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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-12
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

The citizens of Maine who rejoice in the progress:
of Human Freedom and Equal Rights achieved by
the Nation under the direction of the NATIONAL
REPUBLICAN, PARTY during the past decade; who
heartily second the administration Of President
Grant in its measures to secure national prosperity
by the restoration OF confidence abroad and tran
guilty at home; who endorse it, wise policy for the
reduction OF The national debt and applaud It's sue
cessful erdeavors to establish economy and honesty
in the administration of the Government; who ap-
prove the record of The party in Maine ON All
questions of public policy, including its consistent
and etraight-forwarl effort, for the suppression OF
the evils of intrmperance requested to send del
ecates TO a State Convention, to be held in
Granite Hall, Augusta. Wednesday, June l5th 1870
Mt eleven o'clock y NJ for the purpose of nominal
ing a candidate for Governor and to transact such
other business as may properly come before the
Convention.
The basis of representation will be as follows:
Each city, town and plantation will be entitled to
enc delegate and one additional delegate Tor every
rs votes cast Tor the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor IN 1865 \ fraction of 10 Votes will be entitled
to an additional delegate.
Delegates are required to be actual residents OF
the municipality they claim to represent in the Con-
yenton
The State Committee will be in session in the Re
ception Room of the hall at o'clock on the morning
of the Convention for the reception of the
OF delegates aud to hear and determine all cases OF
contested elections, subject to ratification by the
Convention.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
NEW MILFORD.

At a meeting of the Bridge Co.,, OF Sat urday last, it was deci led to erect new bridge at the falls, and the sum of twenty five hundred dollars was appropriated for that purpose. This is move in the right direction, and We hope soon to see the present unsightly and dangerous structure replaced by more suitable one.
 = The Registrars, on Saturday, receiv' ed the petitions of seventeen colored men, of whom a considerable majority are said to be democratic, but their right to vote will undoubtedly be refused by the board of selectmen, even If the amendment is de- clared ratified, on the ground that they had no right to apply in advance of the proclamation. s .-a-st -. .r -."
 At recent meeting of the Congrega tional Society, Royal I. Garfield, Esq, pre- sented five hundred dollars to the society on condition that he should be provided with seat during his life time. The con dition was accepted, and the thanks of ths Society rendered to MT. Oan6eld for hit generous gift. 4+a,- ss- ..-sa.-
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
O. s. SEYMOUR,
 J. H. HUBBARD, Committee. AB1JAR CATL1N, Litchfield, March IA, 1870.
SHARON. March 12, 1870.

~l-. s SHARON, March 12, 1870. JUDGE SEYMOUR: .r ly. g 1"
 MY DEAR S1R:-I received in due time, yours, written in behalf of the Committee of the Bar, and owe you an apology for not giving it an earlier answer. The truth is, that have failed to give an affirmative response from feeling of incompetency to get up any thing which would be of in- terest to my kind friends of the Bar, whose polite proceedings you communicate. But the respect which feel for them, combin- ed with feeling of gratitude for past kindnesses, as well as the urgency of ma ny individuals of the Profession, here, as we'll as in other Counties, have persuaded me to make the attempt to comply with their wishes, and will try to get up a commemorative discourse, to be read to the Bar, at the next term of the Court. As Good Friday will come during the first week of the Court, would suggest We'd nesday evening of that week, for the hear. ing, instead of Thursday; but in this, will conform tav the wishes of the Com, niittee. If they should fix upon another evening, please notify me.
 Yours very truly,
 0. F. SEDaW1CK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
Miscellaneous Items

Some Conservative has discovered another pretty name for the relation as- sumed by woman on maerisge; it is the "high-menial" condition.
 Fechter, the actor, has made a great hit in Boston, where he is rated above Booth, in Hamlet.
 THE TIRED W1FE's IDEA OF HEAVEN. place where buttons gr0U on, where men and children cease from bothering, and where needles are at rest.
 Mir. Froude in his last volume of the history of England attacks the memo ry of Elizabeth in the harshest manner. Her personal character was certainly any thing but amiable. but she was unQues- tionably better sovereign than the best of the Stuart or Hanover line: ."...
 An explosive agent is said to have been discovered that is stronger than nitro-gly- cerine.
 " It is standing rule of our church for the sexton to wake up any person he sees asleep. 1" remarked Q minister. "-WouIdnH 1t be much better," said one of the somno- lent, to tell the sexton to wake yow up2''
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
STATE ITEMS.
quite yet

