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Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28
Double Pinion HORSEPOWER,
WITH RUssELL's PATENT MOVABLE CENTER.

WITH RUSSELL PATENT MOVABLE CENTER.
Russell's Improved Double Pnion eight and
ten-horse Cary Power, with movable centre, has
long been in use, during which time it has with
stood the most severe tests, and for light draft,
strength and durability, it has no equal. The
movable centre, is of great value, for by its use
the master wheel is allowed to adj just itself to the
master pinions, so as to divide the labor equally,
thus overcoming friction, and removing to a great
extent the liability to break by sudden jerks or
starts OF the horses. The and horse power is
essentially the same as the eight and ten, except
in size.
The spring coupling fork is now attached to
the line shaft of the power, and is made with
reversible dog, by taking off the coupling fork
and changing the dog the horses may travel eli
ther to the right or left
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

Passengers from Kennedyville, and all stations
on the Kent County Rail Road, will reach Will
mington at 1918, A. NJ. Philadelphia at IL AS,
NJ. and Baltimore at Los, p. N.
Passengers for the Kent County Railroad, Will
leave Baltimore president Street Depot) at 1925,
A. NJ Philadelphia depot corner Broad st. and
Washington Avenuc) at $50, A. NJ. and Will
mington at 1910, A. M.
A Stage will run between Chesterown and
kennedyville, making close connections with
trains East and West. 1t will leave Chestertown
at $50, A. N. and returning, leave Kennedyville
on arrival of train, and reach Chcstertown about
2.30, P. N. j. b. WINGATE,
apr 3O-tf Chief Eng'r AID Sup't.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28
THE JUNIOR EXCELSIOR
r u S S E LII
Combined Reaper & Mower
WITH DROPPING ATTACHMENT,

1t is with an unusual degree of confidence that
we present this machine to the public for the har-
vest of 1870, it having passed through the trials
of the past nine years with entire success. We
feel confident that for utility, ghness of draft,
strength, and durability, it has no superior.
This assertion we propose to make good to all
who purchase these machines. Toany one wish
ing Rear Cut Machine, we offer the Russell
We refer to
IL. A. Nowland, Middletown, Del.
Thomas Massey "
W. 7. Beeks, Warwick Md.
DIR. NJ. A. Durney, Ceclton, "
Catalogues of both Excelsior and Russell ma
chimes to be had on application.
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28

DRIED BEEF, MACKEREL AND HERRING,
COFFEE, TEA, SUGAR,
and general variety of GROCERIES.
Drummond's Flour, meal and Feed, Watson's
Crackers, ContcctionNrics, Tobacco and Scgars,
soap, starch, and soda. Adams extra early and
sugar corn for seed; white and yellow onion
sets, Landreth garden seed of all varieties Ear
ly Rose, Early Goodrich, White Sprouts, lIarri-
sons and Peach Blow Potatoes Foreign and
domestic
GREEN AND DRIED FRUITS,
Canned Fruit and Vegetables Pickles, Green
Vegetables, Poultry, Eggs and numerous other
articles.
lie will be happy to wait on his friends at all
times and hopes they will give him call
lie will also pay the highest cash prices for
Poultry, Eggs, Dried Fruits, and all kinds of
Furs. DE WITT q. WALKER,
Middletown, March 5-6m
Middletown transcript., 1870-05-28
Selett 4oetrn.
GOING A-IAYING.
BY ALEX. A. IRVINE.

BY ALEX. A. IRVINE.
Oh the days we went a-Maying;
How they seem far-off dream
Der the fields of daisies straying;
Through the greenwood: by the stream.
Looking for the earliest flowers,
Mid the grasses lush and sweet;
Singing, while the fragrant hours
Flew before our merry feet
Golden days of happy childhood,
When the earth and sky were new
When in meadow, and in wildwood,
Only flowers of Eden grew.
Then the birds were always singing
Then the leaves were always green;
Then the sun shone always, bringing
Rapture in its very sheen
Now the dream has gone forever;
And the skies are bleak and gray
And the birds and sunshine never
Sing or sparkle round our way;
And the light is failing, failing;
And the leaves are falling, sere;
And the night-wind rises, wailing-
And the end will soou be here.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
GOSHEN.

