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The Portland daily press., 1869-11-12
Family School For Boys J
No. 9 Spruce Street,
PORTLAND

REV. Daniel T.. sHEETKz, A. NJ, Priu.
Terms $500 per year: No extras. A limited num-
Der scholars will he received at $50 Per year.
or by the term al prororti0ned rates. =,
Referees by permission TO the Faculty of Bowdon
College; Hon. William l.. Putnam: Hon. Samuel f.
Spring; Hon. VIM. W. Thomas; Philip H. Brown.
Esq; Francis X. Swan, Esq; Geo. L. b. jackson Esq
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
CORNWALL.

Farmers are hard at work securing the fall crops. Potatoes are yielding we'll and are of excellent quality, Corn is variable; some fields are husking out a large yield,
 but generally light. IF @ak a
 George Volmiller has bought the prop erty of the late s. W. Gold, for $s,5o0. sit- uated in West Cornwall +s.9t a'..s f l55. ..L2liy
 It is said that Wm. HI. aBarnum has bought the old Cornwall Iron Co.'S prop erty, after the buildings except the dwell ling houses) are removed, also the farm oi Ralph Butler just over the ineein Canaan, paying $S, 1000; and it is said that a depot is to be built on the Honsatonic R. R. neal the Butler House. 1q os e4ns ad aga lo [
 s--H will take several more floods to yasl out West Cornwall clear of it's moral evils
 particularly that of intemperance. Some days as many as 6 or drunken men ar arc sesn reeling through the streets or ins able to sit in their wagons. It is hoped that our new Demordaic Constable will ses to it that all such disgracefnl exhibitions are suppressed. The sale of liquors tha' will kill at 40 rods is of no account. it i Lthe effect that his attention is called to
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
SALISBURY.

So many different versions having ap- peared in-regard to the recent homicide in this place, the following may be regarded as substantially correct:
 At about 10 o'clock on Saturday evening Oct. 9th, Mir. Hicks, the landlord of the Central House. and Henry Bostwick a young man who has been boarding at his house for the past year became engaged in dispute over harness. which the latter claimed as his, the former denying the claim. Hard words passed between them. when Bostwick offered to bet $5,O0O that he could prove the harness belonged to him. Hicks replied that he did not wish to bet and stepped behind tbe bar, closing the door leading into it after him. Bost- wick followed with wallet in his hand still bantering him to bet Hicks becom- ing enraged at his talk, seized a club and struck him two terrible blows; one upon the head cutting an ugly gash through the scalp to the bone, and another upon the right arm, striking with such force as to break it just above the elbow.
 Maddened by the blows and blinded with blood, Bostwick staggered out of the room. Hicks at the same time came out from behind the bar, and went through the dining room door into the kitchen. Almost instantly after, Bostwick returned with revolver in his hand, and passed through the bar-room into the dining room, when, seeing Hicks coming towards him, he raised his revolver and fired. Tho shot took effect just over the eye of Hicks and penetrated the brain, inficting wound which resulted in his death on Thursday last. > .
 After firing the fatal shot Bostwick walk ed to the office of Dr. Blodgett, where his wounds were dressed, and with the assist ance of the neighbofs he was conveyed to the residence of Mir. Miller, where he now lies in custody. <.
 It is needless to say that the affair has cast gloom over the whole community; and it is but justice to the accused that the predjudice which the accounts of last week would create against him should bo remov- ed R
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
Dr.. WiShart'S Pine Tree Tar Cordial.

It is the vital principle of the Pine Tree obtained by peculiar process in the distillaton of the tar, by which it's highest medical properties retained It nvgorates the digestive organs and restores the appe tite. It strengthens the debated system It puriies and enriches the bood and expes from the system the corruption which scrofua breeds the lungs It dis solves the mucus phlegm which stops the air passage of the lungs Its healing principle acts upon the rra ted surface of the lungs and throat penetrating to each diseased part relieving pain and' subduing infamma ton 1t is the result of years of study and 1t Is offered to the afflicted with positive assurance of it's power to cure the following diseases if the patient has not too long delayed resort to the of cure CONSUMPTION OF THE LUNGS, CoUaH, SORE THROAT <. BREAST, BRONCHITIS, LIVER COMPLAINT, BLIND
 BLEEDING PILES, ASTHMA, WHooPING CorgH .
 DPTHERIA, SC. medical expert holding honorable collegiate diplo mas, devotes his entire time to the examination of pa tients at the office parlors. Associated with him three consulting physicians of acknowedged enenrc whose services are given to the public FREE OF CuARaS This opportunity is offered by other instituor fin the country. ' Letters from any part of the country asking advice will be promptly and gratutousy responded to Whets convenient, remittances should take the shape of DRAFTS OR POST- OFFICE ORDERS. Price of Wisharts American Dyspepsia Pills s1 box Sent by Mail on receipt of price.
 Price of fWisharts Pine Tree Tar Cordial s15O bot tie, or Sl1 per dozen, Sent by express
 All communications should be addressed
 L. Q. 0. WISHART, M D., No. 232 North Second St., % 'AA 2 3E ' PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
LITCHFIELD.

