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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-07-14
THE REV. MIR. MURRAY ON CHARLES
 DICKENS.

In concluding his discourse at the Park Street Church, Sunday afternoon, the Rev. W. H. H. Murray said:
 cannot close until I have alluded to him who so lately died across the sea. While all the pulpits of the land were speaking, this was silent, because felt that better words than might speak would tell how America mourned above his bier. But since division of utterance has oc- cured, and lest my silence would be mis- understood, speak. join no dispute above Charles Dickens grave touching his personal habits, his errors. or his theologi- cal views. The circumstances and condi- tions of his life were too unlike mine for me to be his judge. That the man loved his fellow-men know; that he loved his God hope, and have faith to believe. In l thought stand uncovered beside the tomb in which his body sleeps, in silent sadness that so sweet and gentle spirit is taken from the earth. In reverent gratitude I thank the Lord that he did bless mankind with the birth of such mind. thank Him as for blessing vouchsafed to me personally. I feel that I am better man than should have been had no Charles Dickens lived. More than once has he frightened my burdens by his words; more than once warmed my heart toward man; more than once assisted me to hate hypoc- risy and detest wrong. Did all other hands bring thorns, mine should bring the sweet est rose of all the fields and plant it on his grave. Where else in all the pages of our mother tongue as in his works can you find humor so refined, wit so keen,, yet so free from coarseness that mother might read it to her children before they say their prayers? Where will you find a warmer heart, freer hand, spirit more generous to confess an error or @ wrong? Never more will the bells ring at Christmas eve but that to me note of sadness will min gle with their chimes. For he who taught the world the lesson of the festival who, using it as text. preached as no pulpit ever preached sermon of charity and love the hand that touches the bells of Eng landuand made the whole world melodious with Christian chimes, is cold and notion less for ever. Farewell gentle spiritl Thou vast not perfect until nowl Thou didst have thy passions and thy share of human errors, but death has freed thee, thou art no longer trammelled. Thou art delivered out of bondage and thy freed spirit walks in glory. Though dead thou speakest. ] Thy voice is universal in it's reach. The ages will be thy audience. Thy memory will be as 8 growing wreath above thy grave. It will take root in the soil that covers thee, and with the years renew it's blossoms and it's leaves perennially. n'
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-07-14
MrsCELLANEoUs ITHAGs.

Three pickpockets were arrested at Nor wich on the Fourth inst, while plying their vocation in the crowd in front of Sen Clearinghouse s residence at the reception of President Grant. Several gentlemen had had their pockets picked before the arrest, and none of the money was found on the persons of the rascals. The New Haven board of education has officially recognized the claims of women, by promoting three to the position of prin- cipals in the public schools. Miss Cornelia A. Walker takes the place of Samuel s. Johnson, resigned, as principal of the Washington street training school ak a salary of $1, 300; the head of the Dixwell school, and Miss 0. B. Williams at the head of the Fair street training school. These changes will give the ladies an opportunity to demonstrate to the board and to the public whether females can perform the duties to which they are assigned as satis- factorily as men. sge...t,sH .tsf
 A man accidentally dropped pistol on the sidewalk in Bridgeport, on the 4th, the pistol being discharged by the fall, and the ball lodged in his arm. It entered at the wrist, and striking the bone, passed up above the elbow, rendering surgical operation necessary to extricate it. o1ss
 John A. Garfield was on Wednesday re- nominated for Congress by exclamation, in the nineteenth Ohio district.
 The wife of Judge Butler was stricken with paralysis, at Norwalk, on the 2d, on returning from carriage ride, and is now in a critical condition.
 There is very large increase of stu dents at the German universities this year especially at Heidelberg. .aolas sidi
 At the presidential reception at Senator Buckingham's in Norwich, on the evening of the 4th, the pressure was so great that la | dies tainted, and were taken from the house to the open air before they recov- cred. .lsa.s8 1sa.5.ls4 sl3 3o s4l-at
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-07-14
WHOLE NO 2864

