Litchfield enquirer., 1873-03-27


 his appointment. We congratulate him still more cordially on the firm positionhe has taken as Q member of the Houston board of aldermen against the misappro. priation of taxpayers money. The pro- portion of northern men taking office at the south who are not ''on the make" is so few that it is with peculiar pleasure we record the fact that Washington, Ct., has sent at least one honest Yankee to represent the race in the South:
 CAPT. J. B. WHTTLRsEY, JOUR NEW Posr- MAsTER.-In yesterdays issue we an- nounced the recommendation, by the President, of Capt. Whittlesey for the off, flee of Postmaster of Houston. While on the street yesterday we find that this ap- pointment gives nearly universal satisfac- tion.
 There are few persons whose political prejndices are so strong that, while they object to any Republican holding this off, fee, they make still stronger objections to Capt. Whttlesey on account of the strong political influence yielded by him. | But there are others who, though strong in their prejudices, admit the competency, ability and integrity with which he has performed the duties of all the various offices heretofore held by him, and who rejoice to know that, upon the retiring of the present postmaster, the affairs of the office will pass into the hands of one whose previous record is the strongest endorsement of the faithful performance of the duties of his new position. l In short time the New Orleans rail road will be completed, and this office will become one of far greater magnitude than at present, and will require execu- tive ability of high order to properly conduct the business of the same, and Capt. Whittlesey possesses the same in an eminent degree.
 Capt. Whittlesey is connected with some of the best families of the North, and has there obtained and still preserves a rep utation for business qualifications. hon esty and integrity surpassed by none.
 Captain Whittlesey has resided in this state for nearly nine years, most of which time he has held some public office, and though for time the object of as bitter abuse as any other man in Texas, yet in the heat of political excitement not one word was ever brought forward impeach- ing his official conduct or assailine his in tegrity or moral conduct.
 l The honor of the appointment is far greater from the fact that the same comes unsought for at his hands, while he has attended to his duties here his friends have simply recommended him upon his past record, and his nomination was made 1 by the President Union.
 LAKEv1LE.--Probably there arc but few villages in the state of Connecticut any more pleasant than Lakeville, or more de- sireable for residence, every thing con- sidered it being such a charming spot for summer bOarders, as it is situated up- on the WOnonscoponnic lake, The beau ty of the surrounding scenery, the high, moral tone of it's society, wealthy, enter prising and intelligent citizens, lends en- chantment and gives announcement to both the traveller and city boarder to tar " awhile. It's surroundings far and near are dotted with mansions and bearing houses which, together with the hotels, bank, church, and superior educational facilities and lake retreats combined make it popular and attractive village. The moral influence thrown around the so- l journer, its facilities and advantages and moderate charge for board, all combine to add to it's enchantment. However, we will give description of some of it's chief attractions. The first is Q beautiful ho- tel just completed by the Miller brothers. This edifice is A x6O, and four stories high; it commands good view of the viii lage and lakes. Each room is spacious, and we'll finished of, and adorned with panel paper, at the hands of John Smith, of Sheffield. Its reading and reception room and office, are upon the first floor and easy of access. It has no room for idlers and loungers, it being the desire of the proprietors to make it first class ho- tel. Our next attraction is Holley's man. ufacturing company. We cannot see why this company cannot compete with any cutlery makers. It has experienced la- borers who manufacture fine specimens from the best material, giving evidence of its superiority. Would time and space permit we should like to tell the various processes through which single knife passes; however, some fourteen men have the handling of each knife. Tho compa- ny employ about seventy-fve workmen, turning out fifteen hundred dozen month ly. In the finishing room where they clean and carefully pack in paper boxes | preparatory to send to market is large variety of specimens, ranging from the murderous-lo0king dirk and the heavy pruning knife down to the delicate spec imens designed to wear on the watch chain, weighing less than a quarter of an ounce. The lumber yard of E. w. Spur is an- other attraction, with it's variety of lum- Der, shingles timber, feed and hardware, together with large flour and coal trade, supplies the long needed wants of the village.D His freight bill, varying from one thousand to three thousand dollars month ly, gives some idea of the amount of his business. The State Imbecile school is beautifully situated upon the eastern view of the lake. There is an air of elegance l alb out this institution that arrests the at- tention of every observer. Dr. Knight has erected new building in close prOx- l imity to the old one to accommodate their increasing wants. The lake abounds in excellent fish, and it's waters pure and sa- | lubrious. The alternate glassy surface and gentle ripple of light and exquisite sap phire gray and brilliant with alustre float ing upon it's surface, gives many an hour of pleasure to the excursionist.-B l shire Courier.
 A VERY CANDID MAN.-The Sunday Herald Qndianapolis) relates the follow ing:
 A rather good thing-we don't vouch for it's truth, however-is told at the ex- pense of an estimable citizen of Barthol- mew county, whose only fault is to tarry longer than is sanitary at the wine when it moveth itself aright. Notwithstanding this infrmity, Joe is held in high esteem by the neighbors, who honor him for his truthfulness, industry, candor, and many other manly virtues. One night, during a protracted meeting, Joe struggled into the neighborhood church, little drunker than anybody had ever seen him before, | and came to an anchor among a herd of gnregenerate goats on the back seats; i the liquor, induced gentle somnolence, ! half sleeping and half waking, during. l which he heard but needed not the earn est words of the preacher. Finally, how ever, the inquiry, "Where now is the drunkard?" propounded in little louder tone, thoroughly aroused our fuddled friend