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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-01-06
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 Book and Job Printing. All kinds of Book and Job Printing neatly and
 promptly done
 Business Cards Wedding Cards, Bill Heads, Labels,
 Ball Tickets, Handbills, Pamphlets, &c., &cs,
 done in the best style, and as cheap a ct any
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FARMERS CONVENTION.

Programme of the meetings of the Con- nectieut State Board of Agriculture, Mid dletown, January 11th, 12th, 18th, and 14th, 1870: s4g s~ 5la . fl aa .sa.s .s ]. 1e.
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Farmington Savings Bank,

nEPOSITS made in this bank on or before
 11nFeb. let, will draw interest from that date. asSa6sa5 sHa b nnElfai sd4 rsf 4asE4-ss,a t Interest ct the rate of six per cent, free of taxes has been paid on deposits for the last fifteen years. An extra dividend of one per cent has been declaTe1 for the last six months
 This bank holds U large surplus fund, as a guarantee to it's depositorssa Amount ofs funds Sept ', 1869, $l ,0l2 ,696.s Business hours from
 to l2 n. D. and from to D. m. = hA Dsaisaa
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DIED.

BOURNONvILLB.-Suddenly, on November 80, 1870
OF neuralgia OF the heart KATE 81 wife OF DR.. A. c.
BOurnonville.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral from the residence OF her hus
band, No. Sic North Sixth street, Saturday, Dec
Sd, at O'Clock. :"
BRADLEY.-on the 3Oth ultimo Mrs RosAHNA
BRADLEY, in the sgd year OF her age.
The relatives and friends Of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi-
dence Of her daughter, Mrs. ROsanna Haggerty No
Funeral services and interment at ST. AIMS, Port
Richmond.
HARRIsoN.-On November 3Oth, 1870, HUGH HAIR
RIsoN, in the 10th year OF his age,
The relatives and friends are respectfully invited
10 attend the funeral, from his late residence, No.
1873 cambridge street. on Saturday morning, Dec.
Sd, at 81 o'clock
HURsT.-On the 2Sth instant, JACOB M. HURST. in
the 53d ear of his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late
residence, in Bridgeport, Montgomery county, on
Friday morning, December I'd, 1870, at haf-paSt 10
O'Clock. Funeral to proceed to Swedes' Church.
PERKIEs.-On the 3Oth ultimo, Mr.. JEREMIAH c.
PERKINS, in the 30th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends OF the family are re-
residence No. 305 Pine street. on Friday morning
2d instant, at o'clock. Services at Swedes' Church.
Otsego, below Christian street. Interment at Mount
Peace Cemetery.
SHREvB-At Mount Holly, New Jersey, Nov. 2Sth
1870, ALEXANDER X. SHREvE in the 61st year OF his
age.
Funeral from his late residence, Mill street. Mount
Holly, N j., on Friday, December I'd, at ~ O'Clock
without further notice.
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The CITY AmusemenIs.

AT THE ACADEMY OF Music Handels ora
torio of The Messiah will be performed this
evening by Madlle Nilsson and her troupe, as
sisted by several other eminent artists by the
Handel and Haydn Society, and by full or
chestra.
There will be farewell Nilsson matinee on
Saturday.
AT TIE WALNUT Mr. Clarke will personate
''Major Wellington De Boots" and 'Toodles"
this evening.
At THE ARCH the comedy of A Victim of
Circumstances and the farce of The WidOloS
Victim will be represented this evening.
Tomorrow evening Professor Rufus Adams,
the distinguished elocutionist, in compliance
with the request of many of bis friends, will ap-
pear as "Shylock, iE Shakespeare's comedy of
The Merchant of Venice.
season on Monday, December II, when Mr.. f.
l.. Davenport, with carefully selected COM
pany, will commence series of frst-class per-
formances.
Arch streets, a fine collection OF curiosites is
on exhibition from 9 A. NJ. to 10 p NJ. The
burlesque of Pocahontas will be performed this
evening.
AT Mrs. G.. WARMERS CIRCUS, Tenth and
Callewhill streets, the entire troupe of eques-
trians, acrobats, and other performers will
appear this evening.
AT THE AMERICAN Mr.. G. w. Jester, Mss
Clara Vernon, and great number of other
favorite artists will appear this evening in a
variety entertainment.
AT THE ARCH STREET OPERA House
burlesques, songs, dances, and Ethiopian comi-
ealities are announced for this evening.
AT DUPREz 81 BRNEDICTs OPERA House
a musical entertainment will be given this eve
ming.
SfeNoR BLITz and his son will give an exhibi-
tion of feats of magic at the Assembly Buildings
this evening.
THE GERMANIA ORCHESTRA will give a public
rehearsal at Musical Fund Hall on Saturday
afternoon.
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sPEoIAI NOTICES.

