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Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22
COUNTY ITEMS.

KENT.-Mr. Jeremiah Fuller brings water to his house ia a laId pipe 1S0 rods long.
 Mir John Hi has sold his farm al North Keut to ElVard Hur,l.
 c. B Andrews Esq, of Litchfeld. has bought G. H. Ode ls house and shop Bonner and Banque-
 WATERTowN.-Mt Jacob N. Blakeslee has had 20 sheep led by dogs. .,E'
 John U. Atwood caught 8 magnificent white owl last week -American .
 MoRRIs.-The Pold School District Li- brary numbers 268 blnmes
 - The Advents lre having spirited time in the western bart of the town. Con versions and immeri ions are frequent Sentinel
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22
STATE ITEMS

Miss Fowler, the Bridgeport clairvoyant has been victimized bs her clerk who de- camped with $2O0 of ter funds. She ap pl1ed 10 the police Wfb innocently request her to go too sleep anl tell them where to find the defaulter.
 The Waterbury Hia School was burnt Thursday night; loss 10000.
 There have been 6yaincendiary fires in New Britain within setn weeks.
 In the high wind f Thursday last a brakeman was blown fbm the top of car on Hartford and New Haven train, run over, and probably fatiy injured. .'
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22
MARRIEll.

h Morris. December 18th, by Rev. I. Abbott. Edwin L. Hous of Patterson N. J., and Jane E. Stephens of Morris: Also, by the same, at the same time and place: John E. Clark and Georgiana Stephens. both of Morris. ..f. ,t e.lt In Morris, Nov 24. Owen S. Parmelee of New Haven to Miss Louisa Hand of Morris.
 Tn West Haven, Nov "A, by Rev. 0. W. Lyon, Geo. L. Price, to Miss Fannie Bo- gart, of Wolcottville. t sr. .-.-
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For the Enquirer
PLYMOUTH SKETCHES. No. b2.

In April, 1869, Aaron D. Wells, Esq and wife. went out to Humuaond, Wisconsin, where they have, since resided with their son. Allyn Wells. until last month, when they returned to their native town, just in time to partake. of Thanksgiving dlnue, with their relatives. They will remain here through the winter. but will perhaps go west again in the spring. MT. W. is son of the late Capt. Allyn Wells of this town.
 On the 18th inst, Edward Parker, ma. chinist, &c., left town for Altona, Pa, where learn he is to take charge of an establishment, on salary of fifteen hundred dollars year. For many years past, MT. Parker has resided mostly in this town, and his family are yet here. May success attend him in his new undertaking!
 PLYMoTHEAN. Dec, 13th 1870 .,t-tt-
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Dec, 18th. 187(
GOSHEN.

Miss Howe, at the Academy, had he, first spelling school, last week Wednesday evening, which was very well conducted All present who were willing to spell with her scholars, were invited to do so. and 49 took part in the exercises, which were so varied as to be qsite interesting.
 Tl,~-.extf evening We had a tremen dous wind, which blew down the large ev. ergreen tree near the house of Mrs. Albert Wadhams, and many others. H. N.
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DlE1l.

In Bethlehem, Dec. 6, Charles W. Am. bier, aged II years. ... e' Na.
 In Kent, Dec. 4th, Mrs. Wm. Mitchell, aged 58. Fl s.r +f,.
 In sharon. Dec. 2. Sarah F. Root. aged 10 months. 4-t...f r.t e1r. In Sharon. Dec. 8. Helen s. King, aged 47. sf & 9s ss4l a'a Ia Morris. Nov B, Mrs. Anna Brown, aged 73. te
 In Norfolk. Dec. g. Capt. Lewis Dowd. aged 70. .,..s4E
 In Norfolk. Dec. 11th. Mir. Samuel sey- mour, aged TO-
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22

THE THANKING PRIVILEGE The bill abolishing the franking privilege passed the House on Tuesday of last week, sub- stantially in the form proposed by the Postmaster General. An amendment was adopted, 1O3 to GA, allowing free exchange If newspapers, and free circulation with. in the County where published.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22
na-Newspapers generally credit birtl

B@-Newspapers generally credit births to the father only. i. e.,
 "BoRN, in this town, daughter to Patrick Mul looley."
 According to Sir JohE Lubbock, some barbarians carry this idea little farther, On the happening of family event of this description, they actually put the father to bed, keep him there. and coddle him fol some days.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22

