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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16

WoMAN's SuFFRAGE.-Therew was another hearing before the Woman's Suffrage com mittee. on Thursdsyeof last week. Mrs. Hanaford. pastor of the Universalist Church in New Haven. addressed them in favor of the movement, and other ladies followed on the same side. On Wednes- day of this week, the Rev. Olympia Brown of Bridgeport, and others, are expected to appear before the committed Several of the members of the committee are report ed as favoring the proposed extension of the franchise. In leading editorial of Wednesday last, the New Haven Journal and Courier says:-
 Hitherto the question of woman suffrage has met with jokes and ridicule.a The very mention of the issue in male assembly has been and is yet sufficient to start broad grin, if not horse laugh. But the business is getting serious. The advocacy of "woman's rights" i5 no longer left to the eccentric and incoherent of the sex. Women of beauty talent and the highest positions in so- ciety have taken places at the head of the col umn, and they challenge respect and attention, even among those they are unable to convince by their arguments. They are not to be put down with laugh; they are not to be swayed from their purpose by anything short of fair and square graphing of the question.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16
June 14th, 1870.
COLEBROOK.

Mrs. Hitchcock and her daughter Mrs. Baird met with an accident, one day last week. They were out riding, when the whif1e tree broke; the horse, clearing him. self from the wagon, ran; the thills falling down, plunged into the ground, and break ing off, threw the ladies out, Mrs. Hitch cock striking on her side, and Mrs. Baird on her head. They were not seriously l-~--t, Aor1r-+, thvy wa1Kv1 hor11o ~ftot the accident.
 = William R. Stocking, of the Theolo- gical Seminary, Andover, a former mem Der of the 34th Mass. Infantry, gave an an address on Personal Recollections of the War;" at the Congregational Church, Colebrook Centre, for the benefit of Mrs. Jessie H. Rupert, of New Market, Va. l did not attend, but heard it spoken of as able and interesting.
 = The weather continues dry The streams are all very low, and there will be short crop of hay. as the grass is suffer ing for want of rain.
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CORN WALL.

A week or two since, promiscuous con- course of white folks, negroes and indians got into drunken brawl in the old Coxie house, during which negro struck white man named, Williams, with an axe. infiict ing dangerous wound that nearly proved fatal. Under the skillful surgical care of Dr. North, he is now recovering. The ne- gro is at your County boarding house, awaiting his trial for the crime; meantime, his accomplice, the rum-seller, is left to work up just such another orgie of crime and ruin.
 = The people of West Cornwall arc to have strawberry and ice cream festival m the Hall. Thurday evening of this week. for the benefit of the Sunday School libra ry. They promise rare treat, including music from the Cornet Band.
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Episcopal Church. Rev. c. 0. Acly oAiciat- Ing. The deceased was an honest and in- dustrious young man, and the deepest sympathy is felt for his family in their af- | fiction.
 The First Congregational Church and Society at their meetings last week, unan- lmously voted to invite Rev. J. B. Bouar, of Brooklyn to become their pastor, with salary of two thousand dollars year and house rent. G. W. Whittlesey, Wm. J. Starr and E. S. Green on the part of the church, and G. H. Noble, John Peck and Wm. Roberts on the past of the Society were appointed committee to communi- cate their proceedings to MT Bouar and request his acceptance of the call In case he does so the church will secure one of the ablest ministers in the state or country and may we'll congratulate themselves on their good fortune in being able to unite so unanimously upon successor to Dr. Murdoch
 Eli Mygatt, R. I. Canfeld, Daniel Marsh W. J. Starr, and John P. Treadwell were appointed committee for procuring 8 parsonage. and it is hoped that they will be able to bring forward one that will be feasible.
 The Weantinaug Base Ball Club at their annual meeting on the 9th inst, elec- ted the following officers:
 President. Il N. Jennings
 Vice President-R Erwin.
 Sec. G Ireos.-H. s. Mygatt
 Directors.-J. c. Wiley, G. s. Erwin, G. D. Copley.
 A ground will be procured nearer the village than formerly so that there will be better opportunity for practicing.
 Two
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NEW MILFORD.

