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Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
NORRIS.

Thursday, the 10th inst, twas proud day for the West Side, and one to be long re- membered. Mrs. Hattie Wheeler and Miss Frances Smith, teachers of the Sd and 4th district schools, made engagements for a union school picnic to be held in MT. Sid ney Peck's beautiful grove, near the Sd district school house. About 2 o'clock P. M. we found ourselves there amid throng of gaily attired ladies and gentlemen, who were engaged in singing. Nearly all join ed in, accompanied by the melodeon, at which Miss Camp presided with much ability. Soon after, the teachers named, with their scholars combined, numbering about seventy, entered on the grounds in line in perfect order. Theyemade fine appearance and gave evidence of thorough discipline. After getting in place and po- sition, speaking was called for, and MT. S. M. Ensign, MT. George Camp and Dr. H. Miner responded. The object of the first speaker was to explain the operations of our school system and the beneficial re- suits that were likely to follow in course. The subject of the second was the re- ciprocal duties of parents and children in the matter of schooling. His remarks were very pertinent. The object of the third speaker in remarks of some considerable length was chiefly to enforce on the minds of the young people the necessity and inn portance of cultivating at all times in early life spirit, habit or principle, of self-reli- ance, as an element of success in life.
 The repast at the table was had interme- diate between the speeches, and was greatly enjoyed by all, for the tables literally groan- ed with the best ofAeoodies. Much credit is due to the teachers above named for the nice arrangements and likewise to all the West Side ladies fare. We have never seen anything better in this town and we doubt whether any of the other districts could equal it. -. .''.. ,
 Next followed singing by the juveniles which was touching and beautiful. The performances of young Master Derby, of the Misses Curtiss, Braman. French, and of others whose names we do not now recollect, elicited much praise, their voices being excellent. Then followed swinging, chatting, &c. The day was one long to be remembered, probably never forgotten by those present, and in the inevitable marcL. and advance in life's journey the after re- fection of the day will seem like pleas ant green spot or oasis such as we occa. sionally meet. The weather was delight ful, and every person present seemed hap py,if smiling countenances are any indica- tion of real enjoyment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

B9 We sometimes feel little enviout of the superior size and frequency of the N. Y. Tribune, but our inferiority in those respects is our misfortune rather than oul fault. About once a week, however, we get really hopeless, Respondent, desperate
 and that is when tue Winsted Herald comes to hand with that perfectly inimitable poe. try which adorns its local column. With g dozen more ':devils," editors, correspond
 ents, and the like, we might beat the I|i
 bu,ae; but we frankly confess that if we were possessed of all the devils &c in the world, we could never compete with that poetry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
News Of the Week.
FOREIGN.

Great Britain. House of Commons passed the Ballot bill, but the Lords reject ed it by large majority.
 Twenty persons have been killed and 90 wounded by gum cotton explosion.
 Chief-J Justice Cockburn has has been ap- pointed Arbitrator for England, under the Washington Treaty. A great meeting of 3O,0OO people has been held in London to protest against the late massacree in Dublin.
 The Government refuses the French de- mand for an extraditi on of the Commnn- ists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
WOODBURY.

[The following communication reached us too late for publication, last week. ED. ENo.1
 The Good Templars of this place had a picnic on the 18th ut. Our excursion was to Quasapaug pond. and there was rowing and sailing, though no racing, or even courting that know of. This last species of amusement is sometimes charged upon our fraternity. We'll, what better spot in which to make promises, Or call them out, than where the head is as clear as it should be with nothing stronger than lemonade. and in the Good Templar's lodgel We have no objection. we own. to match-mak- ing among us; if only that be not made the prominent thing. Our main object is to raise the fallen, and save the young from falling at all! a
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

We notice the statement that the bill passed the last night of the session of our legislaturs. raising the judges salaries from SS, 800 to $4.000, failed to become a law by the omission of the Clerk of the House to sign the bill. The extra pay of the Clerk perhaps seemed of more importance to that fuactionary at that time than the increased salaries of the judges.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
NEW MILFORD.

