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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

8 dc by side with ssachusetts p
The colony OF Virginia and while
the voice Of Otis and the voice Of
Samuel Adams were heard IN the
colony Of Massachusetts, the soul
stirring appeals VI Patrick Henry
resoundcd from tho mountain>.ops
and amid the wales Of old Virginia !;
and Virginia tame forward sustain-
ing and supporting Massachusetts,
in the determination TO achieve A.
mcrIcan independence.
A Congress of tho Colonies was
called. A Congress Of tho Confed-
crate States uf America was form-
cd aEd ciiizrm OF Virginia.
ThumHs jefferson. peuned that
great instrument known ns ,ho De.
claraiion oi American fnd pcnd-
once. WHO. SIR WIS frat and fore
most upon the hUors % Cungross in
trSing the adoption of that duclarn-
ton? John Adams, Of Mussachu-
It's. IT, feet, sir through all those
hours OF trial in our ourly history
Massachusetts and Virginia were
twin sisters john Adams ~ been
Justly called the colossus q! the
Revolution, while Jefferson, the son
ot Virginin, was ecognizSd 10 its
genius. And again, whom q gcner-
al was 70 be chosen as commander
OF tho armies Oi tho Confederate
State IL was upon the motion Of
Adams. II SON Of Massachusetts, that
Washington, a soA Of VirgIniu, was
made Commandor-in-C Chief. And
ask gentlemen from Massachn
sets whether the hearts Of her pco
pie have grown ut hard and cold M
her granite hills that she eau forget
these memoricsY appeal tothcm
by the sacred TecOllertions Of the
past, lppcal 10 them by all that is to
bo hoped for in the future, | appeal
to them MS Ammcricuns. as my
countrymon, ms patriots, to rise T.
bovo mere party dIctation and par
ty trammcls and act upon th,s oc-
casion in u manner becJmming a,
merican Legislators engaged IN the
discussion and determination Of d
momentous question.
Mr.. Speaker, tho idaa has gone
ioith-l DO not make tho charge
but every gentleman within the
sound Of my voice is aware that tho
idea has gons forth throughout the
land that the Legislation of TIM
Congress is governed alone by III,
desire OF perpctuating party power
without regard TO the Constitution
or the well. being of our common
country. do not charge that sucl
is tho fact; but do declare, what
every man of Intelligence knows
that such has become the convic
tiCn OF large par, Of the American
| p oplo. ask whether at this hour
five years after the last hostile guI
was fred in behalf OF the rebellion
1t ID not time that the Legislators il
this Hall should risp to the level o
the grave responsibility which rest
upon them? l ask gentleman
whether country is to be sacrificed
upon the shrine of party? Sir, !
the time has come when the legis,
lation Of this country is TO be con.
Quoted simply for tho purpose o
party aggrandizemont and party
power the days of this Republic are
numbered, and before we who ar,
now living shall have passed from
off the stage We shall zee our ire,
institutions overthrowE and forev.
ar
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

AN old topper started homo one
night from "up town." in his nor
nal condition, with turkey he had
Obtained for holiday dinner. Ha
found the road very rough, and
fell several times over all sorts Of
distractions in the path. Each
time he foil he dropped the turkey,
bnt contrived to pick 1t up again:
On entering his home he steadlcd
himself us we'll as ho was ablO, and
said 10 hls wife,
Here wifcy, Two got 1evea tar
Keys for you"
ELEVEN tnrkeys! What do you
mean? There ia only ono"
"Thepc mus. DO loven turkeys,
wifry, for I fell down. 'lOven times,
and every Iimu ! found II turkey
There must DO 'lcven turkeys"
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

DD- How wuld you like TO be a
woman in China? The law Of that
land orders that.l. Before marrying.
tho daughter must obey her parents.
g After mOrrIagO shO mus: obey
her husband 3. Ater tho death OF
hOr husband she must obey her old,
est sou,
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

MIR Hardin, Of Crab Orchard,
was instantly killed on Tuesday
hast, whilO careloasly handling a
gun. Ilo placed his foot on tho
hammer aud was blowing in the
m zzlc TO ascertain ii IL was i1aded
when tho gnn was discharged, tho
load entering his mouth and killing
him.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

Tho last instance Of mOdesty, ia
that of n young lady who refused to
wear u watch N her bosom becauso
il had hands on il.
The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-02-04

Why is a man who never lays a
wager quite as bad as ono who does?
Because he's no better.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
WOODBURY.

