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Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-01
East Gainesville.

This place has sustained great loss in the death of one of it's first settlers, Mer- ritt Woodruff, on Saturday, the 18th inst. He came here with hls father, John Wood ruff, mother, and three sisters, from Washington, Conn, on the 27th of Nov. 1877. The family went to housekeeping in log house standing in the present garden of his farm, few rods east of the house now standing, which was built a few years after. Six years ago, on the 10th of this month, he removed into the house formerly owned by Dr. Edwin Ams- den, where he died. He has been iden- tifed with the growth of this place. A raw, awkwardal looking youth, he gave but small promise of the power which lay dor mant within, awaiting the stern experi- ence of the world to develop. He was called in early life to fill the responsible office of Justice of the Peace for eight years. in all the cases tried by him, no decision of his was ever reversed. A prominent Judge a5 Warsaw once told an applicant for counsel, that if Squire Woodruff had told him there was no chance for him, he need not try, for he never knew his judgment to be at fault
 He possessed very clear head, one that Ses" eiA ohio consequences 1ufOAtCu HI action. His mind was logical. it struek for foundation principles, and when once anchored, was immoyable. He asked on- iy for the truth nothing less could satis- fy him, and having found, he followed it: never taking thought for the consequences. It was not his business to look out for them; enough for him to find the right and do It. His leading characteristic was honesty. No power could force, or in ducement make him do a dishonest act. Meanness, trickery, and fraud were his utter adherence. On the anti-slavery question he early took the side of human ity and freedom, in the days when it cost man something to bear the opprobrium of being an Aboitionist. He was not afraid to take his reputation, chances for fame and emelument in his hand and stand by the dictates of his conscience. He never saw the moment when he re-
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-01
From the Christian Secretary. A Letter from Vineland,

MIR. EDIToR:-You have probably heard of this promised land of Vineland, and would like to know more of the place and it's people. Vineland is surely remark able place. It is new settlement on the plains of southern Jersey, 34 miles south by east of Philadelphia, about midway between the Atlantic on the east, and Delaware Bay on the west; 20 miles from each; and we are but twelve years from the wilderness. Her settlement contains about 48 square miles, or 32, 900 acres, and we have population of over 10000 of well-fed, well-housed and very intelh- gent citizens. They are, at least, two- thirds New Englanders, and represent the various phases of society in that interest ing and enterprising part of our country. The central plot is laid ont in streets like Philadelphia, which cross each other at equal distances, at right angles, and is one mile square. Within these lines no farm lands are sold, but only house lots, which are 50 by 15O feet. Two railroads pass through this business center, open- ing direct communication with New York, Philadelphia and all the rest of mankind. forty stores, nine fine br1ck blocks, sever-
 
