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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-06-24

summer following the establishment of my printing office, carried up to my room in my aunt's house big bundle of exchang- es, and went to work upon my weekly news article.
 I was and am still in the habit of be- slowing much labor upon that article. I try not only to collate complete synop- sis of current events, but to weave into it such original reflections. grave and gay, ,as are worthy to be- printed. It feqdires more tact and judgment, and far more la- bor, than ordnarYreaders would suppose, to prepare s1ch an article. The several items of news n they come to hand have to be epitomized n sepnrate slips of pa- per. and a sort df reportorial perspective has to be observed, by which events are given prominence and space in proportion to their importance. Doings otherwise equally momentous or frivolous are, for the editors purpose, important in the in- verse ratio of their distance from the of flee of publication. After the news article IS in type and 'smade up, items of intel hgence that come to hand have to be thrown into chaotic postscript. Gentle men who have from time to time filled my editorial chair in my absence have found this same news article their greatest diff culty. I worked at my task until after midnight without interruption. True. I
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-06-24
lEA. Agents Wanted.

TEA AGENTS wanted in town and country to sell Tea, or to get up club orders for the larg- est Tea Company in America. Importers prices and inducements to Agents. Send for circular. Address. ROBERT WELLS, 43 Vesey St., N. Y. P. O. Box 12S7.
 The Christian Union, Henry Ward Beecher, Editor, of Oct. 18th last, says: "Parties wishing to get up clubs, and all who can get orders, for tea should write him for circular"
 The New York Weekly Tribune, of Sept. Sd, says: ''All Oranges should write Robt. Wells for 6 circular"
 The scythe, of Sept. 20, says: .'Robt. Wells is thoroughly reliable" 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-06-24
LocoFocov1LLE, February 16, 1851.

LocoFocovnLE, February 16, 1851.
 DEAR NEPEEw,-Your mother informed me, last summer, when she was here, that you were printer, and sometimes wrote for the papers. She showed me some of your literary performances, which were not so bad as I dreaded and expected when she went to the trunk for them.
 I want you to come and start a whig paper at LocofocoviIle I am told that you will need from twelve to fifteen hun dred dollars, to puschase the necessary outfit. do not propose to give you dollar. But will subscribe and pay in advance for one thousand copies of your paper for one year, upon the following
 First, you must send the full number of my papers, as shall from time to time direct, without discount or dedication. They will all be sent to democrats, who would not probably patronize you of their own accord. No matter how many are refused and sent back, shall keep my list full. Occasionly some man whose name is on my list will subscribe and pay for the paper himself. Imust be prompt ly informed of such cases, so that can at once substitute another name on my list
 Second, you must make no personal attacks; and you must reply to none made upon you. You must confound and be- wilder your adversaries by publishing gentlemanly political newspaper.
 Third, you must never make mention of gentlemanly and efficient hotel clerks, massive and brilliant railroad conductors, beautiful and accomplished steamboat captains, and the like. The dead-head literature of this age is more servlle and l nauseating than the old time dedications to patrons. Fourth, after election. you must not print, 'tNow that the smoke of the late political conflict begins to lift from the battlefield of the contending tickets, and corrected lists of the killed, wounded. and missing are beginning to come in," etc.. or words to that effect, ,-ofthner than once in two years.
 Fifth, you must condense the news. each week, into single article, to be written, not clipped and you must hon. estly give credit not only for what you copy, but for what you condense, from other papers.
 Sixth, your paper must be of fair size and we'll printed, and must be called The Locofocoville Whig. Terms, two dollars year.
 If the above proposition and conditions suit you, let me hear from you without delay. Your aunt.
 EUNIcE HENDERSON. | To MIR THOMAS WYNANs.
 Harrisburg, Pa.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-06-24

The above letter soon produced the first number of the Locofocoville Wing. From
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-06-24
Vbe GitfbhelO Gnquircr, G. A. HICK0X, Editor < Proprietor
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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
A Legend Of the Iron Mask.

