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Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01
Hittb6elb Gnquirtr. Litchfleld, Thursday, July l, 1869
The Legislature.

4AS 0c6AsldIuIS.
 The vote oa the parallel railroad in the Senate resulted in the rejection of the bill by vote II to 10. Itis to be acted upon in the House, to-day Wednesday,
 The bill repeating the Usury act was re. iected in the House. JAS to 47. Messrs. Woodward. of Bethany; Barton. of salis- bury; Fenton, of Windsor, and other fos- sils opposed it, as well as Treat, of Bridge port, and few others who ought to have known betterqa On our first page will be foundEa speech of Mr. Pratt of Norwich in its favor. The following are some of the bills and resolutions passed amending charter of Salisbury ore bed proprietors; regulating town subscriptions to railroads, Ito be efound at length on our first column); ]; giving copies of the State History of the War to soldiers widows; releasing W. o. Chapin from State Prison. A bill taxing colorsd people, and proposed constitu tionat amendment giving the pardoning power to the Governor and the Supreme Court Judges, were rejected. Charles Bos- we'll and H, A. Perkins have been appoint ed auditors of, the, State Treasurer's ac. counts Treasurer Moseley repays the g, 2,525 found due from him by commit tee. lEsom boo2 gG0z Id aaH
 A resolution has been referred which in structs the railroad committee to report General Railroad Bill, We shall be agree ably surprised if it is heard of again till too late for action. s.'.5 -9
 A resolution instructing the railroad committee tosreport a bill regulating charg. es for fares and freight on all the railroads of the State was introduced by Mir. Rock well of Winchester, Friday, but was with drawn because no quorum was present.
 The railroad town subscription act was favored by Mir. Pratt, of Norwich; Treat, of Bridgeport; Johnson, of Hartford; Beck with, of Litchfield; and others, and oppos- ed by Messrs. Reid, of Sufield; Hill, of New Milford; Peck, of Woodbury; Barton and Goodwin, of Salisbury; and Hopkins, of UitchfeldA sl .o4s oGlha4
 On Thursday, Vice President Colfax was received by both houses of the Legislature andreplied to addresses of welcome in his usual happy manner.
 The Judiciary Committee favor the rsvi- val of the Court of Common Pleas in Counties where the Superior Court docket is overloaded li 7,Ise'. 2 !"
 The railroad committee have decided to recommend the validation of the New Ha- ven vote on the Derby road.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01

sd b2-Aabillis before the Railroad com. mittee providing that every town snbscrib- $ ing to the stock of Q railroad should be en. titled to a director. Something of the kind would be . desirable amendment to present charters.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01

', ,16r The directors of the Connecticut sWestern railroad have settled on the Tar.
 iffyille, or northern route.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01

m .18r It will be seen from our Marketable eorrespondence that the extraordinary ac- ton of the minister of the Episcopal church in that place. in suspending one of it's members from the communion. has been overruled by the bishop of this diocese.
 It must have become evident to MT. Ran dall and his friends that. right or wrong, that lgentleman's course has resulted in
 great injury to the parish. and that his re- rnaining there will only aggravats and-per- petdate tho unfortupate dificuities that
 have arisen. We presume, therefore. that
 the result of the meeting, of Saturday next,
 will be to dissolve the connection between
 them; and VI hope soon to hesaa,r: that this memorable church quarrel has been final Hly and fairly settled. s ilssaasn saf la L5-51gsX c. LII Es4
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01
MARRIED.

At the residence of che brides mother. bv Rev. Jessie Brpsn, MT. H. P. Tracy, of Elmwood. TIlipeis, to Miss Emily P. Sedg- wick. of CJrnwall Hollow, Conn. No cards. .TC3. IITLIa1TII
 ave, June 18th, by Rev. Wm. II. Donble. Jay, Stanley Harrison and Jai1o Chatfield. A loving couple of darkish color.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01

