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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28
GOSHEN

The house of Mr. Asa Adams of West Goshen, took fire on Saturday the 23d, be- tween the hours of and TIP. M., and
 burned to the ground. The origin of the fire IS not certainly known, but probably commenced in the attic, as the flames were first seen bursting from tho roof near the chimney Owing to the dense smokes the ire could not be reached from the inside, and before ladders could be obtainet it ,had made such rapid progress. that all hope of saving the house was abandoned. Most of the household effects were saved with the exception of the furniture of two chambers, including bedding, and thirty five dollars in money. The windows, doors, and many of the clapboards were saved. Mir. E. Lucas was in the house when the chimney fol, and received a blow from the falling timbers, but escaped with sprained hand. MT. and Mrs. Ad. ans are worthy, elderly people. and their calamity will fall heavily upon them. There was no insurance on the house, the policy
 having recently expired. The barn stand ing near, was saved ... yar .... ...
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Colfax.

4-tz .-Hu' Colfax 5-s
 z The Grant ticket receives additional strength with the name of Schuyler Colfax. The best and most popular Speaker of the House since Henry Clay, he is excellently qualified for the presidency of the Senate. His patriotism is of so approved kind, that it would not encourage traitors to as- sassinate Gen. Grant with the hope of bet tering their condition. >a~ @'.i 5'-'t''-.' -.
 That the nomination of Colfax is most polite one, is beyond question. It strength ems us in Indiana, the most doubtful of the Western States and one of the four that are apt, in October, to decide the Presi- dential election in advance. ls.se,, 4 g9e. z E,i. We now have an excellent platform, the best possible ticket, and victory as sure in No vember as anything in politics can be reck- onedlsure Connecticut, eyen, maybe saved for Grant. ''Repeaters" cannot be spared from N. York; the Dixon clique is killed with the Des1n55efat ees nndiatjjep the last hope oi elsewhere. will never be popular in Con- necticut. The Republicans of Connect, cut can make of the political battle of 1868 what Sheridan made of the fight at Ceda, Creek-a decisive victory. Jaa B '.5.'
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COUNTY ITEMS.

