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The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
FOE SALE.

INHE Stock and Fixtures and Lease of one of the
L finest Fruit and Confeclio Stores IN PORT
land, doing large Wholesale and Retail Business.
Ocl6dlw Add ress. S. c., Post office. 1
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
COnl for gale Cheap,

" OW landing from brig Minnehaha on Union
~, Wharf, 100 tons Coal f1 steam purposes Also
wei adapted for open erales and rocking purposes
ia De sold in lots to suit purchasers, by
sen9,d. JOSEPH II. WHITE,
1-2 Union W harf
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
RAILROADS.
MAINE CENTRAL R. r.
SUMMER ARBAhaaafaNr.

~ ss.iz1d On ana after Monday, April Is,.
s;ns11szzgeurrant, trains will Ieays Pnrjlaniotn ,
Bangor aud all intermediate station ON tbis in 'or
Ito P. NJ. daily. Eor Lewiston and 4 nbnrnnI,fy, st
7.10A. NJ on'S'a AZ
~ Freight trains for Watervilleand all i,,.,
al lte stations, leave Portland at s.26 A. M US
Train from Bangor is due al Portland at1 IL =.
In season TO connect with train tor BOSTON IL
sr0rl Lewiston Snl Auburn only at 4 10 A
EDWIN MOVES, sun.
Nov, 1, 1860 roodt,
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
SaeTr Essay gheEssnss O2n Testify Sc his
BY UEhnppy Experieneo:

Young men troubled with emissions In siaeu,--a
compliant generally the result of a bad habit in
fouth,-freated scientifically anG perfect cure var
rsnted or nc charge made.
hardly day passes but we are consulted by one or
more young men with the above disease, sonns o.
xhoIn are weak and emaciated as though they had
de consumption and by their friends are supposed e
esVe 1t. LII such cases yield to the proper and only
correct course OF treatment, and in short TINS are
rAde TO Saioiae IN perfect health
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
Freedom Notice

TTCCUOm NOtICe.
N Office is hereby given that give my son, Franz
~ ID. Scribner, his time till he is tweniy-one veal.
OF age. stall claim none OF his earnings nor pay
any debts OF his contracting after this dare
CYRUS SCRIBNER.
Witness, r. G Scribner.
Casco, Oct II, 1869. w3w4i*
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
The Great Reformer of the stage,

The Great RefOrmer of the stage,
who, having abandoned stage life now exhibits in
vivid "olors the whole show worldBetore and Behind
me scenes Being Truthful. Nor /, and High tom
ed, as wei as Sensational, Rich and Racy, it out
Spirited eng avngs "a tpll page cuts $50 pa es on
rnse-ilnted paper. Greatest inducements ye offered
FTee tor Circular. explaining address immediate,
y,PARMELEE & Co.. Publishers either &c Pha-
delphia, Pa, Cincinnati Ohio, or Middletown Conn
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28

IA ANTED Agents, Teachers, Students, Cler-
w gymen, Farmers sons and daughters and all
to sell
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
Freedom Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that L give NV o.
~ Frank Crock, t, his time till be IS twentynnno
yea : OF age, shall claim non OF his earnings nor
pay no debis contracting after this date.
Witness, d II. COLE,
Naples, August g. 1SG9 sep9w3y
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
Administrators Sale

administrators Sale.
DuRSU ANT 10 a licence rom the Judge of Pro-
pm, raie for Cumberland County, i shall offer at
the a1,I aaocTIoN on the premises, on SATURDAY
tbe yan das OF NOVEMBER, 1863, at 10 O'Clock NJ
the ,a,e Rn WooD LOT belonging to the estat of
about one mi1a DUNNIsG, situated in FREEPoRT,
called This lot large susntitS ~ eIse
LANDING wbeTe IL r,a within one hall mile OF the
Terms Cash JOHN A III nII 10 any martef
Freeport, Oct. 20, 1s69. iN"' Aom,r:
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
re- o TIL @ e

VHHE undersigned having disposed of his inte,est
= III the Sine business, would in orm those bay-
III accou us with him. to call IT corner of Latavett
anl ohgfess streets, On Wednesday and Saturdav
OF ea wee9 tor suort tiine Shalt leave tine civ
ton. ~ - urSI VII ~, coi,ec-
ocfl5 2Ws '
The Portland daily press., 1869-10-28
no he Let.

