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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

TIE PUBLIC LANDS RUNNING SHOET.-The
House Committee on Public Lands, in a recent
report state that, although the number of I'M
surveyed acres of public lands Is estimated at
Loo, 900, nearly three-fOurths of the whole
amount being in mountains, swamps, &C., is
unavailable for settlement. The committee
urge great care in the disposal OF the balance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

IHE CONGRRssIuNAL CHEAP TRAHsPoRTA-
TON COMMITTEE, at a meeting on Saturday
night, agreed TO report to the House a resolu-
ton TO the effect that Congress be requested to
pass law to facilitate the execution Of and 10
protect, public works of river and harbor i'm
provements, to the end that private individuals
ana corporations may not destroy such works
without mourning suitable penalties, and also
10 appropriate sum of not less than $50 ODO to
continue the work of improving the mouth OF
the Mississippi river during the fiscal year end
ing June 80. 1S15.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-02-02

BILL TO ABOLISH THE BOARD OF INDIAN
CoNMIssIoNRRs.-A bill was introduced in the
House to- day by Mr.. Hsvens, repeating the bill
continuing In office Board of Commissioners
Tor the Control of Indians, and authorizing the
below the rank of major, to perform the duties
heretoiore performed by the Board Of Indian
Comm issioners
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
KEARNEY'S EXT. BUCHU

Permanently cures all all affestions of the Blad- Der. Kidneys. and Dropsicsl Swelsings exissing in Men. Women snd children, no matter what Ask for Ksarnsy's.. Txke no other. - Price One Dollar per Bottle, or Six Bottles for
 Five Dollara.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
We clip the following from Harper's

We clip the following from Harper's Drawer: s'
 At a Democratic meeting held in a neighboring city it was deemed that a good thing to doswould be to have a bar becue. The subject was referred to A committee, who reported favorabIy. and recommended that it be held on Friday week. Upon the announcement of the date an excited Irishman jumped to his fest and exclaimed: .'Mr. Prisidinti I'd have ye to understand, Sur, that the great heft of the Dimmicratic party don't ate mate on Friday!" Patrick put that un- deniable fact in a very concise and point. cd way. He couldn't have done it better
 The barbecue was not held~on Friday.
 In the city of CinncinDati IS an elderly ife-insurance agent, who is very persistent when approaching any one on the subject of life insurance. After pestering a cer. tam merchant who did not wish to be in- sured, he made second call and again broached the subject. which reused the merchants ire, and he angrily bade the bore to leave the store and never show his face there again; if he did, he would be booted out. The agent turned to go. and had almost reached the door. when he turned back, and going up to the angry man, put his hand on his shoulder and said, Had you not better take out an ac- cident policy before you attempt to kick me out?" The soft and winning ,nanner m which the suggestion was made moll;f- cd the tradesman, and he took the life policy. --'e
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
Naugatuck Railroad.