From the Winsted Hera!tla a85 .tus .-
 CohEBRooK RIVER. An unfortunate dorg accidentally fell into tan vat at Colebrook River, last week, and spent the night there his cries for help bringing him no assist ance. He was rescued the next morning alive and as we'll as could be expected. His coat will be all ready for the glove market as soon as he shufies off his mortal coil. s@
 NEW HARTFORD A painful event occur red at Pine Meadow on Monday afternoon. Mr. Willard Hotchkiss, a worthy and es- teemed citizen, while laboring under tenn porary derangement, ,cut his throat with his pocket knife, causing his deatho in about four hours. He lad been unwell for sever al days. The funeral took place on Wednes- day afternoon. .i'l-]E 5.'ftt1 5l4 E | RoBERrsvILLE Harvey Deming brought in, last Friday, a drove of 175 beef cattle from the vicinity of the Harlem railroad. ot | On the 17th int while MT. Wm. Dyson, wife and child, wsre returning to Water vile from Ieryvile' the horse shied while on the bridge in cerryville, upsetting the wagon seJames Dyson had a leg broken and Mrs. Dyson md child were considera- blv bruised foa 9oao5t .sai4 Atg sasf .a
 William Aspaltand George Banker of
 for robbing pedlar ara9d m @ EenrnaFy a last last and goods, but the eyiHdepD,ut burning g HIS cafs them. Recently, however, h.15a- i" .I tarsa. no,a
 whipped the woman living with e;n, Ao,nG ana she at once'' 'peached, ''whereupon th, raana "u~ re-arraigned and committed to jail for Vial aI in June. a4y rsa9I., .st4u5 ct a;aa@HN~"l
 Mrs. Ann Smith, the oldest person 1T Connecticut; died at Riverton on Tuesday of last week, in the one hundred aud fou,U year ofiher age. She has had nine child ren, 52 grand, 69 great grand andy great great-grand children-in all :l28 descend ants. Until recently she 7 has been quite smart, but has lately suffered from scrofu Ia or cancerous humors.ar1 .=.t gm While MT. Potter was at Thomaston, the various shops closed ut 10 A. M; Employ. ees were paid for attending these meetings precisely as if at work, though only'1the clock company continued wages in case they did not attend church. g.'- ~a;a.- <
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gS~ The caucus last night was rather rich, if I may be permitted to speak of fam fly secrets so far as to say so. a.YGen. ]" Cook, the military chieftain of Goshen, ob- tained admission after due assurances, and made q speech and confession of some length He said he didn't know as he had any business there. He gave his private and personal views on all the schemes and themes that have filled the national optic for some years, and affirmed with affecting iteration that he was true Republican. He didn't want to be read out of the party nor locked out of the caucus. He must say, however, that he regarded the Honor able James Dixon as faithful exponent of Republication, and regretted the political ostracism which had been visited upon that distinguished, gentleman's head be- cause of his devotion to ''dooty." It was too bad. But let it pass. He, Cook, was a Republican. He would repeat it-he was Republican, He would beg to dis sent from the extreme ferocity of Ben But Ter, Ben Wade, Thad Stevens, and all that crowd. He was a conservatiye--he was,- but he wished to train in the Republican ranks. And much more of that sort. It was finally .tacitly agreed by, the caucus. that the great military experience of the petitioner from Goshen would be valuable, and he might be permitted to shelter his idiocyncracies in thelRepubI bIcan wigwam- until, they should become aggressive. = HnLford Post, a,a.y4 ..s5T 4. r5sl@o
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XII. This Convention declares itself in sympathy with all oppressed peoples strug- gling for their rights.
 Gen. Carl Schurz then moved the follow ing additional resolutions, which were Unanimously adopted:-
 Resolued, That we highly commend the spirit of magnanimity and forbearance with which men who have served in the Rebel lion, but who now frankly and honestly CO., operate with us in restoring the peace of the country and reconstructing the South ern State governments upon. the basis of Impartial Justice and Equal Rights, are re- ceived back into the communion of the loy- al people; and we favor the removal of the disqualifations and restrictions imposed upon the late Rebels in the same measure as their spirit of loyalty will direct, and as may be consistent with the safety of the loyal people. J'tn@' E4 Lat :5s:.5 g.:
 Resoloed, That we recognize the great principles laid down in the immortal De- claration of Independence, as the true foundation of democratic government; and we hail with gladness every effort toward making these principles living reality on every inch of American soil. ' s'@
 On motion to proceed to ballot for Pres ident. General Logan nominated Ulysses 8. Grant The whole Convention rose to their feet amid great cheering and waving of hats and handkerchiefs. The vote was taken, and the Chair announced that of six hundred and fifty votes cast, every one was for General Grant! &
 Ballots were then taken for Vice Presi- dnnt ,uhinI rnnrnlAod oe fo1lourn.
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CONGRESS.

