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Now. AZ Cold Weather Appronohoa,
Ia to tlmo to Ia your llca.ing apparatus. Buy
Darstow ar at IL -Cslnkcr" furnace, and hare
your hoke heated comfortably nud thoroughly. Daugs
Uros 6tat0 aud Yum u.lrcn Atrccta.
, 1874-10-31
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
HUAMDION'S SUIT.

ECAMDION'S SUIT.
Tho examination Of Alfred ". Sansomo, In
tho bankruptcy proceedings against J. Y. scan,-
mon, wns taken up yostordny morning boforo
negistof Hlbbard. Tho question was to aacor-
tain whether tho amendment to tho original poti-
tion, stating that tho United statos Mortgage 1
Company constituted ono-fourth IN number aiNl
ono-tllrd In amount OF all Mr. sca1nmou's crel-
itors, mud which amendment WINS sworn to by
Mr.. sansome in good faith should Htnnd. At 10
O'Clock tho nogistcr, Mr.. Dexter on behalf Of
tho Mortgage Company, Judge Trun,bul on
ho,o1f ~ Mr Acan,mon Mr. gnpuouo aud A
.f,nr,,..r,,nr ,..o,,hi.', T., 49, 11,I,nI atatcs
Circuit Court roon' wherc Mr. scammon soon
after appeared, and tho inevitable reporters.
Prior to the commencement Of the examtna-
t;on Mr noxtcr oh,octo,, N the examination for
~" '' ~ =. ''o .>.t;,,on
tho reason tn"t' nndor tho '"w' wno1e io tna
is lied OIL information and bolIof eta''nB .uat
petitioner constitutes one-fourth in number and
o.th}r, in nmonnt Tint tlo provisions of tho
- - !. .,..... ...,.,, 81, o11aond bank.
~" n'"ku ~ hanua1osS npgu sa nn1 that anv
Fnps 10 hle Ills Nat ol coistl'''o'' ~" s '
such proceeding before filing Bueh liat WIS con-
trary to tho provisions Of tho Law, irregular,
orJ hov,nd ,ba authoritr of tho Court.
'nu ~ soyuu uaa .mo mas thcn oxan,Ire, bv Jnaro
M1. eat'o,u. IN, "t's $780, o.,1 t,,nf rr;or
Trumbull. Iho Mtncss ba'o tn@' Pll"i
to Ockobor, 1871 he bad enter-
tained suspicion tnae Mr ocan''lon ~ H. w., ~
embarrassed Wlten Alf. Forsyth camo 10 nm to
eiroct loau about which no soomod extremely
nnv,o,,e, md witpoea subsequently, )oarned tl,at
t1o Inn ,voa for Scommon ~, hia nronerty. Ho
.no .o'l wac ~ os< .',.,. ~. -" ,ns.,r. ua,n
Lad maac hlmper OF inquiries aoou' "lf' oeun'o
mo11'a condition, and had como to tho conclusion
that ho WAS insolyent 1Io Ind heard that m
,,,o,n3,o omount of scnr,non,s ,,,na}d rnpor VIVA
,nuo"u's. ~ ,Ia,,a r." na.ahar 1e7a Ia Ind
known OF ~ nsonol :" ue.ouu, .sst ~ .at l
Ioco'Yoa lestor from mr. oca1.nou st"..'e ta"s
lo conld not uaeet the acorutnE tntereat, nad
should bo for tho first time in tntrty-oight yoarg
obliged to ask All extension. This was granted
by the Company, but attor mouth or mora VT
ness called on him ntd IN talk over thG a,a ,at1of
dessre to press tho mattor It ,a would give adti-
tional security tor the accr1'ing intofeas. ih's
Mr. Scamn,on declined to do Oh tho ground thas
tho Mutual Security insurance Company had
recovered Judgment against him. and that any
assignment Of his property woald bo useless.
Witness alao learned TINT alr. scau'mon MAS not
paying interest OIL the large lonne, amounting to
about 48o0, 0,0U0, In his own name or with some
ono clso, 70 tho Connecticut Mutual 1nsarance
Company, and therefore concluded that ne "hs
, 1874-10-31

