- tions that disgrace almost every page of our best journals. A late instance is to be l found in the last weeks Farmer. Of the same kind, also, is the course of the Se,ai- nel, in making Mir. Shove one of our most worthy and respected citizens the subject ] of abuse.
 It is high time that an evil of such mag nitude should be given at least Q passing consideration. If correspondents are so blind to courtesey and common decency, can we not expect something better of those who have control of the Press? The residents of this place, especially our best citizens, have been one after another sub- jected to low lived abuse and scandal which not only shocks our own people but injures us abroad.
 In regard to MT. Shove, those acquaint- ed with him, know him to be not only a worthy member of our best society but a man of principle as much above his libel Ter IS Heaven is above tho Five Points. A RESIDENT.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
TWISTED.

A post mortem examination of the body of Judge Hall was made before his inter- ment, by Drs. Bidwell and Case of this place. The examination disclosed the fact that there was 8 cancerous obstruction or closing of the outlet to the stomach, it be- ing in such condition that food could pass only in small quantities. He literally starved to death. Many supposed he died of Consumption, but the examination showed that such was not the fact, for his lungs were found to be entirely free from disease.
 Rev s. J. Decker, from Oswego, N. r., a Baptist clergyman, has been stopping in the place for week. On Friday night last, he delivered a poem entitled Beau. ty," at the Methodist Church, and on Sat. urday night, lecture on Thought and Words," at the same place. Both poem and lecture were fine productions, and much praised by those who had the pleas ure of listening to their delivery.
 The annual meeting of the Winsted Printing Go. is soon to be holden. It is generally understood that there will be nc dividend Last year it paid 10 per cent. There is talk on the street of change in the editorial management of the Herald, after the annual meeting.
 The case of John G. Wetmore was tri- ed before Hon. George c. Woodruff, of Litchfeld, on Monday last, he being the auditor appointed in the case. Wotmore claims some $2o6, or more, rent of the Borough, for use of his office some five or six years, principally while he was Warden of the Borough. The report of tho audi tor will determine his opinion of the evi dence, and close of the case.
 [The foregoing reached us last week too late for insertion.-ED.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
WOODBURY.

On New Years eve, the Methodist Par sonage which is occupied by Rev. Mr. Bray and family, was unceremoniously entered by large numbers from the North and South Congregational Churches. who, after a pleasant interview presented MT. B. a roll of greenbacks, as token of their ap- preciation of him as man, and of his very able and faithful services in the union meetings which have been~ held by the three churches during the past month Mrs. B. was also made the recipiant of q quantity of greenbacks. Other substan- tial tokens of regard found their way into the good mans hands, the whole amount ing to nearly $200. Recently the members of Mr. Bray's own parish made him 8 do nation of $250. Surely, the people of Woodbury heard the command, ''rhou shalt not muzzle the mouth of tho OK that treadeth out the corn" The religious in- terest continues. meetings arc frequent and we'll attended.
 The North church have adopted the principle, that free gospel requires that their house of worship should be free to all, and have their annual sale of slips which occurs at the beginning of the year, has been deferred indefinitely,
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
Capt. Salmon Buel.