Delaney Leavenworth, aged 20 years, a brakeman on the Housatonic Railroad, and 8 son of Chas. D. Leavenworth of this vil- lage, was killed on the down freight train, on Tuesday of last week, short distance below Pittsfeld. He was on the top of the cars. and engaged in putting on brake, just as they passed under culvert, where the highway crosses the track. The smoke and mist was so thick that he could not see the obstruction, and received a terrible blow on his forehead and left temple, which killed him inatantly. He was found short time after lying on the car just as he was struck down. His body was brought home on the evening train, and taken in charge by MT. F.. G. Bennett. The funer- al was attended on Wednesday from the
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Legislative.

Bills have passed both Houses provi. ding that appeals shall not be allowed from judgments of justices not exceeding $15; making the burning of unfinished or unoc- cupled dwelling houses, arson; establish ing Court of Common Pleas in Fairfield County; appointing Lafayette 5. Foster judge of the Supreme Court; repeating the section of the existing law which requires pleadings to be closed by the second term of the pendency of the suit; requesting the Governor to receive Gen. Grant, in case of his coming to this State. and to in- vite him to visit the legislature should it be in session.
 A joint committee on retrenchment has been raised.
 The House has passed bills incorpora- ting the WolcottvllIe Hibernian Benefit Society; and making it necessary for an assessor. to notify taxpayer who has sworn to his list on making any addition ing an inebriate asylum and restricting the | traffic in liquors, was continued till the next legislature.
 The Senate has passed bills and resolu- tions appointing John I. Hutchinson rail- road commissioner; adding another judge to the Supreme Court; requiring tue in- l-a:AAna4- -i.A 1 whether it is in the 1st or 2d degree; re- l quiring the State treasurer to give $50, 900, and his clerks $12, ,0O0 each; and allowing the City of New Haven to issue per cent. bonds. MT. William K. Peck, of Norfolk, died i last week, at his residence in Norfolk, and the House, of which he was member, ad- journed on Tuesday of last week, out of respect to his memory.
 MT. Smith, of sharon, advocated the ab- clifton of the Board of Education, and 8 return to the old system. | The House passed a resolution provi- ding for the exhibition of the statues of Jonathan Trumbull and Roger Sherman, before they are sent on to the Capitol at Washington.
 A proposition was made in the Senate to adjourn on the 24th inst, but was voted down.
 The Democrats urge the calling of a Constitutional Convention, and bill for that purpose will probably pass
 MT. Foster will take his place on the Supreme Bench at once, and the House will be obliged to appoint new Speaker.
 The vote ln the Senate on the Capitol Amendment, stood II to 10 ill favor.
 There was a lively discussion in the House over the bill increasing the number of peremptory challenges of jurors in criminal cases to six, and the matter still lies undetermined.
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HARWINTON.

On Thursday of last week, gentleman stranger on his way through town on horse back proposed to trade very fine horse upon which he was riding, with MT. Leon ard. As the horse was a finer one and thought to be worth much more than Mir.
 LIS, MT. L. accepted the offer and the trade was made. During the day circu- lar was sent to the postmaster describing Q horse that was stolen from MT. Smith in East Hartford, on Wednesday night, and as MT. Leonard drove the horse to the viii lage in the evening he was recognized as Mir. Smiths horse. MT. Gaines of Hart. ford was telegraphed to. zcame in the even ing, and took the horse to- Hartford. MT. h.. followed the thief as far as Litchield and gave up the pursnit.eT- : ,s@ s {
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WASHINGTON.