Comodore J. l.. Worden, U. s. N.. is passing few days here, at the residence oi Dr. Taylor.
 The Village Improvement Society will probably hold a Festival at McMahon's Hall, sometime next week. More definite particulars will be given when the arrange ments are completed. No. :.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

To REGULAR CoRREsPoNDENTs.- do not wish to be exacting of correspondents at this busy season of the year; but we have had so little help of late from most of our regular correspondents that we feel that we have right to complain. Were it not for ''occasionals" our county cores. pondence would not be what our readers have a right to expect.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

DG~ The directors of the Fair Haven and
 Westville railroad have passed resolutions against running their cars Sunday. It
 won't pay, cay they, and it is wicked. They don't say which of these objections infu-
 ences them most probably because it is unnecessary. "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

s DF At trial of breech-loading rifles in New Haven. last week, the Sharp rife was successful, the record standing: Sharp. 72; Remington. 55; Whitney, A; Winchester. 3S. Perhaps Hartford employed the Sharp weapon in the late Capital fight?
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
North Carolina.

Last year the Conservatives managed to carry North Carolina by majority of 4OOO and elect maiorities in both Houses of the legislature. The existing judiciary was Republican, of course, and with view to remove them convention was to be called to frame new constitution. The existing constitution required two.thirds vote for calling such convention, but hissection was disregarded and the question submitted to the people on a simple majority vote of the legislature. The election of fortnight since was to determine whether there was fo be Q convention, in the first place, and, in the second, to elect the members there of in case the convention was voted.
 The election was felt to be of great inn portance, since if the Democracy were suc- cessful general overturn of the existing State government was expected, with a certainty of Democratic ascendenoy for years to come. A fuller vote was boiled than has been cast since the war, heavier by at least 10000 than that on which the Conservatives came into power, last year and the convention was defeated by ma iority now estimated at 10000. Thus the Republicans are once more in the ascend. ant in State which has always had less sympathy with the Democratic party than any of the old Slave States. North Oaroli- ma Republicans are not all negroes, by any means, for the white vote is much the larg- est; but they are largely composed of the old Whig, Union, anti.D Democratic element which was strong there even during the war. fsfs f[
 The victory in North Carolina shows how easily we can retain our ascendency in the South, if the Republican party there, will only deserve it; but if there is to be Re. publican ''ring" in each of the Southern States as odious and corrupt as the Tam many ring in New York, permanent suc' cess is out of the question. Honesty is the only policy needed by Southern Republi cans to ensure victory in 1872.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

John Hancock, whose autograph is so decidedly the largest attached to the De- claration of Independence. sold half bbls of gunpowder to Eiddletown man, over a century since. and hasn't got his pay yet as appears of record in the Middletown Probate Office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

Air Line bonds sold in New York, last week, for SO, yet the road is doing pro- ftable business between New Haven and Middletown.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

p@~ The N. Y. and Bridgeport boat "J. B. Schuyler" seems to be very objection able institution. A lady was grossly abus- ed, excluded from both saloons, and denied a state room, for having lap dog. Some of the employees of the concern evidently deserve their discharge papers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
FALLS VILLAGE

The 2nd nine of the Red Stars have play ed match game with the 2nd nine of the Phenix of Sharon. on the Amitys ground in Lime Rock. Tle latter were defeated by score of 59 to q, but the Red Stars, strange to say returned home minus the ball. Querry: Where is it? Dor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

Hartford Germans are starting 8 State organization. opposing political corruption, Sunday and temperance laws, advocating free schools, and dsnsanding share of the public offices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