Ohiokering Upright Pianos.
strong anA clear tn tons staul III tuns sploudily
warranted durable: occupy worry as,a spacc, Neeu'S
1empie Of Ml,sic, % Yam huron street,
, 1874-10-31
Cold Woaf;her

Ia upon aa, aud, to ho comfortable, order at
uono Of TINT co!ce flannel untseswcar rcd or white
tnade to or,ler by Detts h Eat0 shirt manufacturers
Iaaur ll1uac.
, 1874-10-31
PLENDID
DRY GOODS SALE.
FINEST OF TIE SEASON..

TUESDAY, Nor. l. nt ~ nelpok M, in addition 10
our elegant lae Of DRESS GOOllS, In Rich silks. Sat-
lns Alaca., Emprs4a Clpths, Checks, strgos, &c wo
FINE FNENGH SUSPENDERs, 70 which especial st.
tncrehants ind buyers genetaly viii u il Il tner later
ct 10 he hand say. tho salo Of sso guods tAkes
place Mt lnH 4. n.
viii also sell III elegant line Of Gents' Cnrdtgank,
Ecnfs. Gloves. Muterp Shirts Underwear, aud General
Furnishing ftoods.
Xiso. special sale Of Gloras in Ladies'. Boya, aud
Youths wear.
Kcathars, F1oucrs, Laccs. and RuAnss.
Hats aud Caps, fotlnns. Hosiery. Enmh!IRe, 6o,
Linen Gnnts, Including rich tuo ol Eanoy Colored
namaAk Table CDvnFA.
Knit Gopds, Wo1lens. Pieco Goods, to.
Pocket Ent1o.y. Plated WaEn, HardwArs. 10
Brochc Shtwlu, Eurs. tc
t: N' CEONEE +, GORE CO.,
81 aud ~ Wabnsl-a -ay.
, 1874-10-31

MARRIAGES. .......-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 81 at tho residence et
CeurxB W. Lyon No. Hu West Van Burvn atteot ~ TIM
lior. 4. II. Ri.tlgo Gp,srgo t. Yhurber and Msa Mag
xle A1stou, hoth OF thls city. "Nu cards."
81" "Nau York papors r,lHase Ctpy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
Freshet on the Shepaug.

The freshet of Thursday last raised the Shepaug river to an unprecedented height, and did considerable damage to the rail road, though not as much as was at first apprehended. When train started out Thursday morning it encountered water to considerable depth over the track. in the pine woods, and just beyond the Stevens crossing the trock was undermin- ed for some forty feet so that it sank un- der the engine which was slightly injured. This place was repaired but the tram only reached Bantam that day. On Friday they went through to Roxbury Falls where the worst damage occurred on the hne.' At this place the water rose in the garge to height of twenty feet. considerably over the railroad track which was very badly washed. Repairs were not finish ed here till Sunday night when the train went through at about p. m., returning to Litchfeld abou 3 a. m. Monday morn ing. The damage to the road will proba- bly not exceed $1 1000. 1k
 The Bethel extension of the Shepaug R. R. was very badly washed and one bridge was carried off, so that trains did not run over it till Monday night. 4i The stoppage of trains has been a great annoyance to nilkmen, and. some of the Washington farmers, we hear, sent their milk over to New Milford to be shipped for New York eia Housatonic railroad.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
 Great Britain trial of Jean Luie, for perjury in the Tichborne case, has be- gun.
 The remains of the late Emperor Napo- leon have been transferred to the sarcoph- agus presented to the ex-Empress by Queen Victoria.
 Henry Genet is reported to have been seen in Belfast, Ireland, on Friday. France.-The Assembly voted down the ministry, last week in regard to the bill regulating appointment of mayors, whereupon they resigned. On Monday, however, vote of confidence was carried by a majority of 58 and they have with drawn their resignations.
 President McMahon has presented the newly y-appointed French Cardinals their hats. .....
 Spain.- The Carthagena insurgents asked for conditions of surrender on Sun day. The government Is willing to par don the soldiers but not the leaders and demands unconditional surrender
 Castelar, refuses to cooperate with the present government.
 The Cortes has been dissolved, and an- other will not be summoned for 8 year, it is said.
 Most of Castelar's foreign representa- tives have resigned but Admiral Polo will will continue at Washington.
 A decree has baen issued in Madrid dis olving all dangerous political organiza- tions.
 Several Spanish provinces have been de- clared in state of siege.
 Rumors both in Madrid and Havana say that General Concha will shortly re- ieve General Joyellar as Captain Gener- al of Cuba.
 Ger7nany.-The Nation Liberals have gained largely in the Imperial parliament at recent elections.
 West I1ldieS-EX-Pres. Baez of San Domingo has arrived at St. Thomas.
 The Cuba junta has resolved to levy 8 forced loan of $3O, ,000.
 DOMESTIC. t.... The bar association of New York voted, last week, that Attorney General Williams tion" unfit for the position of Chief-Jus- tice.
 The Supreme Court of Texas has decid- ed that the law under which the late gen. eral election was held is unconstitutional Ex-Sheriff Brennan and Deputy Shields have been each sentenced to 30 days im- prisonment and $25O fine for allowing Ge- I net to escape.
 The Democrats of New Hampshire have Weston.
 A part of the gang of robbers who have been plundering houses recently near New York have been arrested and identi- fled. Mechella was hanged at Jersey City, l N. J., Friday. 7,l6S persons were lodged by the N. Y. l police week before last.
 A New York jeweler was robbed by a masked party of rufians Tuesday night. A Brooklyn deputy tax collector has de- fauIted. .4es A Brooklyn truss-manufacturer has been arrested for smuggling. Judge Durell of Louisiana has resign ed. All the business portion of Helena, has been burnt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
Deaths