The surveying party for the Shepaug Valley Railroad have made their survey through tho place, and speculation is rife as to where the depot shall be located, and what changes can be made ia highways. If an engineer can wake up such an excite ment. what will the engine do?
 F - Judea has taken to mending her ways-hi9h-ways. Some twenty-five men with teams went to work on the slough by the pound yard, where travellers have been stuck and pounded, and have raised the road three feet in height. Other pla- ces are needing attention. ....
 - The lower windows of the Congrega- tional Church have been provided with ba]l-proof blinds. made of ash and oak. Base ball players make a note of it, and send the ball accordingly.
 = The Concert will attract attention, and nothing can be more pleasant than a ride to hear such music as will be given on these moonlight nights in this "balmy month of roses," especially with the dear counterpart to all earthly enjoyments, and according to Gates, jar of heavenly ones, too.
 - MT. H. W. Woodruff has, been ma- king some violent concussions on the rocks about his place, whereon, in the time of noisy town-meetings, hot and heavy discussions were often held. We'll! Times powder splits up politicians, and tiro ~ vtorHai I0ohs- are DIoWn to pIeces. Principles and pieces remaln.
 - The concert came off on the evening of the 9th inst, and was a decided suc- cess. It is seldom that one has the oppor- tunity of listening to better music, either vocal or instrumental. There was refined taste and finish about it, which would sat- isfy the most fastidious, especially the du- ct and trio singing, and the instrumental performances. The quartettes were the only amateur exercises. The others were professional, and far removed from any thing provincial. Music is a great moral, nS Wc1A us SSGu0tiC GOuCdlOr. OOm0 go so far as to think that music will be the lan- guage of heaven. However that may be, we do know that there is nothing more soothing and harmonizing to the clashine and discordant elements in our nature, than the " concord of sweet sounds" It is power for good that but few know how to use. There are some higher things in life than to make money and hear the news. Let us have more singing at all times. and in all places, and bye and bye we shall sing for the love of it, and not for display.
 - The Congregational Church, which has been in fair state for giving minis ters gratuitous shower-bath, every rainy Sunday, has been repaired, so that the carpets can be put down. The Society here is reported as being very poor. Some think that the railroad ought not to at. tract all time and attention. But, surely, it is high time that the property belong. ing to the Society should be attended to. w
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For the EnQuirer,
For the Enquirer. PLYMOUTH SKETCHES-No. 29.

PLYMOUTH SKETCHES-No. 29. Augustus 0. Shelton, who resides in the large square house up east street, has late ly removed the wooden fence that has stood in front of his premises more than 8 quarter of century, and will D. " soon erect handsome one in it's stead. The Rev. Hiram Stone, who went out from Connecticut about dozen years ago., as missionary to Kansas, and who, after being army chaplin more than eight years at Fort Leavenworth, has been stationed the last two years at Fort Sully, Dacotah, has lately returned with the remains of his wife, who died short time since. Last Sunday Mir. s. oficiated in St. Peters church, (the rector being sent,) and in the evening preached in Trinity Church, Thomaston.
 PLYMOTHEAN. June 14th 1870
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nea That plucky radical sheet, the Win sted Herald, comes out for unicersd suf- frage, in the following handsome style:-

We believe that the time has now come when the question of Woman's Rights demands some thing more than sneers and ridicule. That they ought to hace their rights no man will deny. That suffrage as one of their rights or ought to be ex- tended to them is doubted by many men whom we believe to be honest in their convictions. We hope the joint select committee on the woman suffrage question will give the. case an impartial nearing, and then we believe the Legislature will be better able to understand the bearings of this important question than it does now. That wo- man has 1lg3 to vote we doubt no more than we doubt the right of a man to liberty and the pur- suit of happiness. But her right will be of no particular service to her until we give her the op- portunlty. We are not of those who believe wo- man will be degraded by the ballot-box. Far bet
 ter.we believe she will purify the ballot-box it.. self And we bid the tune Gods speed when she shall have the opportunity It would be particu- larly gratifying to us, to have Connecticut, who has stood far in the back ground of conservatism
 come to the front-strike the shackles from wo- man. and give justice and equality to all her sons and daughters. We hope Litchfield County will so vote to 8 unit. s. y.,... --. .-0-- -
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WOLCOTTVILLE.

"Steele Post, Grand Army of the Re. public of this place, are to hold Straw. berry and Ice Cream Festival, ,on the even. ings of June 21st and 22d; the net pro, ceeds to be applied to Soldiers Monu. ment Fund. The s.Hotchkiss Corne, Band" will be present. and vocal music will be furnished by the Grand Army Glee Club. A good time is expected. The public are respectfully requested to aid this laudable enterprise of erecting s monument to those of our comrades who fell in the late war in defence of our coun. try
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For the Enquirer.
TUT ' BETHLEHEM.