% The New York Chamber of Com merce, to which the corrupt Mayor and Comptroller of the city had proposed the appointment of 8 committee to examine the city accounts, will not undertake the job. Many of the members are absent du. ring the summer months, among whom is its president. Ex-Mayor Opdyke, vice. president, advises the mayor and comptrol- Ter to first publish the accounts according to law. and if there seems any doubt of the correctness of the exhibit afterwards, a committee might be appointed to compare it with the original vouchers. It is pretty certain that this is not what the corrup. tionists want. r AZ 492 se e
 On Wednesday of last week, the World made the following promise: ''The printed accounts will be laid before the public in g few days, and before meeting of the Chamber of Commerce could be called and committee selected, the printed accounts would be ready for their inspection and scrutiny SO that the long delayed dis closure may be expected soon. In ths meantime the Times and Tribune have beer busy exposing the frauds and extortions ol the city Quarantine officers, who have beer levying on vessels at such rate as to great ly iniure the business at that port.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17
Book Notices.

| sSF . THE GALAXY contains: Lady Justin, Tale of Two Continents, by Judith McCar. thy, concluded; The Burden of Paris; Az ricultural Labor at the South: Mine; Per petual Motion; The Youth by the Brook The Neither Side of New York, Outcas Children; Ought We to Visit Her? by Mrs
 Edwards; Slain at Gettysburg; Pearl Hunt ing in to Pomotoys; Lese-Amour; The Eus. tace Diamonds, I-VI, by Anthony Trol- lope; Waiting; Drift Wood; Scientific Mis- cellany; Current Literature; The Galaxy Club Room; Nebulse.
 Sheldon & Co.,, 677 Broadway, N. Y.
 PETERsoN's MAGAZINE contains: The Fla. tai Quarrel; The Tragedy of Quiet Life Cured by an Earthquake; The First Love and the Last; Conquered at Last; The Mil ler's Granddaughter; The Reigning Belle and the usual Poetry, Music, Fashion Plates &e., Sc.
 Charles J. Peterson, 3O6 Chestnut Street, Phila. THE WESTMINSTER REVIEW contains:- Religious Life and Tendencies in Scot. land; The Poetry of Democracy, by Walt Whitman; The Genesis of the Free Will Doctrine; Abeilard; The Republicans of the Commonwealth; Army Organization; Early English Literature; The Government and the Liberal Party; The Function of Physical Pain, Anesthetics; On the Meth cd of Political Economy; Contemporary Literature.
 The Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,, 40 Fulton St.. N. Y. s. s
 Po11rToA1.-The Republicans of Califor- mia are sanguine of success at the coming election. The majority to be overcome is heavy, but the Democratic administration of State and local matters is unpopular, and the people seem des;rous of a change. Still disafection is an uncertain reliance in politics, and we should prefer to see our Republican majority before moralizing over it.
 There seems little doubt of the success of the Republican State ticket in Ohio, but the legislature is not so certain. Much de- pends on the result in Hamilton county which includes Cincinnati and sends IA Representatives and three Senators. The of that city have had quarrel over the Sunday laws with the Germans who prefer to spend Sunday as holiday. The present legislature was elected in 1869, and the Republicans have majority of on ly one in the Senate and three in the House, on majority of 7,5OO in the State.
 The election in Montana has resulted in the choice of Republican delegate. by ], 1,5O0 majority. That territory has hereto fore gone Democratic by about 1000 ma jority.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

TIE DERBY RAIrRoAD.-TheD Derby rail- road being completed at last, an arrange ment has been perfected between that com pany and the Naugatuck R. R. for the transportation of passengers to and from New Haven over the Derby railroad. The fare from Birmingham to New Haven is tc be 90 cents ,bs8ses ae9 sap stss p s
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

The Mayor of New Haven is authorized to raise $500, 900 for sewerage purposes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

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Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

There are 60 applications for admission to the Yale Theological school. this year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-08-17

