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Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

FOREIGN. F}ance.-A further reorganization of the Ministry has taken place.
 sSp0in.-The bombardment of Carta- gena has been commenced and the Ger man squadron compelled the insurgents to return the money taken from German subjects.
 Southern ADserica.-Ths Virginius is afoat.
 President Neira of Panama attempted a coup d'9tat but failed.
 DOMESTIC.
 Judge Sherman of Ohio has resigned
 Taintor, the,defaulting cashier, has been sentenced to prison for seven years. The agent of tobacco manufacturer disappeared with large sum, v1etimi- zing Hartford dealers to considerable ex- tent, it is said. The business portion of Fishkill Will lage, N. Y, was burned, last week, loss over $150,0OO.
 Gen. Sherman's report shows an effec- tive force in the Regular Army of barely 20, 900 men.
 Senator Casserly of California, has re signed his seat in the United States Sen ate, and ex-Goverror Haight declines to be candidate so that the election of Gov. Booth is expected An atrocious attempt was made with an internal machine to kill Controller Green of New York, last week. James Mason has been appointed Reg ister in Bankruptcy in the case of Jay Cooke & Go. The Controller of the Currency, in his report, recommends the issue of $25, 900, 900 additional circulation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

SzkmexAsrs vAosrs in arrears must make up s-rsa<ess AafeEs taking advantage Of the forego- faE PruRosfGsa1as and subscribers who are in sasaaee ny asd=es the amount their subscrip- tsznm are iA o3sznce-
 Mozas sAszlA bs ssnt by pOst-Ofsce order, sAssk ex rsEizssrsa lsassr. if possible. If remit sz.sus are mmas hsmni1 we cannot be responsible s.r Huns haesEs fhs lss<sr reaches us. but will r.Ra na rss1M cg rsmiteanes tO the clubbing peri elksal Except win bs Tekzrued in the next pAPeR-
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

We have to apologize to our Washing ton friends for mistake in our last, re- garding the date of Mir. Whipple's lec- ture of this Wednesday, evening. Re- cent election returns seem to have con- fused our arithmetic man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
TnouIRER CLUBBING RATES.

Or LiaeA6e11 c0znsy subscribers may not of- tea hs sh1s ts take advantage of the low rates s9srs1 large eanhs hy most magazines and peri- oiEsala- Ror tAstr convenience and as m extra sasss1aaa te nsw county subscribers we will ssna sAs fslswing PeEiOdicals to county subscrib- srs. iz eoansstioa with the EzQurREE as the
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

HabituaI CostiVeness causes Headache. Dizziness, Worms, Liver Com plants, Dyspepsia, Sour Stomach, Bad Breath, &c. The surest preventive is Dr. -Harriston's Persitaltic Lozenges; being both Tonic and Laxative, they restore nature, thereby curing a costive habit. In the opinion of every Druggist, they are the most pleasant and effectual rem edy for the piles and the only one that reaches the cause, as outward applications are only time and money wasted. Trial box, 30 cts. Large box, 60 cts., mailed free for this last price,
 DR HARR1soN's ICELAND BALsAM, a splendid cure for coughs, hoarseness. and all Throat and Lung complaints. For sale by B. 8. Harrison < Go. Pro prietors. No. 1 Fremont Temple, Bos- ton, and by all Druggists. 32-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

's At NRv MIlFoHD, recently, MT. George Hoyt of Sheman had pair of rubber boots stolen from his buggy. MT. My ron Cole writes from Florida that he has killed five deer and bear.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

Tweed is really at work at Last among the eozxicAs sk BlackveIl's island. Inger- soIl goes b the penstsntiAry for five years fOr sorgsEy: while his secretary gets only a short tern ia consideration of the fact thak he he'd none of the plunder.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
A Contrast.