Your kind invitation to correspondents would be gladly accepted were it not that our healthy and beautiful little village and town is so quiet, peaceful and unenterpris- ing, that there is nothing to write about farmers have been grumbling some about dry weather, and now again they are fear ful they shall not have dry weather for having, so the world is all wrong with them.
 A very few improvements are being made by some of the more courageous ones. The Colt farm, nearly mile square. is being surrounded with large, nice and substan tial srone wall, which is an honor to it's owner and builder and an ornament to the town
 T notice that Capt. Scott (of Todd mo- toriety) is throwing up the mud in his swamp that one year ago was 8 reservoir pond of 30 years standing, but now is smooth and green as lawn from grass seed being sown on the mud, with the ex- ception of d patch left for vegetables for experiment sake What he will make of it is a conundrum.
 T notice also that the Congregational Society are pulling down their old barn, and building new one at their parsonage for their excellent young minister.
 Il believe this place has been reported land of churches. and some of them are being purged by separating the sheep from the goats. The query is what will become of the goats? c.
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n9- Mrs. Phebe A. Hannaford was in- stalled pastor of the Universalist Church at New Haven, on Thursday last. Rev. Dr. Chapin preached the installation ser- mon. and Miss Olympia Brown of Bridge port, offered the installation prayer. The report of the Journal and Courier says,
 "Hsr pure, spiritual face looked most sweet and beautiful. She listened quietly to the charge and while accepting it, we could read the impression it made by the more than beautiful look which it. lumined her face." ''
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DIED.

At the Town House in this place, June 10th, Hugh Kearney. aged 76.
 h sharon. Henry Cowles, aged P years,
 In sharon, John Woodruff, aged 6s years.
 In Sharon. James Carl, aged 39 years.
 In Washington June 10th, Mrs. Laura Logan, mother of the Hon. s. s. Logan, aged 85 years.
 In Norfolk, June 5th, William K. Peck, Esq, aged p years.
 In Harwinton, June 18th, James Bur we'll. aged 67.
 In Kent, May 17th, Daniel Dayton, aged 82 years
 He was a consistent member of the Baptist Church for fifty years. We trust he has fallen asleep in Jesus. 5E.
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Congressional.

MT. Davis Congressional bill has been tabled in the House.
 The Indian Appropriation bill has pass. ed the Senate.
 The House has virtually killed the Car. rency bill ...... ...
 The Memphis and El Paso railroad bill has been indefinitely postponed in the Senate. -..
 The Senate has passed bill granting lands to the Central Branch Union Pacific railroad. s-....-
 The Senate has passed the bill increasing thenext House to 300.
 A weak Naturalization bill has passed the House. .
 The President has sent in message op. posing Cuban recognition.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16

- The workmen are busy on MT. c. B. Baldwln's house. to which is being added piazza and other extensive alterations and repairs outside and in. When con- pleted, it will add another to the many dwellings that have been greatly improved in the town, the past two or three years. giving rare evidence of thrift and prosper itv
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BOSTON AND ERIE RAMRoAD.-The bill which has passed both branches of the Massachusetts legislature in favor of this Company, gives indirect aid in the follow ing manner: It provides that all the State and other first mortgage securities shall take the second lien on the property of the road, subject only to such new first mortgage as will ensure the completion of the road. +~@
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16

Rea- We see that in the House, on Fri day, the bill providing for minority repre- sentation on town boards, was rejected, because it was badly drafted. The judi ciary committee represent that they have not time to draft such bill, but we hope so important a reform will not be allowed to drop for so insufficient reason.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16
News of the Week.