A Sunday School convention met at New Haven, last week. It was full and interesting meeting.
 One hundred and eighty-Hve cOlored men have offered for registration in Hartford, but the Democratic Registrar refuses to allow their names to go upon the list
 The whooping cough is prevailing to. n terrible extent in Andover.
 Thirty colored men were entered on the list of electors as ''to be made," in Ston- ington, Satur day.
 The Universalist Centennial celebration was to take place at Hartford, on Wednes- day. G -. .r s-..,
 About 30 oolored men have applied to be made electors in New Haven.
 The Moriden city police have made 73l arrests since the city organization, two years and half since, half of which were for intoxication.
 The Naugatuck railroad have taken a contract to forward large amount of ice from Winsted to Baltimore.
 A young girl was robbed of $500 be- tween New Haven and Bridgeport, lately.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
WASHINGTON.

A musical concert, under the direction Farmers Hall. on Thursday evening. 17th inst, commencing at seven o'clock. II will consist of solos, duets, quartets, and ohoruses by twenty voices. The promise is made that it will be concert of the best kind of singing, by the best kind of sing CTS, from. this and adjoining towns. Tick cts twenty-five cents. Proceeds to pay the arrears of the course of lectures, and pur. chase musical instrument for the Hall.
 = The Rev. James o. Murray, D. D., ol New York, is expected to deliver free lecture on Monday Evening, 21st inst, in the Hall, commencing at seven o,slock.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
WOLCOTTvILLE.

The new depot will soon be ready for use.
 Rev. Mir. Bray is soon to close his la- bors with the Methodist Church, here. Since he has been here he has made many friends, and we regret to lose so able g preacher from our midst.
 The Young Mems Christian Associa. tion is about making a canvass of the Village in behalf of the Bible society cause.
 Rev. J. M. Buckley, of Brooklyn, N. r., will lecture in the Methodist Church, on Friday Evening. March 18th. MT. Buckley is an eloquent and popular lec- turer and we hope he may be we'll re ceived.
 --The Union Company will soon com m,nce to build the proposed addition to their factory.
 No church service was held here on Sunday last, on account of the storm, nei ther was the ''sound of the church going bell'' heard in the village. -Lathrop & Baldwin have just received large consignment of grain and feed di rectly from the west. The public schools close this week fol vacation of two weeks. Miss P. P. Lib bey, the teacher of the intermediate de pertinent, has resigned, and Miss Coe, . Wiusted, will take her place. gs - ....z :.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
TERRYVILLE.

The High School will give an exhibition on Wednesday evening, the 23d, at the Congregational Church. Sale of reserved seats commences Monday morning next, at the post-ofice. ># t.atl
 All the government mail locks are soon to be made in this village.
 The public schools close this week.
 - An extensive building-about nine by twelve-is to be erected for a jeweller's shop.
 - One hundred and ten applications haEe been made to the registrars of cleo. tions of this town; politically speaking about half dozen one way, and six the other.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
 HARWINToN.
GREAT PRIZE FIGuT
1aE PLYMOUTH INFANT" WHIPPED IN THREE
 ROUNDS