- ~A@ ~~~S&A6 O%@&Ae ON and dafter May 18th, 1874. trains will run as A/ follows:
 GOING NoRTH-LEAVE BRIDGEPORT. 7.l5 A. M.~Milk train forW insted with passenger
 car attached, connecting at Water
 bury with train from Hartford. at
 Minsted, for Canaan, Millerton and
 Albany.
 Leave Ltchtield II .O3 lc.luA. M.-For Wlnsted, connecting with the
 o.OO a. m. train from New York and
 1O.lO q. m. train froIu New Haven
 Leave LitChfeld I2.37 p. m. i0.s5 A. M.--treight train for Winsted.e
 Leave Litchfeld 4.45 D. m., connecting at Winsted with train for Albany. 'Go F. M--for Winsted, connecting with the 3.co
 r. r train from New iSrk and the
 +55p. nl. from New Haven, and at
 Waterbury with train from HaTtfoid Leave Liichfeld 7.25. 600 r. M.-SpecIaIio for Waterbury. GOING SOUTH-LEAVk LITCHFIELD sIA-
 TON. H5 4. u. Freight trAl for Bridgeport with
 pss-ehxer Car attached, connecting
 @i HEtrriu ury wlhh | p. m. train for
 'iaitf..rI. 7.39 Ii. P.-.-Ager train fer Bridgeport, with
 through car to New Haven and
 hrdgeFort connects with express
 far New iork. DO P. Fer BrinxeI ort, with through ear
 tDNsN Haven, connecting at N ater-
 bury Tor H1ItfuId. RL Bridgeport
 vi Ii express trsin for New lOIk. Oe p. M.-M:ik tram with YS-ssugt tr ati achrd
 collecting at Bridgeport With ex-
 press train tO Now York, alE0 with steamboat leaving Bridgeport al II
 P. m. (SstnadHIS CXcsItCd) Un
 Sun}lays, milk train leaves BlidgC-
 DOTS for Win-ted at 5.3O .. m., re-
 turning leave Winstod at 4 90, ,Litch-
 field 5.O9p. n. Tickets sold and baggage cheek ed to Canaan, via Winsted.
 WATERTOWN & WATERBURY R. R. Trains leave Watertown at T.35 A. x., and 8 O P. M., connecting with passenger trains to New York aud Hartford.
 Ieaee Waterbur st 50 \. m and G.s5 D. ni., OH arrival of trains from New fulk. FenD's stage tu aEd from Iiirhfsld com 0Ct with all pasSen2,. trainS st Li;rhhsid station Tnnmas' stage for Brtblei.cm and Morris leaves WaterIown dally. Stages for WoGdhury, Harwintun. Otis, Cole brook, ad Goshen cphI ect "!'h iefO Il. m. train from Bridgeport. X Discount of cents made iD Passengers psr . chasing Tickets at the Onice.
 GEO. w. BEACH, Superintendent. Bridgeport. Msy 18th, 1874.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
Plymouth Sketcnes.-Mo.i95.
 .IIIT2 HNA

On North Street, little way above the Episcopal church, on opposite sides of the road, and some fifteen rods apart, have stood for many years-perhaps a century or mOre-two chestnuts trees. The first, just around the ledge of rock on the left, presenting good degree of stateliness. yet with a leaning frown; the second, of shorter trunk, but with larger limbs aud more widely extending branch es; of a generous look, as though 1t would embrace all nations; in general appear anee always reminding me of the Charter Oak. The first mentioned tree has lately been removed. It had long since assum- ed threatening attitude, and might ere long have fallen into the public highway, endangering limb and life. The light nings of the sky had played upon it, its mission as a fruit-bearer had nearly ceased. The proprietor said, ''cut it down" and down if came on the 10th day of Nov. 1874 No more will its scarcely opened burrs be assailed with clubs and stones, some of which, alighting in the adjoining meadow, might be the cause of injury to the mowers scytho and of the consequent breaking of the third con- mandmentl No more will men and boys be delayed by stopping to pick up its scattered nuts while on their way to the house of God! The aged tree has been laid low, and duly prepared for the fiery ordeal through which it must soon pass. Peace to its ashesl
 PLYMoUTHEAN.
 November 10th, 1874
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10

gloss and freshness of yoath. Thin hair is thickened, falling hair checked, and badness often, though not always, cured by its use. Nothing can restore the hair where the follicles are de- stroyed, or the glands atrophied and decayed; but such as remain can be saved by this application, and stimu- lated into activity, so that a new growth of hair is produced. Instead of fouling the hair with pasty sedi- ment, it will keep it clean and vigorous. Its occasional use will prevent the hair from turning gray or falling of, and consequently prevent badness. The restoration of vitality it gives to the scalp arrests and prevents the forma- tion of dandruff, which is often so un- cIeanly and offensive. Free from those deleterious substances which make some preparations dangerous and inju- rious to the hair, the Vigor can only benefit but not harm 1t. If wanted merely for a HAIR DRESSING, nothing else can be found so desirable. Containing neither oil nor dye, it does not soil white cambric, and yet lasts long on the hair, giving it a rich, glossy lustre, and a grateful perfume.
 Prepared by Dr. J. C. Aver & Co.,,
 Practical and Analytical Chemists,
 LOWELL WASSs
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
,XJ1IfORlAIE!