Something evidently happened at about noon on Thursday. For several hours previous the streets of the village were full of young ladies bustling about with an air Girl of the Period. She wore an expres- sion of exultation, as though something definite had at last been accomplished, and her side had beaten. The Young Man of the Period was decidedly less frequent, though not absolutely invisible. He wore dejec- ted look, as though something had been &C., complished and his side had been beaten. Finally things began to tend towards St. Michael's. The young ladies thronged to to the sacred edifce in lively secular manner very different from the quiet, eccle- siastical style of their ordinary attendance. Inasmuch as we did not follow the crowd we have no idea, what happened. within. Whether the dresses were exquisite; ;wheth- CT the Bend was there; whether the thing to be done, aoas done even; whether the or ganist played happy combination of The Anvil Chorus, The prayer from Moses in Egypt. and The Dead March in Saul; whether the carriage doors stuck and tore things as they usually do, we can only imagine, One statement wefacan make that those who went seemed to return sat- isfed, and what more could be asked.
 A question suggests itself that with some hesitation we propose: How hap pens it that the indigenous belle and the indigenous beau so seldom sintermarry? We can account for it in one way, only; the true hunter always spares the game when poor and out of season, and the na- tive belle seems to be waiting till the She- paug Valley Railroad turns Litchfield into a thriving place, the lazy native beau into well-to- do man of business and an eligible match, before she considers him worth bagging. .5.T.........
 - Private subscriptions to the Shepaug Valley railroad are progressing finely. The following have been aaaed to those pub:
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

neA-A press of matter, last week, com pelled us to postpone the following well deserved tribute from our New Milford correspondent to the merits of the Adel phic Institute in that place:
 'sThe fall term of the Adelphic Institute, A. S. Rogers, 4. M., Principal, will com mence this month. This institution was never in more fourishing condition, and the we'll known qualifications of MT. Rogers bespeak forsit liberal patronage. As a good home for boys it is also worthy of commendation, as the gentlemanly princi- pal and his estimable lady devote all their energies to promote the happiness and wei fare of their scholars.
 F .sThe situation of the school is another point in its favor. It is located within g short distance of the village, but far enough away to be removed from any un' pleasant outside influences. The location is on commanding eminence, and the eli. mate is extremely healthy and salubrious' In addition to the regular school duties the students are instructed in military tactics, and are drilled daily by competent off, cer. We take pleasure in calling the att tention of your readers to the Institute.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
COUNTY ITEMS.

The Protestant Episcopal Churches oi Litchfeld County stand in the following order in respect of the number of com. municants: Watertown 262, New Milford 2O2, Bridgewater 165, Litchfield 154, Wood. bury 118, Plymouth 116. Wolcottville SO Salisbury 79, Marbledale "A, Milton 72 Thomaston 62, Bethlem 6O, Sharon 57 Winsted 52, Roxbury 49, Washington 51, Bantam 40, Kent B, Northfield 30, Terry vile 25, Riverton 12, North Canaan 12.
 Rev. A. N. Lewis. of Woobury, married three couples on Wednesday, two at Anso- mia, and one at Bethlehem. Rather rush. ing matters.
 New Preston is glorying over a beet 211ss feet long and weighing 16 pounds.
 Wolcottville has voted to raise $7,OOO for schools the coming year. The report of the school visitors showed an alarming ab senteeism-the absence from the Wolcott vile grammar school being nearly 16,00C half days during the year; and the town voted to instruct the constables to enforce the law recently passed concerning absen- tees and truants from school. 9@eA
 Mr. George Beardsley, one of the pro- prietors of the New England, has sold out his interest to his partner. MT. Isaac B. Bristol, by whom the excellent hotel will hereafter be conducted. .--Ddnbms.y Times.
 BETHLEHEM TowN OFFICERS. Iowa Gerk-Abraham Beecher. n
 Selectmea- Samuel M. Bloss, Benjamin T. Lake, George c. Guild.
 Ireasurer- T. Lake.
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 been scarce for week past. MT. Gaylord Center to Harriet M. Hunt for $2, 100, and near the depot.
 - MT. Mullens, proprietor of Tracey Ho- tel in Thomaston, states that he had $350 days ago. No trace of it since. z-14s From the Winsted Herald:
 TWISTED. The young man who had his skull fractured by fall from wagon, | sometime since, has recovered sufficiently to return to his home in Westfield.
 - The town has laid l per cent tax, and voted that it's railroad bonds shall not be sold below par. -
 PHEASANT VALLEY.-A man ard dog re- ported drowned Tn East rive.
 - Deacon Hart Doolittle has removed to Clinton. ? 5@3 g BARRKHAmsrED went democratic at the town election. 3
 SHARON. Miles Beckleys furnace dam was somewhat injured by thf flood.
 - The Adventists closed ten days ses4 sion on Sunday 3d, which wfs lucky, for. l their tent blew down on the e4th.
 l LAKrv1L1E. MT. George Wood had . pleasant silver wedding on tHe 9th. GOSHEN. M. Wadhams received . cut on the head, while choppings in a singular way, lately. A log fell on Is axe-Relve, causing the axe to rebound. aid strike him with its edge just behind the fight ear. cut ting quite . gash. eii
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
NEW FALL GOODS !

