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Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
STATE ITEMS.

Middletown went Democratic as usual, on Monday. .
 MT. Naples, editor of the Norwalk Hour, has finally recovered S250 damages in his case against the N. Y., N. H. & Hartford R. R. Go. f-
 The Prohibition convention at New Ha- ven, nominated HenryD. Smith, of South ington, for governor. MT. H. P. Law renee, of Norfolk, is on their ticket for Secretary of State. -.-,
 A Bristol Deacon by name (but not by nature) has been bound over for selling liquor to minors.
 A son of Prof. Whitney, of Yale, eleven years old was drowned in Mill river, Sat- urday. ..
 The large barn belonging to Taylor An drus, in Bethel, was distroyed with four teen COWS and twenty-five tons of hay, about twelve o'clock, Wednesday night. The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary." The loss is esti- mated at &, 900; insured for $700
 A New Haven journal says the ultra temperance men are starting new secret order to be called "The Champions of Prohibition" .# A wealthy Saybrook family had an in- fant baptised on Tuesday in "holy water" brought from the river Jordan. And they imported minister from New York to do the ceremony.
 Mrs, Maryette Lyon of Ashford cut off some bond coupons and put them in an envelop, but was not satisfied with the direction. She took another envelop and did not change the coupons but threw them into the fire, thereby losing $s6.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
February MonthIieS &c

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY contains: Ma pies under the Old Regime, by Robert Dale Owen; A Gambrel Roof; Prudence Palfrey; A Chain of Italian Cities; Noon ing in Florida; The Anti-Slavery Conven- tion of 1888, by John c. Whittier; Where fore P; Over Hum and Ida; Baddeck and that Sort of Thing, by Charles Dud- ley Warner; Sheriff Thorne; Faithful Bean; Nose Evans; A Ballad of the Bos- ton Tea-Party. by Oliver Weldell Holmes; Recollections of Agassiz; Recent Litera- ture; Art; Music.
 H. O. Houghton & Co.,, Boston. S4 g year; see Enq. clubbing rates
 ST. NICHOLAS contains: Blanca and Beppo; Whats the Fun; Fast Friends, by J. T. Trowbridge; How the Heavens Fell; One of the Wonders of Science; The Man atee; A. Moose Hunt in the Maine Woods; Nimpo's Troubles; How St. Valentine re- membered Milly; What might have been Expected; Some Boys in Africe; Ny Pet Lamb; Short Articles, Poetry, e. 4 Pretty Illustration, '1n Sisters Care, ," and numerous illustrations throughout the magazine keep up the reputation of St. Nicholas as an illustrated magazine. Our Young Folks, it must be remembered, has been merged in this monthly.
 Scribner & Co.,, New York, g, g year; two back numbers also sent without ad- ditional charge. See Enquirer clubbing rates.
 PeTERsoN's LADIES MAGAZINE contains; The Haunted Mill; Ann Lees Vacation; The Trailing Arbutus; Pretty as Pink; Our Sufferens With Agents; The Greek Ring; The Marriage Certificate Poetry and the usual number of Patterns, En- cravings &c.
 0. J. Peterson, 306 Chesnut St., Phila- delphia; g year. See Enquirer club ping rates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
COUNTY ITEMS.

At RIvERroN in the recent freshet the Eagle Co., shops came near being burnt by the stacking of barrel of lime reached by the water.
 FALLS VILLAGE rejoices in six or seven new street lamps On Friday evening, the 9th inst, the body of J. F. Shute was found hanging in the closet connected with his room in the Dudly House. He was last seen alive at about II a. m. Alp. pearances indicated that he tried first to kill himself by opening the veins in his arm. Not succeeding, he broke of two hooks in his closet before he found one that would sustain his weight He repre- scented the firm of Shute < O., N. r., manufacturers of the Greenwoods Pottery and was travelling agent for the firm.
 TWISTED was much flooded by the late freshet.-The Herald estimates that $300 will not more than cover the damage to the Clarke House.-The water was fully feet deep on the Naugatuck track between Winsted and Burrville the morning after the freshet.-The case of ". W. Welch vs. the Boston $ Albany R. R. Co. was tried before the District Court, last week, the jury rendering verdict of $103 for plf. Andrews and Hardenbergh for plf i; E. W. Seymour for defts. 1 Ar Wo1corrvnLE, James Bradshaw, boy twelve years old, has been sentenced to the Reform school for four years by Judge Bronson, for an assault upon . smaller boy.-Vebberts Deming's drug store was entered Monday night; num- ber of articles were stolen. The Hi gh School building was also entered. The freshet caused but little damage here ex- cept flooding the cellars near the river. The water was 18 inches deep in the AL len House billiard room.-W. 8. Lewis who has been confined to. his house for several weeks. by sickness. is out again.
 Monday, Jannary 5, was busy day in the Justice Court. John Doyls vas fined two dollars and costs for drunkenness,
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
New Milford.