Possession GiUeN 1t OnceI
he large. store Commercial street, head
DOCK. IL has four Counting rooms also a Ige Sale
mas oeeh occupied as Grain, Provision and West
ness r - ~ 49," VI e"Si-
Rent low. Enquire on the premises.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23

HE BEST AND CHEAPEST ORGANS. An, illustration of the advantages of large production of any article, enabling the manufacturer to avail himself of the aid of machinery and most complete division of labor, and so produce the best work at lowest cost. is afforded by what the MA SON & HAMLIN ORGAN co. are now doing. It is we'll known that the Cabinet. Organs of their manufacture have for some. time enjoyed the reputation of being the. best in the world; and the demand for them from all countries has SO increased that the Company have now occasion to produce one Hundred and ,1ly oranns per aceek.
 Time has enabled them to introduce s. variety of ingenious machinery for the, production of the various parts of the in . struments by which they get increased perfection in their work, and make c con. siderable saving in the cost. It is part of their system to sell always at least re- munerative profit, depending on increased amount or business for satisfactory re- sult to themselves. Accordingly, they have recently reduced prices, and it is said, are now selling their famous organs at even less than it costs small maker to pro duce inferior instruments. The public are thus the gathers by getting the best article at less than, without such advantages, they would have to pay for inferior work This Company will not make the so-called cheap organs at any price. All their work is of the very best.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
Congressional.

After much discussion the Senate has passed the Georgia reconstruction bill; and the House, the Census Bill.
 Bills have been introduced for tue re- form of the Civil Service; to abolish the franking privilege; to fix the western ter minus of the Pacific railroad; and to regu- late the landing of ocean cables. Virginia Reconstruction hangs fire.
 The memory of Senator Fessendea has been greatly and probably justly eulogized. Judge Grier has resigned, Atty Gen. Hoar, and Ex-Sec. B. NJ. Stanton have been nominated to the bench of the U. S. Supreme Court, and the latter has been confirmed by the Senate.
 The President has withdrawn the name of MT. Yeaman for the Circuit Court and substituted that of s. l.. Witley of Michi- gan.
 Internal Revenue collections from to- bacco and spirits from Virginia have in- creased 800 per cent. since the 4th of March last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
. Book Notices. So.

HE ATLANTIC MONTHLY Co0talnS:-Ine Cathedral; Among the Isles of Shoals: Jo- seph and Friend, I; Il Guido Rospigliosi; The Study of History; Americanism in Literature; Nauhaught, the Deacon; ''The Woman Thou Gavest Me-" What to Do with the Surplus; Nearing the Snow Line; Was He Dead?; Under the Midnight Sun, IT; The Descent of Neptune to Aid the Greeks; By Horse. Gar to Boston; Reviews and Literary Notices. Fields & Osgood, Boston. $5 year.
 OUR YouNa Fo1Ks contains:-W Girls, . Home Story In School Days; A Story of our Magazine; The Historic Cats; Nav. igation and Discovery before Columbus; Jacks Victory, I; Old Thorny; Three Companions; Polly Sylvester's Dream; A Sketch of the Life of Professor Agassiz with engraving); Our Pictures; The Eve, Lamp; Our Letter Box.
 Field & Osgood, Boston, g a year. EVERY SATURDAY contains: :-The Death Penalty, by Jules Simon. v.; Popular Song of the Last Half Century; His Lit
 tie Ways; The Queer Customer; The Mil
 ler's Daughter; Voices; Under the Firs Foreign Notes. e..s2 sas nrF .r.aiq-.- 1 There is to be a New Series and chang. of style in this Journal for 1870. It is ts be about the size of Harper's Weekly, with first class illustrations, containing re. publications of many of the best article. | in the British periodicals from the advanct sheets. ftgs xs aisaS :az9cft sjdaf,ae,
 Fields, Osgood & O., ,h Boston. $5 . year. s H-a .7....l .l9 EOS, lo4-L1sf2-'
 ARrHuR's HoME MAGAZINE comes in ney and improvedguise. It contains the usua |colleetion of stories. Woman's Work and 1Woman's Wages is especially worth tn, Eperusal of those who are satisfied with hel present !" sphere" 4atia. | T. S. Arthur < Sons. Philadelphia. 8: @ year. =. er~ 9o s@ @s.. s.escs :. .6~it | ONCE A MONTE comes much enlarged fl size. It contains Sketches of Brasil (il
 lustratea); The Use sf Child; Opposit' fhe Tavern; Stern Necessity, I-IV; II Articulo Mortis; The King of Clubs; Debt lShort Articles, Poetry, &o. 7sas TT .st
 T. & Arthur < Son. Philadelphia. $2 year. lo 5ev Laa enucEha 5ss Ii .aeaa: l THE CH1DREx's HouR commences witl Lonefellow's Poem. ''The Chidren's Hour, beautifully printed and illustrated. and contains the usual amount of Children, Stories with two pretty Sketches. !" Go; ing to School" ant" Coming from School. ? I 1T. S. Arthur & Sons, S09 Chestnut St., Philadelphia.g $l.25 year. | PAokAaDsa MoNrH1z contains:- The Blood Royal of England. | Mad and Bad
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
LITCHFIELD.

