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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
WooDBURY. Feb. 19,

How seldom it is that we properly ap. preciats busy, useful life, quietly and unobtrusively doing it's work of benef- cence among us! How rarely such life attracts even our serious attention till it has been removed from usl Then, per haps, with fond regret, we remember the many kind acts, the noble sacrifices of those who have trodden the way of life with us. but whom our pleasant dwelling places shall know no more forever. The glad voice-a recollection; the beaming eye and genial oountenance-a memory; the loved lorna phantom! At three score years. though filled with good works, what is life? At best, an eyanescent dream-the briefest introduction to the great forever!
 Such was my thought as I remembered the history ol an old citizen of our town still dwelling among us. He has been en- gagged in tilling the soil all his life, in it's season, and yet he has found time to per- feet himself in the theory and practice of music in all it's branches, has instructed choirs in thirty five different churches, has given instrction in singing-schools for six ty-two terms, has instructed choirs and glee-clubs, and acted as leader at dedica- tions, ordinations and Christmas concerts, and other public occasions, some two hun dred times. He led the Litchfield County Glee Club at it's concerts in 1840 and l841. This Club was composed of 16 members, selected from the best singers in the coun. ty. He also led the Litchfeld County Sa- cred Music Society at it's Concerts in 1842, 1843, and 1846, when it performed. with great credit, some of the best and most difficult music of the old masters It is 8 reproach to the musical talent of our old County, that this association, which did so much to raise the standard of music among us. is not revived and sustained This citizen has also led the Congregation al Church Choir in Bethlehem ten years the Congregational Church in Litchfeld two years, Naugatuck one year, and the First Congregational Church in Woodbury twenty years. He has also taught district school thirty y-four terms, from 1880 tc 1S70-in one school twelve, and in anoth CT seventeen terms. He assisted in the onerous labor of preparing the genealo. gies of the Woodbury and Waterbury His. tories. He has represented ouratown in the General Assembly, has been Acting School Visitor for many years, and per- formed the delicate and important duties of Deacon in the First Church. In ad. dition to this, he has been ''instant in season and out of season." in visiting the sick, caring for the soldier and his family, in the late war, and ill promoting every worthy public enterprise in our communi- ty. Such life as this is worthy of all praise and earnest imitation c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
SALTSRTIRY

Mr. Patrick Fay, an Hibernian contrac tor, who received the contract for building three sections of the railroad through this village, absconded last week with the funds which he had drawn the day previously, to pay the laborers their monthly wages. His sudden departure is deplored by our ner. chants and boarding house keepers, to whom he. was indebted in various sums, amounting in all, to about $1, ,6OO Shortly after the disappearance of Fay, it appear. ed that Mir. Theodore Rich, the contractor on the third section of the railroad, had failed to meet the demands of his credi. tors. Dep. Sheriff Perry at once served wrlts of attachment upon the property of MT. R., in consequence of which work on that section is suspended for the present.
 = On the morning of the 15th,' Mir. George Landon, resident of Sugar Hill ln this town, discovered that his best horse, wagon and harness had been stolen. A man formerly in his employ was sus- pectedW the theft, and Dep. Sheriff Olin was notified of the fact. Mir. Olin imme diately started in pursuit. and succeeded in overhauling the fellow at Litchfeld, with the stolen property in his possession. The thief proved to be an old offender named Johnson, who has served one term in the State Prison for similar offence.
 = Gov. Jewell was in town on the 18th, as the guest of Dr. Knight In the even. ing, a number of ladies and gentlemen who had been appraised of his arrival, call ed to pay their respects to the Governor, whose genial countenance and easy man. ners made favorable impression on the minds of all. The Doctor had refresh ments served during the evening, and the occasion was one. of enjoyment to those who were present.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
WORTHWHILE

Rev. Lucien Burleigh lectared on In. temperance at Gaylordsville, on Thurs day evening last
 - At the same place, on Wednesday evening, Rev. James Hepburn had a do, nation, receiving SIP. Dr. St. John made brief speech, on presenting the money to the Rev. Mir. H., who gratefully responded, saying he had never before re- ceived so large a donation by 1885 or $40.
 = David Sterling, an old and respected citizen of the town, living on what is call ed Stilson Hill." died on the 18th inst, aged 79. <.
 = The meetings in Worthwhile, this wsek, will be held on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
The Democratic Convention.