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 DIED. &~ &&s- In South Colebrook, June Il, MT. Orrin Freeman aged 67. V N ss~ AAa'Stt3
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 he trippsd him into ditch. Neither he or Mrs. Bor Caroline struck him on the head and knew not how the wounds and bruises got there. o Asaph Palmer testified to passing the house, saw Mansfield pull on the gate and fall to the ground with the gate on him. Bronson came out-struck Mansfield with cane, also testified to many par ticulars of the fight, and lastly saw Bronson go to fence, get big stick looked like stake and strike Mansfield with it but did not interfere with the parties. Glad to get away. E F Aldnson &oddGvd, Grand Juror, sworn--Testi. fed that at the court Of inquiry recently held, Mansfield was not able to appear, consequently. accompanied by Birdseye Howe and Henry Wing. Grand Jurors, he went to Miss Thompson's house, where Mansfield, for the purpose of taking his ev- idence; they stopped at Bronson's, and view ed the battle ground, and also got the walking cane and large stick or club, which Bronson ad- mitted, was in use on that occasion. F
 Mansfield next testified, his testimony agreeing with what Asaph Palmer testified to. He admit ted that he was intoxicated at the time. Said he went to Bronsons after Miss Thompson's colored glrl, who had left while he and Miss Thompson had been out riding. ss.ss. q Or. Bs1sndage testified to being called, some two hours after the affray took place, to dress Msnsnelds wounds Dressed three, all of which were cut through the scalp. One wound was . seml-crcniar one which tore sup the scalp.
 HeoTge dordea sworn, and testified. corrobora- .ng Manshelds testimony in many particulars |pioked up his hat and neck-tie, and helped him h0mss a5aI sef cs aaIfs hnaa ii s.aigrg gssSff "A the close Of the testimony, Lawyer Hubbard nAde an able plea in behalf Of the State, and Law ysS Seymour and 8. B. Johnson spoke ably in de- fence of Mansneld. and submitted the case The declsicn was reserved, and the Court adjourned till o'clock, Saturday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01

Tn so quiet town as this to chronicle SO
 much of disaster and ruin as has been ef-
 fected by couple half hours of rain this P. M. June 2s. All through the month of June the weather, always 50 much talked about. has been peculiar with not an entire sunshiny day. fas snoi4aY cit a .asasall
 The weather.wise have been looking for change which should Do equally peculiar and to-day it came. in the form of q thnn, der storm unequalled in violence. quantity of rain fallen and damage done, within the recollection of any of, the living inhabi. tants. 'Afsis CT ssseilsd noss8g asaH .3i
 At about 2 P. M. dark. heavy clouds be. gan to gather in the west and came males
 tically up growing more dense and sblacx, accompanied by frequent pealso.of thun
 der. and soon covering the sky. At 3. the rain commenced and continued three-qu1ar. ters of an hour, what we called heavy shower. In half an hour came the second black cloud accompanied by vivid flashes of tightening, instantly followed by terrific peals of thunder, and pouring it's torrents of rain. This deluge continued about ar hour. until every gutter and road-bed was turned ints a brook, and every rivulet and brook into river. ali 'concsntratlng tha4il l4 volume and force in the stEeann that emp ties into the Hnnsatonic Ut West Cornwall
 This stream rises out of a little lake cover
 ing surface of some 200 acres. at Crean Hill, three miles from and 400 feetGaboy' it's mouth. The water rose rapidly, cover ling MT. Pratt's meadows, thence it cam down and spread over Messrse Seoville Stoddard's fields sweeping away long line
 of fences and in its s6nwsrd rash 1casries
 down about 30 feet of the water tube .
Litchfield enquirer., 1869-07-01

D f~-~-~ A
 Mondays telegraphic reports show that there was g violent storm at Buffalo. Sun day night. Three houses were struck by lightning in Brooklyn and one in Jersey city, Sunday afternoon. A thunder storm and tornado are also reported in Philadel- phia ct the same time. The storm reach. cd Hartford about 4 p. m.. Monday, from which time till ' p. m., 41ks inches of water fell by the rain guage, and lightning struck in several places in the city Buildings are reported struck by lightning at New ington. Franklin, Manchester. Deep Riv- CT. and flood ina'the Farnington river and streams adjacent has done considera- ble damage. In the section of this county through which the storm passed; immense injury has been done to the roads and bridges to say nothing of private damage sustained. ian 4slnsn. 6.faI Ies,s.s..,.r
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
C 0 M M { R C IAL.
Latest New York, Chicago and
n. Louis Reports.
Correct Rock Island Quotations.
Rock island Market.

