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Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
STATE ITEMS.

Canterbury has smallpox.
 A $20OO burglary in Ansonia, last week.
 A laborer was killed while at work in the tunnel at Hartford, last week.
 New London voted it's retiring mayor $90O.
 An illicit still has been seized in Colches- ter. . .-
 man killed himself in West Woodstock, last week. -,-...
 The value of real estate has doubled in Westport within six years.
 Danbury proposes to climb a greased pole on the Fourth.
 A Catholic church was dedicated at Nor walk, last week. #s.s
 Work is to be resumed immediately on the Air Line. H. A There are about 1000 Freemasons in New
 A lively old lady of 1O4 resides in Killing worth.
 Mrs. Senator Dixon died at Hartford, Friday. r...
 An Unitarian minister preached at the Yale College Chapel, last week. ..-.-
 Mrs. I. B. Hooker preached in Cheney Hall, Manchester, Sunday. .-..- ;. A brakeman on the Hartford, Prov. & Fishkill R. R. had both legs crushed, Fri day. ..s
 The Yale University club was badly beat en by the Haymakers on Wednesday last; 35 to 9.
 Arsenic has been found in the stomach of g deceased man in Birmingham, and his widow has left for parts unknown.
 North Haven shipped 15O bushels of strawberries to Boston, in two days, last week.
 The .Americus Club (Tweed & Col at Greenwich import all their furniture, wines and liquors. direct from Europe.
 The Rev. Myron Eels has been sent from Hartford as Missionary to the Pacific coast. An. excellent name for a man who is to be 'all things to all men !'' S---
 The Norwalk Gazette now sends two cop. ies to China, which accounts for the de- OACaoCO CAAA&A0V OA UAAo ycaIs AuOIucC copy would stop it altogether.
 ASouth Windham man bets that he can carry 100 tb pig 2H miles without drop pingit. If he can do that it will account for numerous mysterious disappearances.
 The Yale and Harvard freshmen hines play their annual game of baseball, on the 24th; the university hines, about week later.
 Riggs has replevied his press and his pa. per shiRes once more as 8 star of the first magnitude. Why not call it the Merlden Phoeniz. which it really is ..... s
 A sharp Waterbury musician advertised noted Hew Haven violinist without au- thority and then apologized for his non- appearance. 't' 'H
 A drunken Meriden printer forced his way into lady's sleeping room in a hotel, lately. Her screams aroused the house but the scoundrel escaped. .,~ ..--..
 A raid was made on the Hartford houses of prostitution. last week, and twenty wo- men caught. but the asen were released, ''as there would not be room enough to accom- modate all," which indicates rather large number of gentlemen Implicated. Let Hartford enlarge it's station house, and, in the meantime take half-and-haf so as to give its .'raids" some appearance at least of equal justice 7@N h+%t-
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

nA- The following. printed Abefofe news |of Fallandfghans accident, read very |queerly in connection with the telegram of the|next day: NH
 Since the late Vallandigham moyedSit is proper to speak of the Democracy as the dears departed |-W Wat Amer.ican
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

GOSHEN. { Tie Congrsgational Church and Society hold meetings this week to eonsider and act upon the resignation of Rev. MT. Doubleday.
 We had great rain last Sabbath, and our fields. which were so badly scorched last summer. now look green. Fl. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
NORTH CANAAN

The Litchfeld' County Conyocation. will meet in Christ Church. ( on n "wednesday, June 28. Services at 211a P. M. Meetings will be held in St, Johns Church. Salisbury, St. Peters Day, June 29.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

EMnrENAaoGUE.- Ladies, you all want this preparation, buy 1t, and you will nev- CT be without il. See advertisement of Warmers Medicines in another column of our paper. Price One Dollar. Sold by all druggists. ts.-Recorder. kA53 SAaS19A &t7
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

A. A. Hayes. M. D., State Assayer of Massachusetts, pronounces Halls Sicilian Hair Remover an efficient preparation for cleansing the skin of the head, promoting the growth, and restoring the original col or of the hair when it has become grey.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

