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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27
NORFOLK.
The testimony of Mir. Rollins. Commi.

The testimony of MT. Rollins, Commis- sloner of Internal Revenue, before the Ju- dietary Committee, and his letters to the Secretary of the Treasury, which our Wash ington correspondent furnishes this morn ing, place the responsibility for the pres ent lnefficiency of the revenue system so clearly upon the President, that, when plans for the relief of the national finances are under debate, it will be well to recur to 1t for few valuable hints. The remo- val and appointments in the Internal Rev enne service during the year 1866 were made by the President alone, without con- sultation with the Commissioner; and in- deed, MT. Rollins soon ceased to make any recommendations to office, knowing that they would not be regarded. He believed that the changes made by MT. Johnson had cost the country many millions of dollars. Many of the most competent and vigilant officers were removed for purely political reasons, and corrupt or inexperienced men appointed in their places, and Gas rule in those States where removals were large ly made, the best men were removed" On the other hand, officials whose removal MT. Rollins had for good reasons requested, and against whom he had filed formal charges, are still retained. In view of the damaging character of his testimony, it is not at all that the Commissioner himself should have been turned out.- Tribune
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27

Gov. ANDREW ON GEN. GRANT.-This country is rapidly rising to just appreci- ation of the almost irreparable loss it has sustained in the untimely death of Gov. Andrew of Massachusetts. His constant devotion to the best interests of the na- tion, his intuitive knowledge of human nature. his frankness and fearlessness in expressing his views, whether, for the mo- ment, they happened to be popular or un. popular, his sincere respect for the honest convictions of others, however differine from his own opinion, have given a weight to his recorded sentiment, which has been accorded to very few public men in these days of political excitement and partizan strife
 Only three days before his death. he wrote to 8 friend: "The tendency of the hour is toward Grant. And that is best. It IS not the ideal good. It is bad for the country that he must leave his present post-bad for him. the soldier. to try and to endure the hard fate which awaits him, in civil life. But it is apparently the best practical good the country can have. And Grant is so square and honest a man that l believe he is bound to be right in main anywhere. "-N H. Courier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27

Dickens, when in working mood, dic- tates {, 1000 or (, GOO words day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27

The frequency of conversions from Prot estantism to the Church of Rome in Eu- rope attracts newspaper comment. The announcement of the contemplated retira- cy of two Paris actresses to the convent in the character of nuns, is followed by that of the conversion of the Duchess de Morny who has been confirmed by the Catholic Archbishop of Paris. Apropos of this, the London Register, June 25th, makes the 'ollowing mysterious announcement:-We have reason to believe that before many days are over, a conversion to the Catholic church will be announced that will cause more talk than even the reception of Dr. Manning, or Dr. Newman, or Mir. Oakeley did twenty years ago. If what we have heard is true. The conversion to which we alluoe is more than likely to be followed by many persons who for long time have been anxious, but afraid, to pass the Ru- bieon." But we must remember that it is the habit of the Register to make the most Of it's occasional accessions, without para ding it's losses.
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of penance by suggesting 1t. Adam sin
 ned and God put him through "a course o penance." "Look," says he, Cat you1
 crucifix and see the love of God" His de- meanor is priestly. Under show of hum bie equality with the people, he subtily as-
 snnes spiritual auF hority over them with which they are ready enough to invest him. The fartherliness with which he is invested would appear to be less real than formal. u IS rather that of ordination than of more extended experience. The $ supernatural grace of his priesthood'' does not seem to help him here. Of course, when a man assumes position of fatherly control over
 the public, the public have right to look into his claims in order to find out, before
 acquieseing in the assumption, whether the
 claims are genuine. Mere ordination will
 not confer the requisite amount of exper1-
 ence And this is illustrated in the case
 before us. Father Morrill's preaching is
 not, save spasmodicailv, and then in pu-
 erile sense, experimental. It is scholastic.
 The experience of many nearer reaches
 out far beyond that of the preacher. When
 the nearer is a reader of his own conscious
 ness, he will realize how far short the
 preaching comes of the standard of faith
 erly discourse. Indeed, if the formal is
 not rightly to be put before the real then,
 Tn many an instance, ought the relative po-
 sitions of priest and nearer to be reversed. Initiative ghostilness of demeanor under q surpllce with blue band will hardly sui ice to make spiritual father. These may
 put harrler between the priest and the people, but the barrier will be one which will be reverenced only by state of mind over which glamour rests, that does not c..o tI .1rrh %1ot ahnormally. Indeed, If the high church rituallsm be fairly represented in it's de- velopement at St. Alban's Church, it is. as an alternative for spiritual worship, palpa- ble failure. Ut is barren service" If ritu- alistic worship be, in vcrity, essential as an alternative, surely 1t ought to be through oAt symbollca), and it's priests ought to be spiritual fathers in the true sense, that of being richer than most men in spiritual experience. But, as 6 means of securing adherentss. this high-church or, Anglo Cath ollie ritualism is not likely to prove 8 fail ure. In is in the hands of wealthy, intel hgent, adroit and jealous men. Such men you find among the devotees, kneeling. lowing, or crossing themselves. Some of them as thoroughly y versed in the Anglo Catholic lore, and are ever ready to give @ reason for the hope that is in them. Evi- dently they are sincere in their endeavor to bring the church. back to the allegiance from which for so many years she has been astray. You may discover in them in its intensity that spirit which voices itself in the words, ''I am churchman. Though the words may not be spoken, yet you will perceive certain pride of exolusiveness, as though, being absorbed out of their re- ligious individuality, into the church, they were disposed to regard individuality with cold indifference. Among the devotees none are moro devoted than the women.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27