In Thomaston, Jan 4, Joseph Carter, aged 37 years. ,,,
 In Woodbury. Jan 3, very suddenly, supposed of heart disease, Wm. c. Cogs- we'll, one of the oldest and most respected citizens.
 In Waterbury, at her residence, after short illness, of pneumonia, Clara M., aged 53, wife of Dr. E. W. Blake. In Pine Meadow, Jan. 3, Eben Hill, aged GA.
 In Norfolk, Jan. 3, Mrs. Thomas Cur tiss, re1ict of the late Thomas Curtiss, Esq, aged 20.
 In Canaan, Jan. 9, Mrs Newton Hart. aged "A. In Norfolk, Dec. 25, Mrs Lydia L. Bigelow, aged "A.
 In F1uteville, Dec. 23, Martin Shanley, son of Thomas Shanley, aged 20.
 In Roxbury, Dec. 30, Alphio Garlick, aged 84.
 In New Milford. Dee. %, infant of James and Helen M. Carman.
 In New Milford, Dec. 30, Helen Car man, aged 40 years.
 In Roxbury, Jan, 1st, Albin Wald, aged 67 years. .sa
 In Salisbury, Dec. 30, Hannah McCar- thur, wife of John Macarthur, in her 74th year, formerly of New Milford.
 In New Milford, January 8, Louis Gill bert Ives, age years.
 In Cornwall, Jan. 10, Mrs. Martha Bar Der, aged 80.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
~aMrn-0os>mas

.Senate.-O Tuesday the finance con- mittee reported against Mir. Summers bill abolishlng the office Of Commissioner
 of Internal Revenue. Mr. Merrill claim ed that its adoption would cost the reve-
 nue fifty miIlions.-The salary bill was
 discussed most Of the rest of the week,
 MT. Ferry of this state sustaining the ex-
 ist law
 On Monday Mir. Conklings substitute
 restoring the old salaries except of Su-
 preme court Judges and President, pass ed.
 House.-On Tuesday the Civil Rights bill was discussed and the Naval Appro- priation bill calling for $16, ,500, ,S56 was reported.
 On Wednesday and Thursday the Civil Rights bill was recommitted and the ed ucational and naval appropriation bills were discussed.
 On Friday the appropriation bill fol Notifications was reported. Eulogies were delivered on Messrs. Brooks and Foster. On Monday MT. Kellogg's imitation res olution was voted down 155 to S1. Reso- ! lutions were passed declaring that the na- tional expenditures should be so lowered that they could be met by existing taxes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
Mashineton Lectures.