S<H FOR THE ByNEFrT OF TaE { vfcTfMs 6n OF II
To be held at CONCERT HALL, from December
ID to December "a, CHRfSTMAS EVE.
Nine DHerviIly, OF the Chegaray Institute, has
kindly consented TO take charge Of one OF abe tables
occupations, which will prevent her calling in per-
son. she socits her friends to send their contrlbu
tioDs to her residence, No. 1891 Spruce street
An appeal is generally made to all rich and poor
Of the United States and especially to Pennsylvania
irCs in France and to send their donations to any OF
the ladies who have charge o. table,
kr. Frank A: Drexel has xiii consented to act
banker for the Society, and Inds will be for.
warded by him directly to France as soon as CON-
muncations are opened.
Miss ADELE PICoT, President, No. 9Os Spruce
Mrs. A. PICoLET, vice-President No pit Spruce
street.
Mime. P. JACOB, Secretary, No. 935 Spruce street.
Nine. M. LARDET, Treasurer, No. 1l3 S. Tenth
At the last meeting each of the tables received
distinctive name, as follows:-
Miss a: Picot, Mime. A. Plcolet, Mrs. Annie
Nevins, Nine. p Jacob, Miss L. Parker, Miss M.
Smith.
Nine. DHervily, Of the Chegaray Institute, No.
1877 Spruce street; the Misses Ruiz.
LAFAYETTE
Mrs. DR.. Lippe, No. 1904 Walnut street Mrs. DIN
villiers, Germantown; Mrs. Il. VAIN Smith, No. 1909
Pine street; Miss e. Lejamhre, No. 92T Pine street.
ROCHAMBBAU.
Madlle Il. BraZier, No. Gil S. Tenth street; Madle
A. La Roche, No. 1880 Pine street, Nine. Il. Hart,
No l99 N. Twentieth street; MRS. McCauley, No.
1851 Walnut street.
WILLIAM PENN.
Nine. M. Lardet, No. 118 S. Tenth street Nine. NJ.
S. Beard, No. 2l4 s. Ninth street.
CITY OF ORLEANS
Nine. e. SALES, NO. 2i2 s. Ninth street; Miss M.
Ave, No. 1876 SAMSON street, Miss Tabart.
ALSACE.
Mrs e. X. Perrot, No. 224 s. Ninth street; Nine.
2. Jolivet, No. 224 8. Ninth street.
LORRAINE.
Nine. Roman, No. 25l s. Ninth street, Nine.
Steiner, No. 33 $. Eleventh street; Nine. Bourquart
Nine. Kraft
BURGUNDY.
Nine. A. Breton, No. 223 S. Ninth street; Mme
Monestier, No. S24 Walnut street; Mme Paul Girard
No. 246 N Tenth street; Mrs. Alex. de Morat, No
246 N. Tenth street.
VERSAILLES.
Mrs M. Laftte johnson, No. 1929 Pine street.
SCANDINAVIA.
Mrs. Campbell, wife OF the Swedish Consul.
THE POST OFFICE.
In charge OF Mrs. Fanny Warner Bicknell, Marble
Terrace West Philadelphia. IL 26
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
For additional Specia, Notices Inside Phges.
sSga &C D e M OF MUsI &c.
THE STAR COURSE OF LECTURES.
HON. CHARLES SUMNER
On Friday Evening, December g..
Subject-"The Duel between France and Germany
and its Lessons to Civilization
JOHN G. SAKE, Dec. G.
Subject-"Love" "a humorous lecture in ver5e,.
MISS KATE FIELD, Dec. s.
Subject-"Charles Dickens Author, Actor, Man"
MISS SUSAN b. ANTHONY, Dec. IL.
Subject-"The False Theory
Admission to each Lecture re............sO cents
Reserved seats ..............25 cents extra
RESERVED SEATS to ANY Of the single lectures lures
for sale at GOULD FISCnER'S Piano Rooms, No.
923 Chestnut street, and at the Academy on the even
inRs Of the lectures.
Doors open af ~. Lecture at II 80 3t
nf5y- A MEETING OF CITIZENS REPRE-
~" senting the Commercial, Manufacturing, In
dustra and other interests OF the City OF Phiadel
phia, will be held at the MERCHANTS EXCHANGE
on SATURDAY, December 3, 1870, at ~ O'Clock NJ.
for the purpose OF accepting the proposed aid of the
PEMMS9LvAMtA 0oMpANG 4 and I'd
the City OF Philadelphia frst-class Line OF Amer-
can Steamships to ply between this Port and
Europe. -
MATTHEW BAIRD & CO.,
E. HARPER JEFFRIES,
]. o. JAMES,
3bflAW ANbREW WHsEEER, VI naHEER
A. r. MCHENRY
vHn G H SUMMJNGs' NHSS
c. j. HOFFMAN.
Philadelphia, Nov. 90, 1870 11sO4t
hGy- OFFICE OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD COMPANY.
PHILADELPHIA, November l, 1870.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
- The Board OF Directors have this day declared a
sem-annual dividend of FIVE PER CENT. on the
Capital Stock OF the Company clear OF National and
State taxes, payable in cash, on or after November
80, 1s7O.
Blank powers OF attorney for collecting dividends
can be had at the office OF the company.
The Office will be opened at 8 A. M and closed at
8 p NJ, from November 80 to December 8, for the
payment OF dividends, and after that date from A.
NJ. to9 p. M. THOMAS T. FIRTH,
IL l2m Treasurer.
seg- THE TEMPORAL POWER OF TIE POPE
~" AND THE VATICAN COUNCIL.
LECTURE BY
MOST REV. ARCHBISHOP SPALDING,
OF BALTIMORE,
AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
on FRIDAY EVENING, December O. 1870.
PROCEEDS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE.
Tickets, soc. Reserved Seats, 81.
cE1EEDRAL OFFICE, Eighteenth and Summer
streets.
OovERr's NEWS STAND Continental Hotel.
CUMMIsKRYs, 1887 Chestnut street. I'll 26stuth3
CUNNIEGHAM's, No. ZIG South Third street.
n.y. NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, IN ACCORD
ance with the provisions OF the Act OF Incorpo-
ration and the BYLAWS adopted for the govern
Stockholders Of the CITY SEWAGE UTILIZATION
COMPANY will be held at the ONCE OF the Com
pany Room NO NO $40 csoo WALSUT street fn In ehe
NkSDAY, December 7, 1870 for the purpose OF con
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WAR RHED.