The obsequies of this venerable patri- arch, who died on Frday last, at the great age of nearly l0l years, took place at the Congregational Church in this village, on Sunday afternoon, and were exceedingly interesting and impressive. The attend ance was very large from this and the neighboring towns. We had hoped to re- ceive from some one better acquainted with this venerable man than ourselves, some suitable tribute to his memory, as we have only known him for several years as our oldest inhabitant, and one who was universally respected and beloved
 Capt. Buel was born before the Revolu- tionary War, and though too young to be a participant in it's stirring events, his memory embraced the entire period of that struggle. He remembered we'll the ap- pearance of General Washington as he passed through this village on his way from Boston to West Point. He was a son of Salmon Buel, who lived in the house near the head of North Street, now remodelled and enlarged for an Infrmary His grand father, Solomon Buel, and his great grand father, Deacon John Buel, who were among the first settlers of the town, resided on the "Buel lot" so called, on West Street, their house standing on the spot now own. ed and occupied by T. l.. Saltonstall, Esq. He was the last survivor of the 336 descen. dants of Mary, the wife of Deacon John Buel, who, as related on her tombstone were living at the time of her death; and consequently, the only link is broken which, until now, has connected that moth CT of nearly half the population of this town with the present time. The deceased was emphatically laboring man, and the amount of labor performed by him in sub duing the forests in this community, and converting them into fruitful fields, was probably greater than that of any other man who has lived in the town. From boyhood, he has been temperance man and many anecdotes are told of his early resistance of all efforts to induce him tc touch the intoxicating bowl. All the rela. tions of life have been discharged by him with fidelity and conscience void of of. fence. For sixty years he has been an ex. emplary professor of the Christian reli. zion, and until infrmities prevented, was n reon1ar attnndant mon tho sorvio>c oi the Church.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
For tho Enquirer

For tho Enquirer. Seldom do we chronicle the death of one so universally beloved and regretted as Mrs. Beers.
 For almost the whole of her long life. time resident of this village, she was identified with it's history, and there are few among us who have not, during that time, felt her warm sympathy in the joys and sorrows which have como to us; nor can we ever forget the friendly greeting she always extended to us, under her own roof, where for so many years she has dwelt, beloved and respected by all. | She was of so placid and gentle nature, that even Time dealt lovingly with her, and spared her the infrmities of age; yet, though she seemed to possess the spirit of immortal youth, she has now passed away, and the home which has so long been sun shiny with her presence, is indeed dark without her.
 The sorrows of that home are sacred we will not intrude upon them.
 But not only there is this bereavement felt-there isa gloom over the whole neigh borhood. There are many '' walking soft ly ir the bitterness of their souls," for the memory of this dear friend who has left them.
 Her funeral services were solemn and touching. No word of spoken eulogy was needed. The silent, fearful presence of SC many who loved her, was all that her affec. tionate heart could have asked, and as he1 neighboEs and friends followed her to her last resting place. and laid her down be- heath the pure winding-sheet of winter, it seemed fair type of her refined and spot less character, even as it was blessed en- blem of the faith she had so long professed in Him whose precious blood can make each soul Gas white as snow." Though her name will hereafter be only 6 sweet memory among us, and "the places which once knew her shall know her no more" yet we thank God that |" we sor- row not as those without hope" but bless His holy name for this dear servant "de- parted this life in His faith and fear, look ing for the blessed resurrection in the last day, when again we hope to greet our loved and lost ones.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09

STATE NEwsPAPEys.-On Jan. 1st, the Hartford Cowan5 changed back to it's old folio form.
 Hon. David Clark announces that he has an interest in the Hartford Post, which is to be edited by the Rev. Bernard Peters as heretofore
 M. M. Eaton has started daily in .Meriden, called the Daily Vsitor. It is small, but creditably got up. MT, John Hotchkiss, formerly one of the proprietors of the Journal and Cour- ter, has become connected with the Paltd- diasm.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
GOSHEN.