The old honey.comb bell of the North Church, which has given an uncertain sound during the last fifty years, has been removed, and one of 140O lbs, key of F, super-excellent in tone, now. occupies it's place. The Methodists, who have, since their organization about 60 years ago, de- pended upon their neighbors for their sig nal of worship. have procured one of 900 lbs weight, which is said to be second to none of it's size. These bells are from the foundry at East Hampton.
 ~ The Rev. G. W. Moves, of the First church, has been away enjoying his annual vacation of three weeks. During his ab- sence, Rev. Horace Winslow, a former pas- tor, but now of Willimantic, preached one Sabbath greatly edifying his many old friends here. The other two Sabbaths the Deacons held forth much to their own dis gust, if not to the disgust of the congrega- tion. T.
 The extreme heat and drouth seems to be ended, or at least interrupted for the present. Within the last five days we have had sufficient rain to change the aspect somewhat Grass is looking little bet ter for which we are grateful, and hope for still further improvement. Our corn crop will be light; early potatoes are fair, but late planted are hardly worth the digging.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
Admiral Farragut.

At noon on Sunday, our great Admiral breathed his last at Portsmouth. A true sailor, of the dashing, Nelson type-a plain, true man-he was the worthy successor of the American seamen who startled the civilized world with their exploits in the war of 1872. It has always been the hap py lot of our great sailors to escape the heats of political warfare. While the suc- oessful American Genefal has almost inva- riably had to risk the laurels he has won in the field of battle, in the field of politics, the American sailor has seldom been put to any such ordeal. Hence, while it would be unjust to Grant, to Sherman, and to Sheridan, to say that the fame of Farragut has eclipsed theirs, he has certainly esca- ped those personal difficulties and those political annoyances which none of our great Generals could have avoided. It is safe to say that the great civil war left be- hind it no name more generally and more worthily honored and beloved than that of Admiral David 0. Farragut.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
COUNTY ITEMS.

NORFOLK An interesting game of basa ball, between the Engineers of the 0. W. R. k. and the Active B. B. O., was played on the grounds of the latter at Norfolk, Wednesday, August 3d., in which the En- g1neers were victorious. In handling the "ash" the Railroad men were superior, but in the field the Actives fairly excelled their opponents. Only Six innings were played. The score stood, Actives, 38; Engineers, 63. 3.-Herald.
 THoMAsToN.-The Brass business is good here. This mill employs about 125 hands, and turns off about 100000 pounds per month, Orders are now one month in ad- vance of their present capacity of filling; consequently they are now erecting a brick structure, 128 feet long by 35 feet wide, to accommodate the machinists, the press wo TX and the like; these being removed from the main building will give room to extend the wire works, which is very much needed. All this will render it quite commodious for the work to be done in the south half of the mill, but the north half is thorough ly packed with men and needs extending in that direction in order to be commodi- ous.-Herdh.
 NEW PREsToN-Is lively as usual. The railroad question is being considerably agitated just now. The route via New Preston, Marbledale, Worthwhile and New Milford to Brookfeld, has been surveyed and found-I understand-to be more feasi- ble than was at first expected. The build ing of this road will be life or death to New Preston, death if through the valley of the Shepaug, therefore it behooves all the true citizens to make every effort pos sible to have it constructed through the valley of the East Aspetuck. The stream affords more excellent water privileges than any stream in the state. Fifteen ex cellent privileges can be counted in the distance of one mile from the lake and ma- ny of them unoccupied. The stream is sure, no stopping because of low water.
 All 1t needs is Q railroad, and then long chimneys will rise and their name will be
 legion, and New Preston an enormous bee-
 hive. We WiN have the railroad or die in | the attempt.
 | MT, Frank Browns numerous board
 CTS give themselves up occasionally, to the
 joys of tipping the light fantastic toe" to
 the most excellent and inspiring music of
 Edwin l.. Green. Of course Q generous
 supply of soda water and sarsaparilla is pro-
 vided on all such occasions. Herald, ]! WATERTowN.-At the close of the trot at Hillside Park on Tuesday. the horses of MT. John Partree became restive and cap.
 sized the buggy, throwing out several ladies
 and baby. Fortunately no serious inju-
 ries were received. Over 90 guests were at the Warren House last Sunday.
 A game of base ball was played on Mon day at Watertown between the Alert Gun-
 ior) club of this city and the Eagle Gunior) of Watertown. The game was an excellent one-considered one of the best ever played in the town. The score was as follows- Alert, g; Eagle, 8.-Ametican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
Book Notices, &c.