During the seventeen years. cOnfine-
ment of this strange prisoner at Sainte
Marguerite, St. Mars, who brought him
to the fortress, was replaced by u Mon
sleur de Bonpart, as governor. The
daughter OF the latter, just emerging
from childhood to wOmanhood, grew up
with this mystery about her. She had
seen the graceful figure of the masked
prisoner promenading at night upon the
terrace and at worship in the chapel,
where he was forbidden to speak or un-
cover his face, the soldiers in attendance
having their pieces always pointed to-
ward him, if he should attempt to do
either. She discovered that her father
always treated him with the greatest
respect, serving him bareheaded and
standing. His table service was of mas
sive silver, his dress OF the richest vel
vet, he wore the finest linen and most
costly lace. She had heard her father
accidentally speak of him as ''the
Prince" No wonder that his sad fate
occupied her thought by day and his no.
BILE figure haunted her dreams by night.
She, too, was very young and beautiful
and their eyes occasionally met in chap
el. He sang beautifully, and was very
skillful performer on the guitar. 1t is
said she climbed the rocks under the
castle terrace and sang sweet songs to
the poor captive. Thus romantic love
sprang up between them, and as it gain
ed strength, the young girl dared to pur-
loin the key from her father and so Oh
talned access to the prisoner. When the
Governor discovered his child's treach-
cry, he was struck with the greatest dis
may. His oath was binding upon him to
put Immediately to death any one who
had spoken to the prisoner. But she con-
fessed her love for him and pleaded pite-
eusly for her young life. The captive
also, to Whom the governor was imuch
attached, joined his prayers to hers and
implored that they may be made man and
wife, and then the secret would he safe.
The governor was not stern enough to
immediate his child, and perhaps CLEAN
of ambition may have flashed across his
mind, as, in the event of the death OF
Louis XIV, the prisoner would be ac-
knowledged, and his daugher sit on the
throne Of France. However, their nup-
tials were performed by the priest of the
castle in the dead Of night, and all were
sworn to secrecy. A whisper Of this
reaching the ears of the minister, the
Marquis OF Louvois, the prisoner was
Immediately. removed to the Bastile for
safer keeping; and the mother, the priest,
and the governor disappeared. The
children were sent to Corsica to be
brought up in obscurity under the
name OF their grandfather, Bonpart,
which was corrupted into Bonapart.
And thus, says the legend, Providence
avenged the wrongs OF The twin-brothers
of Louis XIV, and restored tho Oldest
branch OF the Bourbon line 70 the throne
81 France.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
Circumstantial Evidence.