Rock ISLAND, April ~
PLouR-spriug Double Extra, in bbls, fts 81
vbulssaIs. aud g., AZ Al retail SACKS, 81, 80 q,
Wholesale, and 17,OO at retail. Loose, $3.50 a,
wholesale, and $3.50 at retail.
WHEAr-Eo. 100, No. 7sO
CoRN-i3a46c.
OArs-45G4sc for 30 lbs
RVE-gOal,0 90
BARLHT-No. l, l,53. No. Z, lA5
5ALr--3, 10 per barrel
KERosHSa-whOlssals, barrels included, ~
retail SOC.
HIsHwmEs--&l,S6.
POTATOEs-SO.
OMoSs -2,OO per bu.
Esss-l2ls dOI.
BUuER-VOry choice lOts, for retailing, will
bring S0a35c.
CHEEsE-25 Il. 80.
PoULrRr-spnng chickens, 10 cm per ID.
Turkeys IL ctS per 10,
LARD-2Oc per n.
HoeS-Bor live hogs sAJ
CLTrLH-Liys weight, common, sou
Prime shipping b,0Oa6o0 per hundred pound''
HrDRs-Gresn Country, gc green cured, lie
green calf, lOsl2lc; dry hlut l4al7ci dry salt
cd, $50.
Hay Prairie flOall per ton Timothy els
Woop-C Oak &c. 5OA7,oo cord,
CoAL-At the Coal Valley Yard, on the LoVee
GOAL "a sold ct l3 ceuts the cost Of delivering u
be added.
Prom toams, in Market Square, at l6sl u cents
LIyE-Port Byron, tl.SO per Dbl. Rock lsIAnd
lime $ll5 per bbl.
APPLrs-5, ,5Oa6,Oe per barrel.
CR,NBERRIEs-SO cents per quart
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Nelson Hurst, living near Femingsburgh,
Ky, with his wife left home fer the night, a
few evenings ago, and soon afterwards re.
turned attracted by the flames of his burn,
ing dwelling, to fnd it almost entirely con.
sumed, and four Of his children beyond the
hope Of escape or recovery. The house was
left in the charge of a daughter in her teens
and six younger children. A boy Y years
old rescued three Of bis sisters, and lost his
life trying TO save the others.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

A large number Of people, individually
and collectively, were interviewing with the
President yesterday, and will keepit up to,
day. And when Brigham the younger and
his wife, and one Of his fathers wives, and
various Indians came to present themselves
before the President, Cuffee came also among
them from going to and fro in the earth
and from walking up and down in it, in the
streets Of the capital and Of the town Of
Alexandria, over beyond the Potomac, and
they all interviewed.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

The New York Herald is devoting itself
to the manufacture Of war rumors. In this
department Of journalism the Herald and
Philadelphia Inquirer are without rivals
anywhere in the world. Both papers being
of the sensational class, are largely interest
ed in the prevalence of an excited state Of
public feeling.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Cameron, the Simon pure, said the other
day in the Senate, that under Grants ad,
ministration not single appointment had
been made from Pennsylvania, at his soici-
tation or upon his recommendation. Prob
ably this accounts for the success of the
Pennsylvania ofice.8eekors, though it is q
little singular that Cameron didn't recon-
mend Cox, the shop.Hfter, for the Leghorn
cousulship,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

New Orleans has formed Protective
Grain Association, with capital stock of
100000. The object of the association is
declared to be to facilitate tho grain trade
and encourage cOnsignments, and to
protect shippers and owners of grain against
violent and sudden depressons in value.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Senator Abbott, of North Carolina and
New Hampshire, declared in his seat in the
Senate, the other day, during the Senatorial
wrangle, that if Sprague didn't cay he
wasn't puppy, he would seek satisfaction
for the refusal outside the Senate. Subse.
quenty he confessed his regret at having
given bis temper the rein over bis reason.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

The Press Association Convention at
Cairo, has chosen the following officers for
the ensuing year; President, +. Il. Griggs ;
Vice Presidents, Robinson, of Chicago, Ed.
wards, Of CarlinvilIe, and Oberley, of Cairo !;
Secretary, j. h. Mosser, of Decatur; Cor
responding Secretary, c, Fletcher, of Cen
trala
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Cincinnati newspapers pay their publish
ers something more than the salt they eat
Mr. Smith, editor Of the Cincinnati Gazette
pays a tax on an income of $40, 1865 and
MIR. Starbuck, of the Times, reports his in
come Ct .S29o&&ani sJi,jOO. + Il" '"'"'""r
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

The semi annual meeting Of the Editors
and Publishers Association OF Indiana will
be held ut indianapolis, en- the 18th Of May.
Joseph MediII, OF the Chicago Tribune, will
deliver an address on The Best Method Of
Conducting a Country Paper"
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
NOTICE.

