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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15
WEST CORNWALL, Sept. 18th, 1870

WEST CORNWALL, sept. IZCn, 1S1U.
 EDITOR ENQUIRER:-Please allow mo g word through your columns to those inter. ested in the Fair of the County Agricultu ral Society, to be held in Litchfeld, Sept. 21st and 22d
 The unprecedented drouth of this sea- son. cutting off as it does fall feed, will render necessary extra exertion on the part of the friends of the Society, to secure . creditable display in the various depart ments of the Fair, particularly in that oi live stock. And a personal appeal is made to members of the Society and others, to overcome all obstacles to a successful ex- hibition. The fact of short feed and the consequent low condition of Farm stock, should not be made an excuse for keeping it at home. In this respect, Farmers are ali in the same boat, sand competition will be on an equal footing as heretofore.
 It will be noticed that important ohau- ges have been made in the Premium List in tho class of town teams, and it is hoped that towns adjoining Litchfeld will avail themselves of the advantages of these changes. The officers of the Society are particularly desirous of making the Tent department the most complete and attrac- tive of any in the history of the Society, and hope to secure this result. To this end, contributions of General and Domes- tic Manufacture, Fruits and Flowers. Seeds and Vegetables, Painting and Sketching; in short, everything that will add interest to the exhibition. are earnestly solicited.
 Premiums will be given to Agricultural Machinery, though not made in the coun- ty.
 Eminent gentlemen from abroad have signified their intention to be present at the Fair. Among others, Gov. English has accepted our invitation; and it is to be hoped that Litchfeld County. 80 rich in her excellent breeds of cattle, fine hors es, and the products of her orchards and gardens and workshops, will do credit to her industries on this occasion.
 NATHAN HART.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

N1w ENGLAND FA1R.-The New England Fair was held at Manchester, N. Hamp- shire. last wsek-the following Connecti- cut exhibitors drawing premiums: Thom- as Fitch of New London and Samuel o. Colt of Hartford, on Jersey Cows and Heif. CTS; E. s. Hyde of Stamford, for best herd of Devons, and for the best Devon bull and COW; Mir. Fitch also took premiums on horses, bull, and three year olds; s. M. and D. Wells got the Society medal for the best COW, and the first premium for herds of the Ayrshire breed. e. F. Dorr oi Hartford, and s. R. Robbins, formerly oi that place, took premiums on horses. Wm. Fl. Putnam, of Brooklyn, took the first premium on cheese.
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DEDICATION OF THE SOLDIERS MONUMENT, PLYMOUTH, SEPT.
 7TH, 1870.
REUNION OF THE "sEcoND HEAv1Es."


 Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1870, was a proud day for the good old town of Plymouth. The sun rose bright and clear, and the air was delightfully."- cool and refreshing. The people were early astir preparing for the interesting events that were to follow dur ing the day; factories and places of busi. ness generally were closed, and before ten o'clock, the streets were filled with people on foot and in carriages, dressed in holi- day attire-many of them coming from neighboring towns. The attractions of the day were the dedication of the Soldiers Monument just erected, and the reunion of the 2d Heavy Artillery, who were dis tinguished during the term of service, for the amount of hard work performed, their bravery, and the large number of lives sa- crificed in the discharge of their duties as soldiers.
 At ten o'clock large delegations of the veterans having arrived, the line of march was formed in Thomaston, headed by Grill ley's Band, and the ancient "Plymouth Hill, ascended to the public Green, where stands the new monument which has been erected by the people of the central and western portion of the town, Terryville having erected one of Quincy granite soon after the close of the war, in honor of the men who went from that part of the town, and lost their lives in the service of their country. The new monument stands near the south end of the green, and is conspic- uous from the various roads meeting at that point. It is of the best quality of Plymouth granite. about 25 feet high, four feet seven inches square at base. On the base of the shaft the name of Lincoln is cut in large letters; on the base of the monument are inscribed the words, ..Erect- ed to perpetate the memory of those who lost their lives in the war of 1861." Upon the front tablet are engraved the following names: &e 34 tsf
 SOUTH S1DE-Chaplain James Averill, Leuten ant F ] Oandee, Lieutanant Fl Hubbard, Sergeant W \ Bishop. Sergeant H Bishop, Sergeant D Wooster. Corporal D Greene, Corporal s. B. HmIGDs tH F&l Elssf fhsf z 4 .S@
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COUNTY BASE BArn-The best base ball club organized in the county, this season, has been the Duttons of this place. The next best is the Empires of Thomaston. The Weantinaugs of New Milford, for two years the winning club of the county, were not in condition to play, so that we should judge that the Dexters of Winsted stand third on the list. Though not quite so strong as the Duttons and the Empires in the field and at the bat, this latter organi- xation knows how to make better show on paper than any club we ever happened to know or hear of. They began the cam paign by beating Wolcottville club (never strong place, by the way, on base ball) and then claimed the championship of the county. Unfortunately, they were beaten by the Empires. and the Empires were beaten by the Duttons, which would seem to leave them no great chance for that hon. or this year. But hereabouts arose great chance for diplomacy. They challenged the Duttons. The captain of that club re. piled stating that he preferred to wait the issue of their second game with the Elm. pires, since, if the Dexters were beaten again, Q match with them would not be necessary towards settling the champion ship. and that the Duttons being about te break up on the opening of college must reserve themselves for games with sucf county clubs as had not been beaten 1T matches during the season. Thereupor the Dexters come out with proclamation oouched in legal phrasiology, claiming tha the Duttons. by non-aoceptance of thei
 challenge, have forfeited the championship to them, and that they will now play tn
 Empires a0afn for that honor. Did it eve
 occur to them that on their own theor they will have to defeat the empires in to
 matchss to claim any superiority ? Couldn'
 the Dexters spare committee to atten
 the approaching European peace confer
 ence They might make it appear tha
 the ex-Emperor has been successful in hi
 war with Germany after ell
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15
For the Enu uirer.

For the Enquirer.
 PLYMOUTH SKETCHES. No. Al.
 Col. Blakesleee's lecture on 'sThe Cav airy service" was delivered on Friday eve- ming Aug. 18th. instead of on the 25th, as inadvertently stated in No. 40.
 Some two months since the bell in the Congregational church, Terryville, became cracked, and a new one has lately been pre- sented, at an expense of about $15O over and above the value of the old one: the weight of both being not far from the same; something over 700 pounds each The new bell was raised to it's place on Friday the 2d inst.
 = On Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 31st and Sept. 1st. the foundation was laid for the soldiers monument. On Friday, the 2d, the different sections were drawn up from the depot. to which place they had been brought ou the cars from R ynolds' Bridge. On Saturd y, the 3i, two of t!,em were put in position, and on Monday, the 9th the remaining oues were raisad to their places. The structure is now completed, excepting the filling up aud grading at the base In my next No. will give par ticulars as to size, height, number of names &c.
 Daniel Atkins. residing in the north part of the town. and being sick abed, sud denly disappeared at about 2 o'clock on Friday morning, Aug. 27th 1869; after which time no trace of him could be dis covered, some supposing him to be alive, while others entertained an opposite opin- ion. Thus minds remained divided until last Friday. the 2d inst, when two men out hunting found Mir. As remains in an old pasture lot, not half mile from his former residence. It is certainly singular that they should not have been discovered until whole year had passed since his dis appearance. How many hours, or days even, he may have survived in bis lonely situation,-how much craving for food or drink he may have experienced,- much anguish and remorse may have taken possession of his mind,-how much of pen itence and prayer were his no mortal being knows. We only know that alone, unaid- cd by human hand or sympathy-he died!
 PLYMoTHEAN.
 Sept. 9th 1870.
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We append the score:

Another correspondent gives us the following additional particulars: ED. EN, oUIRERl:
 The large score on both sides was due to the inequalities of the field rather than to poor playing The " White Caps" suf- tered from the loss of their regular Pitch- CT. but their playing was very good in- deed for the time they have been in prac- tice. and they bid fair to make first class Nine.
 The ''Mt. Algos" also played well, but not being acquainted with the field, and one of their Nine being absent, came near being beaten. Thanks are due by all con- cerned in the game, and by the spectators, to the Captains for the gentlemanly man. ner in which the game was conducted
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Yitfbftlo Gnquirer. Litchfleld, Thursday, Sept. 15, 1870
TO coRRnsPoNDENTs.