Our snow-drifts are gone. Tho contin- ual roaring we hear north of us, reminds us that the cars will soon be running over the highlands of our County. ,.ts
 - The last Winsted Herald has a very good editorial article in relation to the connections of the Connecticut Western railroad, which would bear reprinting. The connection with the Shepaug railroad at Norfolk is mentioned; and when we consider the great advantages which our County will derive from this aew means of communication with the East aud West, it seems highly important that the She paug road should be built to Litchfeld, and also extended to Norfolk. From a conversation lately with one of the officers of the Conn. Western road, learn that he was decidedly Tn favor of the proposed road through Goshen. H.N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
WINCHESTER CENTER,

This is a busy time with the farmers in our midst, who are engaged in planting. One farmer, who took his ease and went about the country while his neighbors were "whacking away" at the wood piles, has returnel, and has made up lost time by cutting wood with his steam saw. .Driv en by the same engine, are a grind stone two saws, two lathes, bracket-saw, and coffee-mill.
 - The Congregational Church has given Rev. MT. Walker of New Haven, call, which he has declined.
 The second number of the printed Oc- casional has been issued. The Association have purchased new press, and hereafter propose to present better printed sheet. Persons interested in Winchester or the Institute, will find the paper pleasing to them.
 - There Is black smith shop now standing unusei, which affords an oppor- tunity for some one to open, who is in want of place. <
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
Legislative.

Bills have been introduced changing the time of electing Members of Congress and town officers to the first Tuesday of No vember, and a petition for extending the Ridgefield and New York railroad to Dan- bury. A bill has also been offered, taking away the right of appeal from justices in is under $15. Another bill proposes to repeal the omnibus clause of the divorce law. & E.
 An attempt will be made, to repeal the Liquor Law, and per contra, bill has been offered, making the dealer liable for the damage done by his liquor (lnside any indifferent person..
 The Democracy nope to amend the elec- ton law. t
 General Pratt bounced on the proposi- ton to furnish copies of the Statutes for the ss use"o the House; he thought that af- ter about AS hours "use," there wouldn t be a copy left.
 MT. Cowles of Norfolk has been ap- pointed to the Committee on Engrossed bills. -f fF@
 A bill permitting 7 per cent. interest, has been referred
 On Friday, Mir. Bacon, of Middletown, moved that the proposed Constltatlonal Amendment be made the special order for Wednesday. Whereupon, there arose the sharpest discussion of the session between Messrs. Doolittle of New Haven, and Ea- ton of Hartford. The former seemed de- termined to believe that the latter had ac- cused him of lying. After considerable commotion, amicable feeling was restored. The Amendment was referred. e! TT
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
SALISBURY.

Business, this season, promises better than ever before. F
 - The Washinee Company have ad ded new machinery t6 their mllI, which will enable them to manufacture nearly double the quantity of cloth of last sea. son. The waterproof cloth of this Com. pany is made expressly for A. T. Stewart $ Retail Store in New York.
 - Messrs. Gillette and Bissell have leas. ed the Store owned by R. H. Ball. They have filled it with the largest assortment of Dry Goods eyer before seen in town. These gentlemen have had a long and suc- cessful business experience in Sharon, and there is but little doubt that they will meet with equal success here. @
 - Dr. J. H. Blodget has opened Drug Store in the building occupied by him as an office, for the last three years. A glance at the Doctors well-filled shelves is an in- dication that the community will not sui fer for the want of medicines for some time to come"
 - Mir. J. l.. Pease will open his Photo graph rooms in Glen s building, about the first of June. .
 It is gratifying. to chronicle such evi- dences of prosperity as these.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

F1NANc1AL.-There is much perplexity experlenced in the investment of money. The natural desire is to%secure the largest attalnable return; but sometimes the safe- ty of the investment is overlooked, in the eagerness to obtain high rate of interest. Those, however, who realize the valee of money are more careful to consider the character of the security, making the mat ter of interest 8 secondary consideration. 1t IS not often the two requisites, safety and income, are combined to the degree we find them in the Air Line Bonds, ad- vertlsed In our columns Amply secured, paying liberal interest, free from taxation, they must always command the confidence of investors. and find ready sale.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
COUNTY ITEMS.