Tho holidays have been characterized by family and friendly gatherings, and happy greetings, so numerous that it took till the evening of January 2d to complete the pro- gramme. Even if it would interest your readers to speak of each pleasant gathering I could not, as an not possessed of the power of ubiquity. The present week will be observed by the members of the Congre- gational Church as q week of prayer, and meetings will be held each day of the week. We regret to state that N. I. Wadhams, who has for so many years been connected in business; with Holley and Co.'S Cutlery establishment at Lakeville, is quite ill at his residence in this town.
 Lieutenant Frederic Cook of Co., B. 18th regiment has been sick number of weeks and gradually failing, and great fears are entertained of rapid decline. S. He died on Sunday morning. - MT. Thomas Elhone while at work rolling logs at the saw-mill of s. and H. Wooster the 18th of Dec had his shoulder dislocated by his bar slipping, causing him to fall It is only about 2 months since he met with similar misfortune, disloca- ting the same shoulder. He was success fully treated by Dr. Brandage who antici- patinga painful operation, administered chloroform.
 Real estate is of more value in our town than stated in my last communica- tion. By mistake of one figure the price of the seven and half sacres, bought by Francis B. Wadhams was made to read s27O instead of $97O.
 MT. Seymour Eldridge, who so rcoont- ly purchased the right of Mail route from West Goshen to Wolcottville, IS prepared with span of horses and covered carriage to accomodate the travelling public, and runs daily, Sundays excepted, instead of three times a week as stated in the old ad vertisements.
 Il hereby notify all whom it may con- corn, that I shall continue to report news items. as fast as they are manufactured, as I have eleven good quills, and part of another of the original twelve, remain ing. A very pleasant company gathered at the house of Mr. Alanson Stoddard, on the | evening of Dec. 31st, to celebrate the ami 1 versary of MT. Stoddard's 54th birth day. It was not made up of the extreme youth of Goshen, but of sober, married people, and included our excellent minister and several worthy deacons, whose presence cast no ] shadow on the mirth and hilarity which were the prominent characteristics of the evening. It is seldom our good fortune to be the favored guest in company of such l as could boast of their better halves, but such was the case here We found it not a
 stern reality" but, a very sweet reality;
 for the gaily dressed ladies fitted about With as much case and grace as in tho days Of slsweet sixteen." 1868 finds in Goshen no youthful beau who can compete in de- votedness and attention to the ladies with
 the gentlemen who were present on this occasion. As tho company paired off to
 find their homes, we joined ill the many expressions of good will to the hostess, and in the wish that Mir. Stoddard might enjoy
 many happy returns of such pleasant an- niversaries. H.
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are, and always have been noted. supper, few innocent games were plaSTe,.. by the "young folks," and at an carlv hour, all adjourned for home, highly pleas ed with the kind reception given them by Mr. Kellogg and lady, and only wishing that surprises" were more common. Dur ing the entertainment, quite respectable sum of money, in the shape of "green- backs, " was given to Mir. Teal, as Christ mas present.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
SOUTH CANAAN.

The friends of the Rev. MT. Teal gave
 him surprise" at the house of MT. Whiting Kellogg, Christmas night There
 was quite large and mirth-loving number
 present, and all seemed to enjoy them selves immensely. MT. Teal had been in-
 vited to spend the afternoon and part of
 the evening at the residence of MT. Ed ward Belden-and when he returned, all knew by his looks of astonishment, that the "surprise' was perfect. MT. Henry
 Belden presented him to the company with neat and appropriate speech informing him of the liberty we had all taken with him, and of our customary ways of paying our respects to him who had been called to the head of the Society. MT. Teal respond ed in words that showed how pleased and gratifed he was to meet 80 many of us,
 and in so agreeable and surprising 9 manner. After Merry Christmas all around, and many congratulations with
 those we had least expected to see, we were
 treated to some fine singing. Mir. Teal played the instrument, and MT. Chester Deming, with number of assistants. filled the rooms with sweet sounds. After we had enjoyed the music for time, supper
 was announced. Choosing two out of the
 "Ten thousand and altogether lovely, !"
 we slowly marched to the dining room. Arriving there, the sight that met one's
 eve's was "pleasant to behold" There
 was every thing one could wish in the way
 of eatables. The tables were loaded in the profusion for which the people of Canaan
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
STATE CONVENTION.

