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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
Washington,

There was quite blow down this way, last week, as your readers will see by look ing in the last Mo- of the Enquirer. But We trust no limbs were broken, and we hope no hearts.
 Our new Superintendent, s. D. Platt, took charge of the Sabbath school, Sun day, with very encouraging prospects. Sankey's gospel songs were introduced with interest.
 We stated in our last. that for nearly 25 years We do not recollect of seeing an intoxicated person in this place. There may have been such, but we think the instances were very rare, and there has been time when, we think, there were not more than two cider mills, and those doing but small business, and We believe but few individuals and families were in the habitual use of intoxicating drinks. Public sentiment and custom. alike placed their ban upon it. But intemperance is like the fabled Hydra of Peioponnesus, both in evils which flow from it and in the difficulty of destroying the monster. This evil began to revive again, not so much among our own steadfast inhabitants as from the influx of persons and families from other places, who were addicted to the use of spirits, and then the construc tion of the Railroad, and the facilities of obtaining liquors have contributed to in- crease and spread tue evil until, we fear, the church and community will suffer from it, and many promising youth will be led astray and ruined, and the evil be perpetuated for years to come. And now we ask what remedies are to be employed, not only to check but banish this evil
 Do we need more light on this subject I think not. The evils are before us, and none are SO blind but what we can see them, unless we close our eyes, for they arc known and read of all men. We do not wish to portray those evils If any wish for information as to the effects of Intoxicating drinks, We will refer them to Prov. 25, 29, 3S. Shall we, then, organize anew, and renew our pledge? Let those who have pledged themselves be true to their pledge, and be careful not ct put a stumbling block in any others way, and by ligh: and love seek to gain every one to the practice of total abstinence, and, If necessary, sign the pledge anew, and per suade others to do the same. We are pleased to hear that the people of Litch- field are engaged in this work. and will be happy to receive any suggestions which you, Mir. Editor, can give us on this sub- ject. If legislation is necessary, what !? and is the present law the best we can have? If so, let us reap all the benefits from it. Let us sock to produce moral sentiment against the traffic, and vote '.No License" and see that the law is executed. for license is but another name for free rum. The good people of Washington do not wish to be responsible for it. The selectmen do not wish to be responsible for it. Let the responsibility rest on the vendors own head. We believe there are those who are wishing, struggling to be free from the snares of the tempter. Shall we not as men, shall we not as brethren, shall we not as christians, throw around them all the safeguards within our pow CT. We speak as unto wise men; judge ye what we say. &.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
East Litch6oId

Quite a number of our young folks attended the Worlds Centennial Fair, at Harwinton. last week. Two of the party were fortunate enough to secure the cap- ital prizes one the inevitable bed quilt, the other sofa pillow. The lucky holder of the ticket that drew the comfortable prize. concluded he could not support it, and turned it over to the society. It was put up at auction, and Mir. T. Mather, being in way to appreciate such things, distanced other bidders by five cents and became sole possessor.
 Another party, mostly young folks, secured excursion tickets and attended Tilton's lecture at Winsted, last week. They conclude there are but few living about this locality that can eclipse, or compete with this accomplished lecturer. A young man from Waterbury de- livered two animated discourses at the chapel, last Sunday. Although not exact Iy disappearing of college educated min isters, he spoke rather disparagingly of that particular class. as though education was barrier to religious progress while ignorance is one of the greatest evils the church has to contend with.
 The present system adopted by the committee, of supplying preaching, gives us every variety of talent and individual style. One Sunday we listen to very learned discourse by Doctor of Divinity. Every expression is strictly orthodox every sentence is rounded in the most approved form. Another Sunday it is young student fresh from his studies, or perhaps an ordained young man licensed but a year or.two. Again. it is the re- formed drunkard, or converted shop hand and then again we have travelling preacher actuated by different impulse, going from place to place, preaching in any and every place where an audience can be found.
 "A. young man, living not thousand miles from the Depot, is the owner of ferret. Wishing to put the little fellow to bed in barrel fixed for the purpose down cellar, but mistaklng the barrel, n1ustela turo was left to rest in barrel of of soft soap. He was finally rescued, face washed and hair combed. and will live to scratch rabbits eyes for long time yet.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
lakevilie.

