Litchfield enquirer., 1874-02-19

V not only in the estimation of the Compa- | ny, but also in the opinion of the parties \ he has insured Winsted Herald
 Washington.
 Since the Washington Lectures began, the Enquirer has had so many correspon- dents from this place, that I felt con strained to bide my time until the flow of ink subsided.
 ! T was glad to read in your own notice of Dr. Hollands lecture, your disapprov- fal of part of his comments on Lincoln, and Douglass. for it seemed to me he was unjust to both. In the summer of '5S, at | Ottawa, H., heard those two remarka- ble men declaim, and the impressions then received, were that Donglass was a hot-headed, passionate man, who would resort to any measure to carry his point, while Lincoln, though equally determined, was cool and conscientionus. The meet l ipg was in the open air, and attended by ! -~"s on the Speaker s stand was the old Indian chief, o.l..~..;s | civilized Pottowatamy, and more digni- fled in his bearing than either of his com panions. Neither the stormy eloquence ! of Douglass, or the playful, smiling retorts of Lincoln, would cause the gravity of his expression to change in the least. The old chief had had every vicissitude of for tune. At one time hs was one of Tecum- seh's favorite warriors, and was his aid de camp at the time he was killed by R. NJ. Johnson. After Tecumseh's death, he made his home in La Salle Co.,, H., and dared not go beyond the white mems pro- lection, for his only son had been killed by hostile Indians, and little grandson, and two or three daughters were all that remained with him of family or tribe. He died about the same time that Douglass did, and we all kne v how soon after, the fatal bullet sent Lincoln to the same bourne. Since Col. Boudinot has re-awak- ened our interest in the red man, 'sold Shabonyas as he was called, has been much in my thoughts, and have longed to know if that little egrandson-whom once saw on his pony, following. his grandfa- ther, while the squaws each mounted on a horse, rode behind in Indian file-was growing up untaught, or whether he is enjoying educational advantages. MT. Boudinot's policy of educating, as far as practicable, the young Indian, is of course the most humane and christian policy that can be pursued, but if compulsory educa- ton cannot belefected ln our own cities how can we hope to have it done among the wild or savage races?
 Since Col. Boudinot's last lecture there has been in town no purely intel lectual feast; but large number of citi- zens had treat last Thursday evening at Farmers Hall, where they not only en- ioyed good oyster supper but listened to of his well sung songs. The net proceeds of the supper were to be used in sh1n- gling and repairing the old Academy. About one hundred dollars, we hear, was the sum remaining after expenses were paid.
 Next week drama is 10 be played, and Capt. Scott may be sure that there will be no dancing in the plays. neither was there in that which pleased the Beth lehem people at the Gunnery. The danc- ing was an independent part of the pro- gramme, and is an exercise that pupils and visitors are always free to indulge in at proper times, at that most hospitable abode. J.
 The subject of building new confer ence room to take the place of the rickety old Academy is under consideration among the Congregationalists. Aconven- tent and comfortable chapel is greatly needed and very liberal contributions are already offered towards it's erection. An Oyster Supper was given on Thursday evening at which about $1OO were receiv- ed.
 The practice of Elijah is going on dil- ligently and successfully. MT. Buck ingham has now closed nearly all his schools and will practice twice a week with the chorus who are drilling carefully in this difficult oratorio.
 The new pestofice at Washington Depot is convenience to the people who live Tn northwestern "Judea."
 On Wednesday, January 2s, a dona- tion visit was made to the parsonage in the afternoon and evening. Many were present, substantial gifts left behind, and a good time had generally.
 New Preston. The ladies of the village church have organized Sewing Society, and last l Tuesday evening held their first meeting at the house of Mrs. Frank Brown. There l was large attendance. The evening passed away pleasantly and the entertain