THoMAsToN. The Annual meeting of the Cong. Church and society has been held. The whole amount of charities for on e year was $1084, ,65. The three highest to which contributions have been made are Home Missions $427,O9; Am. Missionary Association $294, 60. The church was or ganized in 1887 with 51 members. The whole number received at different times is 574 Whole number now 284. T. D. Bradstreet was chosen clerk, and Deac. c. H. Gilbert, O. N. Frarey Wm. P. Judson, v. Potter, T. D. Bradstreet and A. 8. Lakt :, Church Committee for the ensuing year. The amount realized for slips the coming year will be twenty-five hundred dollars, the highest price paid for one pew being five hundred dollars, by Aaron Thomas, Esq.-lHeratd.
 MT. A. s. Lake, principal of the Thom- aston Academy, has received and accepted an invitation to take charge of the High School at West Wlnsted. 7
 --Thc dry goods store of J. B, Hopkins promises to be perfect success, although most people are apt to call any new enter- prise a humbug, but call it what they will, Mr. H. has commenced selling dry goods in way it was never before done in this town. If he continues the same course he will soon build up trade and reputation, for low and uniform prices, which will keep at home the cash which has heretofore gone out of town, for dry goods and ready made clothing. Possibly he has the advan- tage over most other merchants, as he has an entirely new stock, and sells exclusively for cash. To those wanting dry goods 1t will pay to give him call.
 line old tavern stand is on it's way south ward and will stop on the further end of Mir. Miles Morse's lot opposite the district school house. The new houses of Nelson and Perry Bennett are progressing finely under the direction of E. B. Parsons of Winsted. Various improvements are go- ing on, all of which indicate progressive people. :. -On Tuesday the case of the liquor sellers came up before Justice Pierce. Tte linnor was seized last month and the owners We're to show why. it should not be contisca- ted, but the whole afternoon was spent on the question whether J. M- Peck, Esq,
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
May 17th, 1870.
NEW MILFORD.

The event of last week was the exhibi- tion of J. M. French's Circus, which wis., tied this place, on Thursday, accompanied by the camels, elephants and lions. Quite Imaginable scene occurred in the morn ing, when the elephants were crossing the river. A large number of people had as- sembled on the banks to see the large ele- phant swim across. The little one had al- ready been brought over and was tied to 8 tree to wait for the other. But he became tired of waiting, and suddenly breaking his rope, made for the crowd. There was some hasty scattering among them, and the wild African came straight to the vil- lage, without molestation. In his way, he nearly ran over one of the "Lights of the Litchfeld County Bar," who barely escap- ed by dodging behind tree in the true professional style. The little fellow was captured on his way into the bar-room of the New Milford House, and surrendered with good grace. At 10 o'clock, the pro- cession passed through the streets and made good show. The exhibition in the afternoon and evening was we'll attended, but not quite as largely as usual. The per formance was very good one, and aceN a0orth attending.
 - The First National Bank have just placed one of Bacon's Burglar Proof Safes in their vault, and now feel safe against invasion. The safe cost about twenty five hundred dollars, and Bank Examiner Mygatt pronounces it the finest one he has seen.
 -M Mir. Clark Hine, who has been the faithful and efficient Superintendent of the Congregational Sunday School, during the past twelve or thirteen years, resigned his charge, last Sabbath, and is succeeded by Col. 0. D. Blinn, who has for some time been his assistant. INo.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
WASHINGTON.