Erwin B. from Catherine Rose.
 - The lecture of Captain Colvocoreses, on Saturday night. was well attended, and very we'll received. Opening with a short explanation of scientific classification adop. ted in Natural History, he devo- ted most of his time to the special subject of pearls. With ho attempt at fine wri- ting or fine speaking, the lecturer gave a very interesting account of his own visit to the pearl fishery near Panama, explain ing, as far as has yet been explained, the mode in which the pearl is formed, giving an account of the different species of the Pcarl-bearing oyster, the places where it is found. and the modes of it's capture. Ow- ing to the change of taste and to the facil- ity with which pearls are now initiated, it seems that the comparative value of this species of ornament is not as great as formerly. We are confident that the au- dience who listened to the lecture of Sat- urday night would be glad to hear Cap taln COlVOcOresSeS again.
 - The annual meeting of BueI Council, Mo- 20 R. s. M., will be held on Tues day afternoon, Dec 27th. at 3 o'clock. All members are particularly requested to be present.
 Mrs Nancy Smith has sold her place in Meadow Street to Mr. Silas E. Cheeney for $2,000, who has bargaired it to Wm. Hoffman. Mrs Smith has removed to East Bridgeport where she has bought 8 place for $4 ,50O,
 The annual meeting of Darius Chap ter, No. 16, R. A. M. will take place on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 27th. at 3 o'clock, for the election of officers
 On Thursday night barn belonging Mrs. Ira Thrall near the Childs' Place. was burnt with twenty-one head of cattle, 0 horse and considerable hay and grain. The loss is about $2, GOO, with $35O insur- ance
 Morris W. Seymour, of the firm of Sanford and Seymour. Bridgeport, has been admitted to practice before the U. s. Supreme Court ...
 St Pauls Lodge, No. II, F. and A. M. will meet on Tuesday evening, Dec. 27, for the election of officers, and to trans any business proper to be done. The an.- nual supper Will oe at the United States Hotel. -r.
 - Henry R. Morrill,, Esq, late princi pal of the Wolcottville High School. and who was admitted to the Bar at the No vember Term, has entered into a business with Mr. Graves, for the practice of his profession at this place. As will be seen on our first page, he took part in the interesting case of State vs. Nir in Wolcottville, last week It is little mortifying to see professionals beaten by non professionals but the theory of Counsel is, that in view of the peculiar constitution of the Jury, the four "sweet- est" young men in the place were engaged, and so even was the balance of good looks that the Jury stood 2 to 5 on the first ballot
 - The Sentinel pays handsome com pliment to the Rev. Mr. Kirk of the Ban, mer and Banquet, in it's local column. last week.
 - Winter set in with a rush, on Thurs day last.
 All the January magazines (the best of the year). for sale at J. W. Wheelers. West Street.
 - See new adv'ts of F. M. Sanford and Peck Bros.
 NEW MILFORD.
 The usual Quaterly Sabbath School Con. onrk xvoc bal1 q 1f,o Nop oro Dofiop al Ghu rch
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22

WoN'r THEx?-Ths chief argument now advanced against woman suffrage IS that the right is one that they do not desire. and would not use if conceded. On the lat ter point, late experience in England throws much light. Women are now al lowed to vote for School Boards and did so at the recent election. A reporter of the London Telegraph remarks:
 Go where you would, there was still to be found 1 an adequate proportion of women of nearly every grade exercising the suffrage At the Vestry Hall, at about o'clock, 20 women had voted: At a polling place near Sloane-square, the tradesmen and working class element predominated. Here, too, was due proportion of women suffrage; and it was in this, in it's situation aud surroundings, most unlikely place, that a deidedly young lady rate-payer tripped in and recorded her vote with an evident appreciation of the privilege expressed in the countenance and demeanor.
 A lady was chosen upon one of the School boards, which shows that she was not only ready to vote, but to hold office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22

In Kent. Dec. l, Mrs. John Raymond, aged 76 years.
 h Norfolk, Dec. II, Samuel. Seymour, aged 70 years. The deceased retired to rest on Saturday eve in his usual health and was found dead in his bed Sabbath morning.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22
Book Notices, Sc.