FOREIGN.
 Great Britain Charles Dickens died oi apoplexy, on Thursday. His funeral was to have been private, attended by relatives only.
 John Bright's health is improving. Thomas Carlyle will soon visit this country.
 Germany Bismarck is seriously ill. Spain-The Cortes have passed vote requiring majority of the whole body for the election of King. Thereupon, Mont pensier proposes to leave the country. Rome.-The Council is still discussing Infallibility.
 Portugal has issued an amnesty for political offenses
 TurEey.-Over 200 lives were lost by the great fire at Constantinople, and the dam age to property is estimated at $125, ,00G.- 900.
 Canada is preparing to resist the Canadian expedition.
 DOMESTIC.
 Since Jan. 1, 1O5, ,92O emigrants have ar- rived at New York.
 The corner stone of the Masonic Tenn pie at New York was laid, Wednesday, with imposing ceremonies.
 The Democrats have elected their State ticket and members of Congress in Ore gon.
 Two men in Boston have been senten- cad to two years imprisonment, and a fine of $10O. .0OO each, for -defrauding the Government.
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b9~ The people of Wolcottville greatly regret the final determination of Senator Barbour to remove to Hartford, where he has bought a residence. Our neighbors lose an able and honest lawyer, and val uable citizen, and the bar of the County, one of it's most respected members.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16

Thousands of promising youths, of both sexes' go down to untimely graves from general debility and weakness who might be saved by fortifying their systems with Iron. The Peruvian Syrup is an Iron Tonic prepared expressly to supply this vltailzlng element, and is the only prepar- alton of Iron that wilt assimilate at once with the blood.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-06-16

b9 Most of the State papers favor the proposed bill giving married women con- trol of their own property. The New York Times and Tribune also have editori- als favoring the proposed reform. We look with great interest for the. report of the committee and the action of the legis- latIlra -.- :.. --
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A@ The great New York Musical Jubi- lee comes of. this week, with chorus of 5000 singers and an orchestra in propor- tions IF. s, Gilmore directs the explosion of the Anvil Chorus. era.
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a@- The Railacay Courant of New Ha- ven, has commenced its fourth volume It abounds in the spiciest jokes of this and other seasons. ~<''
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New Milford House.

The undersigned desires to inform the public that having taken the hotel known as the New Milford House and having refurnished the same that he is now prepared to accommodate all who may favor him with call with all the convenience Bar, Billiard Rooms, Livery and Sale stables att tached to the premises. Also, Carriages and Wagons for sale.
 s ALBERT ANSON. New Milford, Ct., April 1st; 1870. 6m~
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FROM MAJOR w. D. FELL, ,ATTESTED
 BY THE MAYOR OF ALBANY, NY.

FROM MAJOR w. D. FIELD, ,ATTEsTED
 BY THE MAYOR OF ALBANY, NY. DELEvAN HOUSE, ALBANY, N. Y.l May 2, 1868. Dr. c. B. Lighthill-.Dear Sir:-I deem 1t but an act of justice to yourself, humane act to the afflicted, and great pleasure to my self. to, in this manner certify to your plo' fessional skill in not only treating me, but many others in this yi.inity personally known ! to me.
 For over twenty years have been afflicted with the catarrh to that extent that my thro at became irritated and severe cough ensued, which seriously threatened an affection of the throat and lungs My sleep was unre1resh1ng and uncomfortable on account of being Oblig- ed to breath through my mouth. This wae al- so the case during the day, when troubled with slight cold. At times could not sleep at all, except in sitting posture. and could not for moment breathe, while lying on my left side. '..
 I had been under the care of eminent phy- sicians, so called, in New York and other oit- ies, but without receiving any benehe whateS- er About four years ago, hko drowning man catching at every straw iL hope Of succor, l applied to you for advice and treatment. but with very little hope of relief; but to my as- tonishment l received a great deal of relief; from my first operation my head was relieved. Following strictly your directions. very soon my difficulty of breathing through my nostrils was entirely removed. was able to sleep com fortably in any position; and breathe as free and naturally through my nostrils as ever. My threat irritation passed away, and my health is fully restored.
 To all persons afflicted with Catarrh or Throat Complaints, confidently recommend Dr. Lighthilrs skill and manner of treat ment>
 WI. D. FIELD.
 State of New York,
 City and County of Albany.l
 Personally appeared before me this 4th day of May, 1868, Vim. D. Field, to me well-known to be the person who subscribed to tle fOrego- and who afirms that the same is true in every particular. -
 Dr. c. B. IighthilTS visit te Litchfeld will be promptly made on the days advertised ;thoss wishing to consult him will ind him at the
 MANSION HOUSE, LlTCHFIELD
 From Monday Morning, June 20th
 Until Wednesday Night, June 22d, -
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