 Nearly year since, we made propositions for regular and occasional correspondence. which met with ready response, adding much to the sxAlus of our paper, and laying us under personal obligation to the gentlemen rendering us such assistance. We are thereby encouraged to renew our propositions, hoping that the good example already set will be generally followed. and that the local news of all parts of the County will be fally reported in our paper.
 1 Our propositions to regular and occasional cor . ..eespondants from any part of Litchfeld County, are @ follows:
 1. On publication of any communication we will forward sic enkro copies of the EN- outanR containing the same, to the address sof the person sending it to us, or to any eesidents of 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 correspondents. To each of these, or to such person as he or she may designate, VIC will send copy of our paper regularly 46 &0O1tAV0 GO GAC 04t4a CO0ACS uOAV4V0OO above.
 REQUIREMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS. Anonymous communications cannot expect publication.
 The names of correspondents will be kept l strictly secret, if desired. Communications of personal nature will not l be published, unless the propriety of such pub- Ncation is manifest. Manuscript should be written only on one side of the paper.
 Regular correspondents can avoid all danger of having the contributions of others attributed to | them by assuming some signature, single let 1 ter being sufficient.
 Tn case of two communications relating to the same event, the fullest will usually be published. Hence communications never come amiss, even from places where we have regular correspon- dents, since they often give valuable additional information.
 simple statement of facts is all that is neces- sary. and hastily written communications will be corrected before publication.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

the past season. Farmers may as soon ex- Epect cattle to grow on trees. as to have them at the old low prices so long as they raise no young stock There is nothing made by tin the long run. The drovers are the only ones really benefited When shall this wholesale slaughter of calves cease !? W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15
FALLS VILLAGE.

The Fair of the Union Agricultural So- tciety was held on the Society's grounds. on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week. and, as is usual with this Society. was pecuniarily successful, it's. receipts netting over $1,5OO. y |
 ,. The cattle show on the first day was not as full as usual. but there is manifest i'm. provement in the quality of the stock ex- hibited from year to year. Not so. how ever, with the horse show, and perhaps in this department, this has been the poor eat of the Society. In fruits, flowers, vegetables, domestic manufactures, fancy work. &c., the display was very good. There was some very good farm machine ry, including the American Hay Tedder; Moving Machines; Horse Rake, by Whittlesey & Treat of Morris; Pumps and Milk Cans. by Cochrane, of West Corn wall; Feed Gutter, new invention by Frank, Garner of Cornwall, which, for cheapness and easy and rapid work. has not yet been excelled; with the usual num- Der of samples of new patents there to seA But the great day was Thursday, when the extensive grounds were crowded with people and all manner of vehicles to see the horse trot There is nothing that will draw larger crowd. Old fogies who look upon horse race as an exhibition of all that is evil in both man and horse, were there, the most excited of the crowd.
 Improvements have been made on the inclosure of about IS acres. till it is now very complete in its arrangements, inclu- ding fine two-story building, erected at an expense of $1, ,5O0-raised seats, fine graded track, good cattle pens, Sc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

A HousEHo1D REMEDY. No family should be without some eficacious remedy for the cure of affections, so universally prevalent. as coughs, colds, sore throat, whooping cough, and croup-some remedy, too which can be relied upon as safe, sure and cer- tain. Or. Wistar's Balsam or' Wild Cherry combines this desideratum.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