D@ In another column will be found a long communication from Marbledale re- garding roads and railroads. We print it exactly as received, wishing to give cor respondents the fullest expression of opin- ion, even though in opposition to our in dividual views. One correction we think should be made. Neither New Preston nor Marketable were, to our knowledge, s'in- veigled" into voting for the Shepaug Val ley Railroad subscription. Most of us who are interested in those villages believed that New Milford would give to the enterprise such pecuniary assistance as would secure it's location on that route. That we were mistaken is not the fault of the company or of ''Judea" Society. The Shepaug and the Aspetuck sections of Washington took their chances, and voted, knowing that one only could succeed. Although the result is disappointment. grumbling is not, un- der the circumstances, either wise or just
 As regards the common road to Bee Brook, we regret that the action is so long delayed that work cannot be commenced this year if the road is laid out. Only one possible ground could exist for delaying the construction of the best practicable highway between New Preston and the Shepaug railroad, and that would betht reasonable prospect of g Branch Housaton ic railroad to that place. Whether there is any reasonable prospect of such branci is point which we cannot help thinking can be ascertained forthwith. We hear further. that there is a prospect of recon cling the different New Preston views by the layout of a highway down the Bee Brook valley to the proposed Station ani thence to connect with the 'Baldwin" road thus combining with the best route to tn, proposed Station easy communication be tween the two sections of the town. Any thing for good roads and 2 quiet iifel
 B@. There was dreadful rumor abou the legislature, last week, that a membe from Canterbury had lost child by smal pox and might communicates the infection to the several Assembly. Premature ad journment. the scattering of an hundred O more cases of varioloid about the State. t say nothing of possible injusy to the Thir, House. made it a very serious matter til the Speaker quieted the scene. A snar young doctor might have turned an homes Ipenny and sacarifed Father Goodwin s en tire list of married, single. and widow Iers, on Thursday last.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

Over LOG, 900 families continue to use Pratts Astral Oil, and no accidents of any description have occurred from it. It does not take fire or explode if the lamp is upeet and broken. We consider it the safest Oil ever made.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
Scientific school
Notice.

A IL persons indebted to me on book IA are hereby notified that their accounts must be settled on or before the first day of August next or they will be left with an Attorney for col lection. Payment can be made to Wm. M. Ensign at my old store in Morris, or to myself in Water bury. NEWTON SMITH.
 Waterbury, June 20, 1871. k4t 11-Sw%
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
State of Connecticut ! COtiatv of T,itghfie1d {
National Iron Bank.

WNHE Directors of this Bank have this day declared 8 Dividend of six (6) per cent. on the Capital Stock, out of the net earnings of the last six months payable to the stockholders on and after the first day of July next, free of Gov ernment tax. A. o. RANDALL, Cashier. Falls Village. 18th June, 1871.
 Sheffield Scientific School
 OF YALE COLLEGE. ~ - TTVHE next year begins September 12, .-A 1871. Examinations for entrance, FRIDAY, July IA, and WEDNESDAY, September 1S. Ap- fore July 10, to assaI ygE7ifs Ina Eso 5t fe
 D. O. GILMAN, Secretary. New Haven, June l, 1871. IFS
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
Notice.

8 LTTcHRTnED, 10th June; 1871. THE Annual Meeting of Members of the Litch- 1 field Savings Society will be held at the Firat National Bank of hitchheld, on Eaturday, 0Ath June, 1871, ct 8 o'clock, P. M. esass4 pcf 1O-2w Fl. R. corr, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
"A new fence adds much to the appear.
 ance of the Beers place in East Street.

"A new fence adds much to the appear. ance of the Beers place in East Street. Our dangerous classes are unusually quiet, this week. Couldn't have gone to Hartford on the County question? st
 - We have at this office specimen of rye raised by Wm. Coe of Bantam Falls, measuring eight feet and one inch in height. The whole field averages seven feet. Who can beat it? .s.aa. s... E :. - We extract an account of our Dutton Nine from the Yale s'Lit" The accuracy of the description indicates that some one who has repeated" for us is now repeat. ing against us. We notice, by the way, that the Perpetual President, Secretary, Treasurer, Captain, &c., of that Nine as sumes the Skull and Bones, next year. We can imagine that the bones will be con- venient for match games now that Paph is is no longer here to see to the bats; and the skull, too, not only has a cheerful, resolute look outside, but it's inside. say all but the fifteen elect, indicates-well, nothing
 Hampers and the other July Monthlies are to be had at Buel & Wheeler's, West Street. f
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

la A single New Britain firm ship 40 bush els of strawberries to the city markets daily.
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22
LITCHFIELD.