DYMUTUAL AGREEMENT Of tho partners.
ID Lewis 4. saulpsugh this day withdraus
from the firm Of Reynolds, aaBlpsugh 4 Co.
All persons having claims against the firm are
req uested to present the same with the lesstpos-
sibls dslay to V. NJ. BlsnilDg.
The business of the firm will be continued as
heretofore, by the remaining partners.
REYNOLDS, sAULPAUGH&C
Rock Island, His., April 20, 1859.
apr2ldEtw
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
MoNEAL a JONES, PrOpriOtorI.
REVOLUTION! |!

FINO consolidate the trade Of Rock Island, No.
i line and Davenport, the Govern ment has
appropriated large sums Of money for the cree
tion Of bridge across the Mississippi river,
which will be fr'oto all persons aud carriages to
pass over, whom completed. but until that time,
the commodlous and well managed steamboat
"hoak Island, will ply every few moments from
either side Of the river. In the cabin Of that
bost you will see posted hung 10 frame, dircc'
tiuy kou .. D.,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Auditor Clark is complained Of for Ap.
pointing friend of ValnndighAm to
clerksbip in his office Secretary Boutwell,
will devote his personal attention to bis re.
moyal. Treason is not odious yet, but soon
will be.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

7 OFFER my place on Orleans street, in the
lower part Of the city, near the new schooI
building, for sale There are four lots in one en-.
clo.Ite' good house. barn sheds' etc. and ev-
great variety Of fruit trees, DC, &c, For fur
tber particulars enquire Of the subscriber
LIZ. sAULPAUGH.
Rock Island, Jsn'y 1s, 1859, dtE
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Western Senators have defeated some of
the Presidents Quaker nominations, for the
purpose Of retaining in Indian agencies
some Of their own friends. Only nine Of
the full dozen and half Of the Friends
have been confirmed
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

German Republicans Of Chicago, it is
said, celebrate the recent change in the col
lectorship Of that city by singing
"Not troOm vas heard, not funeral note,
As our Corss 10 the rAmparts We huTret."
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Col. Markland failed OF confirmation for
third assistant F. ", General, because a
vote was not reached. Grant will appoint
him in vacation.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Wsiter @. Oyerton has purchased the
Louisville Democrat, changed the name to
the Ersning Express, and brought the paper
out ia anew and attractive dress.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Msour's Pile can't stand inspection even
at Washington, having Ueen passed reject
ed by the Senate.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Sandiord don't 20 to Spain, nor j, Russell
Jones to Belgium, that is, by and with the
consent Of the Senate
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

c. J. True Of Kentucky, is to be our con,
sular "rider Of the wind aud stircr Of the
storm" at 81. Thomas.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

Chicago fanCies it has grown large enough
20 excite the envy Of New York.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
Great One Dollar Store,

Davenport, where the citizens Il Rock Island
and its surroundings will tud great bargains IN
the popular One Dollar Sale. To snumerate the
class and quantity o. goods that are offered, for
only one dollar for your ch dice, would occupy
more than ono side Of this paper A. this pop.
ulAt business has been cstabhshed all over the
country, from the east to the 10, west no one
'houIi lee the opportunity pass by not calling
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
Daily argus.
OFFICIAL PAPER.

The New Orleans Crescent has been
merged in the Times.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

CattIe-DuI, weak. inactive. Receipts 3OS,
sales 2la butchers stock at 5a5,75; good to
choice shipping 8 6,i5a7, fair 10 good stockcs
comprised bulk sales ut 6,20a6,62.
Hogs llog' opened dull, closed firm, active.
Rcceipts ASA. Sales 1873 at 9,O5a35 common.
g.lUa62l fair 20 mcilumi 9,15alo,2o good 10
choice.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

The subscriber, thankful for past patronage to
himself, desires continuance Of the Same to
the new frm, and sso desires TO close all his old
accounts 70 date.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
Chicago market.