l. a -
 Prof. Whitney's lecture fell upon the evening of the great rain. It required all sorts of courage combined to face such 9 storm-even Capt. Scott failed to pre- sent himself. Notwithstanding the fury of the elements, about one hundred per- sons assembled and were richly rewarded. With illustrative charts hung upon the wall, he traced the history of writing from the rudest picture writing of the American Indians down through Egyp- tian hieroglyphics, Chinese symbols, the cuneiform characters .of Assyria and the letters of Cadmus. to the goodly and all powerful signs of thought now used to spread knoveldge through the world.
 The lecture, delivered in the tone and manner of common conversation, was in- tensely interesting as we'll as instructive. Prof. Whitney's life is spent in studies remote from the common pursuits of men; and his summer vacation was passed among the snow-capped mountains of Colorado; but he brings thence nothing of coldness, or of loftiness. The only drawback to the enjoyment of the even- ing was the constantly recurring regret that the severity of the storm prevented others from partaking of the rich treat provided for us. F. w. G.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
The Great Freshet.

On Wednesday, of last week, the s'speIl'' of vet weather wound up with a | tremendous fall of rain. The extent of r the storm does not seem to have been great, it's severest effects being felt in this vicinity especially on the Naugatuck, down which stream the heaviest losses 1 occurred. Derby business men and man. I ufaeturers suffer heavy damages amount ing 1t IS estimated to oyer $12, ,000, while
 the town loses the new bridge built only
 three years ago over the Housatonic at
 an expense of about s26. 600. At Water bury the freshet was the most destructive
 of the last twenty years. Cornelius Scan-
 lon was drowned trying to cross the river l on a feot-bridge The water rose above the platform of the railroad depot High | CT up the Naugatuck there was very high l water but no great damaue done. The
 river rose IT! feet at Derby, the highest I water of IT years.
 The Naugatuck railroad suffered very seriously. The track was badly washed, and bridge was carried off in Nauga. tuck and another at Derby was lifted from its foundations and seriously weak ened. Trains were unable to reach Wa. terbury till Saturday and did not run through to Bridgeport till still later.
 A notable incident of the freshet was connected with the Thomas Orchestra, which came up from New York for their concert at Waterbury, on Thursday. Find ing the Naugutuck impossible, they went on to New Haven, and finally took the Canal road to Berlin, got special train on the Hartford, Providence & Fiskill, and after serious delay at Terryville, ar- rived at Waterbury at eleven p. m. The audience had been entertained in the meantime by readings by Prof. Russell; and, as soon as the troupe arrived, they went to the Hall and gave splendid con- cert of two hours. -
 The damage on the Housatonic was not very serious. The New Milford Journal reports part of the dam and roadway at Hills Mill carried off, also the private bridge of .Benj. Treat, while the foun- 1A+iA', af r~nes Rrnnl Rridoe is material ly injured on the north end. '"The Hous- atomic river looks like wild sea, and it's waters have blockaded the roadway lead ing from the west" The Housatonic track was washed away for forty feet at Fairchild's crossing near Bridgeport, but the break was soon repaired and there was little delay of trains.
 A break occurred on the Conn. Western at ''Satan's Kingdom, in New Hartford, and trains did not get running regularly till Saturday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15


