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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
Cornwall.

CoLLEGE ST, Feb. 1st 1875.
 Surprise parties and spelling schools seem to be all the rage at present, this way.
 The College St. school and the East Cornwall school have gone into company in the business, holding schools in one district one week and the other the next. They have thus far been the most interest ing and instructive we have ever had in this neighborhood Wednesday evening, the 2Gth. there was one held in the East Cornwall district in who Mrs. Charles Blake came off victor. Quite a number came from Goshen. There were about 62 or 63 present which, for the size of the house, proved sufficient for comfort. The next one was held in our district on We'd nesday evening. Jan. 27th, and if numbers are of any account, it was success. there being about eighty present. Many came from Cornwall with the intention that "College St. shouldn't beat them this this time" and we did not, but we were not ashamed of our spelling. Miss Nellie Miner, of Minerville. was the one ''wat fetched 'em."
 ! Last Monday evening. there was g surprise at the house of Mir. David Beach in East Cornwall, which passed of very pleasantly. The Branch Band continues to 'spout" although it has not much ros- in on hand.
 Mir. Albert Blake has sold his oxen to Mr. Newton Cogswell, of New Preston. Oxen seem to be rather scarce. as well as water and are bringing good round pr;eess
 JACK:
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
Morthneld.

About 1T5 persons gathered last We'd nesday evening, in a house regularly oc. cupied by only three. The Rev. MT. Cal Ian of the Congregational church was made to feel that he has here many friends, and desirous to be of service to him. Circum- stantlal evidence; a purse of $s7, cash and other gifts making total of $125. Among other tokens we notice charming land- scape, painted by his artist neighbor. Rev. W. L. Bostwick. the Episcopal rector. This enthusiastic gathering is tribute to our appreciation of the faithful labors and Christian character of our pastor. 1t was 3 A. M. before "The last load iingled away.
 -The dance at Hudson's Hall, Friday night, was not 6 success The expected sleigh party from Morris did not arrive.
 The literature of the slums has appear cd among us in the form of horrible ''Comie', valentines. SEER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
HOUSE PLANTS.
Chat No. XL.

Ii you burn coal in the rooms where you have your winter garden, do not ex- pect green or healthly looking results. The two are incompatible. Considerable gas will escape, despite all precautions, and it is anything but laughing gas, for in time it acts like deadly poison. Plants that are thriving when you take them into a coal heated atmosphere soon turn of 8 dull indescribably mournful hue. and look as though they had not a friend upon earth. The leaves begin to wither, then fall, and your poor abused pets are ban ished in disgust. Even in the coldest weather. outside air is necessity at in- tervals. When comparatively mild I al- low direct draft to blow upon my plants, enough to shake them-if too cold for this, open the hall windows and con- pletely renovate the atmosphere through out.
 Among the bulbs sent me are some un- promising looking ones enough, reser- bling wrinkled up dead spiders, and are the Ranuncutus. They come to me with the remark that they are difficult to raise in dwelling house, but I aim asked to try. I wonder if any of your readers have been successful with them? The air must be reasonably cool and moist in or der to obtaln any growth. E. L. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
Yours, most sincerely,
 MARY p.
WashinQton DramatIcs.