Just received by the subscriber full as
 sortment of
 DRY GOOD g. Including large variety of Ladies
 D R E s s C 0 0 D B, Comprising Super Black and Colored Ala pacas, Black and Colored, French and American, M. DLaines, Plain and Plaid Merinos and Poplins. Ginghams and Calicoes, Wool and Cotton Flannels, Plain and printed Opera Flannels, Super Waterproof and Cloth Cloakings, Woolen double and square shawls, Merino Wrappers, Vests and Drawers, Balmoral and Hoop Skirts, Hosiery Gloves, Vel vet Ribbons, Trimmings. Fringes, Bnt- tons, &c.; also, Brown Cloths and Gas simeres, Woolen and Cotton Yarns, Warp, Floor and Table Oil Cloths, Super Teas Coffees, Spices, Molasses, Kerosene Oil, Rock and Turks Island SaIt Best 0i"n">, ,of Flour, Sc. At the Lowest Prices % ou Silas N. Bronson.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The Seventh Annual sunday School Convention of the North Consociation of Litchfeld County, was held at Sharon Oct. 18th and 18th. The att tendance of clergymen, sabbath school superin- tendents teachers, and other friends of the cause, was fair, and the exercises were unusually inter- esting. Ali the strangers were hospitably enter tained by the good people of Sharon. The time, Tuesday forenoon, was occupied with prayer for Sabbath Schools, the President, Deacon Fuller in the Chair. In tke afternoon we had reports from 13 Schools which were listened to with much in- terest Richard Smith of Sharon has had class of Ladies for overt thirty years and the result of the faithful study of the Word of God has been, that of the 200 who have been members of that class, all except one, it is believed, has made a public profession of religion, and she induged the hope that she was a Christian. Rev. Mir. Payson of Kent, gave good address on the subject of ear-
 aestress in the Sunday School Teacher, and Mr.
 Hart of Goshen, save us the true idea of the Sab bath School. and he was followed by Rev. Mr. Doubleday of Goshen, MT. Langdon of Plymouth, Mir. Doyle, the Superintendent of the Methodist School in sharon, Rev. Henry Clay Trumbull of Hartford, and others. In the evening, notwith-
 standing the storm, a large congregation listened Ito the Rev. Mr. Powell of North Canaan, in his
 discussion how to promote the spirituality and ef
 ticiency of the Sabbath School. Rev. Mir. Sanford,
 of South Cornwall. followed, and MT. Langdon
 formed a of Sabbath School class, composed of the ministers and superintendents present, and
 conducted . reguar teacher's meeting, and it was
 quite interesting and exciting to listen to the ques tions and answers, and to notice the different views taken of tholpassage under consideration.
 I Wednesday morning, fervent prayers ascended I for Sunday School Teachers. Rev. Mir. Brush, oi
 North Cornwall gave an address on the relation
 and duties of teachers to their classes during tho
 week, followed by Mr. Langdon, MT. Bassett ot IWarren. MT. Sanford, and Mr. Trumbull Deacon | R. R. Pratt, and J. @. Adams.e Esq. of West Corn wall. addressed the people on eartu and thorough
 preparation on the part of the Sabbath Schoo .l Teacher. @AssyA- assshssIa4 .a8a41e
 T In the afternoon. Rev. Mr. Teele of South Ca naan, spoke of the character of Sunday Schoo | Laeratws, and what it should be. Mr. Langdor
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
STATE ITEMS.