THE GALAXY for 1871, promises extraor. dinary attractions. Mrs. Edwards, one oi tue best novelists of the day, is to furnish new Novel, entitled fought We to Visit Her?": Thurlow Weed. Secretary Welles, and other distinguished public men, will continue their important contributions to American history, of which Secretary Welles gives a first installment in the Jan nary number, in an article on the Relief of Fort Pickens. Mark Twain is to furnish more of his inimitable Memoranna. Jus tice Mccarthy and Richard Grant White continue their contributions, and articles are promised from Bayard Taylor, Ike Marvel. Park Goodwin, Carl Benson, Dr. Draper, Professor Hart. and others. Per- son desirous of taking this magazine, should subscribe forthwith.
 Published by Sheldon $ Co.,. 500 Broad way. $4 year.
 PETERS MUSICAL MoNrHLEx contains the following songs; Kiss Me Goodnight, Mamma; Father is Dead, and Mothers so Poor; Stay Home with Me tonight, Tom; 7; You could not help but love her; Judge Not, There's Pardon for us all The fol- lowing quartetts: Darling little Belle; The Lord my Pasture shall prepare; While wit b careless course the sun, etc.; Defend the Rhine (Die Yacht Am Rhein); The De- parture (Le Chant du Depart). And the following instrumental pieces: Wedding bells Polka; Little Romp Quickstep; The Gay Cavalier Schottische; May Day, or New Picnic Polka; Love by Moonlight.
 J. l.. Peters, publisher, 599 Broadway N. Y. $3a year, 30 cts a number.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22
LITCHFIELD.

In0 superior CourG a0JOurn0d, last wee no cases having been decided since tho in our last. Twenty one divorc were granted of which the following is list:-
 Henrietta from Deming Weeks. Mary from Allison Morse.
 Eliza from J. J. Graves.
 Danl. H. from ElizaE Wheeler. Susan M. from 0. B. Davidson. Sarah M. from John Simpson.
 Wm. P. from Julia Newton. J. H. from M. B. Lounsbury. Henry A. from Lucy B. Burton. Frances E. from Dwight Hubbard. Matilda from Wm. Ashley. Jonathan from Wealthy A. Wootten. Lydia 0. from Orrin Whitney. A. M. from s. W. Tallmadge. Densie s. from Geo. w. Rogers. Theron from Emily Richmond. Julia A. from Daniel B. Hoskins. Margaret from Thomas Johnson. Louise from James A. Bevins. Emma A. from Geo. V. Brown. Erwin B. from Catherine Rose.
Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-22

HOLIDAY GooDs-The display of holi- day goods in Litchfeld is simply stunning. Their story is best told in the new adver- tisements of * - It.-
 BRAMAN & DEMINa,
 WEssEI1s < GATES, so1 ea
 J. W. WHEEIRR, J. L.. JUDD, ii G. 8. BEcKwITH. ~ = r FATAL AcoDENT.-Mr. Joel Atwood, a wealthy farmer of Watertown, was run over by the Naueatuck train and instantly killed, at Waterbury, Saturday.
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N NOTICEl
Not1C9.

the National Iron Bank for the election Of Direo- tors for the ensuing year, will be holden At their Banking house, in Falls Village, on Tuesday the 10th day of January next, at 10 o'clock, A. n.
 37-3 A. c. RANDALL, Cashier.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-22
Tribute to General Lee.


The following beautiful and touching tribute
to the memory of General Lee, was delivered
by 'wm. KiigOur, Esq. of LOudOun county,
-iu a speech at Alexandra. Va, recently
q t'When last had the honor of addressing
9 portion of my fellow cittizens of Alexandria,
took occasion to allnie To the overwhelming
and sad calamity that had svertakeu. our peo-
Pile at Richmond. To- day the great heart of
Virginia is paralyzed with grief Her sons
and her daughters are weeping over the newly
mady grave Of the noblest chieftain of the
land. Like the continuous sob of the weary
waves that come telling their story to the peb-
bles on the beach, will he the endless anthems
of praise from our people To the memory of
General .Roberts IL Isees Slcep Ssarrfof.
soldier, christian aud philantropist. in the
bosom of the soil thou hast so nobly and
bravely defended. aud in the midst of peo-
ple who loved thee whilst living and who will
cherish thy memory in death. Sacred ana
haIlowed spot that holds thy honored remains
sacred at morn when tho flowers bending
with the dew of heaven drop their silent tears
at noon when the shades throw their SOM
bre mantle-at eve when the dove sends for,h
its plaintive melody-at night when the silent
stars creep out in the blue arched vault Of
heaven toll ght the footsteps of the pilgrimw who
comes 20 invoke blessings Mt its shrine. will
not speak to you of the virtues OF General Lee;
you all know them. The traveller. when he
stood at the pass of Thermora@, and rend the
inscription, Stranger go and the Lacel lamo-
mans that we lie here in obedience TO their
law turned and asked why their names were
not also Inscribed and tho proud reply was
that no Greek would ever forget them.'-
The memory of Lee needs no monument TO
perpetuate it. but if one must be erected, let
it he plain. simple and unpretending like him>
self. and then take his sword. which was
never sheathed in dishonor, aud write upon its
marble columns the ptoudest motto that could
20 forth to the world, and which fell from his
own lips in the moment of darkness and des-
pair, human virtue should ut least be equal to
human calamity"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-22
POETICAL.
pHE FALLEN HERO.