It has been pretty well understood, of late, that Ex-Gov. English's acceptance of the re-nomination would hang on the de- feat of Gallagher for re-nomination to the Mayoralty of New Haven. When the Democratic primaries, therefore, decided against G.. they, in effect, re-nominated MT. English. Whether the gentle Galla- gher will make it as hot for his Democrat ic opponents, this year, as they made it for him, last, remains to be seen. The fact that he thrashed one of them in the New Haven Haven Probate office, on Saturday last, indicates that he will do his best.
 With the exception of Mir. English an entise new ticket was nominated, and the whole stands as follows: For Governor, James E. English, of New Haven; Lieut. Governor, Julius Hotchkiss, of Middle. town; Secretary of State, Thomas M. Wal Ter, of New London; Treasurer. O. M. Pond of Hartford; Comptroller, Seth s. Logan, of Washington.
 The resolutions denounce the Fifteenth Amendment (for positively the Iast time); blather about various miscellaneous griev. ances; and advocate revenue tarrif-for- getting in the hurry of the moment to in- struct their only representative in Con- gress, Hon. w. H. Barnum, to vote for a reduction of the tariff on iron.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
WOODBURY.

Rev. A. N. Lewis, principal of Parker Academy the past four years. also rector of Christ's Church, Bethlehem, during the same period, has, much to the regret of the citizens of Woodbury and his parish toners at Bethlehem, resigned both posi- tions and accepted an invitation from a Aourishing church ill Penobscot Co.,. Me-. where he is now giving his entire time and strength to the profession of his choice. and will doubtless prove a most faithful and successful ambassador of the gospel, MT. L., leaves behind him large circle of warm friends, whose best wishes and ar- dent prayers will follow him wherever he may go to labor in the wide harvest field of the Lord" s.s 8eat--#
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

Many suffer rather than take nauseous medicines; and this not to be wondered at, as the remedy is often worse than the disease. Sufferers from coughs, colds, in- fuenza, sore throat. or tendency to con. sumption, will find in Dr. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry remedy as agreeable to the palate as effectual in removing dis eases.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
News of the Week.
FOREIGN.

T ORE1GNs
 G;:sat Britain.-Mr. Gladstone has in. troduced his Irish land bill,, designed to give tenants a more secure tenure of their land; and Mir. Foster, his public education bill. @ -+ -J lt-s J59i sei .ss&~z
 Ff'ance More press prosecutions. Prince Bonaparte is to be tried for murder at Tours. - }'t3- .11s'ss 'asl 5' s.sii 5- ? .si t.9a q II DOMESTIC. ssFg
 The Cincinnati Board of Education has been enjoined from excluding the reading of the bible from the public schools.
 Judge Brainard is still busy interfering on behalf of Gould < Fisk. ey-.-rs.g @ The new bridge over the Ohio atA Louis vile has been formally opened. s'. Senator Grimes is reported SO ill as, not to be likely to reach home from Europe alive sg zIs fss s3s4g.f5 l. fs4l.tgl
 , Much damage was done in the East by Friday s storm, and severalrailroad bridg- les were carried away sg1 sF8 1g31 1nA A mail agent iu Chicago has robbed the mails of over S1O0, 900. g2tna7ag2 Texas and Nebraska have ratified the XVth Amendments. Ita @i 0'
 @ Friday and Saturday were the coldest days of the season in the Vest the thers mometer atSt.s Paulvas 16 degrees below zero; at Omaha, z; at Nashville, 10, a Another earthquake shock has been felt at San Francisco. .l, sst .,s r..,-. 4 1s. f9 ..,
 There are reports of an organization te exterminates the Chinese in San Francisco on St. Patricks Day. gsaJ nos41 .sIt 1.-Two women have been appointed Jus. tices of the Peace in Wyoming. dLoJ q MT. D. Voorbies prominent Brooklyn builder was shot down in saloon by a drunken fellow, last week. -iat%ol
 H. P. Farrow and Richard Fl. Whitely have been elected U. s. Senators by the Ga. legislature. g
 The Orthodox (Brigam Young) ticket was elected at tbe Salt Lake city election, last week; but few women voted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

BASE BA1L.-The base ball clubs are ar ranging for the summers campaign. The Red Stocking of Cincinnati bids fair to be the strongest next summer, as it was, last season. The members of it's first nine get salaries ranging from $1,000 to $2.00O each. The Tribune estimates that the whole expenses of the base ball season ex :. ceed g.. .OOO. .OOO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

A New Londoner went to sleep in his chair, one evening last week, with pot of grease cooking on his stove. The orea. caught fire and but for the interference of neighbors there wauld not have been a grease spot left of that man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

