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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13
Free Passes.

We are glad to hear that Mir. H. L.. Goodwin proposes to hold the New York, New Haven, & Hartford R. R. Go. to the strict letter of the injunction which for bids their issuing free passes to members of the legislature. It had been proposed to pass the legislator at half price, along with children and ministers; but MT. G.. insists that neither his size nor his gener- al innocence entitle him to any such seml- exemption. Bills are even proposed, We hear, to compel all the other railroad companies to stop the issue of legislative passes.
 The first step the legislature should take in this matter is to call on all the railroads for lists of the persons to whom they issue free passes. Those lists would be read with an interest only equaled by the interest with which the public read in the Hartford Post, few years since, the formidable array of names that graced the pay rolls of Hartford and New Haven in their great Capital fight. In such lists would be found any amount of editorial, legislative, political, and perhaps judicial talent; but it would be found that the men who use our railroads most, and who are best able to pay for their use, | ride free
 We are not very proud of the fact that the press is so effectually muzzled, as il certainly is. by the judicious distribution of editorial free passes. Yet we must re- member that the editor of a small country paper finds money pretty scarce; and that the most valuable perquisites of his posi-. tion are free passes. No wonder, then, the railroad presidents or superintendents who give him free transportation to and from the places nearest him, and es- pecially to and from New York, seem to him very benefcent and worthy persons. We cannot conclude without reiterat- ing our thanks to MT. Goodwin for his I persistent and often successful wal against railroad corruption and usurpa. tion in this State. It is fashionable to speak of him as a monomaniac on the subject of railroad management. We have watched him a good while and have noticed a rather admirable 'smethod in his madness" His nasty and suspicious temper has often put him in the wrong but he has oftener been in the right Above all he is fighting in the public cause at his own charges. without prospect oi pay or popularity; and, if that proves him Q lunatic. it is kind of lunacy we would like to see epidemic.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

Extensive arrangements are being made for the celebration of the centennial anni- versary of the battle of Bunker Hill, and the hotel room of Boston is nearly all en- gagged. One of the Connecticut regiments is to participate in the military display. England desires to be left out of the per- formance, this time.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

Attention is called to advertisement of Messrs. F. G. Bennett <, Son. of New Milford.
 I..AgA alloy has been South, comes back disgusted with the carpet bagger, and regrets his vote in favor of the force hill
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13
SANFORD! The Original and Onlyl S5 Reward !!

CTRAYED, this morning, from the Woodvills ID Hotel, very small black and tan terrier slut t. Had leather collar; answers to ssNiI." 1" The above reward will be pald on her return to Albert Anson, Woodville Hotel
 May 12, 1874. 3w*
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

The accident of Monday on the She- paug railroad delayed the mails day. and correspondents from that direction will And their communications greatly con- dsnsed. The engine was considerably damaged though not as seriously as at first reported.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

We observe that Miss Lizzie s. Turner took a prize at the Winsted Teachers In- stitute. Are Lizzie and Bessie the same Elizabeth, now so we'll known?
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

On April 17th. Mir. and Mrs. Lyman w.. Cos of Wolcottville were registered in Paris.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

IF you have any Stamps, and want to buy ! Cheap. go to SANFORDS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

The centennial celebration of the taking of Fort Ticonderoga was celebrated on Monday. Connecticut was not represent ed on the occasion, although she rtainly sent up a good delegation hundred years
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

There aeems reason to expect resump- ton of silver specie payment. The prod uct is very large, other countries are narrowing their use of silver, and our fractional currency is being gradually re- tired.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

Mecklenburg, N. O.. celebrates it's cele- brated declaration of independence. or something less, on the 20th inst. No doubt there was meeting of patriots and the passage of plucky resolutions in that place. hundred years ago this month; but the declaration since claimed for that time and place has been rather Gberally "edited' we judge. The Jeffersonian collar and cuffs it now wears were no part of the original homespun,
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

BROKEN DREAMs.-The sermon was long. The day was warm, and the potent atmosphere seemed drugged with tired natures sweet restorer. The Deacons were asleep, and four of the fathers were "nid-nid-nodding." The worthy pas- tor was wronged; he felt it, he could not bear it; something must be done. In vain he raised his voice. It was but echo ed by coz nGsi, but at last he ended like a thunder crash with, Something shall be done to dispel eldisinterestednes in the com mnnityr' The word was eletrical: s'd-i.s dis. in in." "c-u-m cum," "disincum. !"
 whats the worde' &c. A moment later several members of the church elided ran. idly out of the house.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