On Saturday evening last, the Demo- cratic members of the House of Represen- tatives met for the nomination of Speaker and other officers to be chosen at the or gonization of Congress, on Monday. About seventy were present, half of whom had drawn their Back Pay. s. s. Cox, Fernando Wood and J. c. Robinson, were the candidates for the nomination for Speaker. Thereupon MT. Holman of h. diana offered resolution declaring it in- expedient to nominate anyone who had been an advocate of the Back Pay bill. Holman was ct once denounced as a dem- agogue, his resolution was ruled out of order, and Wood received the nomination. The notorious character of the man, and the fact that he had been one of the most prominent supporters of the Salary Steal, made his nomination the most disgrace ful ever known to Congressional history. At the election on Tuesday, Wood had seventy-seven Democratic votes; four bolting, and nine refusing to vote. eg
 On Monday evening the republican members of the House held caucus up on the question and decided to have a committee raised to prepare a bill repeal ing the act increasing salaries. Gov. Hawley made an eloquent speech in favor of the repeal, and even Ben Butler con ceded the necessity of the measure. On final vote the proposition was carried with out serious opposition. .Ht -------------- f4e.4
 This is . good time to make change in the Spanish mission, 50 that the coun- try may be represented by a statesman in whom confidence will be felt in any emer- gency.-C C0urdnt 9H se, a'f
 An excellent suggestion. Although we have no sure evidence of indiscretion on the part of Gen. sickles inthe virginius affair, it appears that negotiations have been conducted through the Spanish min- ister in this country rather than through
 our own minister at Madrid. Gen. Sickles is not .the' man anyone would select tc
 conduct negotiation requiring tact,
 temper and judgment. .. 2's si' lass------ ------------ g..E F o The Hartford correspondent of tho Springfield Republican puts the tow
 lowing speech into the mouth of Gov
 Engliah as having been made just aftel last springs election @ I Iihave been acitizen of New Haven al
 my life; I have no peraonal feeling ovel
 my. defeat, but have friends who vii
 feel it; you have defeated the republican candidate for governor as we'll as myself
 Gentlemen, yOu hare lost the capital Good morning ;1s...-s'.s aa4 s.- '....s - News of the snbatsntia1 settlement oI
 the Virginius dificnlty by the agreement
 of the spanish anthoritiessto return that
 vessel with surviving crew and passengeri
 and to make ample reparation, is received
 with great satisfaction throughout the
 country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

Bos4oa is preparing to celebrate the esnasnzial of the famous tsa-parsy of De ssnher leEh, ITS, with social tea parties fnsGama of the usual brass-bandying sfzmp-spe@ehifying way.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04


 Washington. and then followed an inter, esting discourse by the pastor, Rev. D. E. Johes Pieces appEopriate for the oc- casion were well performed by the choir On the following Sabbath the Bible. School was reorganized with an increas- ed attendance. The Lords Supper was administered in the afternoon and four new members added. A Bible School concert was held in the church, Sabbath evening the 30th ult.. at 6 o'clock.
 Stephen Sanford has made an assign ment for the benefit of his creditors. His affairs have bad lcok
 Michael Pickett thanksgiving came on Tuesday of last week. Maggie, his wife, presented Mike with one boy aud t,go girls. The trio weigh I791bs. Mike said he was thankful for the three while his wife returned thanks that she had not presented him with four. Mother and chiIdren.are doing we'll
 Plymouth Sketches.-No. l6i
 One of our oldest inhabitants. Nehe. miah- Griffin, died few weeks since. aged 30 yeas. He was son of Ebenezer Griffin of Middletown, and in that place learned the cabinet makers trade Tn April. 1918. he walked over to Plymouth Hol- low, now Thomaston, to assist former shopmate, John Williams, on job of five hundred short clock cases for Seth Thom- as. After year or two he went to work for Eli Terry, who then carried on busi- ness further down the river where the woolen mill was lately burned. In 1924 he purchased farm in the eastern. portion of the town, where he continued to reside until his death. After going on to the farm he worked much for Eli Terry, Jr., in Terryville, at making scrolls, feet, &c. Mir. G.,'s first wife was Mary, daughter of Stiles Preston of Harwinton. His second, who survives him, was Clarissa Futile of West Goshen The children from these two marriages consisted of five sons and seven daughters. D, e,,,.-,.- s+ ~=..G- .4r -.ts e.ls-r, PLYMoUTHEAN. Nov. 17th, 1873 t@tlo
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

Dyspepsia is Hydra-Hended Monster, from which nearly all ''the ills the hn- man flesh is heir to" originate. The pe- ruvian Syrup, protected solution of the protoxide of Iron, is long-tried and we'll established remedy for this distressing complaint; it has cured thousands when other remedies have failed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