CONSISTENCY. Abolition of poll taxes, liberal naturalization, the uncontrolled self-government of cities, and trade. have been cardinal points of Northern and Eastern Democracy. They were all the democracy there was left in Democracy y Now, we see conservatism triumphant even over these old party ideas. Tennessee Dem ocrats propose disfranchising all voters who do not pay poll tax; California Demo. crats, not only disfrancnise and prosecute, but plot the extermination of Chinese i'm, migrants; the New York legislature are dis inclined to give New$kork city full contro over its municipal affairs; the New Jersey legislature puts democratic police com missioner over the Republican city of New ark; and the only Democratic member of Congress from New England is Protec- tionistl
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

A6r The Sentinel succeeded, a few weeks sirce, in stirring up a mighty mean De- mocrat. Commenting on the plea of pov- erty on which some of that faith decline taking any newspaper whatsoever, it said:
 "The other day.. man, who holds lucrative mocrats, said he did not feel able to take pa per-"
 Thereupon, the indignant Democrat in question, comes out in card in the Wa terbury American, in which he treats our friend as follows:
 In the first place he makes misstatement. True, I requested him to discontinue the paper at the expiration of the year, not however be- cause did not feel able to bear the expense, but because could select others that would interest me more :; for must confess that the paper has somewhat depreciated within the past year. I will inform the editor that paid for three sub- scriptions to his paper, from my own pocket. the last year, and now take some six different pa- pers, and as do not choose to be dictated to by him, or any other person, shall in future sub- scribe for such papers as please The proper way for him to gain subscribers would in my hum ble opinion. be to go to work and endeavor to make his paper more interesting in the future, in stead of merely making fair promises from time to time.
 Now, we should have imagined that the man who takes sir papers and does no take his county paper, had got as near to. tai depravity as flesh and blood could reach, but this fellow strikes down whole octave below that, and excuses his parsi mony with the base libel " that the paper has somewhat depreciated. the past year. Read him outl
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
GOSHEN.

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 When the great freshet came upon us so suddenly, last Friday night, Mir. L. B. Weeks. one of of our me rchants, and his wife, reaching WoIcottyille very late in the evening, ,endeayored to come up to Go- sshen. The water was very high at the stream near E.st Street, and the current was 80 rapid, that the wagon was oyerturn- ed iiih, the water Tie horse and wagon foated down against the wall; and Mir. Weeks, who was in deep Water, caught his wife and succeeded in getting her up on to the road. They went back to MT. Davis, while the driver came to the Center for help, who at last got the horse out alive. The next morning, one satchel was found down stream. but another filled with clothing,1 1 and buffalo robe were lost. It-was very narrow escape ,.3 2 5- sA4sa Z %9 2 --44iss4 4zs4 A Us-3 4S.t-s IT N
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

N5r We hear often that the chief sin of this generation is want of faith. One would not think so to read the Waterbury American. Its Boston correspondent has called on " John Henry" Cardiff. "I wis., tied the giant" says he, ia sceptic. and came away believer. "I knew the man from whose granary the block is supposed to have been taken," &c., &c.
 "'I came away convinced that it is all it's pro. prietors claim for it. viz: that it taken out oi the earth, never disturbed before within the mem ory of living man."
 All this in face of the published :eyi. dence of the very men who dug, 'sculpt' and prepared the great humbug for Jieding And yet, there is no Faith left in Boston !!
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
LAKEy1r.LE. Feb. 2l

Y. DEAR EDITOR meant to say, in ny
 letter, 1, last week. that the rapidity and ease with which the Western Conn. Rail-
 road is being built, demonstrates that any. section which needs 2 railroad, can afford to have it, provided its building can be procured for cost. Your printer makes me say cash. The opinion is gaining fast, that the builders of the Dntchess, and Colum
 bia, and the Western Conn. Railfoad have fat thing; but that the poor sub-contrac tors suffer, Whether correct or not, I can
 not judge. But the contractor from Pine
 Plains to Millerton, some time ago, threw
 up his iob--the contractor for State Line and Ore Hill failed-the contractor through Salisbury Centre threw upfllis job, besides being an nnmitigated scoundrel, and
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

GoLD.-Gold was lower, last week, than it has ever been since the war. It sold at 118A, on Saturday. Its tendency is obvi- ously downward, fact the Government recognizes in accepting bids under 12O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

REDUCED TAXATION. It is now asserted that the President and the House Ways and Means Committee favor reduction of about thirty millions in the internal revenue taxes and twenty millions in the customs, and that bills will soon be report ed to that effect. Some such action will be both popular and right
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24