The fire record is kept full all the time now, and insurance companies are disburs- ing their dividends to the unfortunate. It is very singular that there seems to be a tidal wave of fires; then, for long time, there will be but few, and the country and those least in danger have to pay for these city fires. In large cities the companies will take risks for much less per cent. than they will in a village like ours. Why it is so, is problem which Q few years will solve to the ruin of many companies and general destruction of all.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13

We paid the Wolcottville Register a visit in its new quarters, last week, and very comfortable quarters they are. The Ofice is cosy and convenient, and the con- posing room large and we'll lighted. AS some local genius remarks, it is not as tall as the new Tribune office. but it seems to stand very firmly on its own bottom.
 The improvements Col. Brady is making about the old hotel south of the river are very noticeable and grateful to the eye of the incomer from Litchfield St.
Litchfield enquirer., 1875-05-13
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

pssns dsairOus of giving every encouragement to -~aua fsvorine us with local news we make the fol- ewsnr rrOpcstions to regular and occasional corres
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
POLITICAL USURPATION.

WILLIAM HAw REPUBLICAN Ex-LEADEB, THE
ALLEGED oFFENDER-scEEEs' OF VIOLENCE IN
THE TwENTY-FIRsT ASSEMBLY DrsTRcY-coM-
MOTION AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE
For the last two years the leaders say trouble has
been brewing among the republicans Of the Twenty
first Assembly district owing the arrogance OF Will
liam Haw Jr, the republican sader that dis
trict Things have reached such crisis that the
publican leaders in order to maintain discipline in
their party have taken steps for hurng Bill Haw from
his position anti Custom House leader in tho dis
trict-seps II Is claimed that necessary 10 pre-
serve the republican organization In the Harlem dis
trict
The history OF Haws rccactrance dates back to the
reign OF Prince Harry Genet When Prince Harry alb
dicated and became a fugitive from justice Bill Haw
continued arrogae to himself in positive defiance Of
the wishes Of the other local leaders, the right TO stand
as a candidate for the Assembly, Notwithstanding he
had been repeatedly defeated
PERSISTENT NIGHT.
Last fall the supposed trcachery Of Haw to his party
became +so apparent He early announced himself as
candidate from the Twenty first district Haw put him
self the aggressive, and confident Of success, op
posed tho advances for harmony made to him by tho
associate republican leaders, who desired his with
drawal from the field and named candidate entirely
acceptable But Haw, IL is said, would listen 10 no
overtures for peace. The republican leaders, finding
their efforts persuade Haw 70 to terms and con-
tinuc 10 hold place their affections unavailing, pro-
ceeded retaate by FIRST deposing him from the super
lntendency OF stations the Post once and then by
removing Of his followers from their places in tho
| Customs service. Even this did not intimldate the
| leader.
As a member OF tho district organization he u is
| claimed would lose opportunity TO introduce sedi.
/ tion into the organization Henry O. Robinson, the
President OF tho district organization at hrst sympa-
thized with Haw.
\ PACKING THE PRIMARIES
This spring Bill Haw indicated that he was deter
mined have his delegates represented In the fall State
Convention, and commenced maturing his plans for
carrying ont tho movement When the primaries wero
called TO select delegates 70 the Saratoga Convention
Haw accustomed TO serving Genet early put In an ap
pearance with large party Of Rocky Moores hceers,
headed by himself and the decapitated Custom House
ayensara Tbs reanlars. marahaled under Tho leadaE
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
GRANT AT ST. LOUIS.