Our new Hall has been dedicated to Literature, Eloquence, Music, and Reli- zion. It now remains to dedicate it to the Dramatic Art. This is, in reality, no less moral, no less instructive. no less worthy of honor, that the other uses to which the Hall has been devoted.
 If you consider that a great Drama is a work of genius far transcending the Lec- ture or the Address; that it presents not one, but many lectures in one evening; and in such way too as to vividly im- press the thoughts. principles, sentiments embodied in it upon every heart; you will conclude that the Drama is we'll worthy of your attention. I say nothing of theatres-the Drama is worthy-When, in old Judea, we admit the vices for which most hsatres are. perhaps. justly censur- able; then it will be time to discourage us. Now, we ask the cooperation and countenance of our friends in surround ing towns. We give our time. onr labor, (and those who have never tried, know nothing of the amount of labor required) to provide an entertainment at once pleas ing and elevatlng. I say elsrating-and hese let our over-critical, or very sancti monious friends reflect, that, if it is not elevating to them, it still may be truly SO to large classes in the community, whom they cannot reach. I appeal to the en- frightened judgment of those who, from all the towns around Judsa, have attend ed upon our exhibitions in years past,- would it not be well for multitudes who absent themselves from religious meet ings, if they could every yesr witness the varied manifestations of the religious sen. timent in the several characters of "Uncle Toms Cabin!"
 To cut short this sermon, we propose to begin the season with "She Stoops to Conquer" by Oliver Goldsmith, a Drama which has kept the stage for one hundred and two years. This, on the 18th inst, Friday. We hope to take some good night of the full moon, for "Uncle Tom, again, So many were turned away at the door, last winter, when this play was on the bill, that we think we owe it to those who came ten miles and returned empty, to afford them another opportunity. Now, they will surely find room-our Hall easi- ly holds five hundred. It is due to all the young friends associated in preparing these entertainments, to say that their time and labor have been freely given; and the proceeds have all been devoted to the benefit of Old Judea.
 F. ". GCSN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
Goshen No.-i7I.

Miss Nettleton had 8 spelling school at the Academy last Wednesday evening, and Henry Norton spelled down the whole company.
 Mir. Hurlbut is little better, MT Hen- " 8. Wooster, who has been for several years in the store of Andrew < Hurlbut in New Haven, is very sick.
 It snows every Sabbath, but the Sabbath S,hool ooncer. at the Congregational church was we'll attended.
 We are glad to learn that your Ply mouth correspondent lives yet.
 January is gone, and no thaw. Although the water is very low III our lakes. and lit. tie can be done at our mills, think there is less trouble here from scarcity of water in wells and springs than in many other places.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
FRANCE A REPusLic7

The week has been an important one in the French Assembly. The bills. estab- hshing 6 permanent Constitution have been under discussion, with the following Fesdlts as far as reported: There is to be e government consisting of Senate and Chamber of Deputies, the latter to be chosen by universal suffrage; and ''Pres- ident of the Republic" to be chosen by the Senate and Deputies in Congress assem- bIed, for a term of seven years, and eligi- bIe to reelection.
 On Monday the important question of the presidential p-erogatives came up. An amendment offered by the Republican Left" providing that the President shall not havo power to assume personal com mand of the army was met by threat of resignation on the part of President Nc Mahon and then withdrawn. .Aprovision was then reported from the constitutional committee giving the President power to dissolve the Chamber of Deputies, and on this question a fierce debate is expected. TeIegraphic reports throw no light upon the constitution of the Senate, but we pre- sume it will be largely, if not principally, composed of government appointees, and substantially under government control.
 ''Septennate" of the kind proposed, will be in substance McNahon dictator ship. With large part of the Senate directly under his control, and the power full minority of the popular branch any French executive can always command, we do not see why he cannot rely on re- election as often as he may desire it. This will give France government much bearer an empire than republic in snb- stance. whatever 1t may be in name.
 There is always hope, however. in the 1fvEsEOu UT couuseIs Guas prevails among the enemies of real republic in the pres ent Assembly, and we trust that some. thing may yet happen to prevent the fss- tsning of mongrel empire O. an unwil- hn0 people.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
Sharon