THE LAKE.
 The rain yesterday cheated me out of my an- nual sspicnic" and fishing excursion. This I re. gretted, as the gathering was to have been quite large, and could have taken by the hand many that cannot see at any other time. I rode around the Lake, however, just at evening the day before and was, as usual, delighted beyond expression All the houses in the immediate vicinity of thu Lake are crowded with New York summer board ers." It is charming place and I am not sur prised to find so many focking here from tht crowded citles 1saEHa & HAL. GOSHEN.
 Mrs. Moses Lyman, Jr.. from Waverly, N. Y, is here, aad is very sick. Our schools are now having their va cations. The Academy commences Sept. 4th.
 A great many strangers are staying in the place, this year. = Our grasshoppers are singular race Myriads have collected on the side of the road near the Fox place. They first att the grass clean, then the leaves from tht elecampane and Canada thistles, and al | last they went oyer the wall. and the fool ish things not knowing enough to journeJ on to the green grass in sight, attacked ar apple tree nine feet high. taking every ll leaf, and now they are eating the barl from inc branches. H. N.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-20

A Historic HOG SKIN.--Col. job Stout,
Recorder of Hardin county, Iowa, has q
wonderful pocketbook, according to this
from the Eldorado Ledger 1t was made
of pig skin, dressed by one of the pilgrim
fathers, and manufactured into its present
shape by himself. 1t was from the back
of the first hog slain by the colonists. A
forefather of Col. Stout's carried the pig
skin wallet through tho French war and
the Indian, and was shot beside the brave
General Wolf, on the bloody heights of
Abraham, in September, 1859. The
pocketbook, containing some English coin,
found its way back to the right family,
and held nothing but English coin and
Bank of England notes until the revolu-
tionary war.
Colonel Stouts grandfather marched
with it on his person to Canada with Gem
eral Montgomery. 1t was at Saltwater ;
ferried the Delaware at the memorable
Trenton surprise; and when peace was de-
clared, contained two thousand dollars OF
Continental currency, most of which its
present owner retains. In the late inter-
necine war, Colonel JOB Stout carried the
pig-skin wallet through several engage
ments, and when he fell at Richmond, the
historical wallet Of pilgrim pig-skin was
perforated with bullets and saturated with
blood. The CoioucFs coat is now on ex.
hibition at IadialAp polls, riddled by forty
bullets. This wallet has been 10 use one
hundred and uipefy years.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-20

A MURDER CAUSED BY A VALENTINE.
The recently reported shooting of Miss
Meyer by jacob lleuaibergcr, at Sing Sing,
New York, and liz subsequent attempt to
commit suicide, are said to have been
caused by the receipt Of valentine.
Leuerburger had short time before adj
dressed Miss Meyer, but bis suit was re-
iected. 1t is stated that some one had sent
him a caricature valentine on Tuesday
morning, and inclosod a piece Of Irvine
and nail, with the intimaiion that he
might go and hang himself, for he could
never secure the prize he sought, namely,
the hand Of Miss Meyer. Soon after re-
ceiving this, he proceeded to a saloon in
the village, where young man named
LANCE, who is said to have won the afiec-
tions of Miss Meyer, is employed. Leuer.
burger probably intended to shoot Lange
but, falling to find him, he left, repaired
to his home, and there selected Miss Meye
as his victim.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-20
BANKRUPT NOTICES.

4l02
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
/ STATES, for tho district of Virginia.
In the matter Of @. L. Railway, Bankrupt--in
bankruptcy.
Sat Richmond, on tho 10Th day of December, 1870.
TO WHOM IT MAY C0NCERN
Please to take notice hereby, that petition has
been, to-wit: the 10th day of Dec 1870, filed in
sad district court by G. L.. Railway, of Richmond
city in said district who has been heretofore duly
declared bankrupt under the act Of Congress entitled
An act to establish uniform system of bank
ruptcy throughout the United States," approved
March End, 1867, for discharge and certificate there
of from all his debts and other claims provabe under
said act and that the 9th day of JAM 1871 at 10
before W. w. Forbes, one of the registers of said
court in bankruptcy, at his Office in Richmond, in
said district, is tho time and place assigned for the
hearing of the same when and whore you may attend
and show cause, if any you have why the prayer of
the said petition should not be granted.
You also hereby notified that the second and
third meetings of the creditors of said bankrupt will
W. W. FORBES,
Acting Register In bankruptcy for the
de 81 WV 3rd cong1 district of Va.
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ENGLISH FEMALE BIrTERs.