 The sleighing which was very good at first is very much worn out and people again travel partially by wagons. The Housatonic River is filled with floating ice. but there is a very poor prospect for the ice dealers who, iass.week, anticipated a good supply.
 A dedication party, dance and prom enade, came off at Beach Block last We'd nesday evening. The building which is 8 very fine structure has been erected the past season. The first floor is occupied by Messes. H. Schubart & O., and Mr. M. Beach. The former have tobacco sorting room, office, ac, while the west side IS to be used by MT. Beach as builders hardware store and office. The second floor is used entirely by H. Schu- bart < Co.,, for storing, &c The third floor IS used IS hall and 2 fine, spacious one it is. The hall is entered by passing through the centre door and up two flights of stairs.
 This party will long be remembered by those who attended as one of the most pleasant affairs. About 9 o'clock MT. J. G. Saxs (Mr. Willis F. Benne.D followed by MT. P. N. Hall, ascended the stand and Mir. Saxe. delivered poem written for the occasion by one of the citizens. After this followed dancing, the Wheeler < Wilson Band, of Bridgeport, furnishing music. About Il o'clock supper was an- nounced, and the party proceeded down stairs to partake of the luscious viands that loaded the tables, after which the party again ascended to the hall where music and dancing was kept up until day light had almost appeared. L
 The trial of the case of Jacob Straub vs. Henry A. Hubbell brought before Shelden Blackman, Esq, came off Friday. Suit was brought to recover money lent to defendant who claimed large offset by way of book account. Case adjourned for decision to next Saturday.
 There was another caseFon Saturday; John Gaffney vs. Ralph Warehouse for la- Dor performed by himself. wife, and ser wants. Here too an offset is claimed. Case adjourned for decision to Saturday, Jan. 31st, 1874.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

John Murphy for selling liquor without license, was fined one dollar and costs.- Felix Missoten waslterribly beaten ard had ! an arm broken by John Guerin and the latter has been bound over for trial. | At. NEW MILFORD, recently, Mir Geo. Welton was run away with, and received bad injuries about the hips and arm.- Tobacco is coming in rapidly, and packers are very busy-The Journal reports Mr. Ralph Morgan laid up at home with q dangerous case of erysipelas i'll the face. A meeting was held at the Chapel on the 11th inst, and committee appointed to raise money to defray the expenses in- cured in the care and lighting of our street lamps.
 | At BURRvILLE the dam of the old Baker Tanworks, 8 few rods east of the Nauga tuck depot, was washed awayby the fresh- ct of last week. sr
 l The THoMAsroN Methodist choir have been rehearsing for concert, to be gwen this week under the direction of F. T.. Bidwen (basso) formerly of Henry Ward Beecher's church, Brooklyn.-Edson Thomas has sold 200,O00 brick to the Terryville Clock company.-T. B. Sanford is soon to erect store on the corner of Elm and Park streets ts-Mr. J. Grilley, formerly leader of the Thomaston Cornet Band, has taken the matter in hand and is trying to reorganize it. - | WEST CORNWALL shipped g, 716 cans of milk in 1s73.-The Gold Sanitary Heating Go. have resumed work.-Some thief stole 3 hive of honey from Mir Wm.' Stoddard last Sunday night--The late freshet washed the roads very badly.
 At CANAAN, recently, the harness shop of MT. Foot was entered, but the thief was discovered in time to prevent any loss of property--Our young people gave Frank Vandusensa surprise recently, at his house near Butchers bridge-The old house formerly owned by George Gil lett is nearly taken down.-The founda- tion is laid for new house on the lot re- gently purchased by MT. D. L. Spaulding.
 LAKEvIL1E TabIeaux of last week were very we'll sustained The attendance was large.
 At NORTH CANAAN young man ia tran sient, ) about 21 years of age, being, as he claimed, desirous of securing steady em- plovment for the winter, forced an en- trance into the harness shop of MT. l.. Foote, On Sunday. When found he was rummaging the money drawer and bleed ing quiet profusely from wounds received 1 by breaking window. He was not ar rested.-Frank Cummings, the popular l conductor on the Connecticut Western road, moves his family to Winsted this week.-BnrE. Courier.
 l The heaviest break on the Conn West ern was at Kingdom Gorge, where large portion of the road bed and ballast was completely washed away for 15O feet. Here the company have found it necess- ary to construct a temporary trestle work. -Berk. Courier.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
New Preston.

