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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
CHURCH AND STATE.

We have never seen stronger proof of the;absurdity of union of church and state than is to be found in the Life of the late Bishop Gray, of Cape Town, South Africa, of which we find an interest ing review in the last Westminster. This prelate was also metropolitan bishop of South Africa, province winch includes Natal, the see of the noted Colenso. Bish- op Gray seems to have been one of those estlmable men and sincere Christians whose high views of Episcopal authority and whose courage, not to say obstinacy, in the assertion of those views, have brought the English Church into such frequent collision with the state du- ring her recent history. His career, to use the words of late Mir. Keble, "was like a piece out of the Fourth century,"
 Bishop Gray's first conflict with the secular authority was for dealing with one of his own clergy who had disregard ed his summons to synod he had call ed. He had the recusant priest tried before an ecclesiastical court set up by the synod in question, and deprived of his benefce. The minister appealed to the civil courts, and the trial came of before a tribunal which is described by Bishop Gray in the following terms:
 The court has an Irvingite for Chief Justice. a Glassite for senior puisne judge; a Dutchman, a parishioner of Longs the recusant ministerl, for second judge; brother to the counsel against me, for third judge the Attorney General, a presbyterian; the other counsel, most bit terly anti-English Dutchman. The only | man could with any conscience employ was young advocate just commencing to work, or Jew who was anxious to have this case, but whom I could not think it right to employ to defend e Christian bishop against a presbyter.
 Passing by the young Christian who knew little law, and the Jew who knew less religion. the Bishop concluded to manage his own defence. This queerly constructed tribunal knew nothing of English ecclesiastical law, and gave the bishop hls case; but, on appeal to the English Privy council, this decision was reversed.
 The Bishops next experience with that supreme court in British ecclesiastical matters was in the celebrated Colenso case, and he was again beaten. Then came the Pan-Anglican Council, from which Bishop Gray wished to obtain a
 
 declaration that the English church was not in communion with the heretical bishop of Natal. The American and Brit ish colonial bishops were ready to go all lengths. but several of the English pre- lates, with the archbishop of Canterbury at their head were unwilling to declare Colenso. whose right to his office and its
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
COUNTY ITEMS.

TWISTED Democrats had flag raising on the 4th, and were addressed by Sena- tor Eaton. A morning or two after a lager beer keg was to be seen hung on a line near, and labeled Democratic Re- form" Wicked Republicans !-The;1st Cong church Sunday School held their annual picnic at Tariffville. Thursday The brakeman who was so badly crushed recently, IS recovering.-Mr. J. H. Nor ton has had another run away. .
 The NoRTHF1ELD Episcopal church, which has been undergoing repairs for several weeks, was re-opened last Sunday, the Rev. Mir. Bostwick preaching from the appropriate text: "I was glad when they said unto me, let us go into the honse of the Lord" The church has been much improved in appearance and the walls and ceiling painted tastefuIly, the seats improved and the high breast work of the gallery lowered The ladies have also gwen the room it's finishing touch in a new carpet Samuel Marshall and wife started Monday for Philadelphia and the great show.-AnaericDe
 1u0 w UAIEhIOWN cAOCuGIF0 COuQlLOe6 having the entertainment of the 2d Heav- ies, on Wednesday the 18th, in charge, have voted to place the tent on the public square near the Episcopal church. The people have most nobly responded to the request for eatables, and (thanks to their good sense) the essentials for good col lation were largely in excess over the non- sentlals.-Aneericdn
 TERRYv1LLE.-Our schools began their fall term, Monday 9th, MT. O. Palmer still continuing in the higher department, Miss Julia Kelsey, of Plymouth. taking charge of the intermediate; Mss Hattie Ingersoll, of the primary school. Among those who started for Philadelphia, Mon day, were Geo. Bates. J. 0. Tenn, Wm. O.. Andrew, MT. and Mrs. Geo. Humphrey, Mrs. H. and Miss H. Miner, Miss Libbie Mattoon. Mrs. w.. H. Scott and sons.- American.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
East Cornwall.