The base of the Soldiers Monument has arrived and the remainder is expected to- day lWednesday,. The monumentgis to be set up tomorrow.
 Assistant Engineer Van Wrinkle is lay ing out sites for depots at the foot of West Hill. .s.ss~.s4
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

ID EFFORT of the Condition of The Ma. AW tional Iron Bank of Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at close of business on Sat- urday the 10th day of June, 1871. --
 RESOTrPNEC
Litchfield enquirer., 1871-06-22

A raid was made on the Hartford houses of prostitution. last week, and twenty wo- men caught, but the nses were released, ''as there would not be room enough to accom- modate all" which indicates 8 rather large number of gentlemen implicated. Let Hartford enlarge it's station house, and, in the meantime take half-and half so as to give its .'raids" some appearance at least of equal justice ,,s s-7 e-.@T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0Yvf0E, |
MnNPHIB. TENN. November %. 1911.


There Is very little of interest trans
piring in financial circles to-day, and
beyond the usual routine Of checking
and depositingl not much is being done.
The demand for money is mod,irate, and
our banks are amply supplied with cur
rency to meet the wants Of the mercan-
tile community. Rates Of discount re-
main steady at 10 to IL per cent. at the
banks, and from to II per cent. per
month in the open market-the latter
being the best rate obtainable on any
class Of paper.
Exchange is offered in liberal amounts
as the sales Of cotton during the past
few days have been large. Cotton bills
are taken at { to J discount, and sight
checks on Eastern cities are sold at
discount. New Orleans bills are bought
at to discount and sold at / discount
to par, with but light demand or offer
Jugs.
Gold is offered in limited quantities,
and is bought at ITO to ll0i and sold at
New York rates, which are ll05.
Local securities are quiet, and a
steady feeling prevails throughout the
entire list. Railroad bonds, shares,
county and city indebtedness are alike
firm, with light offerings. County war
rants is the especial feature, and the de-
mand for them is steadily on the in.
crease. Dealers are selling at SO to 9jc
the inside figure being the rate charged
where the purchaser includes an equal
amount of Tennessee money, which
alone is sold over the counter at So to
SOC. For a round amount Of county
warrants 93c would be the market price
Indeed, we learn of $1,000 being upon
the market to-day at that price.
On Thursday, Thanksgiving, some Of
our leading banks, and perhaps all, will
be closed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28
cotton.

A greater portion Of yesterdays sales,
1900 bales, were made early yesterday,
buyers Withdrawing from the market to-
ward the close Of the day, in conse-
quence of anticipated decline and re-
duction in limits. To-day it was diff
cult matter to ascertain the true state Of
the market. Factors were not disposed
to make any concessions, and buyers
generally, after looking through the
market, withdrew for lowers prices. The
early telegram from New York quoted
that market quiet, and the next noted a
decline of &c, with weak market. This
had the effect to change factors views
to a certain extent, and many were will
ing to dispose of their tables at a SINH
lar reduction, but found limited num-
Der of buyers out, they (the latter hav-
ing but little faith in the present
prices, shut themselves up in their
offices to await more favorable op-
portunity of completing their or
ders. Sales were light, not exceed
ing 500 bales, and that purchased
early in the day was nearly all sold at
yesterdays closing rates or fraction
below. One table of about 100 bales
middling sold early in the morning at
lssc, and an hour later the same could
have been purchased at Isle. We quote
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28
To The Public.

Ever mindful of your wants, your reli-
able friend Victor D. Fuchs, at No. Al
Jefferson street, is making arrangements
for full supply of dressed poultry, eel
cry, fish, oysters and game of every de-
scription for the approaching Thanks
giving and holidays. You have patron
lied him literally for many years, for
which he thanks you and, as an INDUCE
ment for your future patronage, he pro-
poses on and after the first Of December
to make a general reduction in prices of
his celebrated Norfolk oysters to both
families and dealers. Each and every
can will bear his name on the cap as an
Endorsement of its superior quality, and
whether purchased at his house or from
the smaller dealers throughout the city,
these oysters will be found equal in
every respect to any sold in the South
ern country.
Yours, respectfully, V. D. FUcHs,
~ Al Jefferson street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28