 A TWISTED negro has married white woman.-Fiye young ladies joined the First Congregational church Sunday be- fore last.-The Herald expects Miss Kel- logg's English Opera Company between this and spring. IA revival is in progress at the Methodist church led by Rev. Frederick Bell, converted pugilist and comedian.-The Palmer Post Fair netted $521.
 M. NJ. Blake, of SALISBURY, has sold his farm to gentleman from Albany A committee has been appointed to solicit subscriptions for extinguishing the debt incurred blythe Congregational Society for repairs of their parsonage.--The Regis, trar's annual report shows II deaths.-- Andrew Nevel, an Irishman, was found dead on Washinee street, lying on his face near some trees, and in the water, which had overhowed from the Mt. Riga stream by the late rains. His scalp was torn by wound inches long, there were 0ONO10 CutS OFOI C1CA C1 U, dLd A COACu- sion on the forehead. He was evidently the victim of foul play.
 NEW MILFORD Catholics rafaed for a black poney, ring, &c.-The road case of Hine vs. NeaO Milford before Messrs. David c. Whlttlesey, of Washington, Frederick Watson, of Canaan, and J. D. ! Goodwin, of Sharon, a committee appoint ed Ey the court. They gave Mir. H. $S2s l damages. Andrews for plf.; McMahon for town.-Mr. H. s. Turrell of the U. $. A, from Santa Fee, New Mexico, has been revisiting New Milford, recently.
 The WEST CORNWALL Gold s. Htg. Go. have suspended work for a short time.-Some of our amateur sports gave sparring exhibition last Saturday D. III 1 to large and very select audience.-An- thony Miller lost his pocket book, con- l talning several hundred dollars, while on way to Falls Village, last Saturday, and as soon as he missed 1t he started back iu ! search, and having met some boys, it oc cured to him that they might have pick it up, but they denied any knowledge ot it, whereupon Sheriff Scoville was called in, and his benign countenance had . 1 tendency to melt the hearts of the little rascals, and they gave up the pocket bool which they had found and divided thu 'swag. "-Salisbury Neos.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
LiTCAFIELD.

Very large real estate transfers have ta- ken place during the week past. Mir. F. Ratchford Starr has added 200 acres to his large farm on Chestnut Hill, viz: Mir. William Norton's farm, of 68 acres, across the highway north of his residence; MT. Horace Baldwin's place, of A acres, n~-naa the highway. west; NIT. T.. T.. Bronson's house and lot; fifty acres of Sheriff Baldwin's, west of the Norton placs; and the old Chauncey Peck farm, of 30 acres, still further west and reaching to the Bantam river. The price paid for these five tracts of real estate is, we hear. about $18,00O. .. ..-.
 W. R. Richards, of this place, takes one of the four highest or philosophical orations at the Yale Junior Exhibition. When we consider the size of classes at Yale, this is very great and gratifying success for our talented young townsman.
 The new hotel progresses finely, weather considered. It is nearly sheath ed and roof-boarded and the punches of shingles are going up for the roof. Its height the top of the observatory is about 70 it. and It presents already very inn posing appearance.
 We are requested to mention the fact that the January Term of the Superior Court for Litehfeld County, will be ad- journed one week, to wit: to the 3d day of February. 1874, at 9 o'clock, a. m. All concerned will take notice and act ac- cordingly. The Supreme Court of Errors is to be in session at Bridgeport the first week of the term. which is the cause oi the, adjournment. a. ytas
 Mn. Hemingway. of Boston, has sent two cablnet organs to this place; one for use at the religious services at the iail. and one for use at the town poor-house. MT. H. has also furnished money for pay ment of clergymen who hold services and for providing occasional comforts for the prisoners, -,,.--
 A plank sidewalk has been laid for the convenience of persons attending the Congregational church along the front oi the main edifice and up to the chapel en- trance. -'4 '4-a .@ -.t a
 The week of prayer was duly observed though the attendance was not large on account of the bad weather. ... ....... A hard-hearted village attorney a.- taehed a bass viol belonging to local musician, last week. We shall soon know whether music hath charms to soothe the savage breast" a-tlaa ,s--l
 The Church Reunion meets at the United States, tomorrow (Thursday) night g =
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
New Milford.

