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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
NEW MILFORD.

I was in error in stating that the Con- gegational Church here would give call to Rev. J. B. Bouar at the meeting last week. A special meeting of the church for that purpose will be held on Thursday of this week. and meeting of the Society on Saturday, and it is to be hoped that both will be we'll attended Rev. Mir. Pitt addressed that congregation last Sunday in behalf of the American Missionary So ciety for the relief of the Freedmen" He stated, among other interesting facts, that President Grant contributes thousand dollars annually to that organization, and Senator Buckingham similar amount. He stated also that the President has re- gently given five hundred dollars to Will berforce University, an institution express ly for the benefit of the freedmen.
 Decoration Day was observed here by many of our citizens. and by the children of Mrs Burkes institute and of the center school, who visited the cem stery and dec- orated the graves of the soldiers buried there, eighteen in number INo.
 A few Sabbaths since, the Catholic priest who oficiates in this place called on one of our merchants and enquirel if he had missed package from his store during the past week. The merchant re piled, that to his knowledge. none had been unlawful ly taken. ''Well, said the priest, "a bun- dle has been stolen from your store consis- ting of two pairs of ladies fine shoes, for the act has been confessed to me this day and as near as I can learn their value is so much, at the same time taking out his wal let and handing the amount supposed to be the worth of the articles pilfered. Null titudes of acts similar to this would be re- vealed were all Catholic priests as honest faithful and conscientious in the perform ance of their duties as this one who has proved himself so worthy.
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or the Enquirer. TWISTED, May 31, 1870.

r.-- .... TWISTED, May ol, 1oiu. The event of the season thus far with us, was the (" Decoration of the Soldiers Graves" yesterday. Business was very generally suspended. and our citizens con gregated in the Burial Grounds. The pro cession was quite an. extensive one, and contained the following organizations and persons:- Chief Marshal, s. A. Granger and Staff, mounted; Band; Citizens, mount ed; Carriage containing Clergy and Hon. John Boyd, Orator of the Day; Palmer Post, No. B G. A. R., and Ex-Soldiers and Ex-Sailors; Father Matthew T. A. B. Society; Hose Companies, No. l, 2, 3 and 4; Monitor Lodge, No 36 I. o. G. T., and long line of citizens in carriages and on foot. The exercises at the graves were very impressive. Owing to MT. Boyds voice not being strong enough to be heard by such large assemblage, he requested Rev. Mir. Forbes to read his oratiou. The ora tion was very able and appropriate line of argument, commencing with the Latin, "Dulce ct jucundum est pro pau'ia mort. , followed by brief review of the causes of the war. It is to be hoped that Mr. Boyd will see fit to have the whole oration published at an early date. The remarks of Revs Messrs. Cooley and Wetherby were pertinent and were appreciated. Mir. T. F. Vaill read the ''List of Winchester l soldiers who died or were killed during the Rebellion of 1884," comprising the names of "Sixty Brave Boys = The Conn. Western railroad does not rush things quite as much as was expected. l now that the weather is favorable for such work.
 = There is much fast driving in the park, every fine evening. by those who own the "critters" that can "git up and dust. '
 = The rumor that coao in the West Will lage, is in training for the Fall Races, is generally thought to be hoax, although one bovine is in good trotttng order.
 - The stone work for our new school house progresses favorably.
 = Warden Phelps has just completed the stone work for his residencson Higl Street. a
 a.- Report says a new brick block vii soon be erected in the West Village. b, one or more of our me,. of means.
 = It would greatly contribute to thu comfort of the pedestrians, if the privat' hydrants would not wash the walks afte 8 o'clock, A. M. @ s I = F. NJ. Preston, lately of New Hart z ford, is going to establish Drug Store ol Norton's Corner in this place.
 |; = Bushnell's Block is rapidly comin, into shape. } = Hicks new hotel will quite an i'm provement to the corner, so long rendere' : unsightly by the old Park House.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
= (~S-
 Legislative.