An oyster war rages at Stoney Creek
 Stamford votes $1O, ,0OO for 8 new alms- house.. 6 ] aa :o The New Haven Baptist Association held their 44th annual meeting, last week.
 Hon. W. W. Eaton and wife have just returned from an European tour.
 Hermann has be en prestidigitating iu Hartford. 44al18 e
 Carlotti Patti gives concert at New Ha. ven, Wednesday night. fs.asaFs
 There was q terrific hail storm at Mid dletown, last Wednesday. - .
 There WAS $2,OoO burglary in Middle town on the 18th inst. 13 .5i
 New Haven papers report dog over lady's chignon. .4s @ t.
 The Wheeler $ Wilson Go. are just com lpleting another large building. o 4 k !. Three Norwich boys have been sent to the Reform School for stealing grapes. 2 z Theodore Thomas orchestra assist at a grand musical festival in Hartford, on the f2Oth, 21st, and Rd inst. w oil -kk3&s ; ,l Part of covered bridge that was wasll- off above Collinsyille, in the late freshet, was rescued near Unionville. z~g,
 - 65 aax
 The Collinsville Co., mant1faeturedsin 24 days during Sept. 47,000 axes, and as much more cutlery of other kinds. sao
 The most severe thunder storm of the season occurred in Norwich. on Wednes- day last. A SIT .zgtA
 Over bushel of fine pickerel were picked up in Manchester cornfield, after tho late freshet.
 The New City Hall at Waterbury is to be dedicated with grand concert by The odore Thomas orchestra.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

ZONE may exhaust the domain of medi- Cal virtues and medical promises without hndlng any remedy so simply compound. ed and at the same time possessing such Invaluable properties as the 'sPine Tree Tar Cordial' of Dr. WIsHARr It is a com. mon sense medicine, and will cure, not be- cause of puffery, but because it is a simple and healthful natural agent. The diseases It t: Will cure are those which appertain to dlsordered stomachs and an unhealthy condition of the blood. Their name is " legion" The Cordial is no experiment.: It Is long established and wdel ly circula, ted remedy, supported by the best testi- monlals of both patient and physician. It's
 action IS powerfully aided and expedited by concurrent use of Wisharts "Ameri- can Dyspepsia Pills," where the nature of the case requires 1t. At Mo- 232 North Second Street, consultations may be had
 free of charge with eminent physicians.
 For more specia! claims of the Pine Tree
 Tar Remedy, we invite attention to our advertising columns, and request the af- hicted to call or address,a as there directed. :"
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

WANTED.-A few reliable energetic men to ac as agents. either local or special. for the EoUrrA DLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY of the United States To good men, very liberal compensation will be allowed.
 Tho EQUITABLE" now stands in the very iron rank of American Companies, no other Life Assu rance Company ill the old or new world having ev CT achieved such complete success within simila period of time.
 Shis Society offers extraordinary inducement tc It's mesnbers, and with Cash Capital of Twelve Alilons of Dollars, affords the most ample securi y' Address, CHARLES R. WELLS, \ General Agent.
 70 #" NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
@.sIs Works Lske 0 CharaeH

i READER ss4 . Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Head ache se4sa. ssE Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Tooth 1 ache ,,5'r t.., .7s,s .4 ....aT
 Renne's Pain Killing Magic Gil cures Neu. ralgia .-L. .r1....~ Kennels Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Cholera Morbus ~t,seafr rIe.s 4f.c} F F. nd Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Rheu- matism
 Renne's Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Lame. ness !
 Kennels Pain Killing Magic Oil cures Skin ] diseases < t..r1,.ff.ss se. Some folks seem to be proud of telling how 'lame their shoulders are'' of .'my crick in the back or, T have got the Sciatica"- and delight in bragging that "nothing can cure mel but when we get such lawful folks to use RENNE'S PAIN. KILLING MAGIC OIL, faithfully, we not only cure thelr lameness and charm away their pains, but we actually ta Ike all that kind of i'brag out of themi. and they frankly own up, and say "It works like . charm!'
 Sold by Vessels Gates; also by A. c. Smith, Litchfeld, and by all Druggists, Mer- chents and GrOcers.
 VIM. -RENNE, Sole Proprietor and Manufactures,
 Pittsfeid Mass,
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

and tho President gave some very useful hints in relation to the same subject. Mir. Trumbull form cd class of the children in the congregation, and all present were profted by the interesting exer- clses, and We shall not soon forget his accddnt of the deaf and dumb man who asked the speaker
 If 1t was really true that some people did not love the Saviour; and when answered in the afirma- atlve, how, he enquired, if they had heard about Him?
 lects for discussion at the next annual Convention What distinguished this gathering from the for mer Conventions was that the instructions were eminently practical
 vote of thanks to the citizens of Sharon for their hospitality was adopted unanimously. |. IT N
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