Christmas is coming in double force this year. Not only is the Episcopal church to be beautifully decorated, but the Congregational, likewise. -.,.--z ,.,-1.,l :
 = MT. Clark is to preach his last sermon as pastor of the Congregational church on Sunday evening next subject, Christ. mas. #-- 1Gf2 - t"- --l ~,+ -- - Hon. Chas. B. Andrews has bought the furnished house of Miss Scott in South street. Price $6.500. '1 -.
 Darius Chapter, No. 16, R. A. M., will hold their annual convocation for the election of officers, on Monday afternoon, Dec. 27th, at 2 o'clock. A full attendance is earnestly requested. '35 2a
 St. Paul's Lodge, No. Il, F. & A. M. will hold their annual communication and festival on Monday evening, Dec. 27th. The business at the Lodge room will open at 6H o'clock precisely. The annual sup. per will be furnished at the Mansion House. :sb a.- 9i' 2- s'a,a%
 = The Rev. MT. Binney has declined the profsred call to the rectorship of St. Michael's & ..e. -..--
 =" Woodward's Dramatic and Variety Combination" performed at the Town Room on Friday evening last. They pro. pose to give another entertainment at this place, in about four weeks.
 -R Rev. Dr. Charles Wadsworth, having relinquished his charge in San Francisco, has received and accepted call from Re. formed Presbyterian Church in Philadel' phia His Litchfeld friends will have the privilege, we trust, of hearing him again, from time to time, on his visits to his na. tive town. r~~ a5t~' --~ts" -aS''
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
DIED.

In Milton, Dec. 10th, Mrs. Adah Blake. aged 16 years. .-....
 In this town. Dec. 9th, Mary M.. wife O. Horace Baldwin, Jr.; aged 32 years.
 In this town, Dec. 5, at the residence f her son, Homer Sharp, Mrs. Betsy Sharp, aged 90 years.
 In Torrington, Dec. 1, Miss Aurelia Loomis, aged " years. v. s,
 In Sharon, Dec. 6, Mrs. Margaret A.. wife of William U. Wadhalns, aged 23 years.
 In Cornwall, Dec. II, Mrs. Ruth Kel- logg, wife of Frederick Kellogg, Esq, aged GA years.
 In South Norfolk, Dec. 14th, Mir. Eli zur Spellman, aged 62 years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
WASHINGTON,