The Mite society met at Fred Bushnell,s. last Thursday. sa-l izses
 The Reading Room recently received gift of $l7 from the Amateur TabIeanr Association. It has now list of nearly fifty periodicals. o' ssf
 A religious meeting was held, Saturday last. in tue Congregational Church. Sey. eral ministers were present from the neighboring towns. It was led by, MT. Striker of New York city. A good deal of interest has been manifested in the Union meetings which have been held here through the last four or five weeks.
 The Temperance Lodge holdssession, every Wednesday evening in the Academy. Hall. The lodge now numbers ,yover. eighty members. and more are heinz ad. mitted every week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
A POPULAR PROGRAM 2

.g On Thursday of last week while the Di- plomatic Appropriation bill was under discussion MT. Singleton, of Mississippi, the gentleman who had it in charge, made an incidental remark which led to the fol lowing colloquy e
 The South, said MT. Singleton, has three schemes to accomplish in this Congress 1; one Is to improve and protect the levees of the Mississippi, and to reclaim the al- luvial soil of the Delta, which would be of more value than all the Black Hills iu the country. as 7.O00, 900 bales of cotton could be raised on this reclaimed land.
 Mir. Hale (Rep. .Me.) asked him to state what she other schemes were. f.
 Mir. Singleton replied that another was the Southern Pacific Railroad
 Mir. Hale-Is Rot the refunding of the cotton tax another?
 MT Singleton--I do not propose to dis cuss that question now. = e
 Mir. Willis (Dem.. N. Y)-The Demo- cratic party does not propose to help the South by building Southern Pacific Railroad. We leave it to our Republican friends to do. ,f 4tfs } Mir. Holman (Dem Ind) declared that the Democratic party in the House WAS neither for the Southern Pacific Railroad nor for the refnnding of the cotton tax. {
 At this point there took place a little discussion between MT. Hale and MT. Douglass (Dem.. Va.( The latter said that Mir. Hale had no right to designate MT Singleton as representative of the Southern Democracy, and authorized to speak for them as to what the party would do in Congress. trr.U a-5-H' - : Mir. Blount (Dem., Ga ), a member of the Appropriations Committee, said that himself and his associates did not propose to state what their actions would be on measures until they had had an opportun- fly of considering and discussing them. The gentleman from Maine would find when the time came that the South would do whatever was right and proper. and that the country would approve of it's course. s"at Tal sHaf 1T .'7.t V
 Mir. Singleton disclaimed being consid. cred representative of his party. He had only expressed his own views. and nobody else was to be held responsible for them. .v1
 The eager disclaimer of the Northern Democrats. the cautious reticence of the Georgia member. and the frank ayowal of the Mississippian, all indicate a very seri- ous deslgn on the part of the Southern members to- push schemes that involve hundreds of millions of government ex- penditure. We do not imagine that they intend pushing such measures at the pres ent session sof Congress; presidential election is lmninent. and premature dis closure wpaA ruin everything; but if the Democracy should easFy that eleption will not the South insist on these as it's re- ward ?
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
Morris.

On Friday evening Mir. l.. B. Hall, teacher of the east side district school, had a spelling school in the public hall. His school acquitted themselvesin fine style, and reflected much credit on their teacher. After the close oft school exercises MT. Hall and Mir. Wadhams. of the Center school, chose sides from among the spec tators and lively session at spelling was commenced, MT. NJ. Ensign putting out the words. Mrs. J. M. Benton was the last to leave the floor. The exercises closed with declamations by several of the gentlemen present.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
New Milford.

Mrs. Walter Bostwick has been lying very sick for the past three weeks, and at this writing she is in a very low condition.
 A patent has been granted to James B. Wells, of this place, for a machine for wash boilers.
 Father Hart. of St. Francis Xavier's church. has left us, and Father Flannigan, of St. Mary's church, Norwich, succeeds him.
 There seems to be great depression in business just now, probably owing to the recent failures and the low prices of tobacco. re.'l.
 The dramas of "The Jacobite' and Handy Andy" were finely rendered by our Dramatic Association last Thursday evening, but there was very slim atten- dance. ..,.....
 Prayer meetings are being held as of ten as six times a week in the Congrega- tional chapel, at which great interest is manifested, the chapel being crowded on each occasion. ..... .,
 Bank street seems to be oyerstocked with an endless variety of valentines. Our postmaster may doff his coat and prepare for hot work for the next few days. -ar- .ja -o
 On Wednesday evening of last week. the friends of Rev. Mir. Bray paid him 8 visit of M. E. church. The receipts were between sixty and seventy dollars. :u
 The high winds of last Wednesday seem to have played themselves out be- fore they reached here, as they only snc- ceeded in breaking a few windows and dislocating Q few swinging sign-boards.
 Henry Hine. of Cannibal Mountain, has purchased building lot, on the cor ner of Whittlesey avenue and East street, of B. J. Stone. He is getting the material ready to erect dwelling-house thereon
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.


 Great Britain -The Oxford and Cam. bridge boat clubs have declined to take part in the American intercollegiate row. ing match.
 The Rev. Alexander H. Mackonochie and about one hundred leading ritualists disclaim any dealing with the, PapacY, and Cardinal Manning also denies that any such union has been planned.
 <, Frd,ace.-M. Gambetta was opposed by the Radicals in Paris.
 Germany negotiations for com promise between Church and State in Germany are suspended.
 Cardinal Ledochowski has been released from prison. li s}sr 4. s,.l s- 5reu.
 Prince Bismarck declares that he has not authorized any overtures to the Vati- can. Austria. The noted Hungarian patriot Deak is dead ..- .
 Levyshon, we'll known journalist, has been expelled from Austria for sending unfavorable reports. 'a3HgI.
 BetQiuns-A terrible explosion has oc- cured in the Jabin colliery in which 156 lives were lost.
 Spain-Great successes against the Car lists are reported. A positi ,n near Estella has been captured. Gen. Martinez Cam pos is advancing into the heart of the Balkan Valley, and Gen. Quesada has en- tered Durango. It is reported that the Provincial Deputies from Biscay and Ma varre told Don Carlos not to expect fur thef aid from them.
 The Senatorial elections have resulted favorably to the Government.
 IHrkey.- The Sultan has accepted -l- 2. g. kl. Herzegovina difficulty. .%- <
 The Prince of Montenegro received a Turkish envoy coldly, and refused to act against the insurgents.
 So,tth Anerica-The boundary dispute between Paraguay and the Argentine States was referred to President Grant for aroltratlon. 1 HG~ -...f ss... .sa ; DOMESTIC. .-r,
 The national debt was reduced $1, ,599,- 600 during January. s'' Gen. Babcock has pleaded ''not guilty" at St. Louis, and the trial was expected to begin Tuesday. e.s .s-tx.. ...s- ...,..s
 The N. Y State Canal Board removed Engineers Yates and Babcock and appoint ed Engineers Searles and Sweet.
 Fifteen of the Whiskey Ring in, Indian apolis have been sentenced to prison for terms of from six months to three years.
 Amherst College voted not to send crew to Saratoga, on account of the ex- pense. M 10 1al.4. a5t asF aae
 Coal mining stopped in Luzerne and Lehigh Counties, Penn, last week.
 Fifteen thousand people attended the opening revival services at the N. Y. Hip. podrome. on Monday ,and many thousands were turned away. I .sa....-...,.g
 Jefferson Davis has written long let tel, in reply t. Mr. Blaine, ,d1sclaiming that cruelties to prisoners were authorized by him.35lo 49ses sIsd .ayaa ssI iifl~sk,6 sr Warren Lee Goss of Connecticut, Presi- dent os the Andersonville survivors, re-. plies to Jefferson Davis, with figures. sas- serting that three times as many Union soldiers died in prison as Confederates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
Bethlehem.