Great excitement prevailed in our little village on Tuesday evening the 15 inst, and the following day. It was caused by the dead body of an infant being found in the Hume of Mir. H. s. Gillett's mill It was found in grain-sack, and it is be- ieved that it was flung into the fume just after the recent flood, with the intention that when the gate was raised the child would pass under the wheel and be crushed. As Mir. Gillett's mill was some- what injured by the flood. he commenced repairs on Tuesday, and fortunately-un- fortunately perhaps for some one-the child was found. A jury was impaneled as soon as possible, and on Wednesday morning they held an inquest harness shop Mir. Fl Beardsley, but the verdict has been withheld from the public. Hundreds of curious snd excited persons visited the harness shop to examine the child. By order of the selectmen the body was buried on Wednesday afternoon. A "Court of Inquiry" was held on Friday but adjourned without obtaining any use- full evidence.
 The flood washed three weak mill dams and few foot bridges out of exist ence, but no great damage was done.
 Our choir meets once or twice each week, to practice, not the oratorio ''Eli- iah," but tunes from our choir book-the Standard. This we don't like. After mastering the difficult passages found in the choruses of the Creation" we think time spent on the old-fashioned, simple tunes not advantageous. We desire some thing more difficult. This we imagine can be found in the 'tElijah." Unfortunate we have but just obtained copies of this oratorio. Our chorister sent short time since and received the wrong edition, which he returned with orders to forward the right edition next time. The singers in the surrounding villages must be far in advance of us. for we understand that Washington and Warren choirs have been practicing for month past. But with Mr. Cogswell as instructor, we entertain no fears.
 We attended the debate of the Lyce- ceum, last week, and was pleased to note the progress our young men are making in speaking. &c The question, Resolved, that education should be compulsory, !" was discussed and decided in the afirma- tive. Besides the debate they had dec- lamation, composition and reading. They had also paper to which we listened throughout with interest, although it was rather long. The room was well filled, so we judge that that the performances arc generally entertaining. It is reported that this association soon intends to give us snother dramatic entertainment which will surpass in excellence theI one of . few weeks since.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
CoShon..Mo l26.

The lawsuit of last week, Wadhams vs. Calvin, about the pay for horse, was decided in favor of the Defendant.
 They have good Grammar class of twelve. in the Academy, and difference of opinion lately arose in parsing this sen- tence, "What prayers have been offered up at the freside," half of the class call ing up an adverb, and the others calling it a proposition forming part of the verb.
 At spelling school, one evening last week, others joined the Academy scholars and large number were chosen on the two sides, and it was found that after spelling an hour and an half. seven had not missed & word. Finally it was ar- ranged that when g person missed he should take his seat, and Miss Mary ". Welch of East street, beat us all. r
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Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
Washington.