- b.. T
De has fallen. he has fallen! the soldier and the
The ma N of every virtue-tbe honor of his age:
True to his patriot fathors, and to his eountrys
To virginia's sainted heroes and Lees unsuIlieI
name.
He was christian soldier the bravest Of the brave.
And with virgiuias nlartyr'd he fills an hon
No coward traitor he to freedom's holy cause,
He fought for truth aud liberty-h his country and
her laws.
Then lay him gently down upon his Southern sod.
A truly honest man he-tte noblest work of
God:
He bore the Southern cross through FIRE, blood
And hisory s i Will justice do to hi. fame
Protsosian was the only power the Constitution
Protection drew the sword If Lee his native stateto
save:
Like Washington he would defend the altars of his
Where he himself had knelt and felt Religions
cred fires.
All honor from every State to this Statesman true,
Who defend the rights of Statss his sword so no.
For only when the States themselves their liberties
resign,
Can histofys illumined page with his deeds to
shine.
Then Law him gently down upon his Southern sod.
He has taken his last Ia arch up TO the throne oil
God,
His name will live in story. and in the poets song.
[Hngersiolrn DIGiI.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-22
TUESDAYS NEWS.

TUESDAYS NEWS.
A report is received from Paris that three
weeks is the longest time that it can possibly
hold out, and it is believed that the Prussian
authorities do not intend to lombard the city,
strustiBg to- hunger to compel ITS surrender.
The Prussans are steadily advancing in
eastern France, and now occupy Dole, An
effective force is said to be in readiness to re-
sist their further progress. The Notifications
of Lyons and the neghboring heights have
been greatly strengthened. Good order is now
preserved at Marseilles
A number of dispatches from different
points confirm the statement published yester-
day that Russia had demanded revision and ,
to great extent. the abandonment of the
treaty of Paris of 1856. A Brussels paper
says that Russia has always felt that the
neutrality of the Euxine was nsupportable to
her. Much excitement had been caused in
ST. Petersburg by the rumor that the demand
had been made, and it was said that in the
event of its being true. that the British Min
lister would demand his passports.
The British Foreign Office has sent special
mission to Versailles to ascertain Bismarck's
views as to the threatening note of Russia re-
pudiating her obligations of the treaty of 1856.
He is to be informed that England, Austria
and Italy will. together, resist any violation of
the treaty by Russia.
WEDNESDAYS NEWS.
The French after a brilliant engagement,
have driven the Pru>sians out of Dion and
rccaptured that city. They are said to be
retreating north east. They have not captured
Dole, as reported, their attack upon the place
having been handsomely repulsed by the Ns-
tional Guard. They have, it is said, nearly
invested the town Of Auxonne, in the Depart
ment of Cote dor
An official report shows that there is enough
provision in Paris to give fresh meat, bacon,
bread and dried vegetables in all two pounds
of solid food per day to each iuhabitant, until
the Goth Of January.
a desputcE. received in London at a late
hour last night is to the effect that Prince
Frederick Charles is rapidly advancing to the
assistance of Gen. Won Der Tam with an army
estimated ut one hundred and fifty thousand
men.
a British fleet is to he established in the
Mediterranean. with Malta aS its base. III view
of II possible movement 1T Russia southwark.
1t is said to lie certain that she has now in the
Black Sea sixty iron clad gunboats ready for
use. The news of the withdrawal of Russia
from the treaty oI Paris had caused great
sensation at Tours. The Hungarian Govern
ment has been urged i'll the Dict to resist the
Russian pretensions.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-22