{ FARM in the town of Trumbull, situated
 "A seven miles from the city of Bridgeport and tonic R. R. On said farm is a good house and
 suitable outbuildings with which there will be sold from 90 to 100 acres of land, the quantity to be regulated to suit the purchaser. For fur premises or D. $. BRINSMADE,
 22tf Birmingham, Conn,
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
A FEW GOOD REAsoNs

1.-A New Invention Thoroughly Tested and secured by Letters Patent
 2.-Makes perfect lock stitch, alike on both sides, on all kinds of goods. vv.s
 S.-Runs Light, smooth, Eoiseless and R,n;d best combination of qualities.
 4.-Durable-Runs for years without Repairs Stitching in 8 superior manner.
 6. Is most easily managed by the operator Length sof stitch may be altered whi.e runnine. and machine can be threaded without passing thread through the holes.
 7-besign Simple, Ingenious. Elegant, form ing the stitch without the use Of Cog Wheel Gears, Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. Has the Automatic Drop Feed, which issues uniform length of stitch at any speed. Has our ns~ Thread Controller, which allows easy movement of needle-bar and prevents injury to thread
 o.-Construction most careful and finished. 1t IS manufactured by the most skillful and expe- rienced mechanics. at the celebrated Remington Armory, Ihon, N. Y. New York Office No. 6 Madison Square, CKrutz's Building). 272m.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
Ayers HairVigor, For restoring to Gray Hair it's natural Vitality and Color.

A dressing which is at once agreeable, a healthy, and efectual for preserving the hair. H soon restores faded or grGy hoir to its original color, soith tue
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
Tor Sa1et

N good Octave Cabinet Novelty Printing Press A in frst-cl2ss oFder;s Fonts of Type; z cases and everything required in Printing Office for an Amateur, will be sold eheap for Cdsht s2 e-5z--s>7saz --eE- SsSe
 Also Quarto Gordon Press, and good print ing office, for Job Printing Cheap for Cash. For terms and partisulars, Address,
 ENQUIRER" 2 Al If Litdeield. Cona.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
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Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
FOR SALEl

TNROM 30 to 50 acres of land, good two-stol tt house and out buildings, choice fruif trel we'll filled with fruit. Situated one mile soul of Court House.
 Enquire of,
 aVn' H.H. HoTCHKIss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
Avoid Quacks & hnposters. No Charre for. Advice and Consulkatiom

2 Dr. J. B. Dyott, graduate of Jefferson Medi- cal Collsge, Philadelphia, author o1 several val. uable works, can be ccrsu.ted on all diseases of the Sexual or Urinary Organs (which he has made an especial study) either in mels orfsmale, no matter from what cause originating or how long standing. A practice of 90 yezra enables him to treat diseases with success. Cures 8uar- anteed, Charges reasonable. Thoas as dis tance can forward 1ettor deecfibi1g symptoms and enclosing stamp to prepay postage.
 Send fcr the Guide to Heaath- PfIce 10 cts ,. B. DY0TT, M. D.. Physiciaa and Sargeon,
 151y 104 Duane Street. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS.
R. H. EDDY, SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,

For Inventions, Trade Marks or Designs, No. 76 STATE ST., OPPOSITE KuSY Ss., Dosrox 4 FTER an extensive practice of upwards of A thirty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States; also in Great Britain, France and other foreign countries. Caveats, Spocifca- tions, Assignments and all papers for Patents ex- searches made to determine the validity and utii- ty of Patents of Inventions, and legal and other advice rendered in all matters touching the aame Copies of the claims of any patent fuFniEhed by remitting one dollar Assignments recorded in Washington.
 No Agency in the United States posssaaes supe- rior facilities for obtaining Patents, or ascertain ing the patentability of inventions. All necessity of 2 journey to Washington to pro- cure patent, and the usual great delay there are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 "I regard Nr. Eddy a one of the most success full practitioners with whom have had official in- tercourse.
 CHARLES MASON. ConmiasiOnsr of Patents y ''I have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ man more compstent and trustworthy, and more capable of putting Gair ap- plcations in a form to secure for tham an early and favorable consideration ct the Ratent Office
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Late Commissions of patamts." 'lTr R. H. Eddy has made for me ov@ THIRTY applications for Patents, having bean successful in almost every case. Such unMistahMble proof of great talent and ability on his part leads m0 to recommend all inventors to apply to him to pro- cure their patents, as they may be suro 0f having the most faithful attention bestowed on their es- ses, and at very reasonable charges.
 Boston, Jan 1, 1874. JOHN TAGGART"
 30 1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-12-10
TT E A S!