BE PROMPT IN CASES OF PARA1Ysrs.-At ths first symptom of Paralysis, which is generally either pricking sensation or partial numbness, rub the part affected ong and vigourously with undiluted Req iy Relief, and administer 1t, diluted, every three hours till the symptoms cease. By Sais means paralytic attack may almost lways be warded off. . la.a
 Price 50 cen per bottle. Sold by Drug gists.
 The censu of the city of Bridgeport just completed shows population within the city limits of IT, ,131.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27

George Sand is quite rich. Her fortune IS estimated at nearly two million francs. Her copyrights yield her an income of two hundred and fifty thousand francs a year, '.
 Jane G. Swisshelm, the authoress, by a decision of the Supreme Court, has recov- cred property valued at $6O000. i
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27
PROPOSED BRIDGE Acaoss THE HuDso

PROPOSED BRIDGE AcRoss THE HUDSON AT FIsHK1LL. Albany correspondent of the EForld writes as follows in reference to the plan for bridging the Hudson at Fish kill, which, if adopted, will be greatly to the advantage Of the Boston, Hartford, and Erie railroad, and, when the line from this city to the Hudson is completed, will enable coal to reach all points on the route with out breaking bulk:
 "Who will invest three million four hun- dred thousand dollars to build suspension bridge across the Hudson River in the Highlands? A few years since and man might have wearied the air to find an an- swer to such question:; but a busy people such as is gathered on this side of the At- lantic are never at rest till they have solved every problem of enterprise. We are in the very afternoon hour of that long, long day ill which it was predicted the railroad from Pacific to Atlantic could be built. All the earths voices fuse into one sound. All things come to the end. The Constitution al convention shows signs of adjournment. Afte: that nothing is impossible, and the bridge across the Hudson may be built. 4 large audience gathered in the Senate Chamber last evening to hear the explana- tlon of the plan of construction.
 The President of the Association 1Mr. Staoton answered the three questions: Will it be an impediment to the free navi- gation of the river? Is it an undertaking within the ready power of an engineer? Is 1t 8 necessity of public demand? Then the engineer, MT Serrell, with the diff dence, but with the clear comprehension and accuracy of thoroughly instructed and educated man, explained all the en- gineering details. How grandly science looks through mountains.and over waters! A single wire 5000 feet long safely bore it's own weight. and a great burden of the accu- mulated ice of a winter besides It was the experiment of nature to which science look ed, and out of that developed fact, it is easy to tell the precise strength of the tens of thousands of wires in juxtaposition.
 One of the freshest facts elicited in that very interesting exhibit was, that towards the Highland river edge there trends val ley, east and vest gorge waiting to be a highway. Who ever thought of the grand old solitudes of the Hudson Highlands be- ing invaded by the idea of 8 trans-commer- cial passage? Perhaps the bold leap of 1,666 feet may be taken. We shall hold our breath and see.
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and Foreign Patents
 R. h. EDDY.