WINTERS DEATH WARRANTS are neglect ed coughs and colds. Thousands die at this season simply because they permit these ailments to take their fatal course instead of curing them promptly, as they always might do, with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, Crittenton's 9th Avenue. Sold by all Druggists.
 Pikeis Toothache Drops cure in l min- nfo
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

MER1rED DISTINCTION. The well-known Groton Junction, on the great thorough fare of the Northern Lines to Boston, has ceased to be. With O large and in creasing population, proud as well as pro sperous, it's citizens, in mass meeting as sembled, have voted to changed the name of their town to "Ayer'-after one of the best known men in America, Dr. J. c. Aver. of Lowel-and the Legisla ture of Massachusetts has enactdd thst decision into law. We commend their choice, for not only is the name short and distinctive, but Dr. Ayers Medicines have made it gratefully known to the ends of the earth. Probably no living man has carried relief to such countless multitudes of the sick as he; and this high honor, from his neighbors, tells the estimation in which he is held by those who know him.-Bs,ist0l Times.
 D@ If you don't want to digust every body with your offensive breath, cure your Catarrh, upon which it depends. $500 reward is offered by the proprietor of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy for a case of Catarrh which he cannot cure. It IS sola by druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

The programme of the Meriden Farm ers' Convention will appear in our next.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

The Schooner. A H. Hurlburt, Capt. Gri&n, loaded with coal. ran from Hamp- toa. Va, to Long Wharf, New Haven, in sorsy-ave hOGrs, the quickest time ever knoun Co have been made between those
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

BUcHAN's CARBoLIo BALM 0IMTMRNT is a very remarkable Fsmily Slave. It cures astonish everybody. Contains no grease, aud washes of without soap. It Is trans parent, like currant jelly. For all the purposes of Family Slave it is without an equal. .13 ly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

Chapped hands. face, rough, skin, pim- ples, riEgworm, salt rheum and other GU taneous affections cured, and the skin made soft and smooth, by using the Juni per Tar Soap, made by Caswell, Hazard & Co.,, New York, Be certain to get the Juniper Tar Soap, as there are many inn tations made with the common tar which are worthless. 35:4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

Tha eazs of Mr. Bowen is to be pressed to trial before the Plymouth church
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

sgnaa WEST CORNWALL, Nov. 30, 1873. Y MIR. EDITOR :-The Farmers. Reunion will be held at Litchfeld, on Tuesday, December 9th, at 10 o'clock, a. na., at the Episcopal Chapel. Dinner at the United States Hotel N a ~ Dea. Edward Norton has accepted an invitation to be with us and will give us some statistics of interest in relation to what he saw on his tour to Vienna; either in the aftegpoon or evening; but probably in. the afternoon.
 aa's Per order of the committee, si ...s....; = za T. L. HART.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

The gress Credit MObilier cases argued recently at Hartford, have been decided as4inst the government on the ground tkat their interest is too remote to war rans the Interference of a court of equity in their behalf An appeal will be taken to tha U. & Supreme court where it is hoped the government will be more ably rsprsnauted than it seems to have bean at Hartford. 1e
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
Morris.

It probably is not know to all the read CTS of the Enquirer, and the rest of man. kind, that 8 few farmers organized Farmers Club" in our town in tine ''lat- terly" part of last winter for the.r mutual benefit and improvement, by an inter change of views, and the discussion of topics in connection with their interests. The Club was almost immediately forced to 'ssuspend;" there was no 'trun" made on it, for it had the confidence of the peo- pie, but the Banks combined to crush the institution. Snow-banks ''cornered" it, and it suspended In the midst of the depressing Panic, and winter not finger ing in the lap of autumn, but sitting down squarely ln it, the club has resumed it's meetings, with paid up cash cash capi- tai, ample for kerosene and all other nec- essary requirements. The farmers feel 0 growing interest in it.. and it will be well attended. There have been two meetings held: at the first, the subject of deep and shallow blowing was talked deep, and talked shallow, each advocate giving his views clearly, and sustaining his theory convincingly showing that our farmers are clear. and level headed upon subjects they understand. At the next meeting, ssthe application of man6fes:to land for crops
 was the subject. .The question (which was the best-tona dressing, or blowing under our fertilizers ?' drew out plenty of of speakers, . about equally divided in numbers, and each side supported with great force and earnestness. The best method of raising potatoes, and the best kinds to raise for market and other purposes, will occupy the members at the meeting this week. The meetings are held in the Town Hall every Tuesday ! evening. r H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
~oodbury.