COUNTY FA1R.-There is every prospect of good Fair, this year. The address will be good one, the Governor of the State is to be present, and we hope Ltch- field County farmers will show what they can do in the agricultural line. The best agricultural county in the State ought to have the best Fair.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

fired pistol at MT. Joseph B. Bennett'ss horse. The shot struck the horse in the
 shoulder and madea bad wound It was
 laying down in the road near the stables at
 the time. &
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HENRY UPSON, Chairma,

p@. We would call attention to the fact that the address before the Agricultural Society this year is to be delivered by Richard Goodman, Esq, of Lenox, Mass. His we'll known ability and his interest in the cause of Agriculture should secure him good audience. The address will be 8 leading attraction to the Fair.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15
THOMAsTON.

On Wednesday last game of Base Ball was played here between the Empires and a picked nine from Terfyville. The Elm pires played very finely. making but two mistakes during the game. In the fourth inning they put out their opponents by g triple play, and in the sixth the first three strikers were put out on fly balls. The picked nine were demoralized early in the game and played very loosely afterwards The following is the summary of the in- nings:
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na- The march of the Italians on Rome which has been daily expected since the downfall of Napoleon, has at last commen- ced. The sooner the temporal sovereign ty" is ended, the better it will be for Italy, for Christendom, and we verify believe for Catholicism itself.
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p@ The nomination of Gen. Woodfor'

D% The nomination of Gen. Woodford for Governor of New York by the Republi- can Convention. last week, was conces- sion to the soldiers who requested the ap- pointment of soldier to that position. Mir. Greeley received about a quarter of the votes in the Convention. The Republicans of that State have heavy vote to overcome but they hope, with an honest poll, to elect their ticket. "~
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

16F The State Woman's Suffrage Asso- citation held it's annual meeting at Hart ford. on Friday last. Rev. N. J. Burton of Hartford, was chosen President; Miss T. B. Burr, Secretary; John Hooker, Treasurer. The reports showed gratifying progress during the year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

Mr. J. B. Capron will soon remove his 1eWelry Establishment to thesv vacant store m Mrs. Eddy's block. his hnsiness having increased so steadily that more commoli- ons quarters are necessary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15
KENT.

2 On Saturday last, the 1st Nine White Gap 5. B. .. of South Kent. played 8. friendly game of base ball with the 2d
 Nine Mt Ago of this place. on the grounds of the former. which resulted in victory for the Mt. Algos by g score of 66 to 49. We amend ina snnna.
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D@gr The-practical consolidation of the New York and New Haven, of the Hartford and New Haven, and of the Shore Line Railroads, was effected, last week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15
NEW PRESTON.

Oh Monday. the 9th inst, 2 French boy named Adolphe Lavaux. employed at Geo. s. Oogswells stables in New Preston. in company with another boy Arthur Bolles,
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

n9- The Reunion of the Thirteenth Regiment is to be held at the Sea View House near Savin Rock, on the 22d inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-09-15

THE CENsUs.-The returns made by Ju- lius Catlin, Esq. Assistant Marshall, show the following results as regards popula-
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

flow TO USE A BRooM genius
who wrote the following must be poss.
essed of a deal ofnardihoo thus to vol
unteer advice to those whose traditional
weapon is notwithstanding the
writer to be of male persuasion:
If a broom is occasionally dipped into
boiling sudS the Straws will in a measure
lose the brittleness and become tough,
snd do less injury to carpet. 1t will
also last much longer. Brooms wear
ut carpets full as much as the usual
tramping over them. Before commenc.
lag to sweep carpet, dip the broom into
"A pail ofcold water and strike it against
some objec, to knock offthe drops. Re.
peat this frequently while sweeping, and
you will raise little dust, and be sur
prised at the quantity of dir. which will
settle in the bottom of the pail. 1t is
we'll to strew moistened sawdust, Indian
meal, or tea leaves on a carpet before
sweeping. Fine, moist salt is equally
as good or better, and gives the carpet
a nice clean look.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