:, WEDNESDAY, MAY 2O.-No session in the Senate. .x.l. -.,.. ...af,.;-. ....,, 7.
 House. MT. Ingersoll contradicted derog. atory newspaper reports. MT. Ward of. fered resolution regarding the Indian commission. After some debate, it was found that there was not quorum pres ent. House adjourned till Saturday.
 THURSDAY, MAY 2l.-Mr. Davis offered a resolution reciting that some persons were using improper means to influence Sena- tors ill their consideration of the Impeach- ment articles. MT. Henderson rose to a question of privilege, and stated that he had been summoned by the Impeachment Managers to testify; and had refused to go. After some debate, Mir. Davis resolution was adopted. A lengthy discussion arose upon the bill to regulate the construction of bridges over the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
 MONDAY 25TH.-Sendte. A discussion arose relative to bridging the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Several petitions were read, showing that the bridge already built over the Ohio was great obstruction to navigation, and praying Congress to pro hibit the erection of any more of less than
 five hundred feet span over the channel Mir. Ramsey, from the Committee on Post Offices and and Roads, said that the Com mittee believed three hundred feet span sufficient. MT. Morton and others con tended for the five hundred feet span and the matter was finally recomnnitted. Mr. Trumbull gave notice that he should call up the Arkansas bill on Wednesday. The Army Appropriation bill was amended and passed. @ Y s.1s' '.'.'..''
 House. .-The Committee on Elections re- ported that Columbus Delano is entitled to a seat in the House as member from the Thirteenth Ohio District, in preference to George W. Morgan: Mir. Schenck gave notice that on Wednesday he should re- port from the Committee the revised Inter- nal Tax bill. and ask that it's consideration be commenced on the following day, and continued until disposed of. MT. Butler from the Impeachment Managers, submit ted report setting forth that the irvesti- gation was brought to stand d-still, almost, through the contumacy of Charles W. Woolley, of Cincinnati, who refused to tell what he did with $25, ,000, which the Man agers believe was corruptly used to influ- ence the vote on the impeachment charges, and requesting that Woolley be brought to the bar of the House and punished for his contempt. After debate, the resolution was agreed to. -s..--s.-..s. :, , TUEsDAY MAT s26.-SenMe. Tho vote was taken on the I'd and 3d articles of inn peachment standing 35 to 19 and the court was on vote adjourned without day. !
 House.-A resolution was adopted enqui- ring into the absence of a naval force in the Gulf and thanking the British Admiral for his interference at Port au Prince. O. w. Wooley was brought in by the Ser geant at Arms, ordered to answer, and re- committed to custody. 3' -z'-se#
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28
SHARON.


 Tho late Judge Peters held the first term of tho Superior Court in this County after it had been organized under the provisions of our. present Constitution. Before that time the Court had been held by three Judges, and much interest was felt by the Bar in the experiment. then instituted. of holding the Court by single Judge. It is but justice to the memory of Judge Peters to say, that he acquitted himself to the satisfaction of the Bar and of the community. ta
 In looking over some old papers of the late Cy rus Swan, Esq. of sharon, the following letter O. Judge Peters to him, written soon after he had ad Journed his Court, has come to light, and to those who knew him in the early days of his judicial ca- reer, it will be an interesting remembrancer of his pleasant manners and good feelings. It may be remembered that the question was then consider ed open, whether the second mortgagee, holding only an equitable title could foreclose the mortca gor. before he had obtained the legal title -7, Y -- -, HARTFORD, Nov. 12, 1919,
 DEAR SIR :-3,Aceording to my recollection, at the last term of the Superior Court bill to f0reclose an equity Of redemption, in which you; Were of Counsel, was continued by me, on a statement of the decision of the Supreme Court by Mr. Ster- ling, to ealote yoet to 0btaim the leqdl estzte My sdeference to the decision of my predecessors ana my confidence in the Bar, rather than a Conviction of it's propriety, induced me to order the continn ance. As this procedure was hastily adopted, and as am now satisfied, was iacosrea, think it my duty to inform you, that the same question ,was before Judge Brainard in this County, in septem- Der last when vas called upon to state what took place at Ltchheld. But it was instater replied bv Counsel, and confirmed by the Judge that the same point was made and argued by Daggett be. fore Swift, Chief Justice, and Brainard and Char. who decided unanimously, that a second mortea, gee might foreclose the ntortgagor, and all subse quent incumbrances without having the legal es tate. eg-qf4a tr ~eau .asg., efT -. tin vs. Burbank, 2d Day, 474, should have been overlooked by so many learned Judges and Coun- sellors and thus question should be four times presented to the Superior Court of Errors! It is ing them on his nosei f II '4s Accept my respects, J. T. PETERS. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28

The New York Enpres: Dem. says that Grant and .Colfax were unqnestionably the most available candidates of the gradi- cal party at Chicago aG, .s1,. l ae.1 s..,
 The latest physiological question is: How much sawdust does 1t take to make ballet girl? -z12A 'f1 Ila- -' ,..t.l'' ..tu t A witty Democrat says the eleventh arti- cle was taken up first on Scriptural grounds as the impeachers hoped that 8 little leyen would leayen the whole lump. ..s
 The receipts at the Handel and Hayden musical festival in Boston were about $23,- 500 and the expenditures S2O, 0o0 leaving Q baiance of $3. .0OO or more for the perma- ueut fund.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28
MARRIEDALE.