The Medical Profession at large, have long felt the
need of just such medicine, consequently 1t 10 not
strange that they eagerly prescribe and recon-
mend these Btters to their female patients.
If you could the pile of smiling approyals ana
encomiums from physicians and the public who have
cured their wives their daughters and their r snds
by the use of these Btters no sckly female would
hesitate to use them. This Fomale Regulator Is
adapted for old, young, married single females.
who are affected with acute or chronic forms OF
Uterine arrangements. They cure painful, sup
pressed, scanty profuse or irregular Aenstrnaton,
Mysteries, Falling of the Womb, liberation and IT.
ritability of the Womb, pain in the side, back or
loins sick Headache paptation or hntterng Of the
Heart, hurried Breathing, swimming OF the Head,
torpid Liver, Melancholy, Nervousness Waketul-
ness, Barrenness, physical Prostitution, etc., ETC.
Many Of these are relieved by the use OF only one
bottle.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-20
RoULAR
SAVE YOUR HONEST EAD.
RELIEF FOR DEBTORS.


1t Is now understood by late decision OF the
United States Court, that the TWO THOUSAND
DOLLAR HOMESTEAD, provided for in our new
Constitution, well the FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LA RS specified by the Bankrupt Law. are exempt
for the debtor and the person who now takes ad-
vantage Of the benign provisions of the Bankrup
Law. This gives the debtor TWENTY-FIVE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS, EXEMPT BY LAW, and by the
proper proceedings in Bankruptcy he be relieved
from the burthens Of antiwar debts, and the debts
left by the casualties of the late war.
Persons wishing to take the necessary steps, TO
avail themselves of those provisions of the law can
receive all proper information by calling on me in my
once, at the corner OfHank and Tenth
Streets, Richmond, Va.
X have formed business connection with non. l.,
u. CHANDLER, and MI letters of enquiry, or ON
professional business OF any kind directed either to
me or to "CaANDLER& MORTON" will be prompt
ly responded TO.
All professional business will be diligently attended
70 by the firm in any Of tho Conrts of the State or
United States.
ALFRED MORTON,
Late Judge Richmond City Circuit Court
Richmond, Va, April 18TH 1870.
ES-MAJ. Ro. G.. BANKS,y-of doochiand viii
represent us in Gooehiani and Ria,uaang oounti~-
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-02-20
GA Involuntary.
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED

I'll Involuntary.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
4 States for the District of Virginia.
In the matter of T. j. Magruder Co. vs.. Julius
Dear, Bankrupt In Bankruptcy
At Richmond, on the 8th day OF December, 1870.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN
Please take notice hereby that petition has been
to wit: the sth day Of Dec, 1870, filed in said
District court by Julius Bear, of Richmond city
in said District who has been heretofore duly declared
Bankrupt, under the Act of Congress entitled An
Act to Establish more Uniform system Of Bank
ruptcy throughout the United States," approved
March I'd A. D. 1867, for discharge and certificate
thereof from all his debts and other claims provable
under said act, and that tho 9Th day of January,
1871, at 10 a. M, before W. w. Forbes, one of the
Registers of said court in Bankruptcy, at his Office in
Richmond in the said District, is the time and
place assigned for the hearing of the same, when and
where you may attend and show cause, if any you
have, why the prayer of the said petition should
not be granted
You are also hereby notified, that the second and
third meetings of the creditors of said Bankrupt will
be held st tic same time and place.
w. w. FORBES,
Acting Register in Bankruptcy for the
de 2l--W2w Sd congl district of Va.
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