 We mean to be patient under the ills at- tendant on town correspondence. But when the types--as they did ia the last ltens-make us put one story of a mans house on top of another mans barn, we shall protest for the sake of keeping good nelghborhood. Dr. Brown las put up his barn in the rear, ,and attached to his house, and by removing all the buildings on the forks of the road below the Gunnery has made fine improvement. Daniel N. Can field has added stoop to his house-not to the Dr.. barn-with flat roof and ob seryatory, thus completely changing one of the old fashioned, steep, back-roofed, one story houses of the village.
 = Anthony Smith has been indulging in the luxury of painting, thus assisting the village in putting on it's nice clean clothes. in readiness for the coming of the railroad.
 A. G. Baker Esq, has moved into Ste- phen Warehouses place, and with his wife has commenced the mysteries of house. keeping.
 The Rev. Gideon Pond of Minnesota is in town. and supplied the pulpit last Sabbath.
 The gates of the "Boys Paradise opened on the rainy days of last week, and admitted forty into it's pleasant precincts. MT. Gunn's building is now completed, ,and having the school-room in the third story (which will seat sixty-two scholars at desks) with two recitation rooms attached at either side of the entrance, lodging rooms in the second story, parlor, sitting, and dining rooms on the first floor. with steam heater and laundry underneath, fur 'nishes one of the most convenient institu- tions to be found in the country. Mir. G. has won the success he has attained by simply meriting it. The secret of it lies in his having his own system of instruction aud governing.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
NORFOLK.

The wages of laborers on the Conn. w. R. R raised to two dollars a day on the lsi inst., are reduced to one dollar and seven ty-fve cents from the 18th.
 Nathaniel B. Stevens, now of Hartford is enlarging the building erected by him some twelve years ago for stores and z public hall, and will convert it into hote retaining one or two stores Oh the firs1 floor, and providing for a hall in the ad dition.
 Samuel Andrews. in the employment of Hon. Robbins Batteil. had jaw brokt I by the kick of colt he was leading to pas lure, on Friday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

Both Houses adjourned on Friday till Tuesday of this week. @
 A bill has been offered increasing the number of judges. Tn case that bill pass es, Ex- Senator Foster, and Judge Seymour !. of this place, are talked of for tho Sn- preme bench.
 Application has been made for charter for railroad from Waterbury to Cheshire, and the Connecticut Western ask leave to run their line through the town of Wind- sor. There is bitter opposition to the reelection of Albert Austin as Railroad Commissioner; whether reasonable or otherwise, is not so plain. .
 Judge Butler has been elected Chief Judge of the Supreme Court of Errors by the unanimous vote of both Houses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
Congressional.

In the Senate, a bill has been introduced to secure equal rights to travellers irrespect. i've of color. =
 In the House, James H. Lewis of Ken lucky, elected in place of Mr. Golladay, has been admitted to Seat.
 Senator Sumner has. introduced a bill supplementary to the Civil Right act.
 The Army bill has passed the Senate with amendments.
 The Northern Pacific railroad has been defeated in the House, 92 to v.
 In the House, the Senate bills passed granting lands to railroads in Alabama and Minnesota.
 On Monday, bill Was passed to en- force the Fifteenth Amendment, and the Tariff Bill was postponed (practically for the sessionl by vote of 92 to 75.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
MORRIS.

The men accused of assaulting MT. Ben- ton, appeared before the Justice on ad- iournment Russell Curtiss was acquit- ted; Charles Curtis and Buel were fined $7 apiece. We imagined these fellows would not appear. but it seems that they understood Morris justice better than we did. MT. Benton was extremely forgiving, and contributed largely to this practical defeat of justice.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

at least wounded his man. Miss Baldwin certainly showed wonderful pluck.
 It appears that two fellows connected with the circus were missing from the headquarters that night and it was suspec- ted that they were the criminals Sheriff Peck and constable Campbell went to Wa terbury. Saturday, hoping to catch the scoundrels, but did not succeed in doing
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