 turns out an article equal to the best St. Louis; a button factory, steam blaming mill, in which lumber is fitted for build ing purposes, and doors, windows, sashes and blinds are made, and some eight or ten shoe manufacturies of various capaci- ties. There are some six church ediices. There are supposed to be not far from 4O00 people in this business center, and the appearance on every side is that of a beautiful and fourishing New England village. Then there are three other vil- lages, viz, Forest Grove, North and South Yineland. These places have each post office, and there is depot and store at the two latter places. Beauty, system, order, taste, fruits and flowers appear in all directions. The roads art broad, hard, smooth, and free from stones, and are lined by stipulated shade trees and grass -plot-and the houses stand back 70 feet from the roadside in tht country. and 20 feet on the city plot The face of the country is very level, a lit tie undulating, just enough to afford goo6 drainage. =: - f.9@@.-.
 The soil is sandy loam, composed o1 clay and sand in nearly equal parts, witl little oxide of iron, and vegetable mold -is free from rocks, easily worked; and with the climate is admirably adapted tc the production of corn, wheat, potatoes oi both kinds, melons, small fruits, apples, pears, peaches, grapes, and garden Vege. tables; and under culture, grows more and more productive. Our sweet pota- toes grow large, and they are of the very best quality. Peaches do admirably vel when properly cared for. I had some or my own place this season. that measured
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We publish the following beautiful sketch of Miss Lallie Bulkley, niece of Hon. Charles Adams of this place, taken from the American Register, published in Paris:
 When so many of the good, the beauti- full, and the brave, perished by the ap- palhng catastrophe of the Vilte dat Horre, i'll which so much courage and fortitude were displayed by all, it seems invidious to single out particular in- stances of coolness, heroism, and resigna- tion. There were among the passengers on the steamer, Mrs. Bulk,ey, the widow of the late J. R. Bulkley. distinguished and wealthy citizen of New York, and her only daughter and child, Miss Lallle Bulkley, a young lady of twenty years. When the collision took place, the moth CT and daughter and their companion, a Miss Wagstaff, of New York, hurriedly threw on some articles of clothing, took their satchels in their hands, and rushed to the deck, there only to witness one of the most tragic scenes ever conceived by the human imagination. With the rush ing waters, the sinking ship, the tumult, the confusion, the vail of distress, the hurried prayer, and. the low murmur of despair, they comprehended the situation at glance. The vessel was fast going down, and there was 'sno hand to save. " Though all hope had died within them, they stood together with unsubdued cour- age and Christian resignation, with their hands joined. awaiting the awful moment. It was but an instant before the bow of the ship began to sink, and then the daughter dropped her satchel, gave her mother last embrace, and calmly said, Dear mother, have courage, only little struggle more and we will meet again in heaven." No sooner were these words uttered, than they were all engulphed, the two young ladies sinking to rise no more, 'until the sea shall give up it's dead Mrs. Bulkley rose to the surface, seized some object which enabled her by a great struggle to keep her head above the water till she was finally rescued in a state of complete exhaustion and taken on board the Loeb Earn. Mrs. Bulkley and her daughter had spent some time in Paris in 1871-72, and were well known in American circles. None who have ever seen the daughter can forget her, for she was only to be known to be remembered and to be loved. With rare personal beau ty, ripe intelligence, charming manners, and lovely disposition, she captivated and ruled all hearts. Her tragic fate has ex- cited the deepest sorrow among 8 large circle of friends, who give to the stricken mother their profoundest sympathy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-01
Farmers and Gardeners! !
Doublo xour CroDs

DOnDIG OUT CrOpS By using Aineniated Super Phosphate of Lime prepared by an association of Farmers, and the very best in the market and the lowest price ac- cording to its worth as analysed by Professor Johnson of Yale College. Also Salts of Potash: bushel equal to 20 bushels of Leaehed Ashes. For sale by,
 SAMUEL CLOCK, Agent. Analysis of 16 different kinds to be examined by all that wish to know what they buy. 4tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-01
FARM FOR SALE!

THE undersigned will sell his farm, situated | in the North part of the Town Of L4itchfeld, about 2a miles from Court House. containing about l5O acres of good land, suitably divided n- to wood, blow, pasture and meadow, well water ca. The buildings are all in good repair. Also the right to the use of saw mill will be sold with the place if desired. --- 5.F e-
 CHAS. L. THRALL. Litchfield, Feb. 18th, 1873. 45-tf.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-01
ARTHUR BoNN1cAsrLE, by Dr. Holland Scribner, Armstrong & Go.

ARTHUR BoNN1cAsTLE, by Dr. Holland !;
 Scribner, Armstrong & Go.
 A writer of a work of fiction may we'll be congratulated when every chapter not only interests by it's narrative but interests by the healthy tone of it's moral senti- ment. It is unfortunate for the public that so little of this high order of ficti- tious literature is presented for its peru sal, for in no way can such varied classes of readers be reached by clever popu- lar writer.
 In Arthur Bonnicastle we have an affec- tionate, aspiring. talented boy raised by the caprice of a wilful widow from tie humble position in which he was born to
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-01

gretted the decision then made. That he should have been misunderstood and ma- hgned, IS but an attendant consequence upon all who dare act up to such stand ard. He had a clear perception of the issues involved, and the moral hardihood to stand by them. ....
 His course led him apart from the church with which he was connected, ssfor how," said he, ''can two walk together unless they be agreed" It caused him pain, but there was no alternative. I know he has been called sceptic, univer- salist, and many things else. The fact is, there was no creed ever framed that was large enough for him. He was a law un- to himself. But though so self-poised and serene in his own mental judgment, he was ever merciful and pitiful to the weaknesses and fa1lings of others.
 In all business transactions he observed and demanded the strictest integtity. No person could lay their hand on his coffin and say that the spirit who once inhabit- ed there, ever wronged him knowingly out of cent. His word was bond. His patience was proverbial Industry, in- tegrity, and perseverance, in his case, met with ample reward, and he has been for Q few years past the largest taxpayer in town. The lessons of his life are such as should be needed by every young man who wishes to be successful in ife-and who is there that does not ? that has known or ever heard of him. The pivotal point of his career was honesty, spirit and understanding, and his success shows that it is its own ample reward.
 His funeral was largely attended on Monday by his relatives, townsmen, and many from the adjoining towns, the Rev. MT. Henderson officiating. Farewell, faithful friend, kind and judicious coun- sellor Farewell what is hard to find thou honest mani No more shall thy kindly welcome greet us l! No more can thy tongue which always spoke ill tones of gentleness, advise us The example of thy life remains, but thou hast gone be- fore and can no more come to us, and we shall go to thee
 ELIJAH W. WOODRUFF.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18
The Wool-GroWerS.