 ASr WAsHINGToN.--0n Wednesday evening the editor of the Enquire came here to participate in a lyceum debate +on the divorce question. His pleased and innocent looks and his biushes caused him to be greatly loved by all our old ladies who all say "what clever man he must be."-Senf.
 The foregoing statement needs correc. ton in two particulars: the editor of the ENQUIRER was not in Washington. last week. and the debate on the divorce ques- tion was adjourned till the first Wednes- day in March. This leads us to fear that the latter portion of the item may be in- correct also se{ 93e&a sZ!@tA o; :e.-
 Our fears are increased from Q knowl- edge of the usual practices of our cotem- porary A good part of its correspon- dence is rewritten from the ENQUIRER, with a little fiction added to make it look Senttnel.like; part is concocted in the of flee in this village, after the manner of the Washington item; and there is occasional ly letter from some Democrat outside the village ! The only correspondence that ,, those acquainted with the paper considel surely genuine. is from Morris and New Preston. aG bdn asa upo laa $. t-& --.4-- ------- . ------gzN iii 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

The Shore Line Bridge oyer the Connec- ticut is nearly completed. a- io2qa' Smallpox is raging in Danielsonville.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

There are more than one thousand diff- ent kinds of pills in the United States. Some of them are worthless and injurious. others are good and beneficial. Old Dr. Parsons invented the best ahti-bilious pill we ever saw or heard of. They are now sold under the namo of Parsons Pur- gative Pills. -'-'
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

We understand that the whooping cough Is quite prevalent in towns aroun d us; but that'no cases have proved fat. l, Some families use nothing but JohnSous Anodyne Liniment Our Doctor, howey, CT, says little ipecac, to produce vomiting would be an advantage. "Hlr
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

s@- The Meriden paper indulge in Hartford "locals;" whereupon, the Hart ford papers take to personals:"-
 The "-local' of the Meridian Republican was in Hartford on Friday of last week, and has just got over it, we should judge; for in Tuesdays paper he first informs tho public of the fact of his visit, and then goes on to complain of the slippery con- .1itlon of the sidewalks. -Coardta.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24
For the Enquirer
PLYMOUTH sKETCHES-No. 1s.


 On Wednesday evening, the 16th inst, the members of Trinity parish, Thomas ton. held mite meeting, or social gather ing, at the residence of their. pastor, the Rev. Mr. Bishop. About sixty dollars were contributed, to be used for general Church purposes. s.,.1r[., ---
 On Thursday evening, the 17th, the members of St. Peters parish held festi- val at the house of the Senior Warden, Edwin Talmadge. Esq. Financially, the profits amounted to between eighty and ninety dollars. According to the bill an- nouncipg the gathering. the proceeds are to be devoted to sinternal Improvements, , or in other words, to the furnishing. of a new carpet for the chancel, &c. G@
 On the same evening quitea number of couples went from the center and fro n Thomaston, up to .Northield. to attend a Festival, (includingl dancel heldg in what the Country Miller's terms "the hall of the old Congregational Church, ..or Fur ner's Hall. :" The Plymouth branch of the party did not Ego home tilf morn. ing" ! 'l'9 ,.'.s..f ' .ls:s1 On Friday Evening, the 1sth, the some time contemplated Fenlan ball took place at American Hall, Thomaston, notwith strnding the fierce storm then prevailing. Out of doors there was, certainly plenty 'of water; while in doors--if Rumor speaks the truth-there was plenty of something g stronger.
 On Monday morning, the 2lst, Henry c. Smith arose in usual health, aud prepared to go to his work in fhe clock shop; but af- ter eating break fast he was talked i'll, and gsowing worse. died about noon Apo plezy or something of that sort is the sup posed cause of his death. His age was about 5s years He was son of. the late Josiah smith. of this town. sz -4s- Feb. p. 1870. =. =. ! ...3 5-4 .aal A 41a NORFOLK. Z.l-k rT
 There is 10 news of much importance, here, except the seizure of liquors of Mr. Is. s. Camp, Hast week Satur Jay, by the 1 Good Templars, and the rejection by the l Railroad Commissioners of the. lay-oui acres on our Green; which is just. Itlink.
 A The funeral of Mr. William Ryan was attended by large concourse of seul citizens, on Monday of last week. He was Ia2worthy young man. and universally. es teemed. ~ 1-.sa D.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

Ag Chief Justice Hinman died at his residence in Cheshire, on Monday. at the age of sixty eight. lHerwas a. sound law yer and an excellent judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-02-24

lst.-The Christian Legislator, making law, which tolerates divorce, on any cause that that mentioned by the werd is guilty oftreason against od.-Eph. 1 :22.i 541 ,1sax5 1s s1sz.t 4,4a.
 2d.-That Christian Jurist, or. Judge, declaring parties severed by any statute, not based on the one cause, mentioned by the word, has disobeyed God, and has abiured His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.-Acts :19. - '-s
 a~..a .A -. - J. WOODRUFF.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-02
wrsrcursTER COUNTY BouLRyARDs.