sight! We stopped aud waited, but the policeman came not. My friend muttered an oath, adding, "I'l go. Come along; and keep your weather eye openp And off we went.
 '.Perhaps he is watching usT' I suggest ed. But the idea was discarded as not in the nature of policeman ':like that one we saw" ..4..,.. ..s.-.-FF .,...,-4..
 We arrived at the shop. He mounted again and drove string through hole in the cloth. Then he ran Q diamond round the edge of the glass. A gentle pat and it gave way. Now saw the use of the cloth and string. He could hold the glass by the string; and he slowly let it down into the shop, and; producing long shaped pad, he laid it along the bottom of the fanlight to cover the glass edge, and threw one leg into the opening and got astride of it! r... .5 g,.. ...lssg.-a s.Follow me-" he muttered, and ducked his head under the door-head. But before he could draw in the other leg, I mounted the ladder, and seizing it, gave him pull that kept him from going in, at the same time yelling, 'Police! Thievesl Murderl Police!" at the top of my voice. And. To and behold! the policeman appeared at the corner at that moment. A horrible oath from within, pistol bullet whistling past my head, and ran for death and life. I did not stop until found myself in Broad Street. ...... . 5ar. r3
 In the next days paper saw the account of the capture of g burglar by one police man, who had watched t,Uo burglars from the corner, and saw one enter the house, and the other leap up the wall like cat grab at a disappearing leg, and yell "Po- lce!" and run. st-'7-'s"
 The one that was caught got seven years penal servitude; and 'The police are search. ing vigilantly, though as yet unsuccessful. ly, for the other, who, it appears, is a des. perate character They never caug ht him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-07-14
The Litchfield Enquirer, PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING. BY
 O. A. HICKOx, First Building East of Court House,
 Litchfield. Conn.
TERMS

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 rates.
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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., 6c.,
 done in the best style, and as cheap as at any
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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-07-14

Earth Closets :!
 What Are They !? They are a Substitute for the Water Closet, OR THE COMMON PRIvY, AND BY THEIR USE
 TIT LIQUID AND SOLID WASTE OF THE l. HUMAN BODY IS AT ONCE COM PLETELY DEODORIZD. From the time of covering with earth during the entire process of removal, handling and stor- ing, the Excrements remain entirely without Odor THE COMMODES MAY BE USED IN ANY ROOM IN THE HOUSE AS NO ODOR CAN ARISE FROM THEIR USE.
 lhe Firtares can De placed in Closets or ap- piled to Out-Door Priuies. The use of the Commodes places within the reach of all rich and poor, in the town and in the County, simple means for providing in the House 8 comfortable private closet. In Sickness tssy sss Indispensable. I'm Health they are a great COasUesslence. Read the following letter from New Haven State Hospital, where the worse form of human Excre- ments are to be found from diseased persons. DRY EARTH COMPANY:
 and Commodes are in use at this hospital, they daily demonstrate their usefulness. The deposit is at once completely deodorized and is no more offensive to the sight or smell than an equal quan-
 LEVI D. WILCOXEN,
 Attending Physician and Director Conn. State
 Hospital.
 Attending Physician Conn, State Hospital.
 L.D. TOWNSEND,
 Attending Physician Conn. State Hospital. Conn., State Hospital New Haven, Feb. 4, 1870.
 For descriptive circulars address DAVID w. COB, West Winsted, Conn.
 aT Cal Examine COmnodes and Firtures ga DAVID w. COB, AGENT FOR L1TcHFIELD COUNTY AT
 WEST WIMSTHwa CONN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-07-14
Pennington Savings Bank

nEPOSITS made in this bank on or before 11 Aug. let, will draw interest from that date.
 Interest at 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 declared for the last six months. This bank holds @ large surplus fund, as a guarantee toits depositors. Amount of funds Sept. l, 1869, $l ,0l2 ,696. Business hours from to 12 &. m. and from 2 to p. m.
 SAMUEL s. S.COWLES. Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
CANAL COMMERCE.
NOTICES.
FAITH WE'LL