THE GALAXY contains {: Susan Fielding illustrated; The Prince Suwarof; The Eng fish Universities; Put Yourself in his Place, by Charles Reade, illustrated; The Fire Fiend; Imperialism in America; How the Blood Circulates Over and Under; The Play of the Period; An Editors Tale; The Galaxy Miscellany ]; Drift Wood Litera- ture and Art; Nebul@.,, ? [fi4 fqr.1 s5
 Sheldon & Co.,, 498 and 800 Broadway, New York. .ase L...1 od Ga
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

n@-Our Woodbury correspondent makes the following pertinent remarks regarding the conduct of ecclesiastical affairs in that town: .r3;
 .'The two Congregational churches seem ; to have adopted the ''from hand to mouth system, their pulpits being filled by stran: gers on Sunday, leaving the work during the week. such as holding meetings. visit ing the sick, watching the wandering, Sc. to be done by the deacons. Rumor says some of the deacons propose to strike for . salary if the system is much longer con 1 tinued.n
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

AppLEroN's JOURNAL for October 23, contains: October" (illltutsstAration); Jus A Clo. tide; Charles Dickens Use of, the Bible
 II; An Autumn Leaf; Novelties of South ern Scenery, 1T (illustrated); The Woman of Business; On Pictures taken by Light ming; The Belvidere, Central Park (illus- trated); "Reminiscences of Inman ; the Art ist; A Last Chance for Art; Father Hya. cinthe (with portrait IA Lost Art-Con- versation; Character of Herbert Spencer; Lake George; On the Origin ofFLiars; Ia. ble Talk; Scientific Notes; Foreign Notes; The Museum (illustrate1; '.Lake George" (steel engravingl.s .s1ofaiFosa T9a st -,asl
 For sale at J. W. Wheelers. West St. ae
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21

B@. On Wednesday Hast, the President
 appointed General William M Belknar Secretary of War. General Belknap was lawyer in Iowa at the comm encement oi the war. during which he showed distinguish ability, and rose to be Major General ol Volunteers. At the close of the war he was offered brigadiership in the regula, army, but chose to return to civil life. In 1866, he was made Collector for the First Iowa District. in which position he has re- ceived the highest commentators from the Department. He is 3S years of age '2and native of Hudson, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
The only ReEable Cure for Dvspen-
 SA" HE so known World

Pine Tree Tar Cordial are 5ican Dyspepsia Pills and for in its most fnrn smd ntnhe cure ter of how long standing. Na'eo form, and no mat
 They penetrate the secret abo. ., ,; ease, and exterminate it, root andl this terrib "
 They alleviate moro agony and siRnch, iorsv than tongue can tell sunellns ''
 They noted for curing the most, .ou.,o ,rd hopeless cases, whenever known means SspeIa'c crd relief. > Vo "n'
 No form of dyspepsia indigestion can Tee. their nnn .
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
MORRIS,

The vote on the Shepaug Valley railroad subscription is to be taken on Thursday, the 21st inst The petition is signed by persons paying more than majority of the town tax, and all that is necessary is sim pie majority vote authorizing tho sub- scription. Let the frie nds of the road do their duty and success is certain
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
MARRIED.

ca Thursday, the 14th inst, in St. Mi chaels Church in this village, by Rev. William l.. Peck, Charles Miller, Esq. of Waterbury, to Miss Sarah E, Benton of Morris.
 In Christ Church, Bethlehem, October Is, by Rev. A. N. Lewis, Harvey Ellis of Lowvil!e, New York, to Miss Anna O. Judd of Bethlehem.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-10-21
DIED.

In this town, Oct. 2Oth, Susan Ford, wife of Benjamin W. Mason, aged 61 years. In South Kent, September 9th, Burton Benedict, aged 65 years
 In Warren, September 26, Mrs. Jerusha Chamberlain, aged Il years.
 In Norfolk, October 2d, Mrs. Lydia. wife of Orsemus Roberts, aged 72 years.