The lecture of Col. Boudinot, on We'd nesday evening of last week, was well at tended in spite of bad weather, and was very enjoyable one. Col. B. is 8 born orator, and made 8 presentment of his case that convinced his audience that at least one civilized Indian no longer need ed white protection" The condition of Indian affairs seems to be about this: The emigrating tribes that left their old lands east of the Mississippi for the h. dian Territory, have never been granted American citizenship, nor the privilege of owning land in severalty. Their lands are held by each tribe in common, and the tenure of the these common lands is rem dered uncertain by the aggressions of the neighboring whites, of the railroad com panies, and by the vacillating policy of the general government. Progress under the old tribal system seems to be at stand still, and Col. Boudinot thinks the time has come for giving the civilized Indian the full rights of citizenship, for dividing tribe lands among individuals (with tenn porary restriction of the right of alien ation), and for placing the Indian Terri tory on equal footing with all the other territories.
 Whatever need there may be of pro- tectorate over the savage Indians. the Cherokees, Choctaws, and other civilized tribes of the Territory have evidently reached the stage of advancement when, if ever, they are to be made American citizens. They are vastly better qualified for self-government than the ignorant ''feld hands" of the Cotton States, and can see no reason why it should be re- fused them. No doubt tho tribal leaders who gain by the existing arrangement will oppose any change, but the desire for free citizenship, individual ownership of land, and representation as territory in Congress, is growing rapidly among the Indians at large. The question will no doubt be agitated before Congress, this session.
 We cannot close without speaking in high commendation of Col. Boudinot's oratorical power. His manner is sim pie yet extremely effective, his language ad- mirably chosen, and his delivery SO good as to carry along without any appearance of grandiloquence those ornate Indian speeches which we never heard sound anything but grandiloquent before. He is not cultivated musician, but his rem dering of simple songs is really excellent, and that part of the evenings entertain ment was highly enjoyed by all present musicians as we'll as the ''poor uncultured ones who love tae simple melodies, in which the music and poetry are so har- moniously combined that the spirit and meaning of the poet are not sacrificed"
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
"oodburYs

Mir. Samuel Minor, of Titnaville. Ra.. was with us few days recently-his yis- it's to his native town are less frequent than we could wish, and he was cordially greeted by friends and acquaintance.
 MT. Frederick Cogswell, of Sandusky, Ohio, another of Woodbury's sons, came to attend the funeral of his father, which took place on the 7th inst, and remained 8 week or more thereafter. He, too, was welcomed by many friends.
 In consequence of damage done to roads and bridges by the late freshet, 8 special town meeting was held on the 17th inst, and provision made for repairs. to the amount of twenty. five hundred dollars if need be.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
GOSHEN, Jan. 10th, 1874


 I hereby gratefully acknowledge the re- ceipt of 8 handsome token of regard, from the citizens of the town of Gosheu. The present is peculiarly val,sa61e to me, as an exponent of the kindly feeling toward me, and mine; and also, as hope it to prove, encouragement to me to be true in all my efforts among this people while my sojourn is here. Humbly hoping that my life and sue cess here may be such as will not in the least degree disappoint the most sanguine hopes of my fellow citizens, I am, with best wishes for the welfare of this town and people, =-l ...
 Gratefully yours,
 Jos Howard North
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
ENQUIRER CLUBBING RATEs.

Our LitchAeld County subscribers may not of- sn bs able to take advantage of the low rates offered large clubs by most magazines and peri odieals. For their convenience and as an extra AAduesnsnt to new county subscribers we will send the following periodicals to county subscrib CTS, in connection with tho ENQUIRER at the prices uarnad
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

A1st cotnHiehce With SShuSF! or 0uly num- her.
 Subscribers who are in arrears must make up ATrcargss before taking advantage of the forego- lag propositions; and subscribers who are in advance may deduct tine amount their subscrip- tioaE are in advance.
 Money should be sen: by post-office order, cheek or registered letter if possible. If remit t2Rees are made by mail we cannot be responsible for loss before the letter reaches us, but will take all risks of remittance to the clubbing peri odieal. Receipt will he returned in the next paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
Aa wahave no wisb to changa tha Fn