Mild, Certain, Safe, Efficient. It is far the best Cathartic remedy yet discovered, aud at once re- eves and invigorates all the vital functions, with out causing injury to any of them. The most complete success has long attended it's use in ma public with the conviction that it fail to accomplish all that is claimed for it. It produces little or no pain leaves the organs free from irr- taton, and never over taxes excites the nervous system. In all diseases of the skin, blood, stom- ach, bowels, liver, kdneys-of children, and in many difficulties peculiar to women, it brings prompt relief and certain cure. The best physi. clans recommend and prescribe it; and no persons who once uses this, win voluntarily return to the use of any other cathartic.
 Sent by mail on receipt of price and postage. Box, so, $0,25...................P Postage 6 cents. 5 Boxes, 100. 00................... IS C. 12 2.25. S9 It is sold by all dealers in drngs and medicines.
 TURNER & CO, Proprietors,
 120 Fremont St., Boston, Mass.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
KilbOurn's POmes.
NEW REVISED EDITION.
MlLLIUNTHI

To keep you in your sen ses
 And make you save expenses,
 send this story to you all
 Hoping Yoa'll find time to call Summers come. The merry time. The birds are singing KilbourR's rhyme. The larks are warbling "Oh how Chsapl'' That is so the Froggies peep. The wise men of the South you see, Are singing, ''Shoo Fly don't BOdder me" The wise men of the Western shore, Save their money at Kilbourn's store. And now to show you how it's done I'll tell you the secret of the tun. buy my teas of the Tycoon, And bring them here in balloon, Salt water don't affect the flavor; Mine hold the Oriental savor. buy my prints just where they make 'em. They're so pretty you cant help take 'em. They're the incest goods in all the state, With figures marked from l2 to8. l send my ship to Don Carlos in Mayueguez, And get his best molasSes as he says And bring it up the river to my dock, Come and see hsw nice and cheap thu stock To Georges Banks go a trouting. And catch the monsters as they're spouting. And sell 'em cheaper by 8 cent. than any other on the continent To get good sugar we have raised cane And ground 1t up with muscle and brain, To sell it lower than any other man. Is the only secret of our plan, A million bonds are to be taken; To show our faith is, still unshaken. When you wish to lose the few you We got. You'll find Kilbourn's store is jus # the spot The new amendment now is fast. And black and white are one at last So bring your folks in the big wagon. To this cnsap store and let him pile jag on.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

The Norwich Bulletin advocates the pro- posed increase of the number of judges on the supreme bench, and the election of L. F: s. Foster and Origen s. Seymour to fill vacancies.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

was by law constable at the timex of the seizure. The rum party have for counsel, Graves, of Litchield, the temperance have Tyler, of Winsted An appeal was made and the subject stands in statu quo till June next W0t. Anaericnn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

bS The Winchester Occasional, very lively School paper, published by the boys of the Winchester Institute, is cred It to the young men who got it up. Chief Editor-F. D. Hallett.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
DIED,

DIED.
 In Goshen, May l3, Miss Sarah E. Gay lord, formerly of Norfolk, aged %. At Falls Village, May 2, an infant son of Wm. K. Grey. At Terryville. May 3. Emma, wife of B. H. Hemingway, aged 34 years. At Terryville, May 6, 8 child of William Haase, aged year and six months.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

NROMrHE PREMISES OF THE SUB M' SCRIBER, on the fourth day of May, 1870, one Sorrel MARE, nine years 6la, weighing about who will return the same, or give information the same. SAMUEL COAD.
 Roxbury, May 14, 1870.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19

The Magic Comb will change any colored hair or beard to a perma- aent black or brown. It contains no poison. Anyone can use it. One sent by mail for S1. Address MAGIC COMB CO.,, Springfield, Mass.
 47 3m 7E 9s
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-05-19
TERMS

Ten Dollars down at time of first service and For ty dollars when the mare proves with foal.
 aS- Pasture provided flor mares from 8 dis- tance without liability for accidents or escapes.
 64w s. W. ELLIOTT, Salisbury, Conn.