The terrible epidemic still rages in this town. There were three funerals on the 31st ult. One man (an Irishman) called the doctor for his danghter. only about a week before he was taken sick and died in forty hours. His wife, who had been sick and had so far recovered as to be thought nearly out of danger, was again prostrated by the sudden death. of her husband, and it is feared that she cannot recover. There several other cases of se- were illness, from the ssnae cause. which are considered hopeless.
 The disease commences in many cases like any cold-so slight at arst ss to be thought little of; but very soon, if neg lecsed, it increases in severity, first con- gestior of the lnngs, then congestion of the brain, and then the patient falls into . stupor from which he cannot be aroused and dies in a few hours. No relief seems possible. The doctors say that nothing of the kind has before occurred ip their practice, and none of their books give ac- count of anything precisely like the pres ent malady. One of the doctors has wEit- ten to New York with the hope of getting some hght upon the subject. but bss heard nothing as yet. It is showing rapidly, and the sleigh ing is first-rate, with every prospect of long continuance. Fl.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
W0odbuFy.
s- ai

The third lecture of our series was de- livered by Rev. John Churchill. on the evening of the 26th ut. Subject, Beliefs Customs and Social Life of the Far-off Olden Time The lecture was a very able one, evidently the result of much study, and deeply interesting to lovers of history. The field is so wide that we ear
 nestly hope he will give us another talk on the same subject. A snow storm prevent ed many from attending. yet the popular ity of the speaker and the desire to hear him upon that subject drew together 4 good audience. more than were expected.
 The operatives in our factories feel the rigor of winter quite sensibly, as wa- ter is in such short supply that they can not work over half time and some not that.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04

The question has often been asked by those interested, "Can have my gray hair restored to its natural color, without coloring the skin ? and can my thin locks be thickened up?" We answer, cit can;" and would advise you to read treatise on the hair. which IS published by R. P Hall & Go Nashua, N. H., who send it free, upon application: They are the proprie- tors of Halls Vegetable Sicillian Hair Remover We learn from it, the hair. in perfect state of health, is constantly falling out. and new hair grows from the same tubes; but in case of any disease of the scalp. or by the use of alcoholic prep arations, the hair-tube becomes contract cd at Its mouth, and prevents the new follicle from reaching the surface. Their preparation will create a perfectly healthy condition of the scalp, and by it's tonic properties. viii preserve and strengthen the roots of the hair.
 !Siatesman. Des Moines Ioaca.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04

The contest of the past week in the House is substantially to settle the ques- tion whether the majority shall be allow ed to control the action of that body with out being blocked by $ filibustering, or dilatory motions. During a continuous session lasting nearly two entire days. last week, the majority were kept from considering the Civil Rights bill by mo- tions to adjourn, calling of the roll, &c., &c. The majority were determined to put an end to this practical veto power of the minority, and, on Tuesday, succeeded in passing resolution giving the com mittee on rules power to report such changes as will give them control of busi-
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04

Our old Washington correspondent "W" seems to be achieving quite a success in the lecture field. He delivered the first of e course of lectures ct Castile, N. r., on the 20th ult., and was followed on the 27th by Grace Greenwood. The Castilian speaks of his lecture as follows:
 The Lecture by F. W. Woodruff, last Wednesday evening, was largely attended taking into consideration the roughuess, of the weather. The lecturer advanced many new ideas and sound ones too. His style of delivery is pleasing, and abouuds m illustrations, and as near as we can learn tho audiencs were we'll satis fed At the close of the lecture. the officers and several members of the Castile Lecture Course, escorted Mir. Woodruff to the Far mum House, and partook of first class oyster supper, such as none but our friend "Walt" and his excellent wife understand getting.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
D1sTRICT of WoodDury, ss. Probate Court

D1STRICT of WoodDury, ss. Probate Court IL January 30th 1875
 Estate of Warner Atwood, late of Woodbury iu said District deceased.
 Whereas, Charles W. Gillette, and Alfred Birch the Commissioners on said Estate, cannot agree upon the allowance or rejection of certain claims presented to them.
 Therefore. Ordered: That 8 third Commis- sioner be appointed to act with them, to hear and determine upon said claims. And that said appointment be made at the Probate Office in Woodbury, on the 9th day of February. 1s75 at 10 o'clock forenoon. And that all persons in- terested may have notice of the time and place of said hearing, the Administrators upon said Estate will cause this order to be published in 6 newspaper printed in Litchfeld County, and post 2 copy thereof on the sgn post in said Woodbury.
 JAMES HUNTINGTON, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
GENUINE TEA

