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Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
Imitation.

The success of the Tnhationists by strong majorities in the House, and by very small margin in the Senate, is un- doubtedly occasioned by sectional com bination of the West and South against the East. The fallacy of the popular plan that proposes to supply their lack of capital by extraordinary issues of green backs, or by some free banking system, has been repeatedly exposed, notably MT. Schurz, in the Senate. The ablest finan- ciers of the West oppose the scheme; but such is the weakness of the average Congressman for catering to the whims of his constituency, no matter how absurd he knows them to be. that this combina- is carrying everything before it in Con gress. Unless the present movement is checked, we fear that some of the reck- less financial experiments of the French Convention and of the Continental Con- gress may be repeated here, in the midst of peace and without any pressure of un- avoidable necessity.
 Here is an emergency in which Presi- dent Grant might, by iudicious use oi his constitutional veto, regain the public confidence he has unquestionably been losing by an injudicious use of his appoint ing power. We hope he will now develop some of that steady persistence which characterized his military career, but which he has not often manifested in the unfamiliar field of civil administration.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

PrrMAN's PHoNoGRAPHY has hitherto been considered the shortest, most per feet and rapid system of Shorthand Writing. It, however, has several and important defects: being difficult to learn on account of it's numerous rules, with an array of exceptions to them, and from the fact that several sounds have multiplici- ty of signs, which are apt to delay and
 confuse even an experienced writer. who has to think which form he should use when he ought to be free from all thought except as to what the speaker is saying
 These defects, and the necessity of more simple and uniforms system, have led to the perfection of new system known as Photography, (derived from two Greek words meaning pleasant writing,) which is free from all Irregularities, and is much easier, and thirty per cent. shorter than Pitman's. The whole principle of this new art may be acquired in few days, and months practice of one hour daily in reading and writing will enable any one to use it with facility. The ''Manual of Photography" is published by Messrs. T. W. Evans & Co.,, of Philadelphia, re- sponsible firm; who will promptly fulfill the offer they make in our advertising columns. r,.. -.s....
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
REPRESENTATIVES,

G. c. Woodruff, 271 H. w. Buel, 205 J. B. Newcomb, 275 G. J. Harrison 199
 G. M. Woodruff was reelected Judge of Probate without opposition.
 At the meeting of the First Episco- pal Society on Monday, Mir. Hinsdale was chosen clerk. The report of Judge Seymour, Society Treasurer, was read, showing $195,65 net receipts from the Beers property: The old board of War dens and Vestry were reelected for St. Michael's and Trinity parishes, and the following were chosen for St Paul's parish:
 Wardens.-E. H. Wright and T. L. Jennings. .. - <, ---.
 Vestrymen. W. Bissell, c. D. Vince Ter, A. J. Beach, w. w. Bissell, E. P. Dickinson.
 The following delegates and alternates were chosen:
 Sr M1cHAEL's: -Dezegates,- S. s Sey- mour and William Deming: AHe,aates, T. s. Sedgwick and c. ". Hinsdale. TRINITY: Delegotes,-W. ". .Bissell; Al- te,nate, E. H. Wright. ST. PAUL:s: Del egate&.-E. D. Weeks; Alternate, ". L. Landon. . ...,--
 MT. Arden H. 1Coe, Station agent in this village, is going to Mansfield, Conn.,, to take charge of the Soldiers Orphans Home at that place.
 The following officers were installed in Bantam Division No, %, of the Sons of Temperance on Friday evening last: ". s. Judd O. S.; A. E. >Bostwick, I. s.; Nellie Braman, A. O.; John Morse. O.: Hattie Merriman, F. S.; G. A. Hickox, T.; Ella Hale A. R. S.. G. K: Roberts R. S.; M. 0. Hickox, W. A.; E. G. Roberts, W. P. The number of members has been largely increased by initiation during the past quarter.
 Religious services were held at the Episcopal and Congregational churches on Fast Day. At the latter there was un- ion of Methodists and Congregationaists in services conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Elliottand Taylor.
 On Saturday evening of last week, the Millinery Store of Mrs. Rogers on West St. was entered through rear win don, while the occupants were gone to supper. There were but thirty-five cents in the money drawer. which were taken. None of the goods were disturbed. The Easter evening services at St. Michael's were very interesting. The church was brilliantly lighted, and choice flowers adorned the chancel..., The Easter choir-singing was unusually good. Charles Merriman has conveyed his place just this side of the depot to O. M. Allen who transferred the same to T. F. Judd; price 5000. In spite of the mud, the boys have begun playing the National game. Four juvenile clubs have been organized d. ready, with the prospect of one or two more. l Ten or a dozen persons were fishing in Bantam river on. Fast Day-catching about 500 perch. ,
 Il. J. Blake, Esq, has removed to South Norwalk. -I--"
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
LtTCHFiELD.