We notice that some of our native Marble. dale musicians are getting much glory in New Milford. The Standard of last week notices the successful debut of the newly organized choir in the Congregational Church in that place, under the direction of MT. William O. Corning, assisted by Miss Julia A. Hill Mrs. Corning played the instrument in the church, here, for many years, while MT. c. had the choir
 and was succeeded by Miss Hill. .
 While we feel their loss almost ire pressible we congratulate New Milford upon securing such an array of mu
 sical talent .@'.' .'.@ The necessary funds have been raised to procure Platform Hay Scales. They have long been needed in our village.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28
asg> The Republicans of the House srt

B% The Republicans of the House are are destitute of any prominent leader. Averill is quiet, and could not be at home in such position. Though worthy and gentle manly man, he has not the force and .ssnap'' requisite for leader, nor is he sufficiently posted as party politician; not that he has not sufficient ability, but for inc reason that he is not at heart a thor 'o,1ofl Radical. The Rev. John Churchen of Woodbury, Congregational clergyman. is assigned the captaincy of the Radical company Though very respectable gen. tleman. you can judge what sort ofa cana- paign the majority will have under this ministerial guide. Cores. Haryord Times. , We. givethe foregoing for what it is worth, which we judge is notmuch.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28
Anti Impeachment Corruption,
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES.


 On Monday the Managers reported to the House some of the results of their in- vestigation, The report shows beyond question that corruption was attempted, and probably with success. 1} H3H. 3
 One o. W. Woolley, Whiskey operator, was the chief agent; connected with him were Messrs. Thurlow Weed, Sheri dan Shook Collector in New York, ,Smythe the Collector and E. D. Webster deputy Survey or in the N. Y. Custom House, w. ". War den, one of the Presidents Secretaries, s. |'S. Cox and others. Thurlow Weed testi- 1 fled in substance as follows: ... It was proposed for certain sum of money to get the votes Of certain Senators against conyic- t1on." .I understand an arrangement was to be Shook came to my room at the Astor House and talked the matter up. The sum mentioned was 900 for three votes. did not advise it. Short. Webster at Washington. .s'He will do it. Tele- graph Hugh Hashngsl lat Albany] to como here right away" P When will the Albany party be on hand for business." telegraphed to Hastings to go to Washington and he went.
 The report contains the following tele- grams sent between the confederates at Washington and New York, generally from Woolley to Weed or Shook May 6: My business is adjusted. Plaee ten
 May 12. The five E$5,00ol should be paid, may be absolutely necessary. {,. ~-..7 ss4-.. May IF. To Weed, dIf you cant come over send Sheridan Shook. Important" To Shook. You must come here and untangle @ snarl between friends at once."
 May 16, 8A. M. [Day vote. taken.l Where is Wash will dine with Hancock tonight and be at 9th Av. Sunday morning. Andy du right. May 16, A. M. We hdUe bedtea the Methodist Episcopal Chu,ch North, Hell, George Wilkes and snapeachnaent. It is believed a vote will be taken to-day. doubt it.
 It was proved that woolIey received the $15, 900 above referred to, from Gillis, Har- ney & O., and, also. 1000 from Cincin- nati. Herefuses to disclose how these sums were disbursed, and is consequently arrest led for contempt. The "snarl" occurred just at the time Henderson, from Mo. was promising to vote for the 1lth Article or resign! ,a r..,.4 ,ts.@S.r s3f 5, :: ,..e...-...s We have no hope that the whole rascali- ty of this business will ever be fully expo sed, but enough has come to light, already, to explain much that was before mysteri- Ous. IasissL} SAC fa jsste tt ts, a.llI>5 stEF
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28