MACDoNALD-REBD.-On the 29th OF November,
by Rev. l.. 7. Hornberger, Mr. g. HOWARD REID to
Miss MARY r.. MACDONALD, both OF this city.
MooRB-MARTINo.-On the 10th OF September
1870, by the Rev. w. G. Robinson, No. 252 North
Thirteenth street, Mr.. J. FRANK MOORE to Miss
MARY VICToRINE MARTINo.
TAYLoR-FINLBY-On the 3Gth ultimo by the
Rev. Joseph A. Seiss, Mr.. WILLIAM G. TAYLOR to
Miss MARY n. FIHLEY,
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MILLINERY.

THE VATICAN, No. 1910 CHESNUT STREET.
Il -statuary, Bronzes, Clocks, Vases, Pedestals,
and elegant articles OF taste for the adornment OF
the paror, dning-room, library hall, and boudoir,
and for bridal presents, purchased in Europe pre-
yious to the war at great sacrifice, and will now be
sold, retail at correspondingly low prices We in
yite an inspection at our spacious store and show
rooms, up stairs. The price OF all articles marked
in plain figures. Goods packed an shipped free OF
charge. 10 ~ 21rp
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THE STRONGEST AND BEST-SE.
u CURED AS WELL Az MOST PROFITABLE
INVESTMENT NOW OFFERED IN TAG MAR
net.
Y PER CENT. GOLD
First Mortgage Bonds,
Coupon or Registered. and free OF U. s. Tax,
PRlNClPAL:AND INTEREST PAYABLE IN GOLD,
ISSUED by THE
Burling ON. cedar Rapids, and
Mi, sofa H. Nc. 90.
The small remaining balance OF the Loan for sale
AT 90 and Accrued Interest I'm
Currency.
Interest payable May aud November
& GaARtEs SHd4s TEhPPRooSTF' T. PEoST' Trustees.
The bonds are issued at 500, OC0 per mile against
the portion only OF the line fuhy completed and
equipped.
The grea part of the road is already In opera
toD, and the present earnings iargey In excess
Of the operating expenses and interest the bonds
The balance OF the work necessary to establish
through connections, thereby shortening the dis
tance between st. Paul and Chicago 45 miles, and 30
miles to st. Louis is rapidly progressing 10 time for
the movement OF the coming grain crops, which, it
is estimated, will double the present income OF the
road.
The established character OF this road run ming as
1t does through the heart OF the thicky-setJed
and richest portion Of the great state OF Iowa. to-
gether with its present advanced condition and large
earnings, warrant us In unhesitatInRy recommend
ing these bonds to investors as in every respect an
undoubted security. small quantity OF the issue
only remains unsold, and when the enterprise Is
completed which will be this fall, an immediate ad-
vance over subscription price may be looked for
The bonds have fifty years to run, are convertible
at the option Of the holder into the stock of the Com
pany par and the payment OF the prl 1cpal pro-
vided for by a sinking fund. The colvertiOity
privilege attached to these bonds cannot fail
them, at an early day, to command market price
considerably above par. u. S. Fivetwentles at pre-
prices return only ~ per cent. currency inte
rest, while these bonds pay 81 per cent, and we
regard them to be safe and fully equal as security
to any Railroad Bond issued; and until they are
placed uron the New YORK Stock Exchange, the
rules OF which require the road to be completed we
obligae ourselves rebuy at any time any OF these
bonds sold by after this date at the same price as
realized by on their sale.
All marketable securities taken in payment free OF
commission and express charges.
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nesy~ HEADQUARTERS UNION REPUBLICAN
CITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,


CITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
No. 1lO5 CHEsNUr STREET, PHILADELPHIA
November 26, 1SIO.N)
AT meeting OF the Committee, held this day, the
following resolutions were Adopted
That the Registering Oncers OF the First Senate