The day set for the adjourned meet
ing of the Wool-growers' Convention
is still some distance off, but in view
of the great Importance of the Wool
interest it will not be amiss to call at
tention again to the subject, and urge
on those engaged in the raising of
sheep, the necessity of q full attend
ance. A late number of the Southern
Californian gave as one reason why
there was Indifference, that an at
tempt was made to commit the Con-
vention at the start to the Perkins
scheme for establishing a wool-scour-
ing house, at Wilmington. Whether
this is the ease or not, we have no
means of knowing, but certainly the
matter is entirely in the hands of the
Convention, and if all those interested
will attend there need be no fear that
any particular interest will capture
the Convention, and run it for private
advantage.
Wool is one of our most important
products, yet, for various reasons, the
business has not been as profitable as it
should be. The changed condition of
things in Southern California, too, has
affected the business, and if it Is pur-
sued with profit in the future, improve
ments must be made, not only in the
raising of sheep, but in preparing the
wool for market, and in the mode of
selling. A thorough canvass of all the
points of interest, by practical men,
cannot help resulting in benefit to the
business, and through it to the coun-
try at large. Therefore, we hope to see
every man engaged in seeep raising
present at the meeting of the Conven-
ton in this city on the It'll of next
month.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18
A sweeping Amandn, ont.


Some one has Offered in the Legisla-
ture, an amendment to the Codes au-
thorizing the formation of Corpora
lions for the purpose of pursuing any
lawful business. The business of land
brokerage is lawful, when pursued by
an individual, but it is not safe pow
erto confide to q corporation. Usually
the power to acquire or hold real es-
tate has been prohibited to corpora
tions, and the National Currency Act,
authorizing the organization of Banks,
expressly. STIMULATES that no corpora
ton formed under its provisions shall
hold any more real estate than may
be necessary for the site of its banking
house. Even when land may come
into its hands in enforced payment of
a debt, it must sell it. No other form
of land monopoly is so dangerous.
Men die, but corporations, practically,
live forever. We limit their existence
but permit them to reorganize as often
as they wish. An amendment to the
Codes prohibiting the requirement of
lands by corporations, beyond the
amount necessary to the transaction
of their business, should at once be
adopted. The amendment should be
so framed that Homestead Associa-
tions when the object is to secure and
improve homes for the members world
still be legal, but even these corpora
lions should be prohibited from ae-
curing or holding more land than is
needed for the purposes of the organi-
nation, and if a surplus is by any
means acquired, the law should pro-
vide for its sale, in reasonable time.
q The worst evils we suffer, flow from
the monopoly of the soil. Millions of
acres of our best lands have been gath
cred up by few individuals who hold
them out of the market, keeping away
population, and retarding the progress
of the State. We should be careful
how we give any more opportunities
for specializing in the homes of the
people.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18