At last we have had or little rain but need more, badly, as wells and springs are very low. Some people in our neighbor- hood having to go to the neighbors for water. ..... The scholars at the district school cannot get water that is fit for use, as MT. Blake has none to@pare; so, as you see them trudging along to school. you will see under the arm of each bottle (of tea and milk). A bad example to set for the older ones. that .-.-
 Potato bugs are on the rampage. Tops having died, they now go for the tubers in the ground. In digging pota- toes your correspondent finds them in all stages of perfection from from the ''slug, 7" the full blown, perfect bug inst ready to start on his journey East
 Potatoes are nearly all dug, and corn is nearly cut up. The corn in thls sec- tion is very "smutty."
 Mrs. Anna B. Smith, who has been visiting with us nearly year, has return. ed to her western home near St. Louis, Mo. Mrr. c. s. Jennings has also re- turned to her home in .Elmwood, New Jersey. ...... =.
 Sometime ago, Mrs. Josiah Jennings lost three hens and rooster. Some one of course stole them; who. no one knows; but as one of them was sick at the time. having been poisoned, she hopes the pres ent proprietors will be a little careful about eating CT selling it.
 Recently, Miss Alice Douglass invited tie ladies of East Cornwall to her house tc quilting; and, of course, the young folks were invited in the evening. The quilts were very nice. The young folks did not qnilt, but amused themselves in various ways-"Copenhagen." ''Post Of- fice'' &c. Your correspondent was initiat- ed into the mysteries of ''Love in the Dark, "but don't like it-had to sit on the floor too much. g,s
 = Last Friday. evening there was a meeting of the young folks at MT. Seelye Hart's where we spent very pleasant evening.
 MT. Josie Booth starts, we hear, for school at Claverack to-day.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
Plymouth Skecches--No. 24i.

A quarter of a century since, on the 18th of August 1851. myself and ''better half" went up to Litch6eld to attend the County Centennial Celebration. In re- gard to the procession with which the ex- ercises commenced on that occasion. l extract from my private journal the fol- lowing item which. if not especially in- teresting at the present time may beome so seventy five years hence when the next similar celebration will occur. "A gentle man and lady, and myself formed into the line, and these two were the only females in the procession" Now the question
 arises-who is, or was the lady first men, toned lady. Taking in the situation as somewhat novel andinteresting, I enqui- red respecting her but did not learn her name. It was however stated, or at least suggested. that she came from Bethle- hem. If she or her husband are yet liv- ing, or children even who are cognizant of the fact, let her name be brought out, and transmitted along down to the fu- ture Centennial celebrations of Litchfield County. PhYMoUTHEAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
cosnen.-Ro 2ss.

HORSE STOLEN. week. Mir. & Mrs. Julius J. Merwin went to Sharon visiting. After attending the Fair at Amenia, We'd nesday they spent the night with friends mile and an half South West of Sharon village. Thursday morning they found the horse, carriage and harness had been stolen during the night. They tracked them to Amenia. telegraphed to Poughkeepsie, and went on to that place but the missing property was not found until just at night, Thursday, after Mr. Merwin had returned to Amenia. The horse had been tied under shed the night before, near the city. Nothing has yet been learned in relation to the thief. APPLE TREE IN BLooM.-Mr. Geo. Her ald has an apple tree with 32 beautiful flowers on it.
 The members of the 18th Com. expect to go to Savin Rock, Sept. 2oth. MT. Harry Holbrook resides al Utlca. In the notice of the arrival oi Mrs. H. few days ago, she was incor. rectly said to belong in Brooklyn. MT. Clarence N. Brewster goes this week to New Haven to attend school at General Russeps Collegiate and Commercial h. stitute. Mrs. Samuel B. Futile and hel daughter Carrie have gone on visit tc Canada.
 MEETING AT ANsoNl1.-Five delegates from Goshen attended the Y. M. c. A. convention last week, which was presided over by MT. H. D. Smith of Huntsville Next years meeting is to be at New Haven. HIN
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
Woodbury..

MT. Wales French. of New Haven, gave us a temperance lecture at the North Con. gregational church last Sabbath evening, under the Auspices of the Woman's Tenn perance Union. The audience filled the house and was highly entertained.
 Our V. I. A. held festival at the town hall on Thursday evening, the pro- ceeds to replenish their treasury.
 The two Congregational ministers are of on their vacation; therefore we have deacon meetings at their churches in the forenoon. and in the afternoon their people attend the Methodist or Episcopal churches, or stay at home as they feel in- clined. Some attsnd the other churches in the forenoon.
 --Anson Root is building barn on his place recently purchased of Wm, A: Cor don.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