rial District consisting of the Republican Judges
and Inspectors who served at the general election
in october last, and three members of the Division
Executive Committee, shall meet at the regular
places OF holding the elections in said district,
such place as the Registering OMcers may select, on
SATURDAY, December 8, between the hours OF
and O'Clock P. NJ, for the purpose OF correcting
the Registry Of Republican voters.
That the Union Republican citizens OF the First
Senatorial District shall meet In their respective
Election Divfslons on TUESDAY, December 6, be-
tween the hours OF 4 and O'Clock P. NJ, at the
usual place Of holding delegate elections and elect
one Delegate from each Division to a Senatorial
Convention, to select candidate for Senator from
said district, to I'LL the vacancy caused by the death
OF the Hon. w. w. Watt.
That said Convention shall meet, in accordance
with Rule g. for the government OF the Republican
party, at JEFFERSON HALL, SIXTH and CHRIS
TIAN Streets, on WEDNESDAY,, December I, al 10
O'Clock A. NJ.
That the Republican Judges and Inspectors who
served at the general election October last shall
conduct said primary election and where vacancies
occur such vacancies shall be filed by the remaining
election officers, in conjunction with the members
OF the Division Executive Committee.
JOHN L. HILL, President.
JOHN MCCULLoUGH,l secretaries
M. G. HONG, o0io' IL 2Su
asSya THE LORRAINE VEGETABLE CATHAR-
S-S TIC PILL is far the best Cathartic remedy yet
discovered. The most complete success has long
attended its use. 1t never fails to accomplish all
that claimed for Ii. 1t produces little pain;
leaves the organs free from irritation and never
overtaxes or excites the nervous system In all
diseases OF the skin, blood, stomach bowels liver,
kidneys OF Children and In many d'ficultes pecu
a N brnH9 q 4
cure. The best physicians recommend and prescribe
1t and no person who once uses 1t will voluntarily
return TO any other cathartic 1t is sold by all deal
ers in drugs and medicines.
TURNER & CO., Proprietors,
10 thstus No. 120 fremont street. Boston, Mass.
nSgp HELFBNSTEIN u LEWIS PRINTING
"N' HOUSE, FIFTH and CHESTNUT Streets
claims to be equal in taste and workmanship to any
house in the country. 1t
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vALERs RESTAURANT, NO. 92O ARCH STREET, ele-
eantly fitted up is in full blast serving all the
delicacies OF the season from A. M. to midnight
Parties returning from the theatres or opera house
served at the shortest notice from an unsurpassed
bill OF fare. Ladies' Saloon on the second floor.
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MIR. WILLIAM W. CASSIDY, the jeweller at NO
Sodth Second street. has OF the largest and most
attractive stocks OF all kinds OF Jewery and Siver
ware in the CITY, He has also on hand 1ne assOrt-
ment OF fine American Western Watches. Those
who purchase at this store at the present time are
certain to get the worth OF their money.
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THE STRONGEST AND BEST-SE-
CURED. AS WELL AS MOST PROFIT ABLE
INVESTMENT NOW OFFERED IN TAG MAR
net.
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ssS- THURsToNs IVORY PEARL TOOTH
- POWDER is the best article for cleansing and
preserving the teeth. For sale by all Druggists.
Price 20 and 90 cents per bottle. IL rs stuthly
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SCOTS AND sAoEs.
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= additional Special Notices see Inside P1ge.
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JOHN c. SAKE Dec. 6.
Subject-"Love" "a humorous lecture in verseI.
MISS KATE FIELD, Dec. s.
Subject-"Charles Dickens, Author, Actor, Man"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-03-03