For several days there have been mysterious
and vague rumnrs OF mnst remarkable me-
teorOlogicaf phenomenon out at the Catholic
graveyard. on Stone street. abvvc the Three
Mile Creek 1t is asserted by those who say
they have seen it. that for the last five days
gentle shower has fallen continuously on the
lot of the Lenone family, in which are
buried Mr. Victor LemOine and many others
of his family. With view of getting at the
facts of this most extraordinary affair we had
last night an interview with Mr.. Louis Is.
Lemoine. employed at Asa Holt's son of the
deceased Victor Lemoine, who died in 1851,
who related the following startling particulars:
"Havinc heard that it was reported that 1t
had been raining for several days on the en-
closed ground which forms my family burying-
ground on Stone street, above the Three mile
creek. drove out there last evening to satisfy
myself, and to my intense astonlshment saw
that column of rain was coming down with
out ceasing. which although hardly powerful
enough to lay the dust, was enough to wet the
hands or any article, and at times it rained
quite hard The volume Of rain fell inside of
the enclosure, and nowhere else, as the weather
was. and had heen bright and clear all the
time during the FIVE days the rain has been
lalIlOP on LHeSe graves. ucle arc
of my family buried in the lot of ground upon
which it has been raining. My mother,
brother, and sisters visited the spot yesterday
and the day before to satisfy themselves about
the truth of this matter, declare that they,
too, saw this wonderful phenomenon. 1t has
also been seen by over 200 persons. | took
a friend with me when | visited the spot who
also saw the rain falling as described. Mr..
John Rosset, the keeper Of the cemetery, told
me that the rain. had commenced falling in
heavy drops about five days ago I will
ing to take my oath as to the truth of this
statement"
So incredible did this extraordinary affair
seem. that those who saw it several days ago
refrained from saying or asserting what they
had seen, for fear that not only their veracity
but their sanity would be questioned, and it
was only until number of gentlemen of the
first responsibility had seen and reported the
result of their personal observations, any
credence was attached to the truth of the
matter. Take it altogether. it is certainly the
most astounding and miraculous atmospheric
wonder that has ever been witnessed in this
part of the world, and will doubtless afford
abundant food for thought, research, and OBJ
servation, not only among scientific men, but
among all classes. There are SO many who
vouch for the truth of Mr.. Lemoine's state
ment and his character for veracity is such,
that there can no longer be any doubt of the
fact that it has been raining for the past five
days on the graves of his kindred.
Mobile Register, NOv 3.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1870-11-22
Masonic.

On Tuesday night. October 11th. 1870,
Gen. Albert Pike, Sovereign Grand Cams
mauder of the Supreme Council for the South
ern Jurisdiction of the United States. or
ganized under its jurisdiction the first lodge
of 'sthe Masonry of Adoption" in the United
States, under the name of "Isadore Pike
Lodge, No. 1, Memphis, Tennessee" and ini-
tiated therein about twenty OF the first ladies
of the city of Memphis. and the same number
Of gentlemen. The following persons were
duly elected and installed us officers of said
lodge for the ensuing year:
Venerable Master. J. NJ. Pettigrew Adj
mirable Mistress, Mrs. Annie Masseys; In
spector, William Gay; Inspectress. Mrs.
Jennie Font; Preceptor. i. II. Pike; Pre-
ceptress, Mrs. Mary L. Williamson. APP
pointed. Orator, John Ainsie; Aumoness,
Mrs. j. J. Worsham Brother Treasurer,
John J. Worsham Sister Treasures, Mrs.
Louis Chupsky; Registrar. John A. Holt;
Registress, Mrs. Louise II. Cnrlile Senior
Master OF Ceremonies, jesse w Page, Jr.
Mistress of Ceremonies. Miss Leila Scott
Dixon Junior Master Of Ceremonies. DIR. l..
Hinson Deaconess, Mrs. jesse W. Page. .Jr.;
Introducer, Louis Chapsky; Iniroductress,
Mrs. Emma +. Ball Warder, NJ. Bucks
Sentinel, j. p LalIemand.
series Of degrees for women, arranged in
France somewhere about the year 1865, aud
which were administered regularly. under the
patronage of the Grand Orient Ut France, for
many years.
The Masonry of Adoption especially four
ishcd under the Empire. the Empress, jose
phine being at the head of the order, aud
many noble and llustrious women, Madame
DeStae being of the number. were members.
1t was so called. it is said in rhc Ritual,
because the Free MasOns adopted in their
special labors in these degrees certain ladies',
to whom they made known the mysteries that
are the basis of this Masonry.
Our mothers. sisters, wives, and daughters
cannot, it is true, be admitted to share with
US the grand mysteries Of Free Masonry; but
there is no reason why there should not be
also Masonry for them, which may nOt
merely enable them to max themselves known
to MasoDs, and so to obtain assistance and pro-
lection, but by means of which, acting in con-
cert through the tie Of association aud mutual
obligation, they may cooperate in the great
labors of Masonry. by assisting in, and in some
respects directing their charities, and toiiinG
in the cause of human progress.
There are seven degrees of Masonry Of
Adoption. These are (: Apprentice. Com
panion, Mistress, Perfect Mistress. Elect Scot
tish Masoness, and Sublime Scottish Masoness.
The Masonry of Adoption is regularly at
tached to the Ancient aud Accepted Scottish
Rite, and under the protection of the Mother
Superior Counc of the 33d degree at Charles
ton, 6. C.-Msmphjs Appeal, Oct. 25.