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 THE PLYMOUTH INFANT WHIPPED IN THREE BOUNDS.
 Tue events daily transpiring in this pace seem to require g notice in your val uaoie paper. To the late tragedies of shoot. ing, and poisoning, we must now add that of mill" which came off last week. be- tween two amateur pugllists. all of which goes to show, that we are fast approaching the advance line of the age. The fight was between two feather weights, and was con. tested with more spirit than science. prob- ably. That it was not witnessed by a large crowd, was owing to the fact of it's not being generally known. In many res- poets it was not conducted according to the strict rules of the P. R. The men did not ''come up smiling, and shake hands with each other," possibly, owing to their eagerness to get to work. One of the as- pirants for fstic honors was the able and esteemed correspondent of the Winsted Herald, and member of our Board of Edu- cation, which is very proper. as muscular education, has been too much neglected of late years the other was the celebrated Mi Hinor, who must also be muscular, as he runs with 8 machine, known as Saw Mill. Not being familiar with the language of the P. R., our report must necessarily be brief and imperfect, It was decided in three rounds:-
 FIRST RoUND. First knock down for the Educator, who began by putting out his mauley in fine style. disagreeably near the Plymouth Infants ear, which SO enraged the latter that he tried to get in stinger 1 on the Educators mug, but failing, went down. Time 10 seconds.
 SECOND RoUND.-After much sparring, the Educator clinched, getting the Infant by the probossis, and wringing it very maliciously, causing the claret to flow CO., piously, till he cried, Enough" Time 1 minute. Result: First blood for the Edu- cator murmurs of applause by his friends and cries of "foul." by his enemies. THIRD RoUND.-The Infant seemed to forget that in the former round he had cried pecca0i, and came to time, hoping to retrieve. Result: Same as second round, 1 and the Infant threw up the sponge. Total I time, 2 minutes, 10 seconds. . The contestants then retired from the field, with slight wounds. though some. what demoralized.
 - Geo. D. Bently has returned from Vermont with some fine Cattle and Horses, which he will be happy to show to tLose who favor him with a call. George knows how to set forth the fine points. with good deal of eloquence. ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
For the Enquirer. .
FIJI VHS Euqu1VE' PLYMOUTH sKETCHEs-No. 1e.

For the Enqu1ret.
 PLYMOUTH SKETCHES-No. 16.
 In my last communication occurs nais take or two, which would correct In my mention of a. piece of woods, sup- posed that wrote {" Not far from quarter of century ago" but the printer makes me say "Not far from century ago" Quite difference Again, supposed that I wrote, " The use of the land for building purposes has been considered rather i'm practicable. But the types have it, "the rise of the land has made it considered impracticable for building purposes.
 The Temperance meeting to which I have alluded as having been held at the Centre, on Feb 22l, was adjourned to meet in Thomaston, on Wednesday even- ing, March 2d At this adjourned meet ling, committee was appointed, consist ing of George Langdon, Chairman; Geo. Pierpont, George B. Pierpont. George Stoughton, D. s. Plume, Aaron Thomas, John NJ. Wardwell, and Miles Morse. Sub. sequently, at another meeting held in Ter ryville, on Tuesday evening, March sth, James Hunter being Chairman of the meeting), the following names were added to the Committee:-O. D. Hunter, Joseph H. Adams. Elwara Gaylord, aul R. D. Fl. Allen.
 The Committee have issued the follow ing notice and request, which has. been placed in the hands of the various liquor dealers in this town:- st .r.- "DEAR SIR:-The citizens of the town of Plymouth have seen the illegal tra6gc in intoxicating liquors steadily increase for the last five years, seriously injuring legit- innate business, bringing distress and pov- erty into many families, causing great waste of property earned by hard labors creating disturbances of the peace in our homes and villages, and corrupting public and private morals. yr.z "They, therefore, have, in public union meeting, appointed . committee to take some measures to abats the evils arising from this illegal sale
 .s The citizens, through their committee, do ask you, of your own accord. in view lsof the fact that all sales of intoxicating drink are contrary to laaV. and in view of all
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
WoopRuRY. March 12. 1870

MIR. EDIroR:-It is sometimes said that misery loves company" according to that, your New Preston correspondent, Nescius," has our warmest sympathy. We have as yet only one daily paper, but extras enough to make it two in the long run. The editorial sanctum is not entirely confined to "village store, during six days of the week." but there are branches at several mechanics shops in town. The Sunday papers are published only on fair days, as some of our gossipping editors do not attend church in stormy weather, but we expect supplement to the next issue, after storm. As to smiling on a lady well-if it is thought that single gentle man may possibly look at one, the gossip mill is in motion at once. On the whole, we are not disposed to yield the palm quite yet. c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
LITCHFIELD.