In old times. at the commencement of every
season, it was the fashion to take a strong ca
thartic as 8 safeguard against q change of TOM
p~eraturp. 1t was a worse than s%enseless prac-
tice The people of our day understand the
matter. Instead Of depicting the system, they
exhibit q wise discrimination. Instead OF
resorting to the vit;sted stimulants Oh ON
merce. or any of the compounds derived from
them, they put their faith in the only absolute
~ pure invigorant procurable in the market,
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Their faith is well
founded. Never has any tonic medicine been
prepared with such scrupulous precision and
conscientious care. It is q vegetable compound
OF which every ingredient is sound, wholesome
and medicinal in the true sense of the word.-
Now, we have three prominent national COM
plants. One-half of the adult population of
the United States suffer moro or less, either
from diseases OF the stomach, arrangements of
the liver, or affections of the kidneys: In no
other land under Heaven are these malsdies so
general as in this country, aud Hostetter's Bit
tiers is q specific for them all, unless organic in
their origin. and, therefore beyond cure. And
let those who are fortunate enough to be exempt
from them ut present understand one great fact,
viz that an occasional use Of this vitsljzing
tonic will as certainly prevent them as the sun
will prevent tho earth from freezing where its
genisl beams descend. dec l2-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
Ry Reck. Knox Il Kerby.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
COMMISSIONS SALE OF REAL ES-
CTATE.-By virtue of q decree of the Coun-
ty Court of Alexandris county, pronounced at
its June term 1869, in the chancery suit of John
Howell vs.. William b. Shirley, tho undersign.
will offer for sale. by public auction, at Alex
andris city, in tront Of the Mayors Office. on
SATURDAY. the 18th day of January 1871,
at IL O clock NJ. the undivided one twelfth in
terest Of the said William II: Shirley in the
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND on the "a
east side of Washington street between Bl
Hing and Prince streets, in the city of Alexan
drla. numbered Ii.
IERMS-Ono third of the purchased money
IN cash the residue in two equal payments at
six and twelve months the deferred payments
to be secured by the purchasers bonds, with
good surety, and q retention of the title to the
have been paid. Stamps and deed to be paid
for by purchaser. D. L. SMOOT,
dec l4-ts Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
NEWS OF THE DAY.
40 siop the r,ry age and body Of the 1snrs'.

The Crispins' strike in New York appears to
be weakening, many men having returned to
work at the reduced wages. Manufacturers
still refuse any concessions, asserting that the
prospects Of trade will not jutiiy their restor
ing wages TO the former standard.
On Saturday the citiz ens Of Santa Barbara
county, California, surrounded a notorious band
of horse thieves In q house at Sespe, and de
manded their surrender. Jim Brophy, one OF
the band, in attempting to escape, was shot
deed. The others of the band we're captured.
One of those mysterious atmospheric phe.
nomena known as "a shower OF blood occur
red on the I'd instant about six miles south OF
Sulphur Springs, in Texas.
The Baltimore and Wilmington IN. O.
Steamship Company says that the trade between
the two ports has SO increased that a five day
line will be run.
Rear Admiral Gibson has been relieved
from command of the European fleet, as ne
will be placed on tue retired list in January
next.
g, B. Lawrence, Chief Justice CT the Su'
preme Court OF Illinois, refuses to be a candt'
date for the U. S. Senate TO succeed Mr..
Yates.
The census returns from Philadelphia to the
new enumeration show an excess OF l4,OOO
over the previous one, making q total popu-
lation of GIL, 900.
The brigantine Bessie, from Baltimore for
Falmouth, was abandoned at sea recently, and
part of the crew were lost.
The steamship Ottawa, from Liverpool for
Baltimore, is ashore on Thomas Point. The
vessel will be probably worked off to-day.
Gen. Alfred Pleasanton was yesterday nom,
mated by President Grant as Commissioner OF
the Internal Revenue.
The removal of the Brooklyn Navy Yard
from its present site is again to be agltated at
this session OF Congress.
The u. S, Treasury yesterday had en- hand
SAB, 200, 900. OF this amount $97, 10000
were in coin.
Senator Cattell, Of New Jersey, declines q
re election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