On Thursday evening about forty of the citizens of Morris and Bethlehem met at the house of Mir. G. N. Atwood, taking them completely by surprise. ssThey brought with them everything necessary for their refreshment. and taking possess sion of the premises, spread the tables. after enjoying a very pleasant and sociable evening returned home completely satisfi- ed with their expedition.
 The high wind of Wednesday some what disarranged the cupola of the Epis- copal church, and for time it seemed as if 1t would be carried away. but fortunate ly it did not fall.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

Cur THIS OUT. T.-H may saVe yoM Hte.- There is no person living but what suffers more of less with lung diseases, coughs. colds For consumption. yet some would die rather than pay 75 cents for bottle of medicine that would cure them. Dr. A.. Boschee's S German Syrup has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and its Wondrous cures astonlsh every one that triesit. If you doubt what we say ill print, cut this out and take it to your druggists, Buell. X Wheeler. and get . sample bottle for 10 cents and try it.. Two doses will relieve you. Regular size 75 cents
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
Gbt GitebheIo Guquirer,
 LITCHFlELD, CONN.
Thursday, Feb. 10, 1876.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

:. CHILDREN CRY FOR CAsToRIA. Itis as pleasant to take as honey. and IS absolute. ly harmless. It is sure to expel worms, cure wind collie, regulate the bowels and stomach, overcome irritability caused by rash or cutting teeth. It is perfect sub- stltute for Castor Oil. and for Cositiveness ln young or old there is nothing in exist ence so effective and reliable Ne
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

THE LATEST, GREATEST. and most relia- bic remedy ever put together by medical science for Rheumatism. Wounds, Swell lngs. Burns, Caked Breast, &c., is the Centaur iiniment. There are two kinds. What the White Liniment is for the hu- man family, the Yellow Centaur Liniment Is for spawned, lame and strained horses and animals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
The use of carpetinps may ha tracad

The use of carpetings may be traced to very remote period, although as late as the time of Queen Mary, rushes and oth- CT coarse materials were nsed on the floors of her apartments. For many years Flu rope received all her carpets from the East. and in many places whole families might be found in the occupation of car pet weaving. We are now producing in this country carpets of the same excel ,lence as those of foreign make. The Read Carpet Co.,, of Bridgeport, are said to make the best Ingrain Carpets that are sold in this Country. Messrs. HALL & READ are the agents of these goods, and also keep the largest assortment of Velvet and Brusselis carpets in the state. Hail < Read also enjoy deserved reputation for selling all classes of Dry Goods at the lowest market rates. They retail all do- mestic goods at the wholesale price lists and it is said that all kinds of housekeep. ing goods can be purchased there as low as in New York. We would advise our readers when In Bridgeport to visit Hall & Read o24w
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
SPECIAL NOTiCES.
''It works like a Charm.o Rellne'S Magic Oil..

This s is purely vegetable, general family remedy. Keep It in the house to use ill case or emergency.
 TRY TT INTERNALLY It cures Collie, Cholera Morbus Diarrhea Cramps ana Pains in the Stomach, Indigestion Sore Throat Coughs, Colds, &c.
 USE TT EXTERNALLY It cures Neuralgia Catarrh Rheumatism Sprains Cuts, hruises, Old Sores, Headache, Toothache, and in fact almost all the aches and pains human flesh is heir to.
 Sold by all dealers in Medicines.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
To ConsumntIxas

The advertiser o1d physician retired from active practice having had placed in his haAds by an East India Missionary the formulao of simple Vegetable sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung Asetions also Positive and Radical Cure having thoroughly tested its wonderful curative CTS in thOusands of cases feels it duty to make it known to his suffering fellows. Actnated by tbis mo- tive; and conscientious desire to relieve human suf. fering, he will send ree of chargel to all who desire it, this recipe with full directions for preparing and successfully using Sent by retun mail by
 eBs& GA c &E4 DR. " 0 STEVENS. I
 S4-1y Munroe Block, Syracuse \ Y
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