TslsgrAphod to the ARsS"
CHICAGO, April -.
Flour-Dul, inactive.
Wheat Unsctted, but iirmcr closing at l,O5'
COru-Firmcr, quiet, new in regular houses
closing At I6i.
ats-Fairy active higher, closing at 57!
Rye-Quiet at l,l7lnls.
Barlcy-Dun, shade ermcr at ,50a5.
Pork-Steaiy at &O,75,
Lari-DuiI, nominal at l7lals
Shoulders Dull at ~.
Iltghwiucs Lower. Sales at Sac.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
JOB PRINTING.
NEW FIRM
Great Bargains
LUM B L: r!

Tho subscribers, having purchased the Mil
Property and Lumber Yard Of 2. skinner
Son, situated in the cast end Of town, opposite
the Atlantic Brewery, are now prepared 10 fur
nish everything uiusily manufactured 81 arst
class Mill, atthe
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24
Dest Tamilv 0receries

10 the market, ai the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Goods delivered free Of charge TO any part Of
the city.
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PARTNERSHIP NOTICE,

TT II L UNDERSIGNED have associated
L themselves IN the Grocery trade, at the old
stand Of A. h Philleo, ia Liugie's block, Illinois
street, near Court Square whore they will keep
good assortment Of the
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-04-24

rHILLEO d WOODRUFF.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-02

In divorce case heard at Chester, Judge
Thomas sustained plea to the Jurisdiction oi
the court. He bases his decision principally
upon the present impertectiou OF the divorce
law, and is emphatic in his declaration. that
the words of the constitution, article XIV, Sec
ton s, Divorces from the bonds Of matrimo-
ny shall not be allowed, but by judgment of a
court as shall be prescribed by law" mean
simply this, that until further Legislation takes
place, he is not authorized, in the face Of au-
thority and precedent. to decide upon sc
grave a question affrmstivelv.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-10-02
HOW TO DO 1T.

The Yorkville Enquirer takes this view OF
the political situation in South Carolina:
$50 far as losing heart is concerned we are hopeful
of the future But the downfall of Radicaism Is not
to be accomplished By seeking negro votes. Indeed
one great point will have been gained when the Ne
groes become satisfied that wo don't care how 'hey
vote; that We can stand the result OF the Young II
they can At present their idea IL that we seek tne
votes for our own purposes. and with no gooo VIII
for them 1t Is idle then, to try 10 persuade them
to enter the Democratic fold. The only way to ac-
complsh this is to let them feel the consequences OF
their voting Radical Let them feel the pressure Of
taxation, with the full knowledge that their votes
made it heavy. 1t is the only way Of convincing
them that their interests coincide with ours. All
measures looking to this end will receive our earnest
support But in view Of the fact that agitation has
not gained us votes In the past believe in reserv-
ing our strength for the time when 1t will avail. As
often as elections occur, every Democrat should
VOTE and thus keep up the party organization. In
the meantime, do allow the Radicals the pleasure OF
quarreling smens themselves. They are very good
ct it, and they can break up their party sooner than
we can by pitching into IT. on all occasions"
Our contemporary will not deny that unless
we have majority in the state Legislature we
| cannot change the character of the govern
ment, reduce taxation, and make our laws
equitable and just. This majority cannot be
had unless the opponents Of Radicahsm can
carry some Of the lower counties, in which the
negroes far outnumber the whites. We cannot,
therefore, move a peg towards undoing the
Radical muddle unless we do seek the negro
vote and get
In this part of the State we are not 30 philo'
sophical as to say thatwe don't care how the ne
groes vote; f)r upon the way in which they vote
| depends their welfare and ours. They already
feel indirectly the pressure Of taxation, and
| still more do they feel the utter unselishLess
of their so-called friends. They will, in time,
| fud out for themselves that our interests are
theirs; but t1ah our hep they will know it, and
act upon 1t at the next general elections. We
might wait and wait quietly with folded arms;
but an old proberb says that while the grass is
growing the steed may starve. This is our
| predicament