HH1MHoLp's FLUID EXTRACT BUcHU, Ii
weakness arising from indiscretion. The e1-
hsusted powers of Nature, which are accom-
panied by so many alarming symptoms among
which will DO found Indispositicn to Exertion,
Loss of Memory, Wsksfulness, Horror of Dis
ease, or Forebodings of Evil; in fact Universal
Lsssitude, Prostitution and inability to enter
INTO the eDjoyments Of society.
The constitution, once affected with Organic
Weakness, requires the aid Of Medicine to
strengthen and invigorate the system, which
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU ala
bly does. If no treatment is subnitl' t.
Consumption or insanity ensues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
MEDICAL.
TO PHYSICIANS.
New York, August 10th. 1865

New York, August 10th. 1868.
Allow ma TO call your attention to my PREf-
ARATION OF COMPOUND EXTRACT
BUCHU. The component parts are boCno'
LONG LE4r, CUBEBs, JUNIPER BERRIES.
MODE OF PREPARAT1cN.-Buchu' IN 'acuo'
Juniper Berries, by distillstion, to form d nn'
gin. Cubebs extracted by displacement VIII
spirits obtained from Juniper Berries; s very
little sugsris used, and 8 small propof"oh
spirit. It is more palstsble than any now 70
use.
Buchu, as prepared by Druggists, is OF d osrA
color. 1t is a plant that emits its fragrance
the action Of q fame destroys this tits sct'e
principle leaving d dark and glutlnous oeeoe-
ton. Mine is thu color of ingredients. The
Buchu, in my preparation. ~predominstes; the
smallest quantity of tie other ingredients arc
added, to prevent fermentation; upon lnsPec-
ton. it will be found not - be q Tinctlre, az
| made in Pharmacopes, Nor is it a Syrup-and
therefore can be used in cases where fever or
Inflammation exist. Ia this, you have the
| knowledge of the ingredients and the mode OF
preparation.
Hoping that you will faVo: II with a TRIAL and
that upon inspection it will meet with your ap-
probation,
With q feeling Of confidence,
sn, very respectfully,
Il. n. HELMBOLD.
| Chenis. and Druggist Of l5 Years Experience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

GFrom the largest Manufacturing chemists IN
the world.
November a, 1854.
II sm acquainted with Mr.. a.. 7. Holm bold;
he occupies the Drug Store opposite my resi-
dence, and was successful in conducting Inc
busines where others had 10: been equally So
before him. l have been favorably impressed
with his character and enterprise.
WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN,
Firm of Powers & Weightmau, Manufacturing
Chemists, Ninth and Brown Streets rhls-
delphis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BUcHU. in nj
f%ections peculiar to Females, is unequslled by
any other preparation, as in Ohlorosis, or Re-
%tention, Painfulness, or Suppression of Custom
ary Excavations, liberated or Schirrus State
of the Uterus, and all complaints incident to
tie sex. or the decline or change oflife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

HELMBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BUcHU AND
IMPROVED ROSE WASH will radically exter-
inmate from the system diseases arising from
habits of dissipation, at little expense, little or
no change in diet. no Inconvenience or expo
sure; completely supersedIng those unpleasant
and dangeous remedies, Copaiva and Mercury
in all II hose diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

THE CONFESSIONS OF AN INVALID
Published for the benefit of Young Men who
suffer from Nervous Debility, etc; also a
Guidance for the nervous of both sexes, young
snd old each work supplying the means of
self cure. Written by one who cured himself,
and sent free on receiving q postpaid directed
envelope. Address
NATHANIEL Mayfair,
ruv 1t-eulm Brooklyn, N. 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
EsHEn.

On December l4tli, 1870, WILLIAM Ii.
CHESHIRE, aged SO years, two months and
fifteen days. MS~ The friends and acquaint-
aDces of the deceased are respectfully request
ed TO attend his funeral at his late residence,
No. 229 Prince street, on Friday the 10th, at
9 o'clock p. m. Washington Star please copy. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
HEALTH AND WEALTH.

Health depends upon keeping our systems in
proper tone. We often need the aid of tonics
to do so. Speer's STANDARD Wine Bitters. u
according to the opinion of our best and most
successful Medical Practitioners. are the desid-
erstum so long sought after By the profession.
Try them and be convinced.
Sold by Druggists. dec l2-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14
MARRIED.

Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils. and
the propriety or improperly of getting Married,
with sanitary help for those VINO feel unified
for matrimonial happiness. Sent free, in sealed
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, Boz ?, Philadelphia, Pa. sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

REMARKs.-We have no change to note IN
lour-the market is extremely dull and prices
remain at the closing figures CT last week.
Prime and choice wheats are in active enquiry
and satisfactory prices are obtained. Out loierl-
or grades are dull OFFERINGS OF l,O14 bushels
Red, with sales at l20, l25, 100, l3I, l4o ana
$50 for fair 10 choice. Corn Is IN peter en-
ouiry and prices arc unchanged offerings OF
:. COS bushels mixed, and 274 OF yellow. With
sales q the former at G3, g., G5, &C and Ct;
no sales of yellow reported. Rye IS nomi
nal. Oats are steady offerings Of 1858 bushels
with sales at ~ and 43. Sales of 10 bbls.
corn in the ear at So. Buttcr"and eggs are
unchanged. Dressed hogs are in good supply
and may be quoted at So, 50a $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

Use HEI.MBoLD's FLUID EXTRACT BUcHu.n
all diseases OF these organs. whether existing IN
male or female, from whatever cause origlns-
ting, and no matter of how long standing. 1t
is pleasant in taste and odor. "immediste' in
action, and more strengthening than shy Of the
preparations Of Bark or Iron.
Those suffering from broken-down or deli
cafe constitutions, procure the remedy at once.
The reader must be aware that, however
slight may DO the attack of the above diseases,
it il certain to affect the bodily health ard men.
al powers.
All the above diseases require tae aid offs pi-
uretic. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
IS The great Diuretic.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. Prics S1.26
per bottle, or 6 bottles for $3.50. Delivered to
any address. Describe symptoms in all COM
munications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

The appointment of Senator Drake to the
Chief Justiceship cfthe Court OF Claims makes
a vacancy 10 the Senate from Missouri, Which
the LEGISLATURE will fill. Frank Blair IS the
leading Democratic candidate Tor the seat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

51OSTl COST COST
Having determined to close out my stock OF
HOSIERY, GLOVES, HANDKERCH1EFS,
&c, I shall offer them all at cost after to-day.
Ladies' Hosiery from l23 10 Csc best lron
frame 80 to Soc.
Berlin and Isle Thread Gloves from IA 10
Is cents.
Handkerchief of every description at priple
cost.
Germantown Woods at ldc per OF. Zephyrs
TT l8c-until the stock is closed out.
Gentlemen's heavy English half hose at 30c.
Embroidered Slippers. Chair Seats. &c, to.
ecther with my whole stock OF
HATS ard some styles of FEATHERS strictly
a. cost. ut Mrs I. Il.
dec II l5 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

Mr.. Buffers general amnesty" ILL was
yesterday agreed to. after slight amendment,
By the Committee on Reconstruction. 1t vii!
probably be reported 10 day or two. It is
said TO be anything but general amnesty"
bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-14

At a caucus of the Radical members Of Con.
gress, last night, the subject of general amues.
ty for political offences vas discussed and many
divergent opinions advanced. No definite
action was taken, but it il believed that there
will be some exceptions OF persons made in any
bill that may be adopted.
The Plymouth Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1869-1941, 1870-04-28

We call especial attention to the an
nouncement in to-day's paper, OF the
invention to be held at this office, next
Saturday evening at 7:30 o'clock. In
addi.i t. the gular call, We respect
fully urge upon all Democrats prompt
and full attendance. Our office room is
large and commodious, and will be well
lighted, and provided with seats and
conveniences fora who attend.
The importance of having a good and
efficient town government cannot be
overestimated In addition to the polit-
cal significance of victory at this time
we need officers in whom the people
have confidence as to their ability and
integrity; men who have no selfish ends
to gain, or personal piques to crafty.
Plenty of such men can be found among
the Democrats of this town, and we
hope the convention on Saturday eve
ming will see to it that none others are
put upon the ticket.