 In the last meeting of the Lyceunn, Messrs. Buckingham and Woodruff were appointed 8 Committee to arrange for a second debate on the Woman Suffrage question, in Farmers Hall, on Thursday eye,T Dec. 30th, at 2 o'clock. - .aG. - The Methodist Church building, which came no near being. mashed out oi existence by three blasts let off in unison, has been newly sided on the damaged end, painted in colors with chemical paint, and has three rooms in the under-g ground part beside the cellar and cistern. The house is 30 by 40, with three floors. A verandah of 100 feet in lengths extending across the front end, and 30 feet on either side, has been added to it When Spring opens, and grading can be done.. MT, Henry W. Woodruff will have fine residence, ma king quite an addition to Brinsmade Ave- nue. t"A s@~a siss c~
 John Lobdell has moved his stand from the blacksmith shop q s J. N. Frost's wagon shop. into part of the building erected by John Titus for foun dry 2 lo elaaa ad' 8nFvfa n.m aa A
 .- .- In reference to the note in the Dan. bury Tines about going to New Milford, we will say that the native gJudeans ac, knowledge the. ]" corn.' but deny "getting oo,rrned. "I Natives of N. M. residing here can speak for themselves. sasn.sad .wsoh
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
,WOLCOTTyILLE.

A matter in controversy of Considerable consequence, growing out of contract between the Excelsior Needle Co., and George M. Isbel1, for making and vending machine needles, has been referred to D. J. Warner, Esq, as arbitrator, and the trial. which will probably last two or three days, commenced on Tuesday, and is still in pro- gress. Judge Seymour and H. B. Graves are engaged for gIsbell; J. H. Hubbard, and H. s. Barbour for the Company. '5.i
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
w sAT,TSRTTRY

Justice Pratt who is the terror of evil
 doers in this village, was last week called
 upon in his official capacity to decide the
 merits of practical joke perpetrated on
 Horace Ball This gentleman. having had a jug filled witt one quart of kerosene oil.
 left 1t in the store short time, while he
 went out in search of Q friend. He soon
 found one. George. MeGlenn, to whom. he imprudently ccnfided the fact concerning the oil, McC Glenn straightway started for the store thinking what a rich joke it would be to appropriate the property him. self and sell it for a small consideration. He surreptitiously gained possession of the jug and sold it to an acquaintance for 20 cents. Ball failed to see the joke, and had McClenn brought before Justice Pratt, who fined him. for his little pleasantly, $1 and costs, amounting in all to about BIO. .'s 2. " .'.ss'at@s .,e.. ..t 2s-.1At; Il
 2 On the 10th inst, a Jbelligerent Irish man was tried before Justice Tupper at Lakeville, charged with violently assault ing the outside door of John Cahill's boarding house. The proof against him was conclusive, and he was sentenced to pay $20 fine and cost, in default of which he will have an opportunity to assail the in- side doors of the County Jail for the next three months. ....-..~.--. 8
 The past season has been unusually favorable for the growth of hogs in this section, if f.the lot5brought into town the other day may be considered fair sample. The average weight of 15 of these dressed porkers was 497 lbs. the largest weighed 77O fbs., and the smallest 403 sfbs. Five of the above averaged 627 lbs. each. These hogs were all purchased by George Cof6ng, Esq, and will be consumed chiefly by the workmen in his employ. sd laa aiags sr
 Great excitement exists among the laborers who have been working cn the first two sections of the railroad this side of the State Line, caused by the non-pay- ment of their wages which were due on the 18th. It is said that the contractor, Mir. Frances Scullion of Millerton, received the money for that purpose and that he has squandered it in some rash speculation. Deputy Sheriff Perry, on Saturday, served an attachment upon the property of MT. S., and the matter is to be legally investigated, this week. ....ss. j. ZIG ssesa.pa sd l.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23