The rains continue Our garden grows greener and more melodious every day. When this spell of weather began, about the middle of March, our ''Voices of the Night were sopranos, altos, and the like. Now the tenors, barytones, and basses pre- dominate. One of the latter, who Aolds over from last year, is practising for eco. His chest notes are effective, but little rough; so much so that a neighbor called on us early Tuesday morning and stated that if we didn't stop practising on the vio- loncello he should stop tho ENQUIRER F
 What the batrachians most need is a leader. They having been tuning long enough to strike their first chord ot aa
 On Tuesday night, upon receipt of the news that the President was acquitted on two more articles, the Conservative element of the village announced it's qualification by ringing the church bells and lighting Q bonfire. The bonfirists got their material, we judge, about as honestly as Johnson got his votes. They were enthusiastic and very tuneful One chap made several inefect- ual attempts at ''Hail Columbia" He knew the words but didn't know the tune,s which embarrassed him. g The crowd finally concentrated on '"John Brown, 2 which, thanks to the Radical example of the past half dozen years, they executed with skill that made it quite possible to recognize the air. They then performed nondescript chorus which we should have decided to be ssOld Grimes is Dead" had we supposed 80 conservative a crowd could have so ruthlessly assailed the memory of a
 The ladies fooakaing ou ~, r.... .s .- --, : :. highly of an organ performance. they had heard as they were passing the Episcopal Church when the bells began to ring.
 Every now and then, too, shout would disclose to their quick ears, the voice, of an acquaintance. 9a.. ..-s. as 4 .srls -. 1 By midnight the fires had burned down, and one of the most reputable Conserva- tive demonstrations we have eyer known, | W*o OfOAs f%i5'f' .'''..-.t . -- 2 | - The Dutton B. B. Club held meet ing and recognized on Saturday last, at which it was voted to change their name to the ''Bantam Athletic Club..' Mr.. Clar- ence Deming was elected captain and the following is the 1st nine selected: .y <
 0. Deming, c; s. Williams, p; Geo. Richards, 1st b.. T. Catlin, 2d b; Wm. Marsh, Sd b; J. Deming, s. s.; O. Baldwin, If; Ed. Bulkley, f; M. W. Seymour If.
 A Boat Club was also organized of which Ed. Bulkley was elected stroke and Chas. P. Williams, coxswain. 01 @r71 'td . 1 Attention is called to the advertise ment of Col. J. B. Dunham of Bridgeport, now dealing in coal. The quantity of that article consumed in this village has large ly increased of late, and any alleviation of price deserves grateful recognition.
 MT. R. W. Reynolds proposes to give instruction in the art of Crayography, or reproducing photographs, &c.,, on larger scale, by maohinery,in crayon. Specimens are on exhibition at the Mansion House. He will remain till June l. 5
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Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28

 RAILROADS. Housatonic railroad has not yet been able to pay dividend on it's common stock
 The Boston Hartford and Erie report the completion of thirteen miles of road in this State, and that the entire line is under con- tract The Danbury Jefersonian states that the western portion of this road is being pushed forward with great vigor, -1500 men being engaged upon it. Work has com menced in the valley of the Natehaug. The R. I. Legislature have refused charter fol branch railroad connecting Providence with the Boston Hartford and Erie.
 The New York and New Haven reap points its old board of directors. Bement treasurer, has defaulted to the amount of 88, ,O0O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1868-05-28

;" s5 The Danbury Times concludes an editorial on impeachment and the general .scussedness" of tic Managers, especially in Investigating the influences brought to bear against conviction, as follows: .ss.
 The malice, rage, fury and hate blended in the souls of the radical majority in Congress will put beyond all justice, and the storm they are defying will be upon them in an hour they know not of.
 When it comes tho history of France will be a white page by the side oft i.- s3ni 1t3f We are much obliged to the Times for exposing the designs of the Democracy. If It IS their purpose to behave worse than 0acoblns, on getting anto power, wouldn't It be advisable to keep them out little lon ger2 ga1s ao3s5 ssissrtss dsiw a..ae.