Considerable damage has been done to roads and dams in this vicinity, by the late severe rains. The dam belonging to the estate of s. R. Hill was carried away. resulting in a damage of about $1, ,5OO. The roads all over the town were more or less washed out. The bridge over the stream leading to MT. Benj. Treats place was carried away. .. ....- .- ..
 The Housatonic River, at this place. has not been so high in twenty years, as it was on Thursday last Travel, by way of the town bridge, was suspended for two or three days. The muskrat hunters were called out Thursday morning, and about two hundred muskrats lost their lives.
 --Dr. H. s. Turril, of the U. s. Army, from Santa Fee, formerly of this placel was in town, last week, visiting his friends. He returned to New York, Saturday, and intends staying there this winter: but will make occasional visits here The Dr. is looking none the worse from hay ing few bullets shot through his coat. and one or two through his hair and hat He expects to return m four or six months to the army, for four years stay, he having been there about six years. :. "A little son of H. Ives, Esq, died very suddenly, Thursday afternoon; aged years.
 About seventy or eighty of our towns people and some from neighboring towns, ayailed themselves of the excursion and attended the lecture of MT. Cough in Danbury, Friday evening. Those that attended had an enjoyable time and all returned, and are hoping that he will soon lecture again in Danbury, that they may again have the chance of hearing him. We wish that he might lecture in New Milford.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
C coshen--No f2s.

Y
 The week of prayer was observed by daily meetings at the Center.
 On Monday evening of this week, MT. and Mrs. Thomas w Griswold celebrated the twenty-ffth anniversary of their mar riage, and there were present sixty guests, the same number as when Rev. MT. Farm lee united them in marriage at Morris in 1S4O. Twenty of them are still living, and eight were present to rejoice that they at tended both weddings. The presents of silver, attracted much attention. Ap- propriate remarks were made by Rev. Mir. Hagen, and Mir. Griswold responded ln few we'll chosen words. Additional remarks were made by Dea. Palmer and Albert Wadhams Esq, and the company separated, expressing the hope that ou, friends might live to celebrate their gol. den wedding.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
woman Suffrage.

Miss Susan B, Anthony will lecture at the Old Congregational Church in this place on the evening of Saturday, the 7th of February next. On the 9th, she speaks at Welcottville, on the 10th at Winsted, and on the 11th at Waterbury. Miss An thony is an earnest and able advocate of an important measure that deserves the consideration of all thoughtful people She has been for years prominent in this cause, and she has herself cast ballot and been prosecuted for voting, by govern ment she is taxed to uphold.
 Mrs. Isabella B. Hooker will also be present and address the meeting. An ad mission fee of 25 cts. will be charged te meet expenses. -- -.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
Marriages

In the residence of the brides parents, in Ashley Falls, Thursday, Jan. 8th, MT Myron Decker of Canaan and Miss Inez M. Leroy.
 In Bridgeport. Dec 31, Pierre Mundry of Falls Village, and Miss Emma c. Hall of Bridgeport.
 In Millertown. Dec 24, by Rev. & L. Holman, MT. David E. Jones and Miss Ada Spur. all of Salisbury.
 Also on Dec. %, by the same, MT. Lewis Winter of Mt. Riga, and Miss Mary Bra zee of Boston corners:
 In Millerton, Jan. 5, by Esquire Seutt Charles Dolphin (colored) to Miss Angel ina Robbins (white).
 In the brides residence in DeKalb, Jan, 1, by Rev. James M Berry, James 5. Waldron, of Chicago, formerly of New Milford, to Miss Ionia Hollister, of De Kalb. No cards.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
Piles, Piles, Piles, Plies.

Outward applications are time and money thrown away. The only perm nent cure is Dr. Harrison's Peristaltic Lozenges. They strike st the cause. We could fill this paper with cures. They are pleasant, never gripe, nor. like all pills, 60 they require increase of dose. For elderly persons, females and children and all others, they are exactly suited to obviate Costiveness, the prolific cause of ill health. Trial box. 30 cts. Large box, 60 cts, and mailed free for this last price. DR. HARRIsoN's ICELAND BALsAM, & splendid cure for Coughs, Hoarseness, and all Throat and Lung complaints. For sale by E. s. Harrison & O., Pro
 prietors, No. Fremont Temple, Boston,
 and all Druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-15
WoodburY.

The week of prayer has been observed in both Congregational churches by meet ings every afternoon or evening during the week, most of them being well at tended. ..ss-ss.; ssg We had very high flood on Wednes- day night the 9th inst, which did consid- erable damage to roads and bridges, the repairing of which will make liberal ad- dion to our taxes. ENo.