davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

indefatigable personal exsrtions, aud the interruptions and untiring energy of his thirteen deputies, save him from still
 more significant expression of public opin- ion.
 The Republican county convention met the day after that of the Democracy and it's proceedings will be found reported on our first page. It nominated Charles D. Blinn, of New Milford. Colonel of the Thirteenth Conn. Regiment during the war, as sheriff, and passed resolutions pledging its nominee to a reform of the management of the jail in case of his cleo ton. The nomination Is one that will com mand the respect of all; it will secure the entire Republican vote of the county, ,and, besides, we think, large accession from the Democracy. Col. Binn, then resi- dent of Cornwall. entered the service ear ly in 1882 as Captain of Go. c, of the Thirteenth Conn. Regiment, company mainly recruited in the Housatonic valley, and designated as the "Lyon Guards. In the spring of 1862. this regiment was sent to the Department of the Gulf, and took honorable part in the actions that followed in that vicinity. Capt. Blinn was among those who volunteered for the Forlorn Hope in the attack on Fort Hud- son. In October 1863, he was promoted Lieut.. Colonel of the regiment, and, in the November following, was made Colonel. which position he held till its discharge at the expiration of its term of service in 1865. Leaving the far South in the fall of 1864, Col. Bl1nn and his regiment were transferred with the rest of the Nine teenth Corps to the North, and took part in Sheridan's brilliant campaign in the Shenandoah Valley.
 Col. Blinn's military career was 8 most honorable one, and he was recognized throughout as a most able, conscientious, and popular commander. At the close of his term of service he returned to Corn wall, removing thence several years since to New Milford, where he is now engaged in mercantile business. In civil as we'll as in military life he has been widely known. and highly esteemed by all who know him. We believe there is no man in the county who better deserves the sup port of his fellow citizens and that recog- nition at the polls which both parties have so iberally promised to the deserv- ing soldiers of our great Civil War.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
For Salee

THE FARM lately occupied by Ira Coe, in acres wood and timber. 30 acres meadow. 5I acres pasture and tiIIags. sap orchard of SO trees. Saw mill in good summing order. A dwelling house, two barns and horse barn. Plen- ty of good fruit.
 F. D. MCNEIL. Litchfeld, Conn.,, Feb'y 10, 1875. 45-tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

The Republicans of the Seventeenth District have nominated Mir. E. T. Butler of Norfolk; and the Democrats, Daniel Brewster of Canaan.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

BUcHAN's CARBoLIc BALM OINTMENT IS a very remarkable Family Slave. It cures astonish everybody. Contains no grease, aud washes of without soap. It is trans parent, like cnrrant jelly. For all the purposes of a Family Slave it IS without an equal. 13 lY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

The Republicans of this Senatorial Dirtrict have made an excellent nomina- tion in Mir. Lbrrin A. Cooke of Riverton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

full list of delegates at last weeks Demo cratic County Convention; but the follow ing deputy sheriffs did see here in attend ance upon that convention:
 Charles E. Baldwin, Litchfield
 John c. Richmond, North Canaan. Daniel Brewster Falls Village William B. Perry, Salisbury. Eugene Scovl, West Cornwall. John Chamberlain, Kent, Frederick Richmond, New Milford. John Slocum, Winsied. Henry J. Allen, Wolcottyille. James Chatfeld, Plymouth. George E. Hariis, ROxbury. May we hope that Mir. Baldwin's absent subordinates (there were but two of them) are not suffering from any indisposition other than very natural indisposition to the kind of work expected of them. What brought this noble army of deputies to- gether at the very time and place where their fate was to be decided, with that of their chief? Of course. there could have been no effort on his part, to pack the convention with his particular friends, and their selection as delegates was un- doubtedly unpremeditated, one of those things that happen, while no one can tell exactly how. Mir. Baldwin has been very busy for the last few weeks, but then, it could not have been with reference to his renomination, because every body who knows him knows that he would not do anything to fasten himself upon the voters of the county. But would like to say, that if the farmers of this county vote for and elect him, and are called upon to pay taxes to meet the expense he occasions the county, they will please put on cheer full countenance, and stop grumbling be- cause they are frequent and heavy.
 FAX PAYER
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