A bill has been introduced into the House for consolidating the Derby railroad with the proposed lines leading thence vio 1 Danbury to the Hudson, and which have the right to build suspension bridge over l that river. 7 ri | The resolution appointing Rufus Cleve. land County Commissioner of this County, has passed both Houses.
 The railroad Committee report in favor of chartering railroad from Waterbury to Cherhire
 A bill for licensing the sale of liquor, has been referred to the judiciary committee.
 On Thursday, the vote was taken on the proposed Capitol Amendment, which. fail Fed to receive the requisite two-thirds. The vote stood, Yeas, 30; Nays no.
 Litchfeld County voted as follows:
 Yeas-Messrs. B. W. Seymour and Fris- bic, Litchfeld; Stannard and Payne, Bark hamsted; Sturges. Canaan; Sackett and J. P. Norton, Colebrook; W. H. H. Hewitt, Cornwall; Catlin and Birge. Harwlnton; s. M. Ensign. Morris; Chapin and Petit bone, New Hartford; Frost and Wells, New Milford; J. N Cowles, Norfolk; John Cot ton Smith and B. Reed, sharon; Bronson, Woodruff Winchester.
 NdyS-MeSSrs. w H. 1ayiOf, Detule- hem; D. Keeler, Bridgewater; Harrison, Cornwall; D. Norton and Hurlburt, Go, shen; Edwards, Kent; Hardenberg, North Canaan; Bradstreet, Plymouth; c. N. Beers Roxbury; Phelps, Torrington; Well ton and s. Clark, Washington; Warren, Watertown; Crane and Capewell, Wood bury. sa
 Absent -Messrs. Peck, Norfolk; s. G. Landon and s. P. Ensign, Salisbury l Yeas, p; nays, 15; absent 3.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
Congressional.

MT. Schenck, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, has reported short bills reducing reducing the Internal Revenue Tax fifty millions, and Customs revenue, twenty millions, which passed the House.
 The House has voted to reduce the in- come tax to 3 per cent; to increase the ex- emption to $2.OOO, and to limit the house. rent exemption to $500.
 The House has instructed the Ways and Means Comm. to report bill abolishing the duty on coal.
 The Sandwich Islands treaty has been defeated in the Senate.
 A bill has been introduced in the Senate incorporating tie Chinese telegraph cable. b The Deficiency Appropriation bill has passed the Senate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
INTERNAL REVENUE.

UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE, FOURTH COLLECTION DISTRICT STATE OF CoNNEcTI.
 CUT.
 Pursuant to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Laws of the United States, notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay taxes under said laws, in the Fourth Collection Dis trict ot Connecticut, including Fairfield and
 Litchfield Counties; that the Collector of said
 District has received from the Assessor thereof l his Annual Collection List; and that the taxes so assessed are now due and payable including ! Income tax.the taxes on Gold and Silver plate. Carriages, Gold Watches, Billiard Tables and Special Taxes License that all the aforesaid | taxes yet remaining unpaid are required to be
 paid on CT before the 18th day of June, 1870
 Payment may be made at my office, Bridge.
 port, on all business days, and during ordina- ] ry hours, up to and including said 18th day
 of June, 1870. shall also be present in per son, or by deputy. at the Mansion House, in Litchield, Litchfeld County, on the 18th day of June, 1870, from 10 oc clcck q. m to D. m, for the purpose of leceiving said taxes. The subscriber would most respectfully and earnestly request all tax x-payers to heed this notice and not subject themselves to the pen alty by law provided. and which will of neces- sity, be enforced in all cases of delinquency. DAVID F. HOLLISTER, Collector 4th Dist Conn Bridgeport. May 27th, 1870 62w
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Foul PLAY.--The Stamford Advocate, speaking of the effort of Bishop Williams to procure change in our divorce law, makes the following unwarrantable charge against the members of the Judiciary Com mittee:- e-e-U
 We understand that the greatest obstacle to the success of this or similar petitions, is the fact that the Legislative Judiciary committee is mostly or entirely composed of lawyers. some of whom obtain large incomes by procuring dlvorces and that self-interest over-balances whatever consci. entious scruples they may have against the pres. ent system. This may be low view of the mat. ter but that it is natural and reasonable theory cannot be denied. ,.
 It so happens that some of the first law. yers in the State are on that Committee, gentlemen whose standing is such as to render the foregoing accusation as ridicu. lous as it is false. Moreover. the practical result of such sweeping changes as Bishop Williams proposes, would be to reopen the old business of obtaining legislative di vorces, a much moro profitable mode O. practice for lawyers than the present one. The crusade against divorce is mainl,
 
 clerical. Bishop Williams has sent hi circular to every parish in his diocese, so liciting signatures, and we should greatl, like to see what proportion of the commu nicants of the Episcopal Church he ha prevailed upon to support his plan. It i evidently:a very small percentage. There is we believe. general desire for some mod ification of our present divorce practice but the la,O is neither unscriptural nor in expedient. The proposed act is simply return to the exploded system of Catholi cism. which has everywhere led to th worst forms of immortality. Connection has always granted full divorce, or none a all; for over two hundred years, our law have allowed divorce for causes other tha that of adultery; and our legisture wi hardly be prevailed upon at this date give up the right system and take th wrong one. aat a
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

CAUTION! In our changeable climate, coughs. colds, and diseases of the throat, lungs and chest will always prevail. Cruel consumption will claim it's victims. These diseases, if attended to in time, can be ar- rested and cured. The remedy is Dr. Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
D0 The Ohio Democratic Convention

1s The Ohio Democratic Convention met at Columbus, on Wednesday of last week. It passed resolutions advocating 8 low tariff, "closely approximating to Free Trade" great reduction of internal rev. enue taxes, taxation of U. s. bonds, aboli- ton of National bank currency and sub stitution of greenbacks, and denouncing railroad grants, the act to enforce the 18th amendment, and the Administration gen. erally. This first important Convention held in 1870 probably indicates the na- ture of the political contest, next fall.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

APPLEToN's JOURNAL contains: The Polar World (illustrated); The Lady of the Ice; Lisbon and the Portuguese; The three Brothers, by Mrs. Ohphant; Clara Zeigler; Strawberries and Strawberry Weather; Short Articles. Poetry, portrait of Edmond Abbott &c. Suppliment-Ralph the Heir. by Anthony Trollope. s-A a5s
 For sale with all the magazines and prin- cipa1 weeklies, by J. w. Wheeler. West St,
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

After these addresses the Doxo1ogy was sung. and then the Benediction was pronounced by Rev. MT. Purvies. The association returned the rem dezvous at Town Hall, gave vote of thanks to the band, and also to the gentlemen who had fa- vored them with addresses, after which they ad
 journed to meet one week previous to Decoration Day in 1871. @ @ 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

EUe'y Saturday for last week contains an : other instalment of ''Edwin Brood. car toon by MT. Eytinge. showing Captains Bunsby and Cuttle in consultation; another original picture by Mast. appropriate, to Memorial Day. and full page silhouette by Paul Konewka, illustrating Shakes pere's ''Seven ages of man,
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

s@- MT. Samuel P. Williams, formerly of this place, and MT. William O. Hillard. formerly of Wolcottviile, have bought out the old firm of Fuller & Co. No. Hotch- kiss Block. Waterbury. Their location is an excellent one,l their Drug store frst- class, and we hope the new firm will re- ceive the patronage it deserves.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
..F1vE MINUTES FOR REFRESHMENTS. ,

''FHE MINUTES FOR REFRESHMENTS .''- Everybody who has travelled by railroad has heard the above announcement, and has probably suffered from eating too hastily, thereby sowing the seeds of Dys- pepsia. It is co mfort to know that the Peruvian Syrup will cure the worst cases of Dyspepsia. as thousands are ready to testify
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

s3 Statement of the Annual List of Incomes, Articles in Schedule A., and Special Taxes in the Fourth District of Connecticut (Litchfeld and Fairfield Coun- ties) arranged by Divisions, forf the year 1870, as returned by the Assessor to the Collector: a
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