LICITOR OF EATEN Late Agent of the U. s. Patent Office, Wash
 ington, under the Act of 1887. No. 78 STATE STREET, ,(opposite Kilby St. BosroN A FTER an extensive practice of upwards oi "A twenty years, confines to secure Patents in the United States also in Great Britain, France and other foreign countries. Caveats, Specifications, Bonds, Assignments, and all pa. pers or drawings for Patents, executed on req sonable terms, with dispatch. Researches made into American and Foreign works, to deter mine the validity and utility of Patents of In- ventions. and legal and other advice ren dered in all matters touching the same Copies of the clans of any patent furnished by remit ting one dollar. Assignments recorded in Washington. 5s..
 No Agency in the United States possesses supe,-,o, JacsIses for obtaining Patents, CT ascertasaing te patentability of inventions.
 During eight months the subscriber, in the course of his large practice, made on tacice re- jected applications SIXTEEN APPEALS eutry one of which was decided ia his favor by the Com. missioner of Patents.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 ''I regard MT. Eddy as one of the most capa- ble and successful practitioners with whom have had afhcial intercourse. CHAS. MSSON,"
 Commissioner of Patents.
 "I have no hessi tation in assdring inventors that they cannot employ man more competent and tr"sspo,thy. and more capable of putting their applications in form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent office. EDMUND BURKE"
 Late Commissioner of Patents.
 MT. R. H. Eddy has made for me THIR- TEEN applications, in all, but ONE of which patents have been granted. and that one is nop peadtng. Such unmistakable proof of great tal- ent and ability on his part leads me to recon mend aUinventors to apply to him to procure their patents, as they may be sure of having the most faithful attention bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable charges. t-.t JOHN TAGHAR1."
 Boston. Jan. 1 1868 39-Ir
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27

The ladies have, for the past eighteen centuries, enjoyed special privileges du- ring leap year, In an ancient Saxon law, it is enacted: ''Albeit, as often as leape yeare doth occure, the women holdeth pre- rogative over the meme in matter of court shipe, love and matrimoneee; so that whel. tue ladie proposeth, it shall not be lawfu. for meme to say her nae, but shall receiv. her proposal in all good courtisie."
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-02-27
UNITED STATES HOTEL,
LITCHFIELD. CONN.

LITCHFIELD, CONN, a5 - .i..
 Itake pleasure in informing my old friends and patrons of the Mansion House." and the public generally that have purchased rcdts ed and refi,rnished the United States Hotel and that it is now open for the accommodation of Guests. Every care will be taken to make the stay of regular and transient boarders pleasant and agreeable. Connected with the Hotel is g well appointed Livery Steble
 95-Sm. FRANCIS M. HALE
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15
THE RECONSTRUCTION CONVENTIONS.

RALEIGH, N c., March 1.-THE convention
was engaged yesterday upon divorce cases and
other legislative matters.
Last night and to-day u passed the relief ordi.
nance offered by Mr.. Graham, conservative.
Also an ordinance directing the payment of in
terest upon the State debt to be resumed January,
1859.
The conservative State executive committee
met to-day and nominated Col. Thomas s. Ashe,
of Anderson, for the Office of governor, in the
place OF Hon. u. b. Vance, declined.
RICHMOND, March 14.--A section OF the fran
chise report. requiring all officers Of the State 10
take an oath that al recognize aud accept the
civil and political equality OF all men before the
laws was adopted.
A communication was received from Gen.
Schohed, suggesting that the convention author
ize the State treasurer to issue CERTIFICATES of in-
debtedness 10 pay the expenses Of the ratification
election and the registration revision preceding L.,
for neither OF which had Congress appropriated
money. He estimates the cost at $3.50 to
Sl00 600. Referred.
A general debate on money matters sprung np,
in which il was stated that the printer for the
convention had had no pay for two weeks, and
there was no money to nay him.
The convention refused by Is TO % to declare
that the State and county officers enumerated In
the DISTINGUISHING clause are the only ones dis
franchised. p
Repatriation here closed today. The blacks
are 36 votes ahead in the total registration Of
1900.
JACKSON, March l4.--Nothing Of interest in con
yendon to-day.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15
THE IMPEACHMENT aUEsTIOs.
A. Il. STEPHENS IN WASHINGTON.