From the ST. Louis Republican Sept 25
The President and party arrived the vandala line
at half past eleven yesterday, the train arriving
four hours late account OF obstruction on the
track The distinguished party Of President
Grant, Mrs Grant, Colonel Fred D. Grant and wife,
ex-Secretary Of the Navy A. E Bore, Miss Bone GEN.
cral o Babcock, the Presidents private secretary,
and three scrvants
General John Popo and wife and Colonel q. rslcy,
OF the Generals staG though not Of the party,
the train from Cincinnati
The Presidential party met at Greenup, Ind by
Mr. W. W. Barnard, Of this city, who returned with
them, and at the depot Judge John r. Long Colonel
Easton and Colonel Newcomb on hand to welcome
the party
The President wore gray duster and is looking
stout, fresh and bearing tho evidences Of ord health
The party left Long Branch Wednesday and came
straight through without missing train The President,
IN short interview said ho had avery pleasant trip On
arriving at the Union depot the party we're taken i'm
carriages the Linde Hotel where adequate quarters
were provided for them on short notice, Mr.. ClemenA
receiving notice by telegram only at ten o'clock A. NJ
Parlors Nos O. H. 19 207 and 200 have been assgned
to the party and the President has also the
parlor
To-day no goes down TO his farm the Gravois. His
visit at this tme has reference to the arrangement Oh
his private affairs All his stock will be disposed OF at
auction on the 30th and he will determine whether to-
lease or retain his farm under his own administration
The farm IL seems has not been very profitable, th0
outgoes including taxes being for the past years.
about 40 600 per annum more than the income
The President and friends viii leave Monday even-s
ing next Dcs Molnes Iowa where there is to be a
reunion Of old soldiers the 2Sth. Tho PresidcnA
goes thence via Cheyenne Denver and returns over
the Kansas Pacific Railway.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
LOUISIANA POLITICS.

ovERTuREs FROM THE REPUBLICANS TO THE
LIBERAIs-MARsHAL PACKARD TO GREELEY
LIBERAL LEADER-A HIGHLY DEcoRous coy
NESS MANIFESTED.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept 80, 1875
political correspondence win appear in to morrow's
prints between Chairman Packard, of the Republican
State Committee, and A. H. Leonard, editor of the
Shreveport Times and Greeley liberal leader In his
communication Mr. Packard remarks
PAcKARDs ovERTuREs
II is much desired that the liberal white element
properly outside of the democracy should consolidate
with the colored That liberal element will then
be reinforced in numbers TO be always able to
maintain party ascendancy over the democrats, and
the colored men will be reinforced with intelligence
sufficient TO insure wise and honest administration Of
parish and State affairs devolvng upon them a
jorty But the fear of osracism from the people has
prevented such capable men were would have
been rendered station from accepting nominations,
while republicans when electng such they best
able TO command as candidates we're denounced for not
electing better men. Whata commentary on political
justicel The colored elector is unwilling to
leave his political organization to join
interests but his confidence and vote may be relied
upon reward those willing TO promote his and the
States welfare, to the end that government honest
and scrupulous to protect his person and property
accordance with the national republican purpose may
be secured The business and agricultural interests de-
mand the abandonment of the color line in politics and
the consolidation Of the anti-democratc vote white
and black revive confidence and good feeling Then
indeed will there be peace and prosperity In Louisiana
Mr.. Leonard replying, said:-
MR.. LEoNARD's RESPONSE.
II the republican party intend TO carry into effect the
principles announced in the declarations of its leaders,
those leaders will at the next of tho Assembly
aid in carrying through and thus the passage of
all measures looking to reform. Peace and good gov
ernment be established without difficulty If leading
men will only rise superior to mere partisan views.
] will cooperate with any party and with all men
honestly endeavoring to secure that result consider
such letter as that which have had the pleasure Of
receiving from you high compliment and, while we
may not be able to agree all points, shall certainly
not regret efforts to cooperate, If possible and am
persuaded some good will result therefrom.s
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
TAMMANY DISCIPLINE.

To THB EDITOR THE HERALD -
AS late members OF the Tammany Hall General Com
mttee of the Seventeenth Assembly district, assuming
fairly may that there has been intention
upon the part OF the Committee Discipline to make
contrary statement absolutely and unqualifedy deny
that ''we made and entered into compact" in the
month OF September, 1875, with any one took any
action unsanctoned by fidelity to democratic principles
Any assertion of the Committee Discipline to the
trary, far are concerned, is wickedly false
and malicious, and known to be to the committee
The grauitous conclusion to which they have arrived
under improper influences and motives are led
to beleve-meets the scorn and contempt of every
right democrat of the Seventeenth Assembly
district So also does their mouthing of the phrase
'the old tme-honored principle that the majority
should govern THIS Is very DEVILS use of text
like axiom OF democracy, and respectfully in view
OF the old and time honored principle that the major
ity should govern-so 1agrantly violated by the report
Of the committee for nun ber members Of
the General Committee to actious fifteen the other
side-decline emphatcally to appoint committee TO
confer will said Committee Discipline in relation
the reorganization recommended by the committee
James T. Coulter. Jerome Buck.
Charles Mcintyre. Frank Blessing.
Lawrence McIntee David +. Baker.
John g. Carey Arthur Flynn.
Charles c. Duf Cornelius j. Kane.
Thomas Dooley. John Dugan, Jr.
James Connolly. Patrick i. Birmingham.
Mathew Quinn. John NJ. Calhoun
Patrick ii. Power.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
POLITICAL NOTES.