(New Crop, uia San Franc:sco) try them and see I'they are not fresher than old ones.
 F. D. MCNEIL < Co.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14
Naughty Theodore.

MORE OF THE GREAT sCANDAI.-TILToN BE-
COMING iNsANE-MR. BEECHRk Il ENTIRELY
INNOCENT.
NEW YORK, July l3.-Fheodore Tilton i,
now considered to be in state OF semi-lunacy.
Mrs lilton has appeared before the inyestieat
ing committee, and denied in the most positive
manaer that there ever was the slightest impro-
priety 10 the conduct of Mr. Beecher toward
her. The reason assigned by Mrs Tilton for
| the strange conduct of her husband is that when
his intimacy with Mrs. Woodhull was at its
height che called upon MIR. Bsecher, as her PISS
| tor, and asked him for his advice.
| Her feelings had been terribly outraged in
consequence OF her husband running after strange
women, and publicly announcing that he had
| become convert to the doctrine Of free love 1t
was at that lime Mrs. Tilton asked Mr.. Beecher
| iOr his advice, and, according to her statement,
he advised her to leave her husband. With the
lapse of time T. T.'s free love fever cooled. and
he learned Of the advice Mr.. Beecher had given
to his wife, and 10 that circumstance all the
present troabe and mystery are due. Mrs Til
| ton Is unable to assign any other reason for her
husbands conduct, as she denies ever having
| told anything which would lead hin or anybody
else to suppose that Mr.. Beecher had treated or
| attempted TO treat her Improperly.
| Theodore Tilton was invited to meet the con, l..
| mittee on Saturday evening, for the purpose Of
telling his side of the story. Many Of Mr.. Til
tons friends and acquaintances are Of the opin-
ion that ever since becoming acquainted with
and Interested in Mrs. Woodruff and other
persons OF Ike character his mind has been in
very unsettled condition, and insanity, said 10
be hereditary in his family, Is gradually deyel-
oplng ITSELF They are confident that he will ut
ierly break down should he ever appear before
the committee, and as proof that insanity is
hereditary in the Tilton family it is alleged that
Theodore's brother was fer long time an in
mate Of the Kings County Lunatc Asylum at
Flatbush.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14

The KEYSTONE NORMAL SCHooI.-Prof.
Hudson A. Wood, A. NJ of Middetswn, Del
aware, has been engaged by the Board OF
Trustees OF the Keystone Normal School. Kutr-
town, Pa, TO ill the Professorship OF Mathsma-
tets and Physics, vacated by the resignation
of Prof. Nathaniel +. Davis.
Pro. Wood has been Principal for the last eight
yearsr-the first two years at the Milton Aca-
DENY, Delaware, and the remaining six years
ut the Middle:own Academy, Delaware. lie
graduated in the year lSG6 at Michigan Uni
verslty.
Prof. Davis has filled during The past year
the above position very ably aud acceptably TO
the Trustees of the school. He n0V enters ais
alma mater, Brown University, Proyidencs,
X. l., as Assistant of Mathematics.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14
n Jewish Tale.

When Abraham sat at his tent door, &C :
cordlng to his custom, waiung 10 entertain
strangers, ne espied an old man, STOPPING
end leaning on his staff, weary with age
and travel, coming TOW ,rds Vim, who was
100 years of age; he received him kindly
washed his feet, provided supper, caused
him to sit down; but observing that the old
man ate and prayed not, nor begged for u
blessing oil his meat he asked him why he
did not worship the God OF Heaven. Tue
old man told him that he worshIpped IRE
only, aud acknowledged no other God. at
which answer abraham grew so zealously
angry that he thrust the Old man ont OF his
tent, and exposed him to all the evils OF the
night and an ungnarded condit ion. When
the old man was gone, God called TO Abra-
ham, and asked him where the stran ger
was; he replied, ~ thrust him away be
cause he diu not worship Thee" God all -
swered him, II have suffered him these
hundred years, although he dlshon ored me;
and couldst thou not endure him one night
when he gave thee no trouDleg" Upon
this, satin the story, Abraham fetched him
back again, aud gave him hospitable enter
tainment, and wise instruction.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14

