Litchfield enquirer., 1870-10-20
COUNTY ITEMS.

WOLCOFTViLLE. "A correspondent says the Torrington cattle show and fair did not amount to much, this year, except as a show of ''folks;" the display of cattle was slim and of fruits there were none to speak of. There was general lack of interest, and consequently very poor show. The village people have heretofore paid money and the Hill people, that is, the farmers, have paid nothing; but have never been known to refuse 10 take money for premi. ums, whenever money was offered. They have never been ready to pay anything nor to do any work, but have always been very anxious to have fair held in this town. This year the village people stood back and let the farmers have there way, and the re suit was as l have stated.-lnder.
 Per contra the Winsted Herald says: At tue Agricultural Fair of the town of Torrington, held at Wolcottville. Oct T. there was better display of horses, cattle. etc., and more interest manifested than was expected.
 NoRTHF1ELD.-At a fair in cue of the Latchfield county towns, little son of MT. Turner. the popular caterer, picked up a pocket book containing quite 8 sum of money, and immediately notified his father, who made public the fact. Not long after wealthy citizen made his appearance, and proved his right to the property. which was restored to him. He exhibited his gratitude to the youngster by offering him a five cent piece; which, however, was refused.- Derby Transcript.
 WATERTowN.-A horse belonging to Ga briel Post of Bunker Hill near Watertown was taken from the pasture between Satur- day and Sunday evenings. He was finally found in the northern portion of the town where he had been left by the borrower.
 The State Railroad Commissioners iu- spected the Watertown railroad Thursday and accepted it conditionally. There is still some fencing and other work to be done. before the road will be considered entirely completed. .-Amsrican
 SHARoN.-It has been known for many years, that bed of porcelain clay existed in the North East part of Sharon, about three miles from West Cornwall in land formerly owned by Orange Lake; hut it is only of late that it's extent and quality have been iu some degree developed. For 6 few years past, the farm containing it has been owned by MT. Jesse Stanton, and during his ownership, the facilities for working the clay bed and purifying the material for use, have been greatly extend ed, MT. l. N. Bartram, an enterprisine gentleman of Sharon, is a partner of MT. Stanton in working the bed, which is found to contain the clay in its purest condition, and with no limit to its quantity. It is coming rapidly into use in the manufacture of paper, and as material for porcelain wares its qualities are unrivalled. The gentlemen engaged in fitting it for market, intend to extend their work, so as to sup ply every demand for it.-Amenia Times.
 NoRFoLK.-Mr. Alexander Allen while picking apples on Tuesday, fell from the tree and sustained very severe injuries to the spinal column, partially paralyzing his lower limbs; hopes are however entertained by his friends that it will not prove lasting.
 -Whiskey has this week ra. her more than it's usual number of votaries, in addi- tion to the usual amount of fights and rows generally. Some half-dozen sons of Belial, or Sunday night appeared in the pnblic streets in state of nature and had 8 re- nearsal of Donnybrook Fair with sprink- ling from the Black Crook thrown in ad ibisuss, to the edifcation of all interested, and the disgust and terror of decent peo- pie generally.
 THoMAsToN.- The Rev. E. B. Sanford. the settled pastor over the Congregational Church at South Cornwall, and former pastor of the Methodist Church in this village was married to Miss Martha San ford of Thomsston today at the residence of the brides mother; Rev. J. W. Backus, officiating clergyman. The bride and groom took the afternoon train to New York and will spend several weeks of travel in the West. H..