Our COUNTY BoUNDARIEs.-It appears
that, according to the repor, of the survey
made by George Hunt, last fall, and recently
read at a meeting of the Board Of County
Commissioners, the town of Wadsworth
claimed by Washoe County, is in Storey
The survey gives to Lyon County number
Of miles of the Central Pacific Railroad
The town of Wadsworth is not what it at one
time promised TO be, and would be OF little
value to this county; however, the people Of
Lyon are said to be willing to purchase Wads-
worth and strip of territory off the northern
part Of Storey, in case Storey wins the town
and ground from Washoe. Washoe proba-
bly, does not want the place very bad, and the
chances are tina, the people of Wadsworth
will, after a. while. be CRYING out "Who will
have US who will have US /? Washoe, Sto-
rey, Lyon-somebody take u.s." At this time
j, appears very doubtful about Storey County
spending much money for the purpose OF
winning the town, and if Storey makes no
move Washoe and Lyon will not be likely to
90 after it; SO the Wadsworth folks can 60
right along on their own hook, without
themselves themselves about where they be-
long.-Ente,prise.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26
BLIND DRUsK.-Says the Sacramento

BLIND DRUsK.-Says the Sacramento
Record of the oath inst.
The rather comical and singular spec
tacle ola drunken blind man has pre-.
scented itself at the station house.
Last night the young mau with red hair,
who is stone blind, and who sits upon
the sidewalk and plays upon an old
violin, was found in state of intoxica-
ton, roaming about the streets, greatly
endaugering his person as well as that
Of others. He was locked up in the
station house for the night. and this
morning was released. This blind boy
became such a nuisance in San Fran
cisco that the police were compelled to
send him away.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

The VIRGINIA CHORAL SOCIETY, whose
members have been distinguishing
them selves at the Grand Musical De
mons'ration in San Francisco, will stop
at Sacramento and give concert for
the benefit of the Howard Benevolen ut
Society Of that city. judging from
their performance here we predict a
highly creditable entertainment.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

THE LECTURE, last evening, by Rev.
4. N Fisher at the Methodist Church
under tie auspices of the Adelphi Club,
was well attended. The lecturer hand
led his subject III a manner which was
calculated to instruct and entertain his
auditors who all voted their evening 5
recreation a decided treat. Hope for
more lectures by members of the club.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

A LUNAR RAINBOW was visible at New
ada city, California, on the night Of the
22nd inst. So the Transcript says.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

SLEEVE Button LosT.-A friend OF ours
has lost sleeve button and if anybody finds
it and brings it TO this office, we will reward
him with our warmest and most valuable
thanks, give him first-rate notice, and ask
no questions calculated to make him GRIM
mate himself
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

ALL tastes and circumstances suited, in
the purchase of Grover & Baker Sewing
Machine, from the plain substantial machine
for the workshop to the elegant and orna-
mental for the boudoir. C. II. Maish, Agent
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26
DENTI SERx,

nR. GLTNN of Placerville, An
IL California may be found at his office 5d1Y44
over Gibson's "Sazerac' Saloon, where he will be
pleased to wait upon all who may desire his SER
vices in any line of Dentistry.
All Work Neatly Done and War.
ranted to Give Satisfaction.
Advice Free. Chloroform administered if de.
sired.
Carson, Contender II, 1869.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

sPEcI IL 'oTIcE. The highest price paid for
State Warrants, by IL. F. Rice
at We'll, Fargo Co.'S.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

For RENT.-The "Sazerac" building on
Carson street is offered for rent. See adv.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1870-02-26

Arrivals at the Sc. Oh aries Hotel
GEORGE TUFLY. PROPRIETOR.
CARSON CRY February IS, 1870
j.. 5. Banten, Pine Grove.
Oscar Allen, City.
Louis Chamboe, do
/. II. Ftagler, Empire City.
A. N. Fisher & wife, DAYTON.
L. B. Tender, Virginia
A. n. Bell and wife, Independence.
Miss Lottie Baker, do
w. A. Baker, do.
I. Ornstein, Salt Lake City.