General John Logan is lighting hard to succeed him
self United States Senator He is busy opposed by
Governor Beverdge and by the Galcna ring which sup
ports Ehu Washburne
Morton for President and Blaine for Vice President is
the Indiana Republican ticket for 1875.
In Connecticut there is a question whether de-
moraized republican is really good democrat2
The Ohio Congressional delegation is said to be firmly
in favor Of Cox for the Speakershp OF the House.
The Pennsylvania delegation Is said to be as firmly
pledged to Mr. Randall The Southern newspapers in
canvassing the merits Of the candidates. 70 favor
Mr. Kerr mainly because he does not represent tariff
and monopoly State, and because, Western candi-
date, he is largely in sympathy with the South.
Hon. j. Morrison Harris, who has just been nomi-
mated by the democrats Governor Of Maryland is
lawyer Of Baltimore, He is described as ono who is
nynv years Of age and carries hn years we'll
looking younger than that.
Dr. Loring's chances for obtaining tho republican
nomination for Governor Of Massachusetts are if
shall believe the Boston Advertiser somewhat declining
T. u. Woolsey, very great authority in politics, Is Of
opinion in Harpcrs for Octobcr that God is running
this country for His own purposes, which would seem
TO imply that the Presidents relatives are losing &C
tivity.
Professor Kaunston, the temperance candidate for
Governor Of MINNESOTA has good barley soil on bis
farm and has raised barley and forward the
partisan journals which say that he s raising the gram
that is used extensively in the manufacture Of beer.
The Natick Bulletin says;-"Moreover do not be
teve Dr. Loring defeat Mr.. CASTOR. We boiovc Mr.
Rice II the former DO nominated his altogether
hateful political record both before and after the In
ception Of the war, win be thoroughly and ruthlessy
vantiated.n
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
WEST POINT CADETS.
QUALIFIED-CoNGREssIoN DISTRICTS not
REPRESENTED.
WASHINGTON, Sept 80, 1875.

WASHINGTON Sept 80, 1875
The following is list of cadets who examined
found qualified and admitted to the West Point Mill
tary Academy the 1st of September
William Harryman Rapley, District of Columbia;
Lorenzo L. c. Brooks, Iowa; Hanson W. Brawdcr
Thomas Grouse and James Il. G. Wilcox, Kentucky
Thomas J. Lewis, Louisiana; Charles r. Noyes, Massa
chusetts; Edward II. Browne Michigan; Edwin ].
Joley Missouri; George p Converse Jr., and James
L. Runcc, Ohio; James NJ. Brophy and Timothy B.
Clemens Pennsylvania NJ. J. Jenkins and Allan R.
Jordan, South Carolina; John l.. Goodall and Edward
T. Jones, Tennessee; John H. Woods and Charles +.
Pearce, West Virginia; Theodore A Bingham, LOUIS
Garesche Guy f. Huse, John G. Lugcnbeei, William b.
Reynolds, at large.
DISTRICTS REPRESENTED.
The following Congressional districts are not repre-
sented at the Academy by OF the graduation of
cadets failure of candidates. Invitations to noml-
persons I'LL the vacancies have been sent to the
members OF Congress representing those districts such
nominations be in before the 18th Of April next
The Fourth, Seventh and Eighth districts OF Missouri;
Second Tenth and Eleventh districts OF Massachusetts
Third and Sixth districts of louisiana Second district
of Arkansas; Third district Of New Hamp-
shre Second Third, Finh, Sixth, Seventh,
Eighth, Eighteenth Nineteenth, Twenty first,
Twenty second, Twenty sixth and Twenty seventh
districts Of New York First Third and Sixth districts of
New Jersey; Twelfth Fourteenth, Sixteenth Twenty
first and Twenty fifth districts OF Pennsylvania; First
district OF Rhode Island Fourth Fifth and Sixth dis
trics of Virginia; Fifth and Seventh districts OF Wis
consn Fifth aud Eleventh districts Of Ohio Third and
Fifth districts Of South Carolina; Fourth district OF
North Carolna Seventh, Eleventh and Nineteenth dis
rics OF Illinois First and Fourth districts OF Indiana;
Sixth district OF Iowa Third district of Kentucky Third
and Fifth districts Of Alabama First district OF Con-
districts OF Georgia; Third and Fourth districts of hich
gan, Montana Arizona and Colorado.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
SILKS STOLEN BY RIVER PIRATES