Two years ago the Legislature passed bill
by which aboard Of Commissioners was appointed WIN
power to straighen. regrade, and macadanze the old
Boston Post Road Westcbester Turnpike, from the
Morrsanla and West Farms Inc to the Connecticut
state line at an expense to exceed $4,000 mile.
The Commissioners ask the Legislature to amend
the second section the original bill az TO read Fbo
mile instead " $4,000 TO the additional $1,000 mile
proposed considerable opposition Oh the part oi 'h" "A
PAYERS IL manestnd T., ~, - 4,
Besdes the demonstrations recently made In Rye ana
EasichcsteT, large meeting of xpayers"l MaaIohcch
was held ON Tuesday evening. Thomas L. Klshhlofe,
Supervisor Of the Town, spoke qua 'u ne "ssoPpon'u
to the idea Of Commissioners doing the WORK 0l the town
He thou CHIT the citizens cOnpcfet 10 open ana I'M
prove their own roads well AZ handle therOw money
lie had been assured that the work cOd Do done LOT
slO 900 Uhe amount originally asked fUrD but the town
had eeu called upon for $4,000 Tor lees than mile He
had taken trouble to ascertain tie 1eclng regarding
tbe subject and he found that there was general Op
position To bill before the Legislature giving the
Commissioners authority 10 raise ana CApehu any more
money their account.
A Committee. consisting OF Mcssrs George f. Van
derburg John Morrill, and VIM. ID. Palmer presented the
following resolutions. and they were unanimOsy adopted
skug finish the Boston Post Ro pending
before The Legislature Il not i suruce sth the 'w' ibis ae
bge al. thai We vi" oppose The pags Of SAID b b
eso That the Mamnoseek IN favor Of
the building Of the roads - the town BY own offers Nth she con
sent Of tne proper local Ani6'i1ts go, 49,, ?,
Addresses were made by Messrs. John Morrill,, Geo f.
Vauderlurg. aud others, aud MCssTs Bayls, CARMEL and
NandeIburg we're appointed committee 10 prepare
remOnsraEcc against giving the present Commission any
further power control IN tile matter, for presentation
to the Legislature.
At New Rochelle remonsirance Of similar character
las been signed BY the tax PAYERS.
mass meeting Of those IN favor OF tho Bon.eyaHi
Commissioners IS tO be- held at Union Hal, Mount Yer
non, on Monday evening next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-03-02
A GERMAN READISG-ROOM.
The German Young Mems Christian Ass

ton opened readngroOm last night in their building.
No. 90 Iudlow-st. respectable number OF members
and visitors present After Introductory remarks
by Mr.. +. VI. Blackschmdt prayer offered by DIR.
Hans Powell followed by addresses ia German by Messrs
r. W. Martini aud Jusue Ffarrer, and In English Ivy Or.
Powell Chas. j. Schlege aud Mr. PiaTrCr Refreshments
were then served after which the company adjourned
the lecture ROOM where there were and brief ad-
dresses. This Association was organized about twenty
years ago. through the efforts OF Mcssr Juetns PfITor
and William Mannheim After struggling for some years
against adverse circumstance IL was dissolved but was
Teorganized III 1863 H. numbers about eighty mem.
bers Owns the building in which q holds It's meetings
aud IL likely 20 grow and prosper Is stated meetings
are: Monday evening, lectnfC Friday evening. Mip-
nsrchOr; Saturday evening prayer meeting, and
monthly concert by the ManDerebOr The reading
viii for the prosel be open only Ia the evening from
20 10 o'clock. OermND, American, ana English papers
VIII be on 1e and ylsstOrs will be cordially welcomed
Ie present officers Of fS Society are Peter kohr Pres
dealt Nm Mau, yic,.Pr. Ndcnt; C. WaTnke, Secretary
WIZ. Nlnmheln. Irensnrer