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE contains beauti. ful engraving, 6 Kathleens' Fashion Plate; Patterns and Music; Jessie; What Hap pened to Us; Kathleen's Love Story; Maud Aylmer's Beauty; My Exile to Aunt Sa. rah's; The Prisoner of the Bastile; Fash ions. Poetry, Short Articles, &c.
 Charles J. Peterson, 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia; $2.00 year.
 GoDEY's LADY's Book contains: "Jo. seph's Coat brought to Jacob"-Steel en- graving; Fashion Plate, Patterns and Mu- sic; Wall Flowers; Out of Creation; Three Years, or Ernestine's Waiting Charlies s Wife; Silence; The Four Leafed Clover; Sarah's School; Patterns, Receipts, Edito- rial and Short Articles, Poetry, &c.
 Louis A. Godey. Philadelphia, $3 year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
TWISTED, Aug. 16th, 1870.

Last evening in front of the Rock House we had row resulting from too much hol- fday. During the melee officer Austin was badley beaten, and Sheriff Thompson had to shoot one man in the arm. It is sup posed the parties who resisted the officers have not seen the last of this affair.
 Many of our citizens have gone to the various summer resorts to seek relief from business for short time. ....r. Dogs are more numerous in the west village than in any other locality in the state.
 It is proposed to have two courses of lec- lures during the coming winter. one by the Y. M, c. A. and the other by the G. A. R. The public would be better pleased with one good course in aid of the Soldiers, Monument, and ]. would suggest to the so- cieties above mentioned that they unite their courses for the above object.
 The 0. ". R. R. is not making progress as fast as those in authority foretold.
 Ice is being shipped from here in large quantities via Naugatuck R. R. n9s It is reported that the census makes this town out population of 1. 4.5OO--a gain of about 1000 within ten, years.
 CoaNosco.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
WASHINGTON.

The Rev. Henry M. Colton of New York, preached on the subject of Christian Edu- cation, last Sabbath. He maintained that the great want of the age is christianity in the schoolroom-that it is needed there to develop healthy bodies, strong minds, and beautiful souls. That truth, honesty, gen. erosity, and manly courage, should be taught as the basis of true religion. That the Sabbath School can never supply the religious education of the country; for what would be thought of childs pro- gress in any branch of study who only de- voted to it one hour out of seven days? The discourse was full of sharp points and telling hits to parents on the education of children.
 = The Rev. Ephraim Lyman came into town, last week.
 = The party who went to the seaside, returned about sunrise on Monday, meet ing party of married people on the road. going down te occupy the tents left by the young folks. The latter had rain every day they were gone. The married folks will win, as usual, in the. race of pleasure, as the air is cool and fine, and dry weather i. booL ooo;n W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
as~ Much of the Reclamation again

D9r Much of the Reclamation against Chinese immigration is very absurd. We cannot shut our doors to the freemen of any race who may choose to emigrate to the United States. Whether men may be brought under contract for labor for long periods, which would be in effect another form of involuntary servitude. is differ ent question. Congress should certainly limit the time of such labor to such req sonable period as will prevent imposition and the restoration of any form of bond age. With the religion of the Buddhist or Catholic. we have nothing to do; nor can color afford ground of interference. Nevertheless, we are by no means anxious for large Chinese immigration. Europe and Africa have furnished the United States about as much ignorance as they can digest in one generation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
NEW MILFORD.