MoRRIs. Rev. Mir. Mclaughlin has ten dered his resignation.
 .- The Secoad Adventists are making the west part of the town lively. FALLS VILLAGE. Wirsted Herald gets the following companion item for that which we re-published regarding the Sons 
 The Sons of Temperance have organized seven Lodges here. and are fiourishing ap parently to the satisfaction of all citizens. Like seven devils they rend and tear the well-being of this town. They have, "by actual count" two hundred members be. sides officers.
 From the Winsted Herald:
 TERRYvnLE.-A sorry specimen of in. humanity living not thousand miles from here, recently administered thrashing to his better half" She bore the indigni- ty with reprehensible meekness, but the assault being repeated few days later, the ire of the golden-haired dame was so rous- ed that she ''struck out for herself, "sound- ly pomelled the brute who had promised to Hove and cherish," and turned him out of doors. (Woman's Rights in the right place). It is hoped and believed that he has behaved himself with becoming pfopriety since that time; certain it is, his promises to the victorious "weaker vessel' are more profuse and earnest.
 KENT.-Look out proprietors of drunke- ries! The friends of law, order, decen- cy and good behaviour are after you.
 NoRFo1K-Thefe was a grand raid last Friday, on the Drug Store, also on Yale & Bristors saloon, at South Norfolk, and on several others kept by Frenchmen. The quantity of poison seized was about 4OOgals valued at 1,200. There were ferocious threats of pistols and walking over dead bodies, but we do not hear of any killed or wounded, although there are some miss. ing.
 James o. Swift has been awarded $500 by the appraisers for damages from the Conn. Western Railroad. This is one of the most unjust decisions yet given against the Railroad Company. Mt. Swift's farm IS set in the grand list at only $l 200, and all the land taken by tho railroad is about a quarter of an acre. ...-
 = Tho Good Templars are increasing in numbers, and some of our best citizens are among the members.
 = The Singing School under direction of Mir. R. Battell is we'll attended by new beginners.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23

THE SHEFFIELD SCIENTIFIC SCHOOL. The State Press are calling loudly for contribu-
 tions to the Scientific Department of Yale College. We believe the Sheffield Scien- tific School to be a most worthy object of benefaction, and yet there is an objection
 which in the pending conflict between sectarian and public schools suggests it. self. Yale is, after all, denominational institution; not in the least offensively so,
 now, but does anyone know what it may become? Theology and certain branches of science do not seem to mix we'll, and ia there no danger that the dependence oi the School on the College may be produc. tive of injury to both? s- IA att ...a
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
BANTAM.


 The contemplated alterations and repairs of St. Paul's Church, Bantam, were so near ly completed, last week, that the regular services were held in it on Sunday last. The improvement made in the building is very great, so much so, that the interior appears almost like new one. The chan cel-end of the churcN has been altered so as to look very much better than before. The square entrance to the recess has been arched, and an arch has been thrown over the choir-room and one also over the ves- try-room, on either side of the chancel. Altogether, the arrangements are very tasteful and give very general satisfaction The woodwork has been neatly grained, instead of the thin coating of white paint which partially covered it before. The ceiling has been colored blue, and the side walls rich cream-color.d The outside of the church has been thoroughly repaired and painted, and the underpinning has been all put in place and newly pointed. Much credit is due to those who have su. perintended the work, and have 'also done much Qadies. as well as gsntlemen) with their own hands. a2a S 4aen -altsl9
 On Christmas-eve, Friday next, service is to be held in the church at 6111p N. '.. |
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
~ For. the Enuuirer.
PLYMOUTH JoTTINGs-No. 4. @

PLYMOUTH JoTTINas-No. 4 @
 In September last, the. Society Of st. Peters Parish extended a call to the Rev. Porter Thomas of Amsterdam, New York. to become their Pastor The call was ac. cepted. and MT. T. ommeneed his regular labors here. on the 10th of October. His services thus far have proved very accept able: In addition to his Sunday labors, ne is engaged in giving. on Friday even ings, an exceedingly interesting. and in structiye course of lectures ,on the Acts of the Apostles.
 The young people of the parist, with | few, of the older ones are now mora or less busy in preparing eyergreens for.~trim- ming the Church for Christmas. E During the last two weeks, or therea- bouts, the clock shops have been running only eight hours day; while on the other hand, the rolling or brass mill runs full time. sggsr.a1t.r- PLYMoTHEAN.
 Dec. 20th, 1869. .-. -.....-,...... -
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
COUNTY ITEMS.