The election went off very quietly, with little effort on the part of Republicans ex-i cept for thelr nominee for Senator. About seventy-fve of the Republicans on the check list failed to put in an appearance, while there were much fewer Democratic absentees. The customary elation among electors of foreign descent was visible to- wards evening. We give the vote below which discloses the largest Democratic majority for governor we have ever known cast in this town -[,.s .-
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
POSTAGE

We have decsded to discontinue our pxa<ssue oE paying the postage of subscrlb- s-s tAr~e saouths in advance. It has re- szh~s in nOre i'll than good will we fear; sa ruzxsaexsSae s4psnse to us, and slight ssxslw tO subscribers. especially as so suxmv oE thera gre in the habit of paying q yearTs postage in advance on every first zE Jauczry. Probably congress will soon rSssa-S to weekly papers their free county Sz--.szssOz. sESagA perhaps not this ses- sssz-
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
Don't neglect costIveness!

The prolific source of Headache, Dlzzl- ness. Heartburn, Oppression of Food, Flatalence, % Sour Stomach, Bad Taste in the Mouth. Sick Headache, Palgitation or Fluttering of the Stomach, Yellow or Bilious Skin, Pain in the Side, Weariness, Weakness, etc. Dr. Harrison's Peristalt- ic Lozenges cure all these symptoms, be- inc both laxative and tonic combined. Agreeable to the palate, operating with out pain, they quicken the Liver. promote dieestion and are the only preventive and .enre for Piles. Trial box, 30 cts. Large box 60 cts, mailed free for this last price. @ DR. HARRTsoN's ICELAND BALsAM,
 a splendid cure for Coughs, Hoarseness, and all Throat and Lung complaints. For sale by E. s. Harrison $ Co.,, Proprietors. No 1 Fremont Temple, Boston, and by all Druggists. 5O:4w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
what DId tt.

The ReFEk1sczns at Washington have sk~Ss&ke3 tAe RepGblieSns of Connecticut, 5azS zs thxy deEezted the Republicans of N~ Hsmn<Aire We cannot charge them wStA any 2Ore Salary Grabs nor with any sssaue Crr.aR MohIIler revelations, this ses- Ssaas k&t thlS Congress has not yet done =zysAznE to sllzy the dissatisfaction that z.zxRe1 the Pahlic feeling towards their Fruz~ce<=oE<- To bc sure. they repealed theSalaxyzx.but in sach grudging fashion and @fter so mach qaibbling and evasion, .s ss show that 1t vzs not their own sense sE duty bat q c0w&rdly fear of the public rpsxzkmeak that controlled their action. The Szmm0ns appointment and the San- hszxz investigation have deepened the fexlsnE aSziast cur administration; the debates and votes on finance have shown q disposition to yield to the cry of Vest eradezzgOgaes for imitation; and although the DenOexaey have been to the full as deeply compromised as Republicans, still their party Is not in power, and are eonse- qaeukly nOt held tO the same strict ac- eountability as that to which We hold the party in power
 In this, and probably in all other towns, some of the staunchest Republicans of former years have refused to go to the polls or have thrown away their votes on third candidates who had no chance of election, but a vote for whom seemed the most effective manifestation of distrust in the two great political organizations. But for this prevalent feeling of dissatisfaction there can be no doubt that the legislature woald have been easily saved, and the election of state officers thrown into the House.
 Whatever may have been the case else where, 1t is evident that in this county the Democracy had large supply of the sinews of politics, while the Republicans had very little money to use. The enor- nous prepOnderance of Democratic repre- sentatives in this country was won, in part al least, by the lavish outlay of funds with . view of gaining Mir. Barnum the strongest possible home support. Even the old Fifteenth Senatorial District. which never before since its organization sent { straight Democrat to the legislature. has done so this year.
 We must not forget, too, to attribute Its effect to the Liberal movement of 1872 Many Republicans who, mistakenly as VI believe. supported Mr. Greeley for the Presidency, have gone into permanent al liance with the Democratic party driven into that course in many instances, we fear. by the iniudiciOus severity of old DO. Iitieal friends. Their number may not be large, but 1t has proved enough to con tCOl the result Tn several towns -
 Considering the terribly adverse circum stances of the election, Mr. Harrison hai
 made an admirablo run, and his vote il New Haven, where both himself and hi antagonist reside, shows how much he i esteemed by those who know him best.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
Warren