Wednesdays gale toppled over numer- ous church spires and unroofed scores of buildings in the eastern partpf tue coun- try. The Commissioners of the District of Columbia have ordered all work to be stopped which would have been paid for in 3.65 bonds
 A fearful panic occurred at Robinson Opera House, Cincinnati, last week, ten people were killed and many more iniur- ed. s..u,su,..,....
 Landis has been acquitted of murder on verdict of insanity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

Do not madly risk Consumption when few drops of Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar, will inevitably cure coughs, colds, catarrh, influenza. and every other ail. ment leading to that awful malady. Sold by all Druggists. r
 Pikes Toothache Drops cdre in 1 min ute. 434w
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
FOR. SANE!

A DWELLING HOUSE and BARN, with shOus two A acres of land. Also eight or building lots ad. joining the Pleasantly located in this viIinne Soil dry, aud fronting on two streets. Inquire of
 J. L. JUDD or E. c. cHAMPIdN. v Litchfe' d January i2th, 1876 FBE diff
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
FOR SALE :!

A FAR M lying about two and half miles suuth x3 of Canada Village, containing enc hundred and forty acres suitably divided into meadow pasture and woodland with suitable buildings thereon. Enquire of the subscriber, LUCIUS s. BUELL., WOlcottvilleor on the premises of ". A. GRANGER.
 West Goshen, Jan. 27, 1876. 43-5Ns
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
.>9I TO BUILDERS. Y
 Litchfeld County Jail

RIDS for the enhrgement and repair of the County D jail at Litchfeld solicited. The work involves the repair of the keepers porton the construct of brick stone addtion 37x40 the reconstruction of 18 old cells and the construction of 26 ones &c., &c. Arohtect's Plans be seen at the office of T. M. Clarke. Winsted, C and he will forward cop+s of Specifications to any person applying. Bids which may be sent to either of the undersigned, will be opened at the Mansion House in Iitchfed at 2 D. m, on Feb. 21, 1876. -a-aa r sa @ 'Ft.1 ll7
 RUYus CLEVELAND winsted Ct.
 ALFRED BURcH, Hotchkissville, A'
 '@F SIDEEY ENSIGN, Huntsville, !"
 A. L. HODGE, ROxbury Station, C
 M L. FROST, New Milford, 45-lw T. M. CLARKE, Winsted,
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

PYLE, s DIETIC SALERATUs.- Universally acknowledged the best in use. Each pound bears the name of JAMES PYLE. None genuine without. 121v
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

LYoN's KATHARIoN prevents the Hair from falling out or turning gray, renews its growth, and gives strength and vigor. It is delightfully."- perfumed, and makes & splendid dressing. It is the cheapest and most desirable Hair Tonic ever produced. Used by the elite. Price only 50 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10
CAUCUS.

THE Democl stic and Liberal Electors of the town N Of Litchfeld are hereby notified to meet at the Town Hall Saturday the 12th day of February lS70 at o'clock in the afternoon, to appoint delegates the State, Senatorial and Probate eOnventOns to do other business that may be deemed advisable
 PER ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
 Litchfeld, Feb. 1st, 1876. ff4E1NFT4YsfE
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

the best the world produces They are planted by million people in America, and the resultis beaut- ful Flowers and splendid Vegetables. A Priced Csta logue sent free to all who inclose tho postagea two cent stamp ~ @F
 vick's Floral Guide. Quarterly, 2s centS a year.
 Vick's Flower and Vegetable C:arden,S ,S5 cts; /; with cloth covuis, 65 cents. ai U fH ! 45 Address, JAMES YICK, Rochester, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-10

The Beecher council hss been called. It is Q very large one and includes many names of weight. It is composed mainly, if not entirely, of known friends of MT. Beecher, and will probably deal only with tue matters of Congregational polity in- volved in the dropping of Mrs. Moulton and others from the list of members of Plymouth church.