 Rev. Wm. H. Gilbert was here in be- half of the American Bible Society. on last Sabbath. the 23d ut. He addressed a union meeting of the Methodist and two Congregational societies at the Meth odist church in the afternoon. An aux ilary society was formed, the object of which is to raise funds for the parent so- ciety and keep depository where Bibles can be obtained at the society's prices. We did not think that any family in this town was destitute of Bible, but it has beenascertained that very few were so, and they have been supplied.
 On Thanksgiving day union services were held at the North Congregational church, sermon by Rev Mir. Wyckoff, from the words, Render unto God thaks- givings. He hath not dealt 50 with any Nation The audience was larger than usual on that day. s.l s.is ENo.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

CnkAolius allow no marriages from this Sma m CArizkmaz. without special dis
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
Kent.

~6o.Lz: e-tE t#E .-------1B 5fE4E t5rs o;t Four persons were baptised in St. An
 drsw's church on Sunday, November 3Oth. '. The Rev. Mir. Whittlesey will preach in Macedonia school house on Saturday
 evening, December 9th, at half past six
 o'clock. Ao-'1o e-yf -@ lsi- zsia'z
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

Ths Galveston Union speaks of the ofh- esals ek ths Houston post-OfRes in high terms. especially of it's postmaster
 Capt whittlessy is known as a shrewd businsss man. He stands we'll with our estisens; and the administration of the Houston Ofice-nOw one of the most inl- poraSnt in the State-already shows his accuWtorned energy and ability.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

The appointing system is not strength ensd by late developments. The Demo- cratic governor of Delaware has recently appointed his brother-in-law, ex-Senator S&nlsbury, a common drunkard, Chancel Tor of that State. As set of, the Re publican governor of Kansas has appoint cd 6 crOny and confederate of the dis graced Caldwell, who was compelled to resign. last session, as his successor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04
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c. A recess has been added to the Conere- gational house of worship for pulpit. The breast-work of the galleries has been lowered, eleven. inches, and the seats eIe- sated one above the other in the side gal leries,. Bel Behind the singers, 3 two large windows. have been placedy giving more light ana air, Every post has; been re- moved from the galleries, and the sing era gallery furnished with easy chairs. Below, the old slips have been removed, and easy modern seats substituted all up- holstered tor cushioned3. The paint on the slips and body of the house is fne whitepohsh; trimming ofseats! windows, and pulpit, of black walnut, oil finish The desk is $ jewel, neat and pretty, made. of black valnutg The windows are improved by being raised and lowered with weights and adorned with beautiful shades The walls are tastefully painted and frescosd. U The floors throughout are searpsteab , Ths house is warimed by two. new stoves, either for wood or, coal, and well lighted with lamps It has also been repaintedpuslde and new chimneys have been erected of concrete tile. '! 2a- The beautiful chandslier in the centre was 2 nemeral offering from Levi Judd, ; tof Pennsylyania Thel lpalpie is furnish ed with two chairs, costing .25, eaacll, and q table and desk, all black aalnut The desk is alse furnished with a new Bible. Three schairs and anelegant tmarble top communion table stand upon raised platform in front of the desk. The table was g memorial offering maaeand pre- scented by Frederick Bradley, Esq. Of the Elm 6iity marble works, New Haven. 4 memorial offaring was also feceiyed from the Judson Bfotheis; Of New Haven, con- sisting Of a comm union service of silver. viz: 6 cups, 2pIases. I Hagon and q baP- tismals sfont.l Dursladies FaisedIabont $500 towards fsheo fdfnishiag, and sle gentle men men sS.S0D, for repaif,, lhakins s 100. which have been raised within the paEish and expended inlanlarging and beautify y-G ing this temple of God. Thanks to all who have in any mcclure assisted in re-, modelling and renaosing the old sseepers.l None sleep 1noM9s9 Especially are our thanks sdns to IT. B. S. Preston, chair. man the building comniittee. upon Hhommost ofIthe planning ndapurchas- ing has adeyolved, that 50 much has been SO well accomplished within tRe means put into his hauda.srt 4o .ge4s s4oat
 sIAsentles Joa1nal imfoEined you the, chufcR was Fe-dedicafsd 9of the 26th1 of aoociobsr, Rey. j. B. Do9littIs. q Bridge water read the prayers of Solomon. at the sdsdicatiol of the sJe#ish temple lnot ass the Journal said tone Of solomons songs). The dedicatory prayer was next offered by Rev, Willis colton, of
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