 Not much news, or much business done this cold showing weather. There are a few removals and auction sales of farm stock, tools, furniture Sc. 2. MT. Silas Patterson recently purchas- ed Mrs. Sturtevand's place also the Lucin da Strong place, and has exchanged then with Mir. Barnes for his place in New Jersey. MT. B. has taken mp his residence here with his family. zeee :.
 The sewing society meet once in two weeks, are at work for home missionary family. The young people are usually invited in the evening fof games and oth- CT amusements. = Srfs
 Besides our two sermons and Sabbath school on Sunday, we have cottage prayer meeting in different parts of the town, Sabbath evenings; also church prayer meetings. Thursday afternoons and young people meetings in the evening. There is quite religious interest with the Method ists and Baptists who are holding union meetings every week and it is hoped great good will result. -; z.,::s
 Too eaYlv for election news K
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

lions. An amendment was accepted pre- viding for banks keeping quarter of their coin received for interest in reserve sAn amendment providing that nothing in the proposed act should authorize an in- crease of the public debt was voted down, 27 to 24. Several other amendments were voted down and Mir Merrimons mo- tion was carried, 29 to 24 The question then came Sup on the passage of the bill as amended. Strenuous objection was made by Messrs. Conkling, Stewart, An thony, Thurman, Sergeant and Schurz, but the amended bill passed. % to o4.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
STATE ITEMS.

The Middletown authorities are talking of s, ,OO0 fire alarm tower
 Royal E. Hayes has been appointed postmaster at Torrfngton, Litchfeld coun- ty.
 Schuyler Colfax will lecture before the Odd Fellows in Bridgeport on ths even- ing of the l1th.
 A. L. King of Sufield has engaged to sing in the Center church choir (Hartford) for $500 year. -
 The prospect for the removal of the cutlery manufactory of Landers, Frary < Clark from New Britain to Bridgeport is said to be decidedly promising. .
 The Wheeler < Wilson sewing machine works in Bridgeport are now running ten hours instead of eight.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Scoville, an old lady seyenty-four years old, committed suicide at her residence in Waterford, last week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
HarWln1on..

The saw-mill of E. E. Baker, west of the village, was burned on Saturday morning at half past one o'clock. There had not been fire in it this winter, and it must have been fired by an incendiary The property was valued at from three to four thousand dollars upon which there was an insurance of S1 ,600.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

SToP IT Now! Not to-morrrw, when it may have settled dangerously on the lungs, but to-day, counteract that cough, heal that irritated throat, and prevent the progress of pulmonary inflammation with Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar: Crittenton's ' 9th Avenue Sold by all Druggists.
 Pike's Toothache Drops cure in min ute
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

axreazeea before taking advantage of the forego- Ezg FEopssStfO1ss and subscribers who are in 64vaHSe may deduct the amount their subscrip- rsrza gre Sa advance
 Maz<r sAozA3 be sent by post-Office order, sAssk or registered letter, if possible. If remit sxzsss are zA3e hyHaI Ee cannot be responsible ss~ ka~M bsfSre the letter reaches us, but will t.1e nu vSsks of remittance to the clubbing perl s.E.al. Eseszps wTl be returned in the next rMw&w~
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
The Result.

The Democracy have at last. for the
 first time in twenty years, made clean
 sweep of Connecticut. Theyh have carried
 1t, too, under circumstances that will put
 their promises of reform to an immediate
 and most severe test. The incoming
 legislature will have the appointment of
 three judges of the Superior Court and of
 an United States Senator. It will decide
 upon the important questions of license
 or prohibition and of the due FeeistratieH
 of voters. It will take the responsibility
 of submitting the question of calling a
 constitutional convention to the people or
 of refusing to be bound by its own plat
 form. In short the responsibilities that
 are usually distributed over many years
 will be heaped upon single legislature.
 We must confess to a certain feeling of satisfaction in this state oftflings. If the
 capacity for reform of the Democratic party is to he tested it is we'll that it should be speedily and thoroughly tested.
 The people of Connecticut will know by
 the first of September next whether that
 Organization, under It's existing leaders,
 is 8 success or a failure as reform party.
 If they fill the vacancies on the bench with first class lawyers and men of integ-
 rity and of high repute; if they elect
 worthy successor to Gov. Buckingham; and it they pass an election law which though perhaps less cumbrous, will be as effective against frand as the existing statute; and if they give us as good H. quor law as the one now ill forcs, we shall expect for them long lease of power. If on the other hand, they select weak men and second rate lawyers for judges; if they send Mir. Wm H. Barnum to the United States Senate; if they open the door for electoral fraud in ourlarge cities; and if they substitute some sham statute for the present effective local-option law, their day of mastery will be short
 That the composition. and party neces- sities, of the Democracy of Connecticut are not such as to lead us to expect for it successful career of reform we have tried to enforce on our readers during the re- cent campaign. If the result proves us in error, We shall frankly acknowledge our for, however deeply imbued we may be with party prejudice the issues be- fore the next legislature are so many and so important that their decision will de- velope the tendencies of the Democratic party either towards good or towards evil too clearly for anything short of wilful blindness to misinterpret them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
How it was Man aged.