BErHLEHEM.-The American relates that an Irishman interrupted the services at one of the churches, Sunday before last; this with the difficulty between parson and chor ister, indicates a lively state of religious affairs in Bethlehem. ,.,9 ..t,,'. ..:a e-.s- !. WArERrowN.-Two men and two OK. teams, says the Anserican, went through the bridge over the assBranch. "s5 The town compromises on $1o0 to one of the partie. injured, and $15 to the other. .,J i.sg..
 - The Agricultural Society elect the following of6cers:-W 1EzL E0 -2GGT
 Presidential. B. King e
 ss Vice Presidents-M. W. Barnes, A Ham ilton, GA. Woodruff. soo q "a ..s.t5,5
 Secretary. --C. q. Hickox.5 3u4) ll.aa
 Assistant Secretary. -a1-G,, F. Baldwin. ., Treasurer. Charles T. Woodruff o%3 -5
 TIE HousAroN1c R, R. .-The Danbury Times says that several towns north of -Pittsfield are becoming interested in an extension of the Housatonic to intersect with the Boston and TroydrailroadI a4~
 a WoIcorrylilnB--We condenseg the fol lowing from the Huuey Inder: zss3q42 as,s 5s..3 ! The religious societies hold occasional "seciables.. '' They all unite in support ing au old, fashioned singing:school. This thA. young people count as among their, regular amusements. Thes new Gongrega- tional minister starts out we'll. The Young Mems Christian Association, F. F. Par sons, President is in active operation.
 = The library shows lively interest; {, 1000 drawings of books are recorded by the librarian during the year past; the As sociation are making valuable additions to their stock every year. ael's 5l. ', \. .se . gl.4-, = The Masonic, Lodge contains maayef thesmost respectable and influential men of. the village,a and has increased rapidly during the few years past. sl@s@ From the Se,atinel:i T1El.4 z.toI-Hs.. sfaI
 Messrs. Hotchkiss are to build two shous- l ss on the Wolcottville road; one for them 1 selves, and one for Major Brookers JTh0mas hooby is preparing also to build on that 1 street., ,3Y8H yg sr7 g..4. 2 58 .1st.,ILoogE. s.i-- T. J. Seymour has built g new barn l md is to builds a nsw dweiling.honse in the snrinS5 : .sgpltnI oo3oxoE .slI0a s.aJ 5s--4
 q Henry Sharp was fined $15 for dis urbing the performances of Woodward's Dramatic Co.,. Monday night. 1o s:lIsaa5@4 ,
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23

If your horse is lame, sore or galled, you should use Johnsons Anodyne Linimsnf,- wash the part with castle soap and warm water, rub dry, with a clean cloth, then apply the Liniment, rub in we'll with the hand.
 Have the readers of the Enquirer ever used any of Parson's Pw,gatfve Pills 2 if not, why not? they are the best family physic, besides being the greatest anti-bil- ious remedy there is in this country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
HARWINTON.

Mrs. Parrott, wife of Frank Parrott was was taken sick the first of last week and the attending physician pronounced it a case of poisoning. She died on Saturday. A jury of inquest was summoned on Sun dsy and say in their verdict that the de- ceased came to her death by poison, ad- by the hand of Mrs. Ellen Chattleton. Mrs. Chattleton is under ar-
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-12-23
Xitt5dtlb Gnquirfr, Litchfield, Thursday, Dec. B, 1869
TO CoRREsPoNDENTs.


 Desirous of giving every encouragement to persons favoring us with local news. we make the following propositions to regula, and occasional correspondents: . -zx7s.0n publication of any communication we will forward sic eztra copies of the EN- Qu1RER containing the same to the address of the person sending it to us, or to any persons residing within the county such person may designate. Correspondents must advise us, at the time of sending communications, of the number of copies desired, and to whom they are to be sent. 2.Local items from reliable sources in any part of the county will be received with pleasure, but we are particularly de- sirous of increasing our list of regular cor respondents. To each of these, or to such person as he or she may designate, we will send copy of our paper regularly in ad- dition to the extra copies mentioned above.