Litchfield enquirer., 1871-12-14
L.itchfleld

| fortable seats had been found in the ten der for some eight or ten Washington ia. dies who thus had nearly the entire eciQ
 of the opening of the Shepaug railroad to themselves On the part of Litehfeld there was remarkable indifference to thf proprieties of sneh an occasion. Nobofy in particular drove the last spike. If Mr. Benton had not come up proyidentially from Morriswe doubt whether there would have even been cheer as the first She paug train steamed up to our depot. StiI there was a cheerful warmth noticeable ii every face present, in spite of the arctic cold. the coal famine and the < hope deferred. I of the past few weeks The celebration closed with dog fight in which consider able interest was manifested Since Thurs day the engine has been up nearly eveI day, and on Sunday quite number of otr young men enjoyed ride on the engiIe which was obliged to go to the Washirg ton tank for water. The large gang of track layers was discharged Last Saturddy. It is expected that regular freight trains will begin to run, next week.
 The Farmers Reunion, announced in recent numbers of the county papers, net at this place on Tuesday and organized by the appointment of Nathan Hart of Corn wall President, and T. s. Gold, Secretary. A spirited and interesting debate was then had of the question proposed, :. 2. sIn what manner can our agricultural socie- ties be rendered more nsefnl ?" Having been present but part Of the tine, we could not undertake to report the views advanced by the various speakers, among whom were Messrs T. s. Gold, Nathan Hart and Fl. Milton Hart, . of Cornwall. Robbins Battell of Norfolk, E. l.. Ihomp- son, E. l.. Bloss and l.. F. Scott of Beth lehem, H. Benton and D. ". Wagoner of Morris, A. T. Blakeslee of Watertown. H. w. Booth of New Milford, Alonzo Whit ing of Torrington, and others. The num- Der Tn attendance at the reunion was lare- CT than had been anticipated and it was therefore held in the Town Room, the only available hall for the purpose. Every one seemed pleased with the success of affair, and a proposition was made for holding another late in the winter. # was finally concluded to cali similar meeting year hence. The Reunion exer- cises were concluded with an excellent dinner at the Mansion House.
 Although the people of this. village are not farmers, they certainly ought to take pore interest in gatherings like the Farm CTS Reunion, when held here. The vil- lage furnished but few of the audience in the Town Room, and not single repre- sentative at the dinner.
 The Shepaug R: R. has secured the services of MT. F. W. Northrop, of New Haven, late of the Gettysburg R. R., and Superintendent of Redding < Columbia R. R., as Superintendent. We clip the following from the Derby Transcript: 'a Major Northrop has had large experi- ence in railroads, and will bring to this great practical knowledge. We expect to see as much accomplished by him as by any other gentleman in such position, '
 There will be Temperance meeting at the Court Room, at ' o'clock, Friday evening, and an address by the Rev. Mr.. Chapman, pastor of the Methodist church. Afterwards there will be discussion in regard to the continuance of the present Temperance Association, or the ofganiza- tion of branch of the Good Samaritan order.
 The Country Miller" has been in town endeavoring to get up delegation to the Temperance Convention. Some feeling having been aroused by the state ment that MT. Peck was kept here at the expense of the Hon. J. H. Hubbard, we interviewed that gentleman and take pleas ure in giving his justification. It seems that the arrangement was entered into by the distinguished counsellor under 'sdu- ress.' The Miller descended on him with his carpet bag, proposed to stay all night, and the free lodging at the United States was the most favorable compromise he could make
 The only case tried in the Superior court, last week, was that of Beatly ys. Allen resulting from dogs biting child. Hubbard & Andrews for plaintiff; Graves & Seymour for defendant. Next to 3 fast horse the most unproftable thing man can own is 8 fast dog. Owing to the ill ness of Judge Granger the Court adjourn ed sine de, on Tuesday.
 The people of Litchfeld have now an opportunity of obtaining copies .oi Prof. Stoves Bible and Biblical Library The work contains, besides the. Bible. s dictionary with 200 illustrations, The Or igin and History of the Books of the Bi. ble, Blackwood's Aids to the Study oI Gods Word, which is invaluable to all students of the Bible, Concordance Pho. tograph Album, and many other very val. uable features.
 We hear general regret expressed that no arrangements were made for tn reception of the Washington ladies whr were in the first railroad train that reachel this place. Had their coming been an ticipated there would have been no lacl of Litchfeld ladies at the station to vel come them.
 = Mrs. E. Hampstead of Flushing, N r., who formerly resided in this place
 has so far recovered from q fall which re
 suited in a broken hee-pan, some eigh weeks since, as to be able to sit ap.
 Buen < Wheeler say theyare genera agent for Santa Claus Lat least they hay
 fine assortment of Holiday goods fol young and old. Go and see them.
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