As wehave no wish to change the En- quirer into Temperance Journal, our comments on Mir. Littlewook's article must be brief. That gentleman is too fair an opponent to claim that tl.e men who practice abstinence are majority, or anything like majority, of the voters of the voters of Connecticut. He refer c,,e- fdently, however. to the large number of christian and moral people who may vote to compel others to an abstinence they have never practice1 themselves. Does Mir. Littlewood imagine that their habits un- der the old prohibitory law are to be changed by a new one? All experience proves, what common sense would indicate, that minority of voters cannot enforce prohibition against a majority. In g re- public the law is a stream that cannot rise to higher moral level than that of it's fountain-the popular majority. If, as Mir. Littlewood suggests, we may have to wait some time before abstinence voters are majority, so much the more need there is for immediate and strenuous effort for the conversion of all christian and moral people to the practice of abstinence themselves, instead of urging them to force it on others by statute Moreover, we are foolish enough to disfranchise the the bulk of our Temperance citizens With Woman Suffrage, the abstinent voting minority might perhaps become a voting majority, and Prohibition success; with out it, we shall have failure on failure in Temperance legislation.
 Mir. Littlewood must remember that the legislature of Connecticut is not Grand Ledge of Good Tsmplars that might consistently leg;slate about liquor selling as sin. It is body of men who neither practice abstinence themselves, nor represent those who practice absti- hence. Now, we can see nothing wicked in accepting from legislature of non ab- stinents, representing popular majority of non-abstinents, law which allows towns that can enforce Prohibition to do so; which compels every iquor-seller in towns where Prohibition cannot be en- forced to pay a yearly fine of s1OO, and which embodies the most effective pro- visions yet devised for the prevention of illegal sales.
 MT. Littlewood complains that the pres ent law is not enforced. Who is to en- force it? The general public have been stupefied by eighteen years of the imprac- ticable old law; while the temperance men who should arouse them to the enforce >ment of the practicable new law, are busy only with denouncing it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22
Piles, Piles, Piles, Piies.

Outward applications are time and money thrown away. The only perm ment cure is .Dr. Harrison's Peristaltio Lozenges. They strike at the cause. We could fill this paper with cures, They are pleasant, never gripe, nor, like all pills, do 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 i'll health. Trial box. 30 cts. Large box, 60 cts, and mailed free for this last price. = DR. HARRIsoN's ICELAND BALsAM,
 a splendid cure for Coughs, Hoarseness, and all Throat aud Lung complaints. For shle by D. s. Harrison < O., Pro pfietors, No. Fremont Temple, Sos on, and all Druggists. .. tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

We regret to see any opposition to the postal system of transporting merchant disc. Itis great convenience to places not reached by express routes, and great relief from extortion in places that are reached by express routes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

Dr. Denny has resigned his position as experimenting physician of the Hartford Insane Asylum. The steward of the re- treat held an authority entirely independ- ent of Dr. Denny and as the directors refused to change this anomalous condi- ton of things, the superintendent resign n1 ,--
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

The chairman of the Republican State Convention in New Hampshire came out in his speech on taking the chair in favor of women suffrage. and added "that what ever party opposes it is as surely destined to defeat as was the party which arrayed itself in opposition to the anti-slayery causa
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

JOIN THE PRocEssIoN If you have 8 cough or cold join the crowds that are hurrying to the drug stores for Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar. It is agree able, quick to cure. and absolutely infal. lible. Crittenton's, 2 9th Avenue. Sold by all Druggists.
 Pike's Toothache Drops cure in l min
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-01-22

SYMPTOMS OF LIVER COMPLAINT AND OF SOME OF THE DISEASES PRoDUCD BY IT, A swallow or yellow color of skin, or yell Jewish brown spots on face and other parts of body; dullness and drowsiness with frequent headache; dizziness. bitter or bad taste in the mouth, dryness of throat, and internal heat; palpitation, in many cases dry teasing cough, with sore throat, unsteady appetite, raising of food. and choking sensation in throat; distress, heaviness, bioated or full feeling about stomach and sides, pain in sides, back or breast, and about shoulders; collie, pain and soreness through bowels, with heat, constipation, alternating with frequent at- tacks of diarrhna; piles. fatulence ner- vousness, .eoldness of extremities, rush of blood to head, with symptoms of apo plexy, numbness of limbs, especially at night; cold chills, alternating with hot flashes, kidney and urinary difficulties; female weakness and irregularities, with dul1ness, low spirits, 7uLsociability, and gloomy forebodiness. Only few of the above symptoms are likely to be present in any case at one time. All who use Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for Liver Complaint and, it's complications are loud in it's praise. Sold by all Drug gists everywhere. f,~....