WAsHTNGTos, March l4.-The action Of the Sen
ate yesterday, IN remaining over two hours in
secret consultation, and coming into open court
with prepared order after a secret debate and
vote, is deprecated by the managers and presi
dents counsel. The counsel argued that the real
trial was taking place in secret, and that the
efforts OF the managers and counsel we're mere
show work.
The presidents counsel yesterday seemed per
fectly dsaTmed alter the return Of the Senate and
submitted 70 the result of its secret consultation
without much remonstrance.
Joseph II. Brad ey has flied a petition for man.
damus TO compel the Supreme Court to restore
him to the bar.
Secretary B.ownng since the resignation Of
Mr.. Stsnbery, divides his time between the IN
terror department and the attorney generals
Office.
Grant decides that the reconstruction laws do
not authorize the military commanders TO change
the election days fixed by conventions.
The Florida radicals here say that the oppO-
stion TO the convention in that State Is usinly
confined to negroes.
Grant has received dispatches kom Thomas
saying in effect that the enemies Of the present
government in Tennessee, were organizing for
resistance 20 the laws and to get control Of the
STATE. Grant replied, ordering Thomas to use all
theforces at his command to preserve the peace
ai protect the State authorities in the execution
o the laws, and TO report If more troops were
reeded.
Persons couversant with senatorial feeling say
The real danger 10 the president has narrowed
down TO the fact Of his appointing Thomas dd in
teI'iD secretary of war. Buffers charges stand
no chance, and the illegality of Stantons removal
Is doubted by many senator's.
Alexander II. Stevens is here.
Internal revenue receipts to-day $4,000 for
the week 81 500 600; for the year, sl37, 100000.
Seadfe.-No session 10 day.
-H0Use-Devoted entirely 10 speeches. -
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15

EPlToME OF FEMININE FIcKLENEss.-A pretty
epitome Of feminine fickeness appears month by
month ia certain domestic magazine patronized
by the women of England. The editress has
OPENED her columns as a medium for the barter Of
all sorts of articles between her fair friends. In
ore number of the journal there are thrty-two
offers OF exchanges, and very droll and sugges.
tive are some of them. OF course, dress and
adornment are at the bottom of good many: for
Instance, Dora offers " a large, handsome Astra-
kan cloak (reaD for a small sea-skin jacket
(real);" and M. B.. Sc three sets of Cluny lace
collars and cuffs for a Cluny berthe" One dear
creature has to 60 into mourning, and wants four
teen yards of black silk, with long list Of jet
Of blue silk, an opera jacket, q ne fan and some
other articles Nabels tastes are canine: she
sighs for "a tiny black and tan terrier, aud will
give her sable mnff for one weighing no more than
two pounds" Adriana goes in for comfort 10
lieu OF appearance. and tenders gold and coral
earrings for a sea-skin muf and cuffs. The liter
AIRY danes and damsels veer capricously in their
tastes. Miss A. r. shows her present apprecia-
ton of the poet laureate by offering complete
set of his poems for the four volumns Of Ihack-
eray's Miscellanies.'o Nora Dana wishes to
change Miss Proctor for Jean 1ngel0w. Mary 5.
laudaby desires - a good book on ladies' garden
by Offering all the royal family photographs fer
oneu Mr.. Punch would hardly feel fattered II
be knew that two Of his mighty tones are prof,
fered for "Mildred's Wedding" The editress OF
the magazine has herself, however, TO eat the
leek by publishing offer of whole year OF her
precious journal for " Mrs. Beeton's Book OF
Household Management Sewing machines are
in great demand; postage stamps are at q dis
count music is very brisk.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15
FROM EUROPE.