SENSIBLE ADVICE. E.- You are asked every day through the columns of newspapers and by your Druggist to use something for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint that you know nothing about. you get dis couraged spending money with but little success. Now to give you satisfactory proof that Greens August Flower will cure you of Dyspepsia and Liver Com plaint with all it's effects such as Sour Stomach, Sick headache, Habitual Cos tlveness, palpitation of the Heart, Heart burn. Waterbrash, coming up of food af- ter eating, low spirits. &c.,, we ask you to go to A. s. Wright x Go. and get a Sample Bottle of Greens August Flower for 10 cents and try it, or Regular Size for 75 cents, two doses will relieve you.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

Ths var with Servia having resulted in desiaive victory for Turkey, the next question is about the peace which the great p0wera are to make for the belliger- ssi& Here diplomacy and religion be- cone considerably mixed. Russia de- naads entire independence for the Christ i2n provinces of Turkey. and the horrible atrocities committed by Turkish troops in Balgafi4 make it very difficult for Eng land Co take the Turkish side. As mat teEs now stand, the British ministry seems to bs Turkish in sympathy; the British people anti Turkish. But the Christian ity Of the Turkish provinces in Europe is Greek Christianity of the most intolerant sort. Seryisn Christians treat Protestants and Catholics much less literally even, than do the Turks. Wherefore the Pope and kha missionaries are for once in ac. cord in desiring the continuance of Turk iah rule- For the same reason religious bigotry unites with dynastic ambition and race prejudice to inhame the Russian hatred of the Turk. Poor France is of little account. now, in Eastern Europe.
 Hence. while the Catholics of Austria and Wagyars of Hungary are opposed to the
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
Norfolk.

After ;.n interval of forty-iour years, an installation took place .here. on the 9th inst. Rev. John F. Gleason was installed the fourth pastor of the Congregational church by the Litchfield North Consocia- ton. The exercises were as follows:
 Reading Of Scri1otures and Prayer Rev. Hiram Eddy. of Jersey City, N. J.; Sermon Rev. N. J. Bnr,on, D. D., Hart ford; Instatting Prayer-Rev. A. Good enough, Winchester; Charge to Pastor Rev. Wm. E, Bassett. New Haven; Right hand of Felloaoshtp-Rev. T. NJ. Miles, Winstsd; fHa,ge to 1,eople4- Dr. Perrin, Woleotfville; Praysr-Rey. Mr. Hallock, West Wins5ed. .1.
 The attendance was large apd the exer. cises very interesting. u
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
Democratic Nominations.

The nominations made by the Democ- racy, last week, were very good. In Con- necticut, Mir. Hubbard's name is generally looked upon as the best the Democracy can present for any office. He is not a politician, nor even a partisan. During the war he refused to be bound by party ties and voted agalnst Thomas H. Sey- mour at the crisis of Connecticuts war history, in 1863. He has no superior as a lawyer in the state; but he is too inde- pendent to be much liked in his own par ty, and has never had vote, we believe, for the United States Senate all the while Eaton. Barnum and English have been quarreling for that chief reward of Ameri- can political ambition.
 Indeed the great fault people find with the Democracy of Connecticut IS that while they present excellent men for po- sitions of little responsibility and no pro- fit, they give their chief prizes to dema- gogues like Mir. Eaton, or corruptionists like MT. Barnum.
 In New York, the nomination of Horato Seymour was an eminently respectable one; but matters were thrown into mud dle by the queer disregard of the positive declination of the nominee, and the con- sequences is delay, and annoyance. and the reassembling of the convention. pro- bably in no very pleasant temper.
 The nomination of MT. Charles Francis Adams by the Democracy of Massachu- setts is very shrewd move. They pro- bably do not expect his election; it is even doubtful whether he polls as many votes as straight Democrat would have done; but, outside of Massachusetts, the nsmination of man so universally re- spected as Mr. Adams gives an appear arce of liberality, of candor and of fair ness to their proceedings which partisans such as usually go to State Conventions are not apt to appreciate at anything like | its real yalue
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

A serious political riot occurred at Charleston between Republican and Democratic negroes, last week.
 The Massachusetts State Convention nominated Charles Francis Adams for Governor. last week, ex-Gov. Gaston pre- senting his name.
 By an accidental explosion of nitro glycerine at He'll Gate. last week. three men were killed and nine were wounded.
 The statue of Lafayette was formally presented to New York, last week, with appropriate ceremonies.
 Eleven men were wounded in a political quarrel at Kingston, last week.
 Massachusetts Republicans have re- nominated Gov. Rice and the remainder of last years ticket. Gen. Butler was chosen one of the State Committee. t,
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
find them on the tomato. baralv a distipct

 find them on the tomato. hardly distinct genus from the potato.
 Our local far comes off at Falls Vil- lage, this week. