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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
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 Last week an old man nam ed John Rob- erts. commonly known as the mountain hermit, who has lived for many years in that portion of Mt. Washington which bor- ders on the three States of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, met with frightful death from the bite of a rattle snake.
 Roberts for years past has been in the habit of catching these reptiles and exhib- ting them in the neighboring towns. Oc- casionally he would allow himself to be bit ten, claiming to possess a remedy which rendered the bite perfectly harmless, and indeed, if reports of eye-witnesses are to be credited. the old man has proved him. self inyulnerable to snake bites. Last summer he was bitten on three separate occasions. while handling his snakes, but after few days of retirement he again ap- peared apparently as well as before. Last week, however, the viper which he has so often cherished in his bosom was destined to infiict it's fatal sting.
 On Thursday. Roberts appeared at the hotel in Boston Corners, with ap unusual. ly large and ferocious rattlesnake which he had captured, the day previously, on the mountain. Quite number of people soon gathered in the bar-room to witness the exhibition, as his reputation as snake charmer was we'll known. At the first at tempt to remove the snake from the box, Roberts received bite which caused the blood to flow freely. Nothing daunted he introduced his hand a second time when the snake sprang at it and'buried his fangs deep in the flesh. Roberts withdrew his hand with the snake still fastened to it. and although he made desperate efforts to free himself, the srake retained it's hold. At length he grasped cane from one of of the bystanders, who had been unable to render any assistance, and inserting the point deep down between the jaws of the reptile pried open it's mouth, and threw it from him with such force as to kill it in- stantly.
 The wounded man was immediately ta- ken to the office of Dr. Stillman, in Miller ton, who made every effort to save his life. But the virus had become too generally difused throughout the system to be re- moved. His countenance soon changed to a ivid hue, the body and limbs became enormously distended, and after lingering through the night in agony, death ended his sufferings.
 Mir. Roberts was man over sixty years of age, and possessed of considerable prop erty. Since the death of his wife. which occurred many years ago, he has lived a hermit life on the mountain. Neighbors seldom visited him by reason of the vast number of rattlesnakes with which he was always surrounded, and which he allowed to run at large throughout the house.
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To CURE CoUeH, to releive all irratations of the throat, to restore to perfect sound- ness and health the most delicate organiza- tion of the human hame-the Lungs,--use Dr. Wista,'s Balsams of Wtld Cherry, which is still prepared with the same care in the selection anu compounding of its various ingredients as when it was introduced to the public by Dr. Wistar. over forty years since.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

B@~ The Dexters of Winsted, will find some difficulty in making good their claim to the championship. They have been beaten by the Thomaston club already, and have not yet met either the Duttons of this place or the Weantinaugs of New Milford, which latter clubs, if any, hold the championship of the County.
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D@ Horace Greeley is talked of as the Republican nominee for Governor of New York. With all his crotchets and all his enemies, H. c. will make as good run as any Republican in the State.
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naT The result of the Nathan inquest has been to clear the sons of the deceased, but the murderer remains undiscovered. This is another of those cases in which the victim, contending with burglar for his money, loses his life and money both. Householders will do we'll to buy revolvers and learn to shoot them, before they un dertake to fight burglars.
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D6 The Chinese shoe-makers at North Adams succeed admirably. Of the 72 brought on by MT. Sampson, all but four or five have proved competent workmen, and MT. s. has made arrangements for i'm porting fifty more Celestials. The first are learning English rapid ly. and attend Sunday School regularly.
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a@. On our first page will be found in- teresting New Preston correspondence, and an article regarding that place, re- published fromI the Valley Ender (Water- bury).
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D6 A remarkable suicide occurred at Waterbury. last Wednesday. Edward Maltby, oldest son of MT. D. E. Maltby, had obtained presentation to the West Point school from Congressman Kellogg, but failed to pass the examination. Being nat. urally sensitive and ambitious, his failure seemed to render life no longer endurable. The jury charitably found .' temporary in sanity, to be the cause of the suicide. The deceased was young man of exemplary life, amiable character and good abilities.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

B6F The Tribune certainly takes the palm on war news. While the other pa pers rely on the Associated Press news. the Tribune has long telegrams from it's able and active specials abroad.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18
For the Enquirer,

IOE tuo
 PLYMOUTH SKETCHES.-No 38.
 On Wednesday afternoon, the 10th inst, |, the Sunday Schools of St. Peter's parish, Trinity parish, Northfield, and Trinity, Thomaston; held union picnic in grove at the latter place. Three clergymen were present. and vocal and instrumental music enlivened the scene. A swing added it's attractions. A table about sixty feet in length was heavily and handsomely loaded with good cheer, which by and by began to disappear, to the great joy of each one near. Soon afterwards-at about four o'clock-the rain (of which we had repeat edly been warned by voice of thunder) surprised the assemblage, (the location be- ing on the south side of wooded hilD and created general stampede. A house and barn near by were speedily filled with pic-nickers, the most of whom were obliged to remain an hour or two for the rain to cease. In the early part of the shower. there came fearful clap of thunder. learn that the electric bolt that preceded it, entered two houses near by, yet with out doing any special damage. How for tunate that it did not molest those build- ings where so many were congregated!
 - On Monday afternoon the 18th, game of base ball took place between the Thomaston and Terryville clubs, on the ground of the latter. The score stood, Thomaston, Al; Terryville, 9.
 PLYMOTHEAN.
 Aug. 14th. 1870.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

DGr Attorney General Alderman made a speech at Washington on Friday night, on Southern politics. He denied that the people of the South were oppressed, and claimed that the great majority of the members of the Georgia Convention were of Southern descent.
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D2e The Annual Fair of the Union Ag- ricultural SocieH. of Falls Village, is to be held on the 9th and 7th of September.
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s@- The Republican Convention of Ohio has adopted a platform midway be- tween Protection and Free Trade.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

Whether the Richardson murder has called general attention to the fact, or whether that pestilent example has in : creased the frequency of crime, certain it is that wife.murder seems to be the most common form of homicide. Every week instances occur in which rum, with or with out jealousy, produces fatal results. A ter rible case occurred in Hartford on Tuesday of last week. A man named Vix, shot his wife and another woman, and then shot himself The two women will recover, but Vix lived only few days.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

The PaAadi,anIasserts that the appoint ment of Col. MCord, Major General of the Militia, has iven great dissatisfaction to the Brigaaierg one of whom has resign. ed, and others ate expected to follow suit.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

s@- The California Republicans de- nounce Chinese emigration, and sympa- thize with Germany against Napoleon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

A we'll known Bridgeport business man had a whipping. last week, for kissing his neighbor's wife and daughters. -
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ELLSWORTH.

MT. Abel c. Everitt of this place, Gen. sus -taker for the towns of Salisbury and Sharon, has just completed his work. The following is the result:-
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BASE BA1L.-Base ball seems to be as much the rage as ever, this year. There have been several games during the past week between first class clubs. The Mu- tuals beat the Atlantics on Tuesday of last week, to 2, the second game for the championship the first was won by the Atlantics 15 to 13. The Red Stock ings beat the Haymakers 34 to 8 on the 9th. The Harvards have been making tour in which they showed their ability Go com pete with anything short of first class pro- fessionals. Their best games were in Ohio, where they defeated the Forest City club, and made a score of IT to 20 with the Red Stockings. They were beaten by the At lantics, Athletics and Mutuals. In this county, as will have been seen from our correspondence and county items, Vol cottville, Winsted. Thomaston, Woodbury, Washington, and New Milford have good clubs, while the Duttons bid fair to equal their old reputation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-08-18

B9 In spite d the bad luck of the French it seemsIpretty certain that the Chassepot is luperior weapon to the needle gun. It $ fired oftener and it's range is greater.
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The Reunion was made more enjoyable by the presence of the family of Mir. Tho mas P. Rossiter, the distinguished artist, and Professor Joy and lady, of Columbia College. r
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SHOCKING. MURDER AT WETHERs-
 FIELD.
WARDEN WILLARD KILLED BY CoNv1oT

WARDEN WILLARD KILLED BY CoNvIor. On Sunday afternoon, as Warden Will fam Willard was making his usual round, the notorious burglar, Wilson, called to say that he had something on a slate he wished him to read. Captain Willard ap- preached Wilson's cell. who, while he was looking at the slate, stabbed him in the bowels with knite attached to stick. One of the intestines was severed, and he lived but a few hours.
 Wilson was hardened criminal, had been sentenced to prison for 16 years for a burglary committed in Hartford, and has been confined for six weeks for attempting to escape. Several years ago he escaped from Michigan State prison in cold weather, and froze off both his feet He was allowed cane to walk with, which ac- counts for his having it in the cell at the time of the murder. How he came by the knifeis not known. The prisoners ex- press great. sorrow at the death of Warden Willard. He was kind man, and had made himself beloved by the prisoners.
 The only object that can be conjectured for Wilson's crime is that inasmuch as he was in for life, substantially, and as he could not escape from the State Prison. he determined to commit the murder to com pei his transfer to the Hartford City pris. on, hoping to escape thence, as he has re- peatedly done from places of confine- ment.
 Captain Willard has been Warden since 1862, when he succeeded MT. Webster, who was murdered by the convict Toole. He had been threatened by Wilson, whom he declared to be the worst man ever con- fined in our State Prison.
 We suspect that Wilson's prison break ing days will soon be cut short by ver- dict of Murder in the First Degree.
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THE W AR.
MORE FIGHTING
CONTINUED RETREAT OF THE
 FRENCH.

The war news of the present week is but a continuation of that of the last. The magni- tude of the French defeat was at first greatly underestimated, and it's importance only suggested by the solicitude of the French government for the safety of Paris. rather than by any admitted losses. Later reports indicate that the French centre and right wing must have been all but annihilated. Since the great battles on the line of the Saar, there has been a constant retreat of the French and advance of the Prussians, til, l,on Saturday,as the former were evacua- ting Metz they were attacked by the Prussians. and severe fighting ensued, the results of which cannot be yet gathered with certainty, although it is probable that the French have been again defeated. It is evident, however, that the line of the Moselle, from Metz to Nancy, has been abandoned, and the French are reported falling back on Chalons, about half way be. tween Metz and Paris. Large reinforce ments are claimed, but in all probability the Prussian force has been augmented to an equal if not to greater degree. Stras- bourg has been abandoned to its fate and it is not supposed that it can hold out long.
 Matters daily grow worse and worse for Napoleon at Paris. The opinion that he is ''failure" is publicly expressed and the practical government of the country seems to be with the Corps Legislatlf: In that body motions are constantly made looking to the deposition of the Emperor, and seri- ous disturbances occurred in the city on Sunday. Disturbances and open hostili ty to the Emperor are also reported at Mar seilles and Lyons. l,.'
The Placer herald., 1870-12-03
TO FEMALES.

When female is in trouble, or afflicted
disease as weakness of the back and limbs, pain
in the head, dimness of sight, loss of muscular
power, palpitation of the heart, irritabity,
ousness extreme urinary difficulties, derange.
ment of digestive functions general debility, va
ginitis, all diseases of the womb, hysteria sterii-
Ity, and all other diseases peculiar to females.
she should 60 write at once to the celebrated
female doctor W. X. Doherty, at his Medical In
stitnte, and consult him about her troubles and
disease The Doctor is affecting more cures than
any other physician in the State of California.
Let no false delcacy prevent you, but apply i'm
mediately and save yourself from painful suffer-
ing and premature death. All married ladies'
whose delicate health or other circumstances pre-
vent an increase in their families, should write OF
call at DR.. Dohe.tys Medical Institute, and they
will receive every possible relief aud help. The
Doctors offices are so arranged that he can bs
consulted without fear of observations
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TO PHYSICAL N S.
New YoEK, August 18th, 1868.

New York, August 15th 1868
Allow me to call your attention to my PREP
ARATION OF COMPOUND EXTRACT BU-
CHI. The component parts are, BUCHU, LoNG
LEAr, CUBEBS, JUMPER BERRIES.
MODE OF FPRErARATIoN.--Buchu is vacano Ju-
niper Berries, by distilation, to form fine gin.
Cubebs extracted by displacement with spirits
obtained from Juniper Berries; very little sugar
is used, and a small proportion of spirit 1t is
more pAlatable than any now in use.
Buchu as prepared by Druggists is of dark
color. 1t is plant that emits its fragrance; the
action of flame destroys this (its active princi-
ple,) leaving a dark and glutinous decoction.
Mine is the color of ingredients. The Buchu in
my preparation predominates; the smallest guam
tity of the other ingredients are added, to pre-
vent fermentation; upon inspection it will be
found not to be tincture, rs made in Pharma-
copGa, nor is it syrup--and therefore can be
used in cases where fever or inflammation exist
In this you have the knowledge of the ingredi-
ents and the mode of preparation.
Hoping that you will favor it with a trial, and
that upon inspection it will meet with Your ap-
probation.
With feeling Of profound confidence,
l am, very respectfully
H. r. HELNBOLD.
Chemist and Druggist of 10 Years Experience.
From the largest Manufacturing Chemists in
the World)
NOVEMBER A. 1854
81 am acquainted with Mr.. II. T. Helmbold;
he occupied the Drug Store opposite my resi-
dence and was successful in conducting the bu-
siness where others had not been equally so be-
fore him. / have been favorably impressed with
his character and enterprise.
WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN,
Firm Of Powers and Weightman, Manufac-
turing Chemists, Ninth and Brown Streets,
Philadelphia
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TO CORRESPONDENTS

Patients residing in any part of the State, how,
distant, who may desire the opinion am,
advice of DR.. Doherty in their respective caser,
and who think proper to submit written stat, ;
ment of such in preference to holding persona
interview, are respectfully assured that thei
communications will be held most sacred an,
confidential.
If the case be fully and canddly described
personal communication will be unnecessary, al
instructions for diet, regimen and the general
treatment of the case itself, (ncluding the reme-
dies, will be forwarded without delay, and in
such manner as to convey no idea of the pur-
port of the letter or parcel so transmitted Con-
sultation, by letter or otherwise, free. Perma-
nent cure guaranteed or no pay.
Address w. X. DOHERTY, M. D.,
San Francisco.
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TO THE AFFLICTED,

DR.. W. X DoHERTY returns his sincere thanks
to his numerous patients for their patronage, and
would take this opportunity to remind them that
he continues to consult at his Institute for the
cure of chronic diseases of the Lungs, Liver, Kid
neys, Digestive and Genito Urinary Organs and
all private diseases, viz Syphilis in all its forms
and stages Seminal weakness, and all the horrid
consequences of self-abuse, Gonorrheca Gleet,
Structures Nocturnal and Durnal emissions,
sexual debility diseases of the back and loins,
inflammation of the bladder and kidneys, ETC.,
etc; and be hopes that his long experience and
successful practice of many years will continue
to insure him share of public patronage. By
the practice of many years in Europe and tho
United States he is enabled to apply the most
efficient and successful remedies against diseases
of all kinds. He uses no mercury, charges mod
crate, treats his patients in correct and honora-
bic way, and has references of unquestionabe
yeracity from men of known respectability and
high standing in society All parties consulting
HIM, by letter otherwise, will receive the best
and 9entlest treatment, and implicit secrecy.
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/ and Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
y undersigned claims to be the legal owner OF
Certificate Of purchase No. II, issued by tho
Register of the State Land Office of California,
for State Seminary land to Jacob Stehlng, foI
three hundred and twenty acres Of land, and
described in the certificate of George II. God
dord, No. Al, locating agent as the northeast
quarter and the northeast half Of the southeast
quarter of Section Twelve, and the southeast
quarter fthe southwest quarter, and the south
west quarter of the southeast quarter Of Section
One, Township No. Thirteen, North Range 7
east, Mt Diablo base and meridian.
The undersigned claims that said certificate is
lost and hereby gives notice that he VIII apply
to the Register of the State Land Office at Sac
ranento, on TUESDAY, December 18th, 1870 OF
soon thereafter as said application can be
heard, for duplicate.
ANDREW LUDWIG.
Auburn November 18th, 1S7O.-4w.
The Placer herald., 1870-12-03