James Harris kept a public house
within elghteermiles of York, England,
having IN his service man named
Morgan, who to his other occupation
added that Of gardener. 1t happened
that one GREY, blacksmith, journeyfng
on foot to Edinburgh, supped and slept
at this public house. Next morning, Nor
gan deposed before magistrate that his
master. strangled Grey in his bed-that
he actually saw him commit the mur-
der-that he in vain endeavored to
prevent him. his master insisting that
the man was in fit, and that he was
merely endeavo voring to assist him. Nor
gan further swore, affecting to believe,
he left the room; but, after retiring look
ed through the key.hole, and saw the
murderer rife the pockets of the de-
ceased. Harris, as well as he might,
vehemently denied the accusation, and,
hapless for himself, threatened q prose.
cution for perjury. AS no mark OF vio-
lence was found to be visible upon his
body, Harris was on the point OF being
discharged, when the maid-servant de-
manded to be heard. She swore that
from wash-house window, as she was
descending the stairs, she saw her mas
ter take some gold from his pocket, and
having carefully wrapped it up, bury il
under tree in the garden, the position
Of which she indicated. Upon this Har-
ris turned pale; and the earth under the
tree having been searched by consta.
BILE, $50 in gold were found wrapped vi
in paper. Harris then admitted that
he had buried the money for security's
sake, but answered in 80 confused 9
manner that he was committed. He was
tried at York for the murder. The man
the maid, the-constable, and the magis
trate were all examined, and no suspic
ion attaching to this testimony, a YER
dict of guilty was at once pronounced
He died protesting his innocence, and
ere long his Innocence became manifest
to all men. The real facts were as fol-
lows: In quarrel between Harris and
his servant, Morgan received a blow
and vowed vengeance. Soon afterward
Grey's arrival furnished the opportunity
The part which the servant girl played
in the business Ia explained by the fac
that she and the gardener were sweet
hearts. Seeing her master one day ap
parently hiding something under tree
she apprised Morgan, who, on digging
found five guineas concealed there. Or
this they agreed to purloin the hoarC
when it should amount to sum sutf
cient to enable them to set up in bust
ness. But Harris's threat OF prosecution
for perjury SO terrified the girl, that SHE
resolved to save her lover by the sacri
fee of the money and her masters life
A subsequent quarrel-the not unusua
consequence of guilt like theirs-betray
ed the truth. They died of Jail fever or
the day previous to that appointed fol
their trial. 1t was afterward ascertaineC
that Grey had two apoplectic fits, ant
had never been in possession OF 20 at {
time in his lite.
In thls melancholy case it will be OBJ
served that the victim of circumstantial
evidence himself Sunconsclously prepar
ed the principal fact which told agalns
him.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. g. SENATE. -
Petitions for a law to compel fence own
ers to keep their fences repaired. For a
reduction of fees OF county officers and
increase of pay Of jurors in Justices ca
ses. A resolution to print 1900 addition.
al copies OF bills lin. ting fees of county
officers was adopted.
HoUsE-Auditor Williams sent CON-
munication saying that the payment of
members of the Constitutional Conven-
ton was not similar to that of the Legis-
lature; that the clerks in his Office were
allowed vacation Of three weeks, and
under him, were heads of families. A
resolution to hold a joint session on
Thursday to canvass the vote oi the
State was adopted. New Bills-By Mr..
McCloud, to authorize the Suporintend-
ent of the Orphans Home to remove as
sistants. By MIR. Armstrong, autnoriz-
ing an additional tax to complete the
Ohio valley Turnpike. BY Mr.. Heron,
to change The name of the village Of New
Market to Scioto. Blu Mr.. au-
thorizing Boards of Education to reject
school books. By Mr.. Nelson, giving
town Councils the power OF Boards OF
Improvement. BY Mr.. johnson, to trans
fer the Portsmouth hospital fund to the
general fund. Bills were passed au-
x ethorizlng township clerks to administer
oaths and take afiidayits; authorizing
>she construction Of q culvert and bernie
tank on the Miami Canal; authorizing
IN additional school tax In Washington
township Of jackson county, providing
for pay for the rent OF halls used for elec-
the law governing colleges Of pharmacy.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
BY TELEGRAPH.
From. .Lo,.istana. /.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 6.-Gen. Sheridan
yesterday advised the Government at
Washington as follows. The telegram
was addressed to Secretary Belknap:
~ think the terrorism now existing in
Louisiana, Mississippi, and Arkansas
could be entirely removed and confidence
and fair dealing established by the ar
rest and trial Of the ringleaders of the
armed White Leagues. If Congress
would pass a bill declaring them ban
ditti, they could be tried by o Military
Commission.
"The leaders of the banditti who mur-
dered men here on the 14th of last Sep
tember, also more recently at Vickburg,
Mississippi, should, in justice to law and
order, and the peace and prosperity of
this Southern part of the country, be
punished.
at is possible that if the President
would issue proclamation declaring
them banditti, that no further action
need be taken, except that which would
dey0lve on me-"
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
Ite7ksS.
epecial to the star.

fpeclal 10 tnc star.
SPRINGFIELD, O., Jan. 6.-The funeral
OF the late John Newloye takes place to.
day Wednesday,.
The Rev. David Greenbaum, late oil
Hamilton, was yesterday elected Rabbi
of the Jewish congregation here tor the
ensuing year.
The weather has been intensely cold
for The past twenty-four hours, the ther-
mometer registering three degrees below
zero this morning, the coolest of the
season. The ice now being cut is five
inches in thickness, quite clear and firm.
z. z. Mast, one of our most enterpris-
ing and wealthy citizens, and his ami
able wife, celebrated Monday night their
silver wedding and Mr.. Mast his tiftieth
anniversary. About 800 invitations were
Issued, and the elegant. mansion OF Mr..
Mast was thronged with the beauty and
culture of this and other cities. Presents
were numerous and valuable, and the
occasion memorable one.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
Collision- Church Delegates Cold Wsath.
er, etc., etc.

Coltisio,,- Church Delegntes-C Cold Wsath-
er, etc., etc.
Special to the Star.
DAYTON, O., Jan. 6.-The locomotive
Of the Panhandle passenger train from
the West, at ten O'Clock yesterday, was
thrown from the track near the Dayton
and Union freight depot by collision
with train of freight cars, left standing
on side track. Yardmaster, Peter
Fleming, had his hand, caught in the jam
and two fingers crushed. A fireman is
reported severely injured. The locomo.
tive was badly damaged, and two OF
three of the freight cars were entirely
crushed.
The weather continues very cold here
and plentiful ice harvest is about tc
commence.
The Ladies' Temperance League are
holding daily meetings, praying as usual
for the conversion Of whisky drinkers
and sellers.
Messrs. s. F. woodson, R. c. An
derson, and Warren Munger, have beer
appointed delegates to represent Chris,
Church, this city, in the Episcopal Con
vention to meet here next week for the
election of a Bishop for the new Diocese
Of Southern Ohio.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
NEWS FROM THE OLD WORLD.