CHARLES LAMB, EssAY1sT, denounced all spurious liquors as"Wet Damnation. '' Poor fellow; he knew whereof he spake, by sad experience. and fliving would ap- ply the same to Alcoholic Excitants, ad- vertised as Cure-alls. But there is one tonic and Alterative in existence-the best the world has ever known-which contains no alcohol It is Dr. Walkers California Vinegar Bitters. 524w
 THE MILES ALARM MONEY DRAWER, is an article almost indispensable to mer- chants. Being capable of a variety of combinations, and simple in its eonstruc- ton, it recommends itself to merchants as an important part of their store fixtures. Tn-tapping has become so prevalent that an ingenious arrangement like that of the Miles Money Drawer is indeed a neces- sity. They are sold by Messrs. Fairbanks & Co, 311 Broadway, New York, and the hardware trade generally.-Ne,o York Express, March 19th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
NOtiCe. U. s. INTERNAL REVENUE SP ECIAL TT AK E S May 1, 1875 to April 30, 1876.

The Revised Statutes of the United States, Sections S2S2, 3237, S238, and S239 require every person engaged in any business, avocation, or employment which renders him liable to . special tax, to procure and place conspicuously in his establishment or place of business stamp denoting the payment of said special tax for the Special Tax Year beginning May 1, 1875 before commencing or continuing business after April 30, 1875.
 The taxes embraced within the provisions of the law above quoted are the following, viz: Rectifers, S2OO co Dealers, retail liquor, 25 co Dealers, wholesale liquor, 100 co Dealers in malt liquors, wholesale. 50 co Dealers in malt liquors, retail, 20 co Dealers in leaf tobacco, 8 co Retail dealers in leaf tobacco, 800 % And on sales of over s1 1000. fifty cents
 for every dollar in excess of S1,00O. Dealers in manufactured tobacco. 5 co Manufacturers of stills, 50 co And for each still manufactured, 20 co And for each worm manufactured, 20 co Manufacturers of tobacco, 10 co Manufacturers of cigars, 10 co Peddlers of tobacco, first class (more
 than two horses or other animals), 50 co PeddlerB of tobacco, second class 1.-two
 horses or other annimals), 25 % Peddlers of tobacco, third class Gone
 horse or other animaI, 15 CO Peddlers of tobacco fourth class Con
 foot or public conveyance), 10 co Brewers of less than 800 barrels, 50 % Brewers Of 500 barrels or more, 100 co Any person, so liable. who shall fail to com ply with the foregoing requirements will be sub ject to severe penalties,
 Persons or firms liable to pay any of the Spe- cial Taxes named above must appply to D. E. Hollister, Collector of Internal Revenue at Bridgeport, and pay for and procure the Special Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior to May 1, 1875, and without further notice.
 J. W. DOUGLASS,
 Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Office of Internal Revenue,
 Washington, D. O., Feb. l, 1875.
 51 0w
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

ITO rent for term of years or for sale, fur l nished house, lot and stable, in one of the most eligible positions in North st.. Iitchfield. Enquire of W. K. Peck, Litchfeld, or
 @ WM. G PECK.
 52 5w 126 East 35th St.. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
AUCTION SALE l
Don't You Forget It !

A IL persons having unsettled accounts with A n. s. Beeman, are requested to cali and settle the same immediately If not attended to ct once, they win be put in the hands of an Attorney for collection. Office at Brown Bros,
 New Preston, March 22, 1875. 51 Aw
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

TWENTIETH YEAR for PILES SALERArUs and not one successful rival. Everbody acknowledges it's superiority in all re- spects. It is always put up in pound packages under my name, and sold by first class Grocers. Beware that you are not deceived by the misrepresentation of crafty dealers
 50 4w. JAMES PYLE, Manuf.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
NOTICE

A N adjourned meeting of the IitchAeld Coun- A ty Agricultural Society will be held at ths Town Hall in L4itchheld, on the sth day of April 1875, at two o'clock, afternoon.
 F. RATCHF0RD STARR, Pres. Litchfeld, March 16th, 1875, 50 3W
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
NotiCe!

0n and after April 18th, 1873, the Shepaug O Express Freight car, for calves and farm produce, will leave Litchfeld for New Haven on Monday instead of Friday.
 E. J. HURLBURT. Washington. March 18th, 1875. B 1w
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
Executors S Sale !