APPOINTMENT ACCEPTED. Captain
James Mathews, of Knoxville, Presi-
dent of the State horticultural Society,
and recognized everywhere as one of
the most experienced Horticulturists
in Iowa, has been rendered, and has
accepted, the Professorship Of Pomol-
ogy at the State Agricultural College,
and will start next Monday to enter
on the duties Of the position for the
Spring Term commencing on the 9th
inst. It is the expectation that the
Professorship will occupy only one
fourth of the Captains time; so he
will not lose his residence here. Fills
first visit there will continue but
about three weeks. We congratulate
the College on having secured SO
efficient aid.
Miss Augusta Mathews, daughter Of
the Captain, has gone to the Institu-
ton already, to resume the position Of
Teacher Of the Piano, which she filled
last year. Her sister, Miss Addie, goes
with her, as student.
The other students at the College
from this County are, M. +. Marshall
of this Township, and Wilbur Nor
gan of Pella we believe.
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PAINFUI. AccIDENT.--Mr. G. N.
Boydston, who lives about q mile west
|of. town, met with very severe an and q
painful accident on the night Of the
o3d ult. Ashe was reaching over and
attempting to loose IN rope front 4, the 3
head of 4 cowlthat was hitched in his
stable, theicow threw back her head,
and the point 81 one of her horns
struck him just under the rightleye,
aud forced tile eye cut of its socket.
MI, Boydston lost Consciousness, and ID
fell under the .scowa and when, his
senses returned lIerwas walking round
and round and Calling for llelp. His Is
cries Were heard and assistance i'm
hiediately came It was ut first be-
lieyed that he, must entirely bse his
eve; but later, hopes We're entertained
of his entire recovery. 5gbf ts0m Il ~
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1870-03-03

/ TEMPERANCE RALLIES.-Pursuan
to previous notice, citizens of Tacoma
and vicinity, assembled at .McClurg
Chapel OH thenfternoon Of the I'D III. :,
|inaccordauce with the recon- menda-
ton Of the Congressional Temperance
Society. Called to order, by Mr.. y.
Helmick, of Newbern, who made
SOME excellent remarks in favor OF the
cause. Of Temperance. III Mr., Stuckcy
Dept Grand IS. C.lof the Chapter ,ot
Temperance, was present.The Pledge
Was read and circulated by Res.W f.
fleetwood, of Nswbern Circuit, and a
goodiy nuiisbdr ofsignatures obtained.
A Meeting was held IN the V.2p.
Church In The evening, Much inter
est siD9ithe9 cause aisd manifest in the
vicinity. hSyhtl alti'l sni1igpgT 1stjAiH
On tie same evening d Temperance
Mass Meeting WAS held in the Cum
berIand Pres. Church at New bern. r.
n. Helmick was chosen Chairman.
Rev Mr.. Holiday, Of Charlton. adj
dressed the Meeting. strhe Pledge MAS
circulated, and ninety-seven sigma.
lures obtained. a Committee was
chosen to prepare a Constitution for a
Public Temperance Society, to be or.
garized at the next Mass Meeting,
which Is to be held Oh Tuesday, even
ing, 18th inst. Dva6 Ioa- iHey y
/, [Our correspondent will pleaee par
don condensation. OF IFS letter as we
are much pressed for room this week. ]
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