LONDON, Jan. 6.--Judgment has been
rendered in the Ecclesiastical Court re-
moving Bishop Martin from his see. The
Bishop is absent from England.
PARIS, Jan. GAIL the great Powers
have authorized their represe at
Madrid to enter into semi-of1icial rela-
tions with the new Government.
Tue ex-King OF the Two Sicilies has
visited Alfonso, and assured him that
Counts Caserta and Bari will withdraw
from the Carlist cause.
The new opera-bouse was opened last
night with great ceremony and display,
preparations for the event having been
made for long time past. Among the
distinguished persons present were Pres
ident Mem ahon, Gen. DAdmirault, Lord
Mayor of London, Duke DAumale, King
Alfonso, ex-Queen Isabella Of Spain, ex.
King of Hanover, all the members Of the
French Ministry, and the entire Diplo-
matte Corps.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06


An old lady walked into q lawyers
office the other day, when the following
conversation took place:
esquire, l called to sec If you would
like to take this boy and make a lawyer
oil him.n
"rhis boy appears rather young,
madam. How old Is he?"
"Seyen years, SIR"
"He is too young-decidedly too young.
Have you no boys olderr,
"0h, yes, sir, have several; but we
have concluded to make farmers of the
others. told my man thought this lit
tie fellow would make good lawyer, so
called to see if you would take him."
| mo, madam, he Is too young yet to
commence the study OF the profession.
But why do you. think this boy so much
better calculated for u lawyer than any
OF your othersonsw
"Why, you see, sir, he is just seven
years old to-day; when he was only five
he'd lie like all nature; when he got to
be six, he was sassy and inpndent 40
any ,crittor could be; and now hell steal
anything he can get his handp on"
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
Short Horn breeders and Wool Gro,cers'
Convention

caoft-dofn DTeedeTS ana W00t- GT0tCeTS'
Convention
Special to the Star.
COLUMBUS. o., Jan. 6.-Some forty or
fifty of the leading short-horn cattle
breeders of the State were present at the
meeting here yesterday. The meeting
was organized by the appointment of
Senator Woddle, of Clark county, to the
chair.
A Constitution and Bylaws for per-
manent Association was adopted. The
object of the Association was therein de-
clared to be, "To establish medium of
communication between all the short
horn breeders of the State, and to collect
and distribute any information in regard
to short-horn breeding that may be OF
value to breeders, and in every way to
promote the interest of short-horn breed
ers.u
The wool-growers' annual convention
met last evening in the Senate Chamber.
Mr.. j. g. Stevens, of Hardin county, was
chosen President. A strong opposition
was manifested to the proposed Cana
dian Reciprocity Treaty, and also to the
expected repeal of the tariff on wool, and
an address thus stating the sense Of the
meeting was agreed upon.
A committee of the Board of Trade
has been appointed to receive and enter
tain invited guests during the Sciota
railroad meeting in the city on the 14th
inst. Gov. Allen will attend.
The choir of the First Presbyterian
Church have, it appears, refused to ac-
cept the reduced pay which the church
society had resolved upon, and will not
sing again unless their demands are
complied with. The society consider
themselves unable in these Aard times to
pay their singers their former high sal
aries, even if they have to dispense with
"classic" music in the future.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06

AN exceedingly handsome and beauti-
fully attired young man of this city,
whose name We suppress out OF reapect
to his young lady friends, while airing
himself ON the brink of the Eden Park
Reservoir, just before the water was
slipped, and falling rolled down the
muddy bank to the bottom OF the reser-
voir, to the utter demolition OF his sun-
day clothes and the unspeakable anusoA
meat OF . party Of ladies' and gentlemen
In the yicinitys
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06

Think Of IL, ye lovers or onions, Katie
King breath led to her discovery, and
yet sh0 olaims she had been two hundred
years trying toget rid OF the smeil,
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-01-06
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