Rev. Il B. Elliott. who has supplied the pnipit offthe Congregational church in this village for the past few weeks. bas ac- cepted an invitation to take the pastoral charge of the church and society. for two years from the 1st of April. Salary $1, 500 and the use of the parsonage.
 The past week has seen two of the SC. verest snow storms ever known. On Sun day, there were but 22 persons present at the Congregational. and 13 at the Episco. pal church in the morning, and no meet. lngs were attempted in the afternoon, To. day "Wednesday the wind is almost as high as on Sunday, ard more snow is fall ing. s%a,.
 - The store of Mir. D. T. Welch, of Rockton, Mich, was destroyed by fire on the night of Feb. 22d. There was nothing saved except the books and papers in the the safe. It is thought the store was robbed, and then set on fire. Mir. Welch was from Milton, and this is the second time he has suffered from fire. within few years. -., .f-.....< g
 The Republican Probate Convention for this district will meet at the Mansion House in this village at l p.tm., on We'd nesday next (March 23d).
 We clip the following from the Hart ford Co,srant:
 The will of the late Thomas K. Brace, just admitted to probate, provides that his wife Mary shall have one-fifth of the whole estate-which is returned at $130, ,O00-and also all the household furniture, including pictures, etc.; and that the remaining four-ffths shall be held in trust by John M. Pratt of Brooklyn, N. Y.. and H.W. Buell. of Litchfeld, for the benefit of the four daughters.
 The Committee of the Litchfeld Coun- ty Bar, have received the annexed lette, from General Sedgwick, and have agreed upon Wednesday evening, the 9th of April, at the court room, for hearings:the com memorative discourse.
 The members of the Bar of other Coun- ties, and the public generally, are invited to attend.
 O. s. SEYMOUR,
 J. H. HUBBARD, Committee.
 ---. ABIJAR CATL1N, Litchfield. March IA, 187O
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17

a8- The most startling evidence of premedita- ted Congressional usurpation that has come to our notice, is the vote in the House yesterday on an amendment to the bill chartering an airline railroad from Washington to New York. The amendment provided that the road should not be constructed without the consent of the States through which it passed; and this amendment so just-so thoroughly in keeping with the rights of the States--so palpably and plainly in vindica- tion of the Constitution and the vested rights of individuals and corporations-,ods Uoted do,on-- yeas 4s nays 115-a strict party vote.-Farmer.
 To require the consent of New Jersey, would, every one knows, be to require the consent of the railroad monopolies which have always controlled the legislature of that State. And does the Farmer seriously believe that the travel between New York and our national capital must pay most of the Maryland state tax forever?
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
MARRIED.

On Wednesday. March, g, by the Rev. O: |. Prentiss, D. D., Henry D. Moves. M. D., of New York, to Anna M., only daughter ot Dr. c. W. Grant, of Iona Island.
 On Wednesday, March 2. by Rev. Wm. l.: Peck, at his residence in LitcLfeld, Ed win N; Burrett, Esq. of Waterbury, to Miss Ella o. Hubbard of Morris.
 In Birmingham, March g, by Rev. J. s. Breckenridge, Harrison B. Merwin of Bridgewater, Conn. to MISS Sarah Hamlin of Bridgeport, Conn.
 In Winsted, Feb. g. at the residence of the brides father, by Rev. F. A. Spencer. Jenison J. Whiting, to Mary, only daugh- ter of William 0. Phelps, Esq.
 In Canaan, March 9th, by Rev. B. H. Burch, Jonathan Bates, Esq, to Mrs. Ma ria Pendleton, all of Canaan.
 h Trinity Church, Milton, Feb. 24th, by Rev. William l.. Peck. Otis F. Gillette, of New Preston, to Miss Cornelia l.. Bis. sell of Milton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
o .ssos aa For the Enquirer.
UNDER WHICH KING? 1s