2d: Because our command of capital enables us TO IMPORT LARGELY FOR CASH. apd thus to sell cheap. We buy all our Teas at the Forts or China and Japan, and thus save many intermediate profits and charges.
 Sd. Because VIC have inaugurated new sys tenn of business, originated New Idea.
 We save the profits of the middlemen and give them to our Customers by sending direct to any address, the finest qualities of Tea at Wholesale Prices. 4th. Because as the
 Great Need cf the Times is pure tea at 2 low price; and as VIC are deter mlned to supply this need, it is to your interest 70 1s1P us Dy sending on your orders at once. Oolong CBlack) 40, 50. 60, best 70 cts pr pound Mixed Cgreen and blackj 40, 50, 60, 70. best soc Japan luncolored) 60, 70. 80. best $1:O 2 fb. Imperial (green) 60. 70, 80, S1. .OO, $1.25 '' Young Tyson Ggrsen2 g. So oS 50 & 70 bsstsico g,
 English Breakfast Cblack) 60, 70, 30, best S1 %. SP. s. We have special quality of vely fine Ooiong and Young Hyson at S1.2 .25 per pound. Any of these qualities delivered free by mail, and safe delivery guaranteed on receipt of PLEASE NoTE-We deal in nothing that is un- sound, injured, damaged, or adulterated in any respect, even the lowest qualities in the above list, are perfect in their degree, clean, pure. and and uninjured in every particular.
 S We want active and reliable agents every where. to whom special inducements are offer cd The business is honorable and respectable Young and old, rich and poor, male and female can get up clubs and act as agents. Send for 8 circular and begin at once.
 Address,
 New York & Oriental Tea CGmp'y,
 ss vEsEY STREET, NY. 4ssm
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
COUNTY ITEMS.

The WoLcoTTvILLE Young Gentleman's s Social club give grand calico ball for the benefit of the Cornet Band, on Friday evening.-Mr. G. P. Roberts is reported better by the Register.-The manufac turing companies are learning to rely on steam power in consequence of low water. Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Robbins were sur prised recently by forty friends from Thomaston. PA tramps have been taken care of at the town house during the past 3 months.-On the 23d ult., Ferdinand Ortlieb, German employed by the Coe Furniture Co.,. hung himself at his home on High Street. He leaves a wife and four children.-The woman who was so badly burnt. recently, died at the town house on the 22nd ult
 TWISTED Knights of Pythias celebrate on the 12th.-A party of 50 sleigh.rode to Wolcottyille and back, last week, and then made 8 night of it afterwards Fifty Winsteadies have not missed g word of the Beecher trial, says the Herald.-The town lookup averages six lodgers night.
 At KENT, Mir. Watson has made an Nas- signment to his father for the benefit of his creditors.-Epizootico colds are preya- lent.-A man who was crazy drunk and who had been pounding his own father, and others, recently, had to be handcuffed to prevent him smashing the entire estab- ishmsnt.- William Waldron. died recently, of a brief illness. leaving a wife and several children.
 NEW MILFORD is proceeding at once to contract for the building of its 3O,OOO hall.-As Horace Merwin. of Msrryall was driving through Bank street one day last week, says the Ray, an oyster shell, thrown by his horses hind feet, struck him di- rectly under the eye with such force as to leave a very disagreeable wound.-Fred- die Freeman, a colored boy of about 16 froze both his fest badly in the recent snap. modification set in. and he is in . very dangerous condition.-The recent concert of the Comet Band was success. At last weeks Milk Producers eonven- ton considerable difference of opinion manifested itself. One gentleman thought the cheese factory plan the most profitable. Mfr. Hart of West Cornwall thought not. Nr. T. s. Gold said that the surplus milk of Juns should be kept out of the market. All agreed that water ing mllk did not pay. s-
 The SHARON town hall site has been deeded to the sovn, $1 400 has been rais- ed by private subscription. and a two-sto- " brick building 3Ox45 for town clerk and probate offices, 8 school room and fire proof Tsnlt ios records, is to be erected thereon.
 FAtls VILLAGE has been instructed by Prof. Fentoa's lectars on the horse Messrs. J. s. Lane and E. H. Olin are building.
 The WEST CORNWALL shear business is unusually dul.-Alrs. Rhoda Reed of Canaan Hill, broke an asm by fall re- cently.-Mrs. Mary P. Cogsvsll has srart- cd the business of cigar-making.-Ths Chapel and Hall fund is nearly raised.
 ErLswoTRH is to have an exhibition of ehs<ades. &e., soon. in the Conel. church. Mi. Joshua Essrets has put up bu;ld- ing for the accommodation of his caspen- ters, this winter, says the Amenia Hmes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
NEWS or THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