ROYAL JAPANESE. -To-morrow even
ing the wonderful Royal Satsuma Jap
anese Troupe will appear at the Mem
phis Theater. Since their last appear
ance in this city the troupe has been
largely improved and added to in num-
Isss. New scenery and appointments
have been secured from Japan. The
performance will consist Of trapeze,
legerdemain, top spinning, bamboo
tricks, balancing butterfly, pyramids,
and hundreds of other attractive things.
Little All Right, the wonderful tumbler,
balancer and contortionist is promi-
nent member of the troupe. There will
be Jap" matinees on Thursday and
Saturday.
Mrs. MoULToN.- celebrated vo-
calist will appear at the theater on next
Monday and Tuesday evenings, the 4th
and 9TH of December. The New York
Herald critic claims that her voice has
the true Italian school, and although be-
ing mezzo soprano, and circumscribed
in compass and power, yet within its
boundaries it is capable of doing any
thing. AT her second concert she sang
Una Voce Poca Fa, that most delicious
morceau of Rossini, with a wonderful
facility and completeness. Then came
that exquisite aria of Verdi, Caro- horne,
true poem of the heart, which she rem
dered with soul and feeling such as we
would look for only in great artist. In
fine, Mrs. Moulton, within the limits and
range of her voice, which will not allow
great breadth of dramatic expression
or pyrotechnical displays ir the upper
register, ful6lls all the requirements Of
a charming concert singer.
BRooM's The Jefferson Street Opera
House was croVded last evening by an
enthusiastic audience. A new pro-
gramme, containing many pleasing
novelties, was presented by the man
ager. The great sensational star of the
evening was Miss Lucy Adams, who ap-
peared in her lightning vocal changes.
Miss Adams is fine vocalist and CAPT
tai actress. Last night she was COM
PEELED to acknowledge repeated encores
from the delighted audience. This even
ing Miss Adams will appear in new
changes, with songs never before render
ed in this city. The performance will
conclude with Berkley's sensational
drama entitled Little Maud, or Out OF
the Depths"
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.-Manager Lusk
continues to draw large audiences to
the Washington street theater. A fine
company of artists has been engaged
for the season. Tonight new dances,
songs and comedies will be introduced
and the performance will wind up with
the fascinating Can-Can.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28
Fire this Morning.

The alarm of fire sounded by the en-
CINE, house bells this morning at two
o'clock was caused by the burning of a
one-story frame dwelling occupied by a
negro, A. J. Harris, near the corner of
South and fernando streets. The
shanty was burned down in a few min
utes. Early this morning Harris was
arreS nd on the charge of arson. He
was brought before Esquire Burke this
forenoon for trial, and gave bond in the
sum of FIVE thousand dollars to appear
for trial before Esquire Burke on next
Saturday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28
MACE AND COBURN.
Both tn Trim for the Mill Next
Thursday.


The New Orleans papers already be-
gin to indicate the extraordinary inter
est which the Mace-Cobnrn fight will ex-
cite in that city on the Both. A large
number Of sporting-men and represent
atives Of the press from all sections have
already arrived there. Coburn is get
ting into fine condition, and promises to
appear,in the ring in excellent trim. Mace
is there and is busily engaged in put
ting on the finishing touches. Reports
from both men give assurance that the
fight is bound TO take place, as they
manifest determination in the matter
which carries conviction. In Now York
the betting is in favor Of Mace at the
odds Of five to one, while in New Or.
leans wagers have been made Of two and
three to one. Harry Hill, the stake
holder at New York, says the money is
all up-$2500 a side.
Coburn, in recent letter to friend
in New York, says:
81 told you in former letter Johnny
DIVER had left me. He could not bear
the hard work with me which was neces
sary to get me into condition. / have
engaged Tom McAlpine. He suits me
as he is a good walker. / am training
at Dan. Hickok's, six miles from New
Orleans, very healthy place. | never
felt better in my life, or more confident
of success. will not change my col
ors but stick to the bridge that has al
ways carried me over. Two trains are
to be run from New Orleans to the fight
ing ground, which will probably be near
Kennersville They win carry five
thousand persons each, at ten dollars a
ticket. Admission to the ring is to be
two dollars"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28

The indications of the closing Of nav
igation by cold weather above st. Louis
has caused an advance in freight from
that point, and in consequence the lead
ing articles Of produce, thOughsnot quot
ably higher, are frmer to-day, and such
articles as are most in demand wi
doubtless advance during the next few
days, Hnlass the weather should agair
moderate, and onr telegrams that viii b
found in our river column show no i'm
mediate prospect Of warmer weather IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28