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 There are two theories of government in vogue. One is the right divine of class governmsnt-thef few to rule the many. The other is based on indi0idual responsibility. The first says, the State is composed oi families, the father being the ecoesiastica and legal head. That is, he is to roorship, and rote for them. The family must aequi- esce in his acts. The second holds the State to be based on persons. That each individual must soorship and vote for him. self alone; responsible primarily to God, for his action, ,and secondarily, to his fellow men. for any encroachment upon the lib erty common to all.
 The first is known under different forms, as Patriarchal, Monarchical, and Aristo- cratic. The second is pure Democracy, a form which the world has not yet seen.
 Dr. Bushnell and a. host of mental aris- tocrats adopt the former. and consider themselves ortbodor. There are a great many who believe with all their heart and soul in the latter, and these the former call liberals and radicals. = The first say, religion should be taught in lS!ae schools. That suffrage shall be limited to few. The second say, that religion is a mat. ter of indfvidual conscience, with which the State must not meddle. That suffrage shall be unirersnl. These two armies are l in the field. One or the other goes to the dust. Neutral ground is gone. | Where do you fight, my friend 4 {, M . -@ w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
NEW MILFORD, March 14th, 1870.


 MB. ED1ToR:-I send you the following: The First Ecclesiastical Society held, on the Sd inst, meeting to take action upon hiring aminister. A resolution to hire a minister till the 1st of October next, was lost Is voting for, and 28 against it. The general preference seemed to be to employ candidates with yiew-to settlements. Rev. W. H. Hall of Stratford, .preached last Sabbath. He was well liked by those who heard him. The meetings in Worthwhile still con tinue.s A young peoples meeting is now held every Saturday evening. About 40 conversions have taken place. Meetings are held in Park Lane and Chestnut Land school houses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17

sa- We do particularly admire Mir. Golloday, of Kentucky, but it is only just to that gentleman to say, that not particle of evidence was produced to show that he ever received dollar for any ap- pointment, and that dollar was paid to secure the appointment. And yet because he resigned Me purpose of gioi,ag his constituents opportuni ty to sho1 their estimation cf hina, &c-Reglster.
 While the Register has it's hand in, why don't it explain away the similar case of Martin Scott's coon-that came down be- fore he was shot?
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17

p0r The Tribune gravely informs the la- dies of Wyoming, who have had some hard jury duty to perform, that 'our rights in clude duties, the performing of which is not the sort of sport they had imagined. " Isn't that a rich bit of hypocrisy, to come from New York, where editors and business men systematically shirk jury duty?
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17

s@ A man at Lowell, Mass, made provision in his will that he must be buried in a burglar. proof safe when he dies.-Er.
 Yes, but has he provided for private watchman to watch the safe. and for a com. pany of militia to watch the watchman? Il not. his stay under ground is likely to be short. a
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
TO CORRESPONDENTS

Desirous of giving every encouragement to persons favoring us with local news. we make the following propositions to regular and occasional correspondents:
 1. On publication of any communication we will forward sic estra copies of the EN ou1RER containing the same to the address of the person sending it to us, or to any persons residing within 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 cor. respondents. To each of these, or to such person as he or she may designate, we will serd copy of our paper regularly in ad- dition to the extra copies mentioned above.
 Assure the people of New Hampshire that the successful collection and the economical expendl- ture of money during the present year is an ear to come. Tell the people of New Hampshire that during my administration there shall be no as- cending scale of public expenditures; but when ever and wherever the closest scrutiny shall dis close the possibility of cutting of & dollar, 1t shall be done.-GENERAL CRANE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17
News Of the Week.
FOREIGN

! .....v, FOREIGN.
 France. Minister Olivier has made q speech in which he deprecates the bitter opposition to him and hopes yet to have the confidence of all parties.
 Count sMontalembert is dead. Serious differences have arisen in the Cabinet about the Roman question. = Spain. Prince Enrique de Bourbon has .been killed in g duel by the Duke of Mont pensier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-03-17

na- If men must shoot each other in du- els, let the practice be confined by all means to Bourbons. When some high falutin Southern darkey calls out some other high-falutin Southern darkey, an ex. cellent barber or hotel-waiter is lost to SO ciety; but when a Bourbon shoots Bour bon, we have the greatest possible sensation at the least possible cost. E
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An Eminent Divine says. II have been
 using the Peruvian Syrup. It gives me new vigor. buoyancy of spirits, elasticity of muscle" J. P. Dinsmore 36 Dey St., New York, will send, free, pamphlet of 32 pages, containing full account of this remarkable medicine, to any one sending him their address. <