We mean the Democratic caucus in the town of Sharon. One would have SUD- posed that the last Tuesday in March was the first Monday ill April, to judge by the crowd assembled in and near the town hall. The Democratic committee had, as usual, cut and dried evey thing before hand. MT. Wm. H. Barnum wish es to be elected to the U. s. Senate, con- sequently it is important that the mem- bers elected to the legislature should be men devoted to his interests, men whom he can be sure of. These must be nomi- mated at whatever cost of decency or mon- ey. Votes at this nominating caucus are said to have been as openly bought and sold as at any state election. However this may be, it is certain that men were led up to deposit their ballots by active and vigilant henchmen of Mir. Barnum, and it is not very likely that men would suffer themselves to be collared in such style who were not we'll paid for the same. Party leaders who had men in their em- ploy brought them in wagon loads, not being particular in regard to age; many were mere boys. Of the older Democrats many were disgusted, declaring that this was the first occasion on which they had ever known votes to be bought or sold at a caucus.
 After the nominations were declared, the successful candidates, Mir. Herman Rowley and Mir. Everett, announced, or it was announced on their part, that liquor and cigars ,were free to all who chose to partake of the same in the bar room beneath the town hail.
 Of course the choice of the candidates is supposed to be the free unbiased ex- pression of the wishes of the Democratic party in this town. But is it? --'-
 QUEN SABfE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
The following communication reached us too.lafe Republication last:
 Plynaoutl1 Sketcnes.-No.i i6o.


 About ten days since. MT. Justus Vince Ter, working insthe brass mill, cut one of his tirgers-the little. one on his right hand-with n piece of brass. At first no particular attention was paid to the wound, which i'll the'eeurse of day or two became very troublesome, and con- sflnnlng to graMaHerse, was considered so dangerous that, after the lapse of week, amputation was resorted to, to prevent lsmore serious conseauenees. Mir. Vince Ter came here from Watertown a few years ago. and is we learn. soon to return to that place
 On Monday evening, the 30th inst, the pupils Of Thomaston Academy gave q public exhibition. which was designed to . be, and no doubt was, q very fine one. Each Of the three political parties has made an excellent nomination for repre- sentatives. The Democrats have Randall T. Andrews of Thomaston, one of our present Selectnen, and one of our most quiet and respectable citizens. The Re- pnblicans have George Pierpont, another of our 5electmen, and one of our most honored inhabitants. The Prohibition ists have nominated Abel S. Beardsley, who was last yeac their candidate for Lieutenant Governor, and who is also an esteemed fellow-townsman. Which ever party may win the day, 1t is hoped by one at least-that We shall not have a representative who will vote for any public man for United States Senator who has in any manner connived at the Salary Grab .... ----. March 31, 1874 -- ..- No ITO.
 On Fast Day, no services were held i'll l the 1st Congregational church. on account of the illness of its pastor, the Rev E. B. Hillard, who has barely escaped a se- were course of lung fever.
 On Easter morning a service took place at six o'clock i'll Trinity church. Thomas ton. - -~.r
 In St. Peter,s, the Easter offerings by the Sunday school amounted to thirty dollars
 This town having been divided into three voting Districts, it is supposed there will be great saving of horse shoes, leather shoes, christian temper, and gen. eral f'wear and tear" .---.....~
 The Democrats have elected their can aidate for representative by small ma iority. The Prohibitionlsts have gained few votes on last year -'- PLYMOUFHEAS. April 7th, 1874.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