\ ley, of Goshen, will bo sold at Auction at his late residence, on Wednesday, the Eth day of April, consisting of good cows, pair of stags. horse, 2 sows with IA pigs. some twenty hye of eight tons ofhay, farming utensils. house o'clock .. m. Terms cash. --
 F.P. HILLS, Executor J0HN W. BROOKS, Auctioneer.
 FoTrinRton, March 27th. 1875 8 1y
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

FAIRBANKs' SCALEs.-For the week end ing February 18th, the Msssrs Fairbanks manufactured 1121 Scales. Notwithstand- ing this large production, they are only keeping pace with their orders. When times are hard, exact eight is in keeping with the closest economy, and while man. ufacturing generally is dull, the demand for Fairbanks Standard" is on the in- crease. -Erenieg Post, March Sd.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

All persons afflicted with kidney disease, pam m the back, and all urinary diseases, dia6etes, gravel, dropsy, nervous debility m either sex, should at once try Hnnt's Remedy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
 M. Editor.-I am unable to give you 8 full list of delegates at last weeks Demo cratic County Convention; but the follow ing deputy sheriffs did see here in attend
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
Col. snnn and the nom,na.,on.

A report is in circulation to the effect that Col. Blinn declines the nomination as sheriff A telegram received Saturday afternoon assures us that Col. Blinn does not decline. Forward your votes for Sheriff!
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

When discoverer of any scientific sub lect. asks the cooperation of the learned Tn science to test the merit and truth of his discovery by severe tests and practical results, and then to indorse and recom- mend il. it is fair to presume it is valuable for the purpose intended. Such has been the course pursued by Messrs Hall & Co.,, proprietnrs of Halls Vegetable Sicilian Hair Remover. And all those who have tested it (among whom we may mention Dr. A A. Hayes and s. Dana Hayes, Chemists and State Assayers of Massachu- setts; Walter Burnham, N. D. Prof. of Surgery in Penn. University, Philadelphia; Geo. Gray, M. D.. Professor of Anatomy and Physlology,l assert it IS tine best pre- paration In use for all cutaneous diseases of the scalp. Restores gray hair to it's original color, prevents the hair from fall ing out, creates a new growth. It Is cer- taInly worthy of a trial-Neaeba1yp Herald of Gospel Liberty.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

STOVE POLISH, FIVE CENTS A Spaper, at Sapford's. 52t
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01

k. are in receipt of a letter from Goshen finding fault with our correspon- dent for not giving Miss E. c. Herald all the credit she deserved for not only spell ing down all Goshen but for spelling sev- enty-seven words correctly before missing. This certainly seems remarkable feat; but We do not believe our correspondent intentionally omitted due reference there- 4o. He has been known to be in a hurry, now and then, but never deliberately un- Aair.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-04-01
SUMMER RESIDENCE!

gWVHE BEST CLOTHES WRINGER A for S650 at SanforSfs
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-06-19
Susan Il. anthony.

Can any of you gentlemen tell what the "B. >
stands tor in Susan B. Anthony's name?-H
Louis Republican.
As the "B" is after Susan, perhaps it wants
to extract honey from her lips Christian o.
sesuer.
But as the "B" is before Anthony what can ii
be for? Continental Dam Builders Organ.
The "B" in question is the imperative mood,
and command is uttered in this shape: Susan
be Anthony, and never be anything else.-Ed-
ucationaL Journal.
1t is believed in Brooklyn that Theodore Til
ton is responsible for that B. When somebody
told her to get up out of his lap, he remarked
"Let Susan B?'-BrookLyn Eagle.
The Globe prints these opinions to show what
a vast amount Of misfortune can exist concern
ing simple matter. 1t is consoling to know
that Susan B. will continue to be long after
these editorial bees have ceased to buzz The
"B'' in h-rrIniddle name, according to the in
scription on the Moabite stone-but we can't
think of it at this minute.-BoSton Globe.
1t curious that so plain question is in such
a mudde. Gentlemen, you all mistake the
point. The young lady was dissatisfied with
plain Susan, and wished to "B" Anthony. The
popularity of this particular "B" is that it is
B. fore Anthony, B-hind Susan and B-tween
both. To effectually dispose of this important
question VIC suggest that it be referred to the
next North American Bee Keepers Convention.
-Pittsbarg Chronicle.
If you will let Susan "B," gentlemen, she will
still "B" Anthony, which might"B more con-
genial to her tastes than "B"-ing Bennett
Brown, Beecher, or any other man. Perhaps
not.-McKetsport (Pa.) Times.
We are satisfied to let Susan B. Anthony as
long as she desires. She has long solved the
question of @To be, or not to be- in her own
way, long since.-Detroit Com. Advertiser.
We go a guess that it was to put more capital
between Susan and Anthony-which would B
natural, in case Susan had no other capital
Of course Susan meant Business with Anthony.
-Bloo Your BugIe.
All this nonsense about bees leads us to pro-
pound this conupdrum: If a man has a Bee by
the tail which would safer, to hold on or let
90?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-06-19