In the District Court OF the l4th judicial District
of the State of California, in and for the coun-
ty of Placer.
CYNTHIA BOLES rs. JOHN BOLES.
Action brought r the District Court of the 14th
Judicial District Of the State of California, in
and for the County of Placer, and the Com
plant filed in said county of Placer in the
Office of the Clerk of said District Court.
The People of the State Of Califoraa send Greeting
to JOHN BOLES, dctemlant:
XOU ARE HEREBY REQUIRED TO AP-
i pear in an action brought against you Uy
the above named Plaintiff in the District Court
of the Fourteenth Judicial District of the State of
California, in and for the County of Placer, and
to answer the Complaint filed therein, Ga copy
of which accompanies this Summons,) within
ten days, Exclusive of the day of service, after
the service on you of this Summons-if served
within this county; or, if served out of this
ty, but within this Judicial District, within twen-
ty days. or, if served out of said District, then
within forty days--or Judgment by default will
be taken against you, according to the prayer of
said complaint
The said action is brought to obtain a judg-
ment and decree from this Cour. to dissolve the
bonds of matrimony existing between the
said Cynthia Boles plaintiff, and you, John
Boles, defendant for cause set out in complaint
ON file herein, to-wt: Willful desertion of this
plaintiff. Plaintiff also prays Judgment for her
costs of suit herein.
And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to
appear and answer said Complaint rs above re-
quired, the said Plaintiff will take judgment by
default against you and move the Court for the
relief demanded.
Given under my hand and the Seal of the Dis
- trct Court of the Fourteenth Judicial
SEAL District of the State of California, in
\D6 - and for the County of Placer, this Both
day of October, i'll the year of Lord One
Thousand Eight Hundred and Sixty-nine.
GEO G.. SEWELL, Clerk.
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State Government Of California
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT:

H. H. Haight, of Alameda County, Governor.
William Holden of Mendocno Lieut.. Governor
Geo H. Rogers, of San Francisco, Speaker of
Assembly.
II. L. Nichols, of Sacramento, Secretary of State
Robert Watt, of Nevada, Controller.
Antonio l.. Coronel, of Los Angeles, Treasurer.
John w. Bost, of Mercede, Surveyor General.
10 Hamilton, of Placer. Attorney General.
James H. Cutter of San Francisco, Harbor Com
missioner.
George Seckel, of Tuolumne, Clerk of the Su-
preme Court.
Daniel w. Gelwicks, of Ell Dorado County, State
Printer.
O. p Fitzgerald of San Francisco, Supern-
tendent of Public instruction.
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GENERAL DIRECTORY.
Governments Of the United States

THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE:
Ulysses s. Grant, of Illinois, President of the
United States
vice-President: Schuyler Colfax, Of Indiana.
THE CABINET:
Hamilton Fish, of New York, Secretary of State
George s Boutwell, of Massachusetts, Secretary
of the Treasury.
James Belknap, of Iowa, Secretary of War.
George +. Robson, of New Jersey, Secretary of
the Navy.
J. D. Cox, of Ohio Secretary of the Interior.
John A. J. Cresswell, TO Maryland, Postmaster
General.
THE JUDICIARY:
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED sTATEs:
Salmon p. Chase of Ohio, Chief Justice.
Nathaniel Clifford of Main, Associate Justice.
Samuel Nelson, of New York, -
David Davis, of Illinois, -"
Noah II. Swayne, of Ohio, "
Samuel H. Miller, of Iowa, q
Stephen J. Field of California, -
VIM. Strong, of Pennsylvania, g
Jos. p. Bradley, of New jersey, .
- UNITED STATES ARMY:
wm. T. Sherman, of Ohio, Lieutenant General.
UNITED STATES NAVY:
David G.. Farragut. ................. Admira.
David D. Porter er..............V Vice-Admiral
UNITED STATES SENATOR'S:
Eugene Casserly Cornelius Cole
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-:
S B. Axtell. ............ ......... 1st District
A. A. Sargent ''''' '............ I'd District
Jas. A. johnson. n...................3d Sd District
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE
OFFICE, 4TH DISTRICT:
Alfred Briggs Observation-Disclosures. Collector
Thomas }. Blakney .............. .. Assessor
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, SACRA-
MENTO DISTRICT:
Hart Fellows ............ receiver
}. u. McCullum. ......... ...........- Nl8lster