The Blood owes It's red color to minute globnles which float in that fluid, and contain, in a healthy person, large smount of Iron, which gives vitality to the blood. The Peruvian Syrup supplies the blood with this vital element, and gives strength and vigor to the whole system.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

Plymouth church has shown it disregard of the recent council by dropping twenty or thirty members from it's rolls just as it dropped Hilton. -s .~---- ----- --
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

7Tr. Butler referred, Saturday, to the xaet that sheep used to be legal tender smOag the Romans and thought green back much better form of currency. No do1bs but always with this proviso. that year prOsAise to pay is eventually redeem ahae in sOmeshing The "lagal tender" ef tAas msanRsk sheep on earth is fairer sz4lzAetzoa than she lega tender of the ee~a psasAise to pay that is not kept.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
En0u1RER cLuBBINc RATES.

Or LHEASesa COznty subscribers may not off, &z ha skke tS take ady1ntage of the low rates sEx<s4 large s2Gh@ bE most magazines and peri aaEenzs- Eax fAzzr convenience and as an extra aRzre@sas ts new c0gnty subscribers We will s1a k&Fs7ssSzg periodicals to county subscrib- rvSs..s wm~@4-
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

Washington news-gatherers insist that Secretary Richardson will soon retire, to be succeeded by Mir. Delano. u
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

: WEST CORNWALL has been having ;ts
 share of dog fghts.-SheriffS Scoyille has
 had the measles.-T. L. Hart, Esq. has, taken unto himself wife from Sharon :.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

NE- Jehn Burlington. of 6tamford, has taken tAs TAnnsry formerly occupied by P. IL Cummings in West Goshen. See savs-
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

A few shakes of Bald Mountain have converted nearly all the sinners adjacent, We are curious to learn how the weekly contemplation of the New Milford Jour nal, in active eruption, affects the people of that place. H. =
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

"IsF OF THE WooD3 inyigorates the i1''ef' II ly
 BUcHAN's CARBOLIc BALM OnTNpxr ,s very remarkable Fsmily Slave. Ttrnres astonish everybody. Contains no oraasa aud washes off without soap. It is trans parent, like cnrrant jelly. For all tLe purposes of Family Slave it is without all equal l3 lv
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

The Winsted Herald says that Miss Kellogg has made twice as much money this season as she has ever done. before. In Boston her share of the first weeks re- ceipts amounted to 8 ,5OO It pays to be- . nightingale. si Iss .....,.,..,s.,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
With FunuireT.

With Enquirer. Hsxpes Weekly -S5,25 Hzxpexis B2zar- 5,25 HJernn-ss M.unxsne- 5,25- @Frw%w ~<FIrfav 600 1AHHaExSa Menthly 5,VO SexShasRfs MenfkIy .--.--.-.. 300 TAm 500 The Aericaiturist ............. 300 Hear4h and Home. 4,25 Arkhnrss Home Magazine 1, % AxsAur's Childrenis Hour 30 Hs&Rr$eais Magazine $40 0odeyis LAdyis Book k-.-... 4,25 PsksEfs Musical Monthly. ,00 Good Health. 300 V. |. Weekly Tribune. 3,35 M. Semi-weekly Tribune " 300 \. Y. Weekly Times $50 - N. \. SeEai-weekly Times .. 4,50 - O4d k New. w..-.-.---..--....... 800 Sk EIcholas. ..-...-.-.-...... 4,25 T..H~
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

HArrrNaros Eiuteville) has, a new post master in MT. JohR 4 Hal, Mr. Woodruff declining the appointment. t19 l.s.I !.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
New Method for Reed Organs?

PRICE s2 20. BY VIM. H. CLARKE.
 thorough Method, containing not only abun- dant directions and exercises, but large quan4 tity of she best Reed Organ Music. arranged and fitted with Mr. Clarkes well-known exquisite taste and skill Sells immensely.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09
Clarke's Dollar Instructor
 FOR REED ORGANS.

- An excellent and attractive instruction look for those who need short ann easy course.
 Sent postpaid on receipt of retail price. OLIVER D1TsoN &co., CHAs. H. DKTsoN & Co,
 Boston. I'll B'vay New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-04-09

An important correction of misstate- ment generally credited was made in the
 House on Wednesday last. Mir. Eldridge of Wisconsin claimed that President Grant had appointed two Supreme Judges with an express view to the reversal of the legal tender decision. MT. Hoar proved that those nominations were made before the legal tender decision had been announced, and when it was supposed that the court, as then constituted, would sustain the act.