THE LAW OF TEE RoAD-A case was tried in
the Circuit Court for Charles county last week,
in which s'the law of the road" was pretty
thoroughly discussed. For the benefit of such
plucky drivers as think that the law Justihes
them in resolutely keeping the main track, and
refusing to allow any other vehicle moving in the
same direction to pass them, we will give brief
statement of the facts upen which the suit was
founded. and OF the decision of Chief Judge Brent
on the law points submitted by the plaintiffs s
counsel in support of his claim for damages. A
gentleman named Msrlow was riding in his car
riage over one of the public roads, when he was
overtaken by two young men in buggy, who
attempted to pass Mr.. Marlow's horses became
unmanageable and upset his carriage and broke
tup.
There was conflict Of testimony as to the
principal incidents of the accident. Mr.. MARROW
testified that his horses were going along at
moderate gate, and that the reckless manner IN
which the young men drove past them was the
sole cause of their fright and the damages that
resulted therefrom. The defendants, however,
testified that the carriage was going along very
slowly when they came up with it, and that the
road was abundantly wide for them to pass with
safety at the point where the attempt was made
When they pulled out for the purpose of going
ahead Mr.. Marlow's driver whipped his horses
and started them off at rapid gait in order to
keep in front. The race ended in the overturn-
ing Of the carriage The jury seems to have
regarded this as the true account of the accident
for they found verdict for the defendants.
But thelaw, as expounded by Judge Brent will
apply to either version of the affair or to any ac-
cident Of similar nature. He said that the
plaintiff was bound to establish negligence on
the part of the defendants before he could recover
damages, and if it was shown that his own care
essness or negligence had contributed to the
injuries of which he complained he was not en-
titled to damages. The mere fact OF one driver
irving to pass another on the read does not give
rise TO q presumption Of negligence. He has
perfect right to pass if the vehicle in front does
not suit him, but he must exercise this right dis
creetly, and do no injury to the other party
Judge Brent further said that when one driver
ntimates desire TO pass another, the party in
front is bound to yield half the road.
1t is a very common thing for drivers to i'm
pede any one attempting to pass BY pulling over
directly in front of them. If Judge Brent has
not mistaken the law they are bound to pull the
other way and to give the passing vehicle half
the road. Should accident occar it is the
party in front whe is guilty of negligence in re-
fusing to yield prat Of the road.-Amer'cdn
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-06-19

JoNAH.-Modern works upon zoology and
natural history show that the CAMS carcharias
can easily swallow man whole. Blumen bach
states that it has attained TO "the size of 10 900
pounds" and that "horses have been found
whole in its stomach" In all modern works
on zoology we find "thirty feet" given as a com.
mon length for sharks body. 1t Itusually is only
about eleven times the length of the half of its
lower Jaw. Consequently shark of thirty feet
would have lower jaw of nearly six feet in its
semicircular extent. Even if such jaw as this
were of hard bony consistence, instead of a
yielding cartilagipous nature, it would qualify
its possessor for engulfng one of our species
most easily but the power which, by virtue of
its cartilaginous skeleton, the jaw has of stretch
ing, bending and yielding, enables us to under
stand how the shark can swallow entire ami
mails larger than ourselves. The history of 10
nah is great stone of stumbling and rock of
offense to that class of critics who deny the ex
istence of miracles. We need however have
no special sympathy with their perplexities or
their stumblng for there can be no good rea-
son for rejecting miracles. Moreover in this
case, our divine Lord distinctly recognizes the
presence of miracles by saying that Jonah was
"a sign," L. G., q man in whom miracles were
manifested. 1t is not necessarily miracle
that great fish should swallow man. There
are several varieties which are capable of swal-
lowing man whole, for they have done it,.
But that man should live three days and
three nights, or indeed one hour, in the belly
of fish, must be a miracle.-C Commentaries on
Jonah
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-06-19