The UNION REPUBLICAN ELECTORS of the several towns in this State are requested to send delegates equal to twice the number of their Rep resentativee in the General Assembly, to meet in Convention at ALLYN HALL, in the city of HART FORD, on tho 15TH DAY OF JANUARY, A. D. 1868, at 10 o'clock A. M., for the purpose of nominating a candidate for Governor and other State Officers to be elected on the first Monday of April next. Also to appoint Delegates to attend the Nation. d Union Republican Convention, to be held ir Chicago on the 2Oth day of May, A. D. 1868. Dated December 23, 1867.
 H. H. STARKWEATHER, Chairman.
 EZRA HALL,
 o. H. PLATT,
 ASA B. WOODWARD,
 DAVID GREENbIIT,
 SAMUEL s. NEWTON,
 RUSSELL R. PRATT,
 BARTLETT BENT, JR',
 LUOIUS s. FULLER,
 MARCUS LILLE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
Miscegenation.

Last week it came to the knowledge of wide- awake Justice and Selectman in the southwestern part of Litchfeld that English girl, servant in that neighborhood, was in 8 condition which would probably lead to her being chargeable to the town. The man who was guilty in the affair was miscegenated individual, Q combination of the African, Indian and white; nevertheless he had settlement in the town of Warren, and in case of a marriage between the parties Litchfeld ran no further risk. In came the Justice and there was consultation with the first selectman and town att torney. There was no avoiding the conclusion-it must be either miscegenation case or a pauper case. On examination it appeared that there were none of those ugly enactments against mixed marriages on our statute books that, in Conser- vative State, might have consigned the Jus tice, selectmen, and town attorney to some disagreeable place; consequently miscegenation was resolved on. Process was issued, and the parties were brought before the justice for mar riage, when it was discovered that the gentleman of mixed descent was 8 minor. Thereupon tho first selectman took a trip to Middlebury and ob- tained his fathers written consent and the mar riage was finally consumatod in somewhat seclu- 
 have performed his part admirably, although his style was perhaps rather more judicial than minis terial.
 Now we must confess little surprise at such ad- vanced Radicalism in such a quarter. It beats Wendell Philips in so far as actions speak louder than words Probably the Sentinel will feel oblg- ed to pitch into the gentleman concerned in this matter. If so, although their Radicalism is far in advance of ours, We shall not see them abused. They have evidently acted conscientieusly, and a board of town officers who act on high moral grounds, are novelty that deserves encourage ment Above all We do not wish to hear the Re- publican authorities of Warren accusing them of sacrificing great principles to save their Town a few dollars
 Whether the gentlemen intend running an indo- pendent miscegenation ticket next spring, or to continue their coalition with the Democracy, we have not yet learned. Further particulars will be found under the head of Marriage Notices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09

AT We repeat that 1t is dishonest in the Enaui Ter to couple "Ben Butler and the Democracy with repudiation while it withholds the names o Thaddeus Stevens, who openly avows himself in favor of the scheme, and of Schuyler Colfax, who, if reports are true, is only withheld from indorsing the same policy by the earnest solicitations of his political friends.-Seneinel.
 Week before last, we republished the Sentiners statement that Mir. Thaddeus Ste- vens supported the financial views of But Ter, without contradiction. We did not state also that MT. Schuyler Colfax was o1 MT. Buffers way of thinking, because we do not believe such to be the fact. We did state our belief that Butler would be sup ported by majority of the Democrats in Congress. Time, and probably no long time will show the correctness of our be- lief.
 Our own position on this important question has been taken against MT. But. Ter. The Sentinel, so far as we have evel seen, refuses to show his colors. Is oul honest friend ready yet to answer the plain question we asked him two weeks since?
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09

Renne's Killing Magic Oil is used by a number of the families in our town, and they speak we'll of it as remedy for curing most painful complaints. tis the cleanest and most delicious article to use we have found. The large sized bottles are cheapest in proportion to the price.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09

D9 Immense quantities of Pickerel are being taken from the great reservoir in Otis. We are informed that not less than a thousand pounds were taken in one day last week. The issues of hemlook boards have been called in, and pickerel are now leoal tender in Otis.- Winsted Herald.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
CORNWALL.