Cardinals Appoisted-The Eruption OF We
snvtus Inersnsinr-The Cretan War Nearly
Ended-Fsniana-The French Corps Legss-
latiE
LONDON, March ll.-Oispatches from Rome an
nOunce that Lucien Bonaparte, Conea, Bener a.
Mateno, Borenno and Capatt have been made
cardinals. Several bishops have also been ap-
pointed for the United States and Canada.
NAPLES. March 1.-THE eruption OF Vesuvins
is increasing in power and grandeur, emitting
vast quantities Of ire but very little lava. The
detonations are loud and frequent.
vienna, March H.-Dispatehes from the South
announce that the grand yzier had returned to
Constantinople from Crete. he reports to the
Turkish government that the war between the
Turks and Cretan insurgents had at lergta ended.
There were few Spshkiotran guerrillas still ope.
rating in the mountain districts they were harily
one hundred strong and no fears were entertained
OF any fresh outbreaks.
LONDON March l4-Four more OF the crew OF
the Jsemel packet were discharged from custody
at Sligo TO day. These men we're arrested near
DuDgarvan where they had been put ashore from
the Jaemel packet. Which saiied from New York
IS a Fenian cruiser, and called at ETin's Hope.
They were naturalized citizens of the United
States Of Irish birth. They will be sent home ai
the expense OF the American government.
PARis, March l4.-Mr. Scheider, the president
of the corps legislatf. has been made q senator,
and Mr.. David succeeds to the presidency.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15

RATHER sPIcY.-A lady being invited 10 send IN
a toast to be read at the anniversary celebration
OF the Pilgrim Fathers, furnishes the following. IL
Is spicy enough to flavor half dozen anniversary
dinners:
"Fhe pilgrim Fathers forsoothl What had
they 70 endure in comparison with the Pilgrim
Moihersl Ii is true they had hunger, and
cold, and sickness and danger-ioes without
and foes vithin-but the unfortunate PHI
grim Mothers they had not only these TO endure,
but they had the Pilgrim Fathers, also and yet
their names are never mentioned. Who ever
hesrd of the Pilgrim Mothersf Who ever gave q
dinner in honor Of theml Who ever writes songs,
drir ks toasts and make speeches ia recollection OF
theml This-self sufIiciency OF the men il beyond
endurance. One would suppose thai New England
bad been colonized by men, snd posteriiy pro-
v.ded for by special providence
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15

WILD Cars IN NoKFoLK.--AbOut two years
since X. Il. Baker, Jr., of this city, killed very
large specimen OF the wild cat IN his hen-house.
At the time OF this occurrence, various were the
copiectures how such an animal could have got
ten from the forest into the center of crowded
city, but after being q " seven days wonder" the
occurrence had been almost forgotten, until q few
days since, when il became apparent that there
are several Of these animals that range in this
vicinity, and make nightly raids upon the hen
roosts. negro named Wilkins, living near the
gas works, declares that he was attacked, a few
nights since, while near his home, by one Of
them, which he drove Off when II ran towards
the cemetery and escaped.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15

NEW GRocERy.-Two gentlemen well and
favorably known 10 this community, Messrs. !. G..
Berry and Peter hart, have formed copartner
ship. under the style Of Berry q Hart, for q
wholesale and retail grocery business They
have taken the store No. IL Camp street, which
is an established grocery stand, and with the
partners have so justly acquired reputation,
the success Of their enterprise is beyond doubt.
They start in business in hard times, the very
time for men satisfied with reasonable profits to
start in business and the public will find in their
store everything that is wanted In the grocery
line and at the lowest rates.
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15

According TO the Paris correspondent Of the
Examiner, the Emperor Napoleon. in playing at
questions and answers at the Tuileries not long
aao said that his fayorite occupation was seeking
tf the answers made on the occasion by the en-
peror and empress were respectively as folio VS.
|" what quality do you preferl ~ /" Gratitude and
"Devoton." What are you. fayorite occupa-
tions. and Doing good" "What should you Like
To be 20 my grandson. and "What am.v what
historical personage do you most hate ~ :. The-
Constable de Bourbon" and Lopez What
VIII ch profit" and "Those which passion ex-
cuses.u
The New Orleans crescent., 1868-03-15

MAHOGANY AND BLACK WALNUT HOUSEHOLD
FrRNurURE AND PICcoLO PIANO, BY AUcTIoN.-
W. l. Hodgson, auctioneer, will sell an assortment
Of good furniture, mahogany and black walnut,
for parlors, bedroom and diningroom; also one OF
"Ersrds'i good secondhand pianos, for cash in
United States treasury notes, on to-morrow Mon
day,) at IL o'clock, A. ~, on the premises, No.
ls2 Camp street. between Julia and st. Joseph
streets. For full descriptions read our young
friends advertisement in another column.