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN RAILROADS CoMPAR-
ED.-Aeter q tour up and down the Continent,
Col. Forney concludes that nowhere in the
world can you enjoy the railroad so completely
as in England and France, except in America,
where, while we fall short in some of the de-
tails. of foreign management, we surpass all
other nations in certain exceptional advantages
Italy has made tremendous advances under
King Victor Emmanuel, inspired by the exam
pie of the lamented Cavour and by the presence
of the illustrations Garbaldi. But when it is
known that the fact OF an American gentleman
travelling through Italy, in a special carriage
for himself and an invalid friend was spoken of
as an occurrence that would have been unusual
even for a prince, and that this carriage is the
only one of the kind in the Kingdom, an Amer
lean naturally smiles as he recalls the daily
instances of prosperous American and his
family coursing from Boston to San FIR ancisco
and back in his own compartment, carrying his
own commissariat, at a cost less, on the whole,
than one of these opulent travellers would pay
from Paris to Rome. A special foreign carriage
will hold eight persons, and yet this gentlem an
paid for the whole Of one for himself and asso-
ciate. Among the great secrets of success Of
railroad travel in America is that the majority
of our people are generally on the rail, while
abroad the so-called masses stay at home.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-06-19

EXPENSE OF THE BEECHER TRIAL. "A New
York correspondent of the Cincinnati CONNER
cial says: "Some of the papers have been anx-
ious to find out how the Beecher people get
money to meet the expenses of the trial, which
are very heavy on the Beecher side. 1 pre-
sumo that Beechers church would meet all the
expenses in moment, if they were ten times
greater than they are. II may be taken for
granted that Beecher himself will never be al
lowed to pay a cent. Beecher has had large
income for twenty years, but he has never been
able to take care of money, even with the aid
of his watchful wife, and l doubt if all the
property he has in the world, including his
Peekskill farm and his Brooklyn house, would
bring $4,000. Perhaps a hint on the subject
may be got from Porter's speech Porter spoke
of the wealthy friends who had closed around
Beecher, and mentioned several of them by
name, including the great merchant, Clafin.
who (said Porter) was ready to sacrifice half
his fortune in defence of his friend Beecher.
Now, when it is considered that Claflin is worth
over $40, 900, ,0O0 it is easy to see that it would
not take hundredth part of his fortune. much
less half of it, to meet all the expenses in
CURED in behalf of Beecher during the trial.
I think could name dozen other men in
Beecher's church, each Of whom would be
ready to put down $50 900 or 100000 for their
pastor at this time. There will be no trouble
about money on the Beecher side, and Beecher
himself will not need to take the least trouble"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-06-19
OLDFIELD'S EXCELSIOR PUMP!

THE undersigned has now on hand about
1000 feet of choice White Oak Pump Stock
which has been in spring water sufficient
length of time to free it from sap. Any Pump
constructed of this stock is guaranteed not to
give an unpleasant taste to the water. His ar
rangements for preparing Pump Stock in the
above manner are most ample and complete,
and he will always be prepared to put up the
EXCELSIOR PUMP at short notice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fixtures
of the very best quality, including Leathered
Buckets for Old Pumps, which can be furnish
ed on demand.
Common Wooden Pumps made on the prem
ses where they are to be placed, when desired.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber are
warranted for one year. After the first year
they will be kept in order by him, for ten gears,
for the moderate sum of 81 per year.
If the Excelsior Pump should not glUe SatlSfac
tion it aciH be removed and the money refunded.
M9- Refers by permission to R. R. Boarman,
ESQ, Towsontown. Orders by mail, or in per-
son, attended to promptly.
WIN. 0LDFIELD, PUMP MAKER.
My29-1y# Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Nd