Christmas came and went with less of outward demonstration than usual; but there is evidently an increasing apprecia- tion of the significance of the great event the return of the day commemorates. There is less of Christmas mirth and more of thoughtful consideration of it's bearings upon the destinies of the individual
 Sunday evening, the Concert of the West Cornwall Sunday School was held in this place inpresehce of an audience which filled the room. Its exercises were very interesting and appropriate to the passing Christmas holidays. The School is con- posed of the children of foreigners and others. Neither they nor their parents at tend church on the Sabbath, three miles away; but nearly or quite every young man and woman in the village attend the school, and its influence for good in such com munity is excellent. This is the true way to suppress intemperance, gambling, pro- fanity and crime. God bless the Sunday School.
 Monday, Dec 23d, the annual snle of slips took place in the West Cornwall meet ing-house, realizing an advance on former years.
 IA correspondent of the Winsted Her, ald asserts that movement is on foot for building church in West Cornwall. l
 Nov Years night, the good people of North Cornwall assembled at the Parson- age, to extend New Years greeting to their pastor and his family and each other. The visit resulted in largo amount of so- cial enjoyment-a weu-spread table of cake and cheese, tea and coffee, from which more than hundred partook, until many were more than satisfied, and from which at least twelve baskets of broken and un- broken fragments were left, provided the baskets were not too large-also, hand some sleigh for Rev. Mir. Bush-a barrel of flour from the young men of West Corn wall-a very fine study lamp-some wood; there would have been more but for the storm-an many other things too nuiner- ous to mention.
 The week of prayer is being observed, and meetings held in either the Lecture room, West Cornwall, or Cornwall Hollow, every evening. The meetings are not fol- lowing entirely the programme recom- mended, and are thus losing the inspira- ion of association. There is much ill the thought, that wherever there is christian heart or christian church over the wide world, the same great theme is made the burthen of prayer that adds much to the power of sympathy and desire.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09

s9r MT. I. Gaylord, postmaster at Gay louisville has been removed < Mr. W. H. Evans, rank copperhead, appointed in his place. We are told that the change is to be attributed to Mir. w. Fl. Barnum, not to J. D. the great remover.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-01-09
LITCHFIETD

Ine congregational Church of this will lage Ill accordance with the custom of their denomination observe the first week of the year as week of prayer. Henry R. Colt Esq has purchased the stephen Deming place on Prospect Street.
 The funeral of Capt. Salmon Buel on Sunday afternoon was attended by an i'm mense congregation. The number of deaths of very old people during the year past has been very remarkable. At our re- quest Rev. MT. Clark pastor of the Congre- gregregational church in this place, fur nishes us with the following statement for publication:
 JANUARY 9TH 1868. Within the twelve months past have attended the funerals of nine persons, aged aged as follows; 69, .69, 79, S3, S4. s6, 90, 94, 100. The last birthday is in each case given" Thefunerals of many other very aged persons in the town and village have oc- cured during the year which have been at tended by ministers of other denomina- tions. We publish in another place communications regarding Capt. Buel and Mrs. Beers.
 -Attenticn is called to the caucus to be held on next Saturday to elect delegates &c
 -Gov. Fenton has appointed Hon. Lew is B. Woodruff Judge of the New York Court of Appeals,to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Justice Porter. - Hotchkiss Bros. who were advertised to exhibit their Stereopticon at the Court House last week did not appear, and we learn that they did not intend to come to this town. Their agent left some little bills unsettled, and vo hope they will be passed around for thus imposing on the public. l - MT. Lewis o. Hotchkiss has sold his farm on churcA hill to Mathew Ryan.
 Daniel B. Stdldard Esq. has sold his farm to IL. c. Hotchkiss. Price about $5,OOO.
 The young people arc enjoying the splendid sleighpg and moonlight nights by sleigh-rides and surprise parties; and our fishermen ire prepared to tell some huge stories about good luck upon the lakes.
 l Several of tle farmers of Mt Tom are sending their nI Iilk to New York, by the Housatonic milb-train from New Milford.