aeThe Secretary of the Board of Edu. cation speaks very sensibly of the folly of attempting to force the reading of the Bi. ble upon scholars whose parents object to its use. He says,
 Our school system should be unsectarian. Its primary purpose is intellectual training. In its practical workings it has always been essentially secular while it's moral influence has been great and good. The Bible is generally read without objection in our schools. Much as value it's in. auence and desire its continued use l oppose co. equality. Whenever there is opposition to this time-honored usage, I would permit the largest liberty of dissent, and cheerfully allow parents to decide whether children shall read or not read ol be present or absent when the Bible is read. Roman l Catholic children may read from the Douay yer ! sion, and the Jews from the Old Testament; or still better the teacher may read brief selection or if It be preferred let the Bible reading the close of the session, after the objectors hav ! retired. Compulsory reading will defeat its owr | aim and induce resistance and reaction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
5onaeth1ng New.

Recently established in connection with my pho- tographic gallery general picture framing de- partment. Am prepared. at the very shortest no- tice, to furnish Frames made either of Rosewood, Gilt, or Black Walnut Moulding of any desired size or pattern. On hand 8 large variety of Oval Frames Passe-partouts, Matts, Cord and IT assels, Screw-eyes, Knobs, &c., dEc. @I1EG Eg7
 J. L. JUDD, South Street
 Litchfeld, March 18th, 1870. tf.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
game. Following is the score:

Unpire-CIarence Deming.
 -Braman & Deming are putting bow windows into their store
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

~ The hish Republic says that the late Fenian raid was unauthorized by the broth erhood-that it was precipitated by sin gle man who "broke away from his allegi- ance," to bring on the disastrous affair. We are glad to hear that American Feni- anism is not responsible for SO stupid a blunder. The Hartford committee had the sense to hold their men back and then repaid the money collected to defray the expense of the movement to the subscri bers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

A0>Attention is called to the adv. of the Weed Sewing Machine by F. M. Sanford, Agent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
Notice.

M OTICE is hereby given to the contractors lV for the repair of the highways in the town of Litchfield that the Inspector will be at Northfeld on Wednesday ana Thursday June 18th and 18th; on Litch6eld Hill, Friday and Satnrday.June l7th and 18th; at Bantam Falls oa Monday June 20th, and at Milton on Tues day and Wednesday the 2lst and 22d of June 1870 F. M. HALE. First Selectman.
 Dated June 9th, 1870. 1W
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
Groceries. Crockery & Glassware,
A GREAT OFFER !.

HORACE WATERS, 4S1 Broadway N. Y., Will dispose of 100 pianos, melodeons, and organs of six first class makers at extremely low prices, for cash during this nonth or will take from 95 s. 60 to $25 monthly, until paid; the to let and vs rent-money applied if purchased. Chickering's .tsel Pianos are included in the above offer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

THsHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE R Litchfeld Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the office of said Go. in Litchield for the choice of officers, and to transact any oth CT business proper to come before said meeting. x
 JASON WHITING, Sec'y.
 Litchfield June 7th, 1870. 93w
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09
Air-"AULD LANG SINE. :"

When, years agone, hot tears we shed, When soldiers fell like rain, When old and young for country bled. On hillside, vale, or plain, Our hearts ached for each dying groan, Our eyes o'erfowed with woe Shall we forget their parting moan? Their Country answers-No! When shot and shell, with dread onslaught Among our noblest fell, And to sObbing country taught Her children loved her we'll: Our hearts ached for each parting pain, Our eyes o'erfowed with woe Shall such brave blood be shed in vain? Their comrades answer-No? The father left his hatby home. And sons went forth to death: Then lovers from their fair did roam And nations held their breath. For them no praise too high or rare That left their all to go; Shall memory her tribute spare? The country answers-No! The brave, the loved, who gave their own To guard the country's life, Ana without murmer, sigh moan, Marched to the deadly strife, Left us to keep their memory green, Their noble deeds to show; Shall we neglect the duty now?
 We answer frmly-No! Each year will we, with glad accord, Combine in garlands fair Of all that nature can afford,
 floral tribute rare On every grave, known or '|unknown," Which OCT our soldiers press; Shall We such garlands gently place? Their weeping friends sigh-Yes!
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