EO6EIGS.
 Great Britain.-In 6 vote for the suc- cession to the leadership of English Lib- erals the vote was almost equally divided between Lord Harrington and Mir. Forster. The latter then withdrew.
 Francc.-The Assembly has been busy discussing constitutional questions. and an amendment passed Saturday recogniz. ing the fact that the executive is s.Presi. dent of the Republic" by a vote of 353 to 352.
 The clause of the blll proposing the es- tablishment of Senate has passed.
 An amendment prohibiting the Presi- dent from putting himself at the head of the army was withdrawn on McMahon's threat of resignation in case of its adop- ton.
 Spain.-The Emperor of Russia has recognized Alfonzo as King of Spain. Zarauz and several other positions of the Carlists have been taken by the gov. ernment troops and 500 Carlists have laid down their arms.
 The Alfonzists are preparing for active operations and expect soon to put an end to the Carlist war.
 in the Lower House of the Legislature to pkesoAs sA0 4AnpO1sosAou OA Amek1ca0 pOs tatoes.
 Trkey.-The Montenegrins and Turks have resolved to withdraw the troops on their frontiers. ..Gpba.-The town of Jibara has been captured aad partially destroyed by the insurgents.
 CdnGdG.-An insane asylum at Mont morency, was burned. Three patients lost their lives.
 Artillery and infantry have been ordered to suppress the riots in New Brunswick.
 DOMESTIC.
 Fruitless ballotings for United States Senator continue in Wisconsin, Minneso- ta, West Virginia, and Florada. Gov. T. E. Randolph Dem. has been chosen D. s. Senator from New Jersey. New England iron manufacturers have resolved on Tsduetion of wages.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL.

The Sec. of the Treasury haa called in 15 millions 5:20 bonds.
 Senate.-Louisiana affairs were under discussion, most of last week, and speech es' were made by Messrs. Pease of Miss ;. Thurman of Ohio, Conkling of New York, and Gordon of Ga.
 A bill passed for payment of interest on Dist. 3.65 bonds.
 On Monday Louisiana affairs were dis cussed by Messrs. West and Merrill.
 House.-Nearly the whole of the past week has been occupied in Democratic fil- clustering to prevent the passage of rules that will limit dilatory motions.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04

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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04

The Republicans of the Senate have voted in caucus to recognize the Kellogg government, but the admission of Pinch beck is doubtful. Strong evidence of .in- timidation of negroes and of white office holders is being produced before the Con- Gressional committee now investigating in New Orleans.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-04
AaYWinton

Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Balch celebrated their China wedding on Wednesday eve- ming of last week. As they have & set of China, they were presented with 8 fine black walnut extension table. besides oth- CT valuable presents. The evening passed very pleasantly and the entertainment was complete.
 -The young people to tine number of nfseen couples went to Waterbury on Fri day to a sleigh-ride and took supper at the Earle House.