Another robbery came 70 light in Hoboken yester.
day While the employees on tho Hamburg dock were
in the act OF removing goods from the storehouso ad
joining the wharf they found that OF silk
we're missing hasty investigation revealed the
manner in which the goods had evidently been ab-
stracted Several OF the weatherboards had been cut
away and the goods hauled through the aperture This
the manner IN which So 600 worth Of goods wero
taken from the place few weeks ago Tho police
little interest in this robbery the proprcors Of
the steamship ner TO give them jurisdiction over
the dockR
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
TILToN's OVATION.
HE LECTURES TO BROOKLYN AUDIENCE on
THE HUMAN MIND.


THE HUMAN MIND.
Montague street, Brooklyn was last night, between
the hours Of and eight O'Clock, greatly overs
crowded. and the entrance to tho Academy Of Music
seemed vast sea Of human forms The announcement
that Theodore Titon TO deliver for the nrst tima
this his lecture entitled 'grho Human MindA
sufficient 70 attract TO the Academy thousands OF
his friends and admirers who crowded the auditoriu
from Dit TO dome The audience brilliant and
fashionable, embracing many OF Brooxlyns wealshess
men and handsomest ladies' At ten minutes TO eight
the house filled that camp stools were placed K
the aisles while large number stood up during tn@
entire lecture
Among the audience were Messrs. Pryor, Morris ana
pearsan MT Tton's counsel in the late trials Loader
tho supplementary witness, was also present.
The orator appeared tardly upon the stage loud
shout greeted him In which the whole vast audience
seemed to Join in hearty applause OF the lecturer
This had marked effect upon MT. Tilton, who, with
flushed face and manner indicating that he was IN
nuenced by the strongest emotions, stepped torward
ana delivered his lecture, which listened 70 att
tentively aud enthusiastically appauded thronghonk
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
NEWARK POLITICS.

The political caIdron in Newark has begun to seethe
and bubble The charter election takes place there
weeks from next Tuesday, when mayor water
missioner tax commissioner and fifteen new aldermen
will be chosen. Last night the democrats held their
primary meeting and elected delegates TO the Demo
cratic City Convention which takes place tomorrow at
Library Hall. The delegates were unpledged On
Monday the republicans hold their primaries and on
Tuesday their City Convention. The democrats will
probably renominate Mayor Perry, whose years.
record is all that could be desired. The republicans
will likely take up Alderman Yates.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
SUFFOLK COUNTY POLITICS.

The Democratic Convention for Suffolk county was
held at Riverhcad Tuesday evening. and made the
following nominations For District Attorney, William
Wickham, of Riverhead member of Assembly, Samuel
B. Gardiner of Gardeners Island. The following dele
gates appointed to the Senatorial Convention for
the First dstrict:-G Vanandale David CARL, John r.
Walker, A. G. Thompson, II. A. Reeves, Benjamin +.
Howell, Gilbert II. Cooper G. H. Babcock, Charles f.
Rose, James T. Baylis, Richard Smith and George NJ.
Bolts 1t is understood that the delegation solid for
James NJ Oakley al Ouecns
The New York herald., 1875-10-01

meeting OF democrats Of the Sixteenth Assem-
bly, district favorable TO Tammany Hall held
last night Mt No 612 East Seventeenth street The
James T. Morrison Club of the Sixteenth Assembly dis
trict was organized with the following officers Philip
Clark President James Lynch, Secretary; James
McFal, Treasurer; Phil Smith, Sergcant-atArms.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

THE UNITED STATES STEAMER FRoLIc.
The United States steamer Frolic, bound 10 Rio
JanerO from Norfolk sailed lrom Fortress Monroe
Yesterday
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
MUSIC ON THE MALL.

The Department Of Parks announce that IL the
weather is there will be music the Mall at Cen
trail Park under the direction Of Messrs Dodworh and
Grafua, on Saturday next, October . commencing at
halfpast three O'Clock P. M The following Ia the
AnD1rr nIAln.
The New York herald., 1875-10-01
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

NEw YoRK, Sept. 80, 1875.