The Congregational Society recently pur- chased the residence of Vim. J. Lane, for a parsonage, price $6. 900. Nearly the whole amount has been contributed during the past two weeks. The largest subscriptions were as follows: Miss Sally Northrop, Eli Mygatt, Royal I. Garfield, and Daniel Marsh, $500 each Mrs. Bull, B. B. Bost- wick, and Samuel Smith, $25O each Wm. Bostwick $2OO It is desirable that the remainder should be contributed as soon as possible, as none of the subscriptions are binding till the whole amount is pledg- ed.
 A. B. Mygatt has sold the place at present occupied by MT. Ives, to o. A. Todd, price A, 500.
 The Weantinaug Base Ball Club play ed their first game on their new ground last Saturday. Two very good hines were formed, and game played, resulting in a score of 21 and 20. The claim of the Dex- ter club to the championship of the County excites some comment here, as we have never heard of their winning matches with the Ltchfield, New Milford, Woodbury, Washington or Plymouth Clubs. Until this point is explained it will be difficult to substantiate their title to that honor.
 = Rev. Dr. Murdoch and family are spending few weeks bere, at Mir. F. G. Bennett,s, and are cordially welcomed by their old parishoners. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

H@A The Democracy of Wilmington, N. O., have been holding an extraordinary jolli6cation over the success of their tick ct in that State. Col. Waddell, Congress man elect from that District, made speech in which he advised the Legislature elect not to disturb the black in his rights ''guar- anteed by law" and to provide an effective system of universal education. It would be manifest gain if we could exchange MT. Eaton and few more Connecticut fos sils of his species for such Conservatives as that,
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
THOMASTON.

All the works dependent on water power. is stopped by the drought, and it will take very heavy rain to set them going again. In the mean time, the boys have got up base ball nine, and an excellent one it is. In fact, man on the Nine scarcely deigns to speak to the common run of mankind. Their record is perfect thus far. They de-
 feated the clubs of Waterbury, Wolcott- vile and Winsted, and will probably play the Buttons of your place, this week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

DGr The apparent superiority of the Prussian to the French soldier, excites much surprise. In the first place, there has not been enough fighting to establish any such fact. Taken in connection, how ever, with the same difference manifested in the campaign of Sadowa between Prus- sians and Austrians, there seems to be much reason to believe that the superior intelligence of the North German makes itself felt on the battlefield.
 History shows that the Prussians have always been excellent soldiers. Frederick the Great won many of his greatest victo- ries against heavy odds of force, and al- though the disastrous campaign of 1906 found them greatly inferior to the French armies, trained in the wars of the Revolu- tion, the campaigns of 1913, "A, and '15, restored their prestige, and left them fully equal to the French.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
News of the Week.
FOREIGN.