RIVER, BUSINESS, MISCELLANEOUS.
The river has risen four inches in the
past twenty-four hours, and continues to
rise slowly. The local packets report
eight feet over Reeves and eight and a
half feet is the depth reported to Cairo.
Business is improving slowly. The
weather is cloudy and cold, with pros
poets of snow.
RIVER TELEGRAMs.
CNcINNATI, November 27.-The river
is falling, with nine feet and three inches
in the channel. Weather cloudy and
cold. Arrived: Alaska, Emma Floyd
and Spray, from below. Dispatches
from Cattlesburg report it raining there,
and the Kanavha river rising, with four
feet in the channel. The Ohio river is
rising at Pomeroy. Rate on freight to
Memphis is as follows; Flour, 76c.
whisky, 81 25; Pork 81; pound lots,
4Oc. To New Orleans: Flour, Zoe. ;
whisky, 81 so; pork, 81 pound lots, 4Oc.
To Little Rock: Flour, 81 20; whisky,
81 so; pork, 81 so; pound lots, 6Oc. To
Fort smith: Flour, 81; whisky, 50 So;
pork, 81 so; pound lots, 81 so.
ST. LOUIS, November 27.-The weather
is cold. and has been sleeting since 4
pm. River slowly falling, and some
ice running. Arrived. Commonwealth,
New Orleans Henry Ames, New Or
leans; H. c. Yeager, New Orleans; p.
w. Strader, New Orleans; City of
Vicksburg, Vicksburg. Departed: P.
W. Strader, New Orleans; Dexter, New
Orleans. Freights TO New Orleans
have advanced: Flour, soc; whisky,
81 so; pork, 81 Is; hay, SOC; pound
freight, 40c. Rates to Nicksburg and
Memphis have also advanced. Weather
cloudy, with little sleet this afternoon.
PITrsBURG, November 4-The river is
stationary, with four feet and FIVE inches.
Weather cloudy and cold. Arrived:
Argosy and Arlington.
CAIRo, November 27.-Departed-Rob
Roy for St. Louis, pm; J. NJ. KEEL
logg for st. Louis, 3 pm. Grand Tower
for Memphis, 3 pm. John Scott, south,
pm; 0ceanus for Red river, 4 pm. (;
st. Mary, New Liberia, pm; Idlewild
for Evansville, pm; Molhe Ebert for
New Orleans, 5 pm; Richmond for
New Orleans, 5 pm; Tom Jasper for
St. Louis, SPIN. The river has fallen
FIVE inches. Weather cloudy, With indi-
cations Of rain.
Evansville, November 27.-The river
is about stationary. Down-Evansyille
City Of Helena, Louisa Jones, Nightin'
gale, Mary Ament Kate Robinson
Quickstep. Up Fayette, Eddyville,
and Florence Lee.
The Belle Lee passed vieksburg yes
terdsy on her way up, and will leav'
here on Thursday next
A meeting Of the citizens Of Pitts
burg has been called for tonight Z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28
COURT STREET STABLES.
A madison Streets Court street

A Madison Streets court Street.
Mr.. Joe MeCullers, the proprietor of
the Court Street Stables, informs us that
h has opened his stable through to
Ma olson street, which gives him front
on two streets. aud he is now prepared
20 acc ommodate all who may give him a
call lie makes boarding a specially,
and is prepared to board and give good
attention to horses left in his charge.
Good hostlers and buggy washers always
on hand TO attend to the wants of his
customers. Give Joe a call and he piil
please you. Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28

The United States Circuit and Dis
triet Courts we're not opened for the No
vember term yesterday, owing to the non
arrival of Judge Trigg, who telegraphed
to the United States Marshal that he
would arrive in this city at twelve o'clock
to-day. The courts will open and ad-
iourn this afternoon and the regular
business will commence tomorrow, when
the grand and petit juries will be i'm
paneled. There lis a large attendance
of jurors, parties to suits and witnesses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28

0rganist Of St. Peters Church, late of
London, and formerly of thu Academy
Of Music Of New York, has taken up his
residence in Memphis permanently, and
will take limited number Of pupils, who
desire to finish their edu cation as vocal
lists or instrumentalists. Lessons Oh the
organ at special rates. Mr.. Pc rring
makes the cultivation of the vo ice a
specially. Applications may be left at
the music stores. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-28

EOB SALE OR LBAsE-43O ACRES OF
IT land viii Be sold on accom- u odating terms
or leased to q responsible man for the term Of
Eve years. There are three frame houses and
dred acres undur cultivation. the balance in
timber. 10 may be divided 20 advantage.
Two good wells ns water; also q good cistern,
large barn we'll fllcd with fodder, and a good
Tennessee railroad. two miies south Of Horn
Lake Depot, Dcsoto county, Mississippi. The
road runs through q portion Of the tract,
where a har station r. established, which rem
gers q great convenience % the neighh or-
poultry = al kinds. and All necessary farm
lnf utcnlila. etc etc. VIII Be disroled % On
5ermf % suit. lur particulars apply - W.
Alden, Ne. Mulbsrry street, Memphis. fcna.