board immense barges on the Nile,
which are lowed down stream some
times fiveor six abreast, to be landed
at some distant spot.
The arrangement is that they work
and live together in parties according
to the villages they come from. They
must bring bread supply for fifty
days; lift is exhausted before that time
they must replenish at their own eX-
pense. If they are detained beyond
the fifty days, they arc supplied with
bread at Government expense. They
are fine, strong race of men. There
is certainly'no superfluous fat about
them, but they are well built and
hroad-shouldered They live entirely
in the open air, and, rolling them
selves in brown WOODEN cloak,
SLEEP WELL ENOUGH
ON the dry, hard ground and under
the starry sky Of Egypt. To some
questions as to what would become of
their wives and children during their
absence, they replied, "Allah is great,
and will provide for them.n
Nor is this canal the only public
work carried on in Egypt. Here we
have 10000 men at work; but $4,000
men are employed at the same mo-
ment in cutting new canal from near
the head of the Delta to supply more
water to the Mahmondich Canal, rum
ming to Alexandria. And similar
number have lately completed the en-
bankment for 100 miles of railway in
the same district. So that at least
100000 have been at work in forced
labor. 1t is, in fact, taxing the popu-
~ By LABOR,
instead of in their pockets, and these
works are often a direct or indirect
benefit to themselves. Nearly every
one of these men cultivales for him.
self an acre or two of land which but
produces sufficient doorrh or Indian
corn, or wheat, for the subsistence of
his family, and at ordinary times his
principal labor is in lifting water, by
means of pole and a bucket, for the
irrigation of his land. But when the
first crop is gathered-as it is in the
month of May-the rich land must lie
idle and sun-baked till after next high
Nile, if it is too far from the river or a
canal to render irrigation possible. In
this way thousands upon thousands of
acres of the richest land are now lying
idle simply for the want of means Of
irrigation, which will be improved by
such canals as these.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18

THAT disinterested Sanborn is anx-
ious to compromise, and if let off will
save the Government untold millions.
1T Is strange that these fellows never
find out their value till they are
shown TO be thieves.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18
ID L f ID.

At Los Nietos, on the 18th, Warren Everett,
youngest child of James b. Graham, ,ged II
months and 5days.
In this city on February 10Th, Andrew Vein
shank, in the SD yea; ofhis age.
The funeral will take place from his late
residence on San Pedro street, on Wednesday,
February 18th, at l01a O'Clock A. NJ. Friends
and acquaintance of the family are respect
fully invited to attend.
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18
MARRIED..

BY the Rev. A. III. Burton, on the evening of
the 18th of February, 1874, at the residence of
the brides brother-in-law, in Los Nietos, Los
Angeles county, California, Mr.. Marshall Hor-
ton to Miss Mary Lessenwell, all of Los An
geles county,
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18
HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN

world, he had but to give the order,
and straightway a
HUNDRED THOUSAND MEN
Were set to work. They toiled for
three months; at the end of that time
a like number of men took their place;
and so the work went on until the
chief corner stone was brought on, and
the people returned to their homes. In
order to give some idea of the under
taking, Herodotus tells us "that he
who Interpreted the inscription
carved on the face of the pyramid,
told me, as l well remember, that
the sum expended in supplying the
workmen with onions and garlic
amounted to l,600 talents,n OF in other
words, about S1,0O0,0OO. But, this
great work accomplished, the people
did not rest long from their labors
each succeeding king found work for
them.
And so, after the lapse of another
three or four thousand years, history
repeats itself The Pharaoh of the
present day does exactly as did the
Pharaoh who built the
GREAT PYRAMID. ~ :
The difference is, that whereas
Cheops expended ST, 100000 on food for
the laborers, the Pharaoh of the pres
ent day makes his laborers not only
supply their own food, but bring their
own tools. This may appear incredi-
BILE, but few facts will show the ac-
tual state of affairs.
A new canal for purposes of irriga-
ton IS now required in some of
the provinces of Middle Egypt, not
very far from Cairo. 1t is to start
from Assiout, some $50 miles away,
and runs parallel with the Nile almost
to Cairo. Orders are issued to Gov
ernors of districts to supply the neces-
sary amount of labor; these settle the
proportion of each Mohdeer under
them; these make acquisitions upon
the Shieks of the villages to supply
their quota, sometimes to the extent.
OF half the male population. The
Shlek has the selection of the men,
boys, and sometimes girls, who are ali
BOUND TO SERVE,
unless they can obtain substitutes.
Ihey are marched off, wives and chill
dren being left to take care of them
selves as best they can, and are put on
Los Angeles daily herald. [volume] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1873-1876, 1874-02-18
Slavery in Egypt.

There are no slaves in Egypt-at
least so say the rulers of the country.
Nevertheless there exists at this day
an institution in Egypt which, to the
unini5iated appears like the slavery of
a whole people and which, by its al
most unique popularity, shows how
little the institutions and the govern
ment of the country have changed in
the last five or six thousand years.
Did Cheops wish to build pyamidr
which should be the wonder of the
world, he had but to give the order,
and StraightWay o
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