PILES PILES !! PILES II! PILES !! ! nUTWARD applications are money thrown NS away. The only permanent cure is Dr. Har- risons Peristalc Lozenges. They strike at the cause. They are pleasant, nor, like all pills, do they require increase of dose. They are exactly suited to obviate costiveness the cause of il health. For sale at No. Fremont Temple, Bos- ton, by E. A. Harrison & Co.,, Proprietors; and by all Druggists. Mailed for 60 cents 52m
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

The procession then moved to grave number one, when out filed the returned soldiers, passed by the grave of their comrade dropping spr1gs of evergreen on it. These were followed by four .of the decorators, who knelt on either. side while decorating, and when they were retiring, one came in white, flttingly decorated hair flowing at length, carrying floral basket filled with delicate bouquets, who knelt and placed one on the head of the grave as an offering from the youngest. ''Whats that!"-said lady standing near your reporter s'It must be one from the spirit land who, not sat- is6ed with what we are doing, has come to do more" In this manner all the graves, thirteen in number, were noticed. At one point, an open space Of about forty square rods was surrounded and the graves therein were simultaneously deco- rated, impressing on the mind of all beholders a scene so touching as not to be easily effaced Af- ter visiting all the graves the procession returned to the center flag staff. About the foot was circu- lar plot securely protected and covered with ever green sprigs. Around this plot all the decorators arranged themselves, in kneeling posture. and as
 the President said ssThs is dedicated to the for ty heroes far away in unknown graves," the whole surface was tenderly and reverently covered with the brightest gems of the season. AAo Sou, SCC PACdS1HS uuty OI Gue Uay DGluS uu- ished, addresses, full of patriotic fire and elo- quence, were given by Rev. John Purvies of the Episcopal Church, William Cothren, Esq, (see 1st page) Col Nathaniel Smith, Rev. MT. DeForest of the North Church, and Rev. Mr. Gilman of the Methodist Church. During MT Cothren's address he exhibited roll of honor, on which was printed in large letters the of fifty soldiers who
 went from Woodbury but are now in soldiers graves.
 At the close of Col Smiths address the following lines from Woodbury lady were read: r ... . Flowers for the absent dead, Who are sleeping where they fell In the day of the battles strife The cannons roar their knell Flowers for the strong brave hearts, -. Who in our countrys need, Freely went forth her cause to aid soldiers grave their need. Flowers for the absent ones; Who meath southern sky, Far from the loving homes they left, Perchance unnoticed lie. To all our nations dead, A nations thanks are due; We'll not forget the absent ones While here our flowers we strew.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-09

June 7th, 1870.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-09-29

THE CmAR-MAKERs STRIKE-MEETING OF
THE CIGAR. .MAkERs.-A meeting OF the cigar
makers of this city was held at the Military
Hall last night to take steps for the formation
of Il society and the securing OF better wages
in future.
AZ we learn. there are about fifty cigar
makers in the city who are paid so much per
thousand cigals. They claim that 1t takes
from three TO i've days to make thou.
sand cirars, the time depending on the quality
Of the cigar, and that they receive from IS to
SIS per thousand. Subloined is a list of the
rates received and the rates demanded per one
thousand cigars: Regalia, present rates, sl2 TO
SIS, demanded rates, $50; Plantation, present
rates. $40 to sl4, demanded rates, sls; Parta-
ras present rates, ST to sS, demanded rates,
SIG: Rio Hondo, present rates, SO to sl2, de-
manded rates Sl4; Brevas, present rates, IS to
$40, demanded rates, sl2: Figaro, present rates,
Sc TO S., demanded rates, $40 to sl2: Jenny
Lind, present rates, 81, demanded rates, So;
Legal Tender, present rates, s., demanded
rates 80; Bouquet, present rates, IS to Sc; de-
mauded rates, IS; Urania, present rates, 81 so
to s., demanded rates, s..
A society was organized under the name Of
| tb. ..crar-Maker's Protective Union and the
following officers were elected: John W. Ste
yeus. president; William Telfair, vice-presi-
dent: J. A. Galliott, recording secretary; S. c.
Eaekhard. assistant secretary; A. ]. Jones,
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