France. There was heavy fighting near Metz Sunday and Monday; both sides claimed the. victory on Sunday, but the Prussians were sald to be victorious the next day. Metz and Nancy are both evac. uated.
 The whereabouts of Prince Imperial is unknown, one account represents him to be in London, while the French papers claim that he is with the army. The investment of Strasbourg by tn 6 South German army is confirmed, and its capture is considered an easy matter, as the garrison is weak, and not provisioned for siege.
 The Prussians are represented as pen etrating France in three columns, by For bach, Weissenburg and Mulhausen.
 King William says he is not fighting the people of France, but Napoleon only.
 Many German families have been ban ished from France.
 The ladies of Paris make stirring ap- peals for aid for the wounded
 The Orleans Princes have offered their services to the Emperor, and it Is re ported that the old republican General, Changarnier, has been favorably received by the Emperor.
 Serious disturbances occurred in Paris, on Sunday. -1 <s -t .&..
 Italy and Denmark are to remain nen- tral.
 The available force for the protection of Paris, is in round numbers 1SO,OOO men. 600 guns are in position.
 Stringent rules have been adopted against telegraphic despatches from the seat of war.
 A war loan of $500, ,OOO, 900 has been vo- ted by the Corps LegisIay.
 Germany.- Federal war loan was td~ ken as soon as offered.
 The Prussian loan is eagerly taken by the people, although declined by the bank CTS.
 ] Grsat Byitain.-A treaty has been signed by the represen tatives of North Germany and agreed to by France, guaranteeing the neutrality of Belgium.
 Parliament is prorogued.
 BrasiL Brazil and Paraguay have sign ed preliminary treaty of peace.
 DOMESTIC.
 The Democratic majority in the North Carolina Senate is IA, and in the House at 30.
 The Rev. Dr. J. P. Newman and Elder Orson Pratt win discuss Polygamy at Salt Lake City. ..t.l. ..-.
 Commodore Junius J. Boyle died in Nor folk, last week. Ls
 At New York, last week, Michael Lovett, while drunk, hurled Q knife at his wife; the weapon missed her but killed an infant son. 5suHeaa a-f
 A serious fight has taken place in Texas between whites and blacks, one man being killed and three wounded.
 Gen. Grant has been making trip West. A Pittsburg banker has committed sui eide.
 Archbishop Purcell has arrived in Gin. clnnati. d. a& & es&g &&
 The Court of Inquiry into the treatment of the West Point colored cadet, find no just ground of complaint. Advices received at the Indian Bureau represent the Indians. generally, under the influence of Red Cloud and others of the Sioux Chiefs who visited Washington, as for grand council with view to peace.
 Mir. Seward is in Chicago.
 The Georgia Senate have voted against the present Legislature another two years. ~na nss 4f9a Several cases of yellow fever have occurred in Philadelphia. svaHsK
 A wholesale whiskey broker in Boston has absconded with all the available funds and books of the firm.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
WASHINGTON


 Though the Reunion proper ended with its first week, the festivities of returned graduates have been kept up pretty steadi- ly for three weeks, and the places of those who left have been filled by fresh arrivals. Saturdays stage carried away quite num- ber of Alumni, but brought over more, so that the next week was quite as lively as its predecessor. Monday was celebrated by a grand picnic to Lake Waramaug, to which everybody went, and everybody had good time. All pic-nics are alike, however, and the best way to remember this is to go on another just like it. I ss
 Tuesday opened with an Alumni meet. ing in which the Association was thorough. ly recognized, and put into good busi ness, working order. Orders for two pic- lures illustrative of Washington customs for they are peculiar, and unlike aAy oth. ers-wero given to W. H. Gibson and Miss Lottie Rossiter, both graduates of the school, and both promising young artists. At second meeting in the afternoon, ar- engagements were made for an Alumni din. her at the next Reunion, and the following appointments were made
 Orator, Hart w. Lyman.
 Historian, H. W. B. Howard
 Chairman Comnaittee on Promenade Con. cert, O. s. Engles.
 On Iheat,icals, Miss Kenyon.
 On Base Ball, c. Deming.
 Consnaitee on tue Publication of Denino's Poem, H. Howard, W. M. Southworth, 0. s. Engles, R. $. Barnes. ..
 After the adjournment of this meeting the Alumni exhibited their improvement in base ball by again defeating the school nine, after which they attended the eve- ning's entertainment in the school-room. The principal attraction was a charade, acted by the Alumni. A Reclamation by Richards, and a..composition by Howard, took. the place of instrumental interludes. The finest scene in the charade was tab. leau vioant, arranged and humorously ex- hibited, by Mir. Rossiter, the celebrated artist. r.......
 And so all through the week, the jollity kept up. Those who came to peaceful Washington for. rest, did not find much The week closed with festive dance at the Gunnery, after which the guests were treated to an impromptu literary entertain. ment in the shape of declamations by sev eral graduates and scholars, followed by an interesting poem from Mir. Rosn;ter He saluted the hills, he greeted the company, and he advised the small boys and he did it all charmingly. !
 rha follouinn aro tl,ns n nnnnna nf 4hoa.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

n1r The conduct of Prim and the Span- ish administration since the breaking out of war, is such as to give much color to the charge that the offer made to the Prussian Prince was under Napoleon's direction and with yieY.t0 give him pretext for hostili- ties Not only do they dodge responsibility for their acts, but they even seem to in- cline in favor of France rather than of Prussia.