DoRERT HADDoUK. Plastering and CaIcin-
HI ing. .. y. Cor. sth and shipley SITS. Resi-
encs, eiv W, Ninth strsst. apr2dSm
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14
An Interview w,,h Mrs. woodruff

OVl' CHIcakU IIMes,
Cor.-You knew personally both Mr.. Tillon
and Mr.. Beechsr, Of course. | should suppose
your opportunities for knowing the facts were
superior
Mrs, W.-Certainly they were. l ought to
know Mr.. Tilton. for he was NV davoteI loser
lor more than half year, and admit that dur
log that time he was my accepted lover.
A woman who could not love Theodore Til
ton, especially in reciprocation OF a generous.
impulsive, overwhelming affection, suoh as be he
capable Questioning, must be indeed dead to all
the sweater impulses Of our nature. | could
not resist his inspi ! lg fascination.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14

The New York Times mildly remarks that
as the Congressional investigation OF the do
ings of the District ring substantiated the prin-
|elpai charges made by Mr. Dana, Of the New
York San, it is "unable to agree with MI.
Shepherd in thinking that Mr.. Dana ought to
be sent to prison." As Shepherd carried the
Board of Public Works under his hat, gave
out contracts, and ordered measurements that
were proven to be false, and as, according to
the 1tnies, there We're both j0bbery and rob
berry In the proceedings Of the now defunct
Board, surely it is quite natural that shepherd
shopld seek TO punish Dana for exposing them
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14

"My poor dear John. ."said widow Smith;
II never eau forget his dying words. He
was so pious. We had few harsh words
before he went h shingle the barn and the
poor dear fell oil and broke his neck ana
he lived sixteen days after lf,and l held my
you any dying request tp make, aud the
dear pious soul said, ''go tttu aud do ike
wise" "i can never forget the affectin'
words" t5f14 re tA-71 49,
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14
MOTHER.

The following beautiful lines are peneiled 10 on
.ne o2oks belonging to the library. Of thes Pr,
i1eai h tenltentiary At KINGSTON, &; w.. suppose
eVe that they have before appeared In print:
have wandered far away, mother;
Far from my happy hopie,
A9d lett the land that gave me birth,
i9 other climes to roam:F
And Time since then has rolled his wears
And mark ed them on my'brow
Yet still think Of thee. mother ..
I'm thinking ofthee now. r.
When by thy gentle side. mother.
i9n watched my dawDing youth,
Taught me the word Of Truth
lhen brightly "a my soul lit up
With thoughts of futurejoy.
whist your bright fancy gariands woYe
10 deck thydarling boy.
I'm thinking Of the day. mother.
When with such unx ious care.
iyu nlted up your heart to heaven
Fond mem'ry brings the parting siauee
whilst tesrs rolled down my cheek.
me iast. long. loving look told more
lhah even words could speak,
I'm lonely and forsaken. mother;
:. No friend is near me now
10 soothe me with tender word,
.,Or cool my burning brow;
The dearest ties affection woye
Are all now torn from me;
They left me when my troubles CAME
They did not love like thee.
would not have thee know, mother,
How brightest hopes decay;
The tempter, with his painful cup
Has dashed them all away;
And shame has lett its venom sting
10 rack with anguish wild,
ct stu would not have thee know
The sorrows of thy child.
1 know you would not caide mother
But soothe me with tender word,
And bid Ine come again
I'm lonely and forsaken now.
npitied and unbiest:
Yet stili would not have thee know
How sorely I'm distressed.
I've wandered far away, mother,
Since deserted thee,
And lett thy trusting heart to break
Beyond the deep blue sea-
ct, mother. still love thee we'll T.
long to hear thee speak,
And feel again that balmy breath
Upon my eareworn cheek:
But ah there is thought, mother
Pervades my beating breast
That thy freed spirit may have flown
To its eternal rest:
And as | wipe the tear away,
There whispers in my ear
A voice that speaks OF Heaven mother.
Anu bids me seek thee there.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1874-07-14

The following beautiful lines are peneiled 10 one
Si the books belonging to the library Of tho Pro
vineial Penitentiary at Kingston, z. W suppose d
to have been written by q convict. We do MOI be !.
Ileve that they have before appeared In print