The revised constitution of New Jersey contains provision repeating all exemp- tions of churches, private hospitals &c., from taxation. We do not see why this is not right inprinciple. ItwouId also check the outlay of extravagant sums of money on city churches, and especially the accu- mutation of large amounts of property used for sectarian purposes, especially by Catholics.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

The final blast opening a passage through the Hoosac tunnel was exploded on Thanksgiving day and the chairman of the Tunnel committee followed by a 'stail" of contractors, Williams student and newspaper men, went gravely through the opening. It will be six months before the ''bors" is thoroughly bored out, how ever, and ready for travel. A'-
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-12-04

saiu lew hInu1y ana appropriate words of farewell. In the, evening a livery full congregation were present, largely from. the other churches, and evidently expect ing to hear a farewell sermon, in which they were of course disappointed. The choir was reinforced in the evening; by an old member, now 2 resident of Mary. land, who, was for twenty years the lead ing bass singer and mainstay generally of that important branch of theservice in St. Michael's. ...s - =. r
 Work on the new hotel progresses slowly. Sheds have Been erected for the workmen. It would appear that the building will be completed and ready for the reception of guests next sunamerzs a
 From some cause. probably the storm, the telegraph lines in the vicinity of this office were not in working order, Tuesday, causing some inconvenience. The defect has been remedied. as.as8.ssa afs.s .'9 e,'i.s !.
 A fur collar. clild's fur boa ana . buckskin glove are advertisedsa sat the post office as having been lost. u s5s. .'i - 7 Fishing through the ice at Bantam Lake is being indulged in by those who enjoy the sport. Pickerel and perch are selling at twelve cents. gil
 The monthly sale of the Circulating Library takes place on Thursday evening of this week at the Town Room. A large number of new books have arrived since the last sale. sx u .ssssFss. yE s.rse.t
 David curtisa has reeoyersa s. 10 of Ralph Tompkinsi for horse hire. by,isuit before Justice Meafoy. sansa1. ss,ssi
 Dr. Henry and bis family have re- moved to Stamford. not Norwalk is re- ported in some of the papers aas sais ;
 Col. Wm. F. Baldwin was in town for day, this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1873-07-18


ADVENTURE WITH A WTLDCAT.-An
unusual and very exciting contest took
place at the rancho Of MIR. Ramon Felix,
on the Moro Creek, about fourteen
miles from this place, one morning last
week. 1t seems that Mr.. Felix in the
morning went out to feed his stock, and
soon after was startled by the cries OF
his wife and family. Running to the
house, he found that large wildcat had
seized his youngest child, an infant, by
the back of the neck and was making
off with it. After severe struggle, he
succeeded in rescuing it, the cat max
ing its escape. Some time after the ex-
citement had subsidized, an Indian boy
eighteen years old, went out to bring in
some horses that had been staked out
over night some distance from the house
He had been gone but a few minutes
when the whole family were again
aroused by the cries of the boy, who
came rushing toward the house like a
mailman, with the identical cat that had
caused the disturbance firmly seated up.
on his back, with his teeth embedded in
the back of his neck. Another despe-
rate battle ensued, which resulted in ia
vor of the cat, which successfully defeat
ed the whole Felix family, killed their
two dogs, and retreated in good order to
the house os Mr.. E. III. Howe, under
which he ensconced himself, defying all
efforts to dislodge him until night, when
he escaped unscathed. The wounds re-
ceived by the Indian boy were quite Sc
we're, and the people fearing that the cat
was mad, thought best to sacrify the
wounds, which they did by heating a
crowbar, the only implement about the
premises that would answer the purpose.
Considering the ordeal of scratching,
biting and singing the boy passed through
he is doing remarkably well, and will be
all right again in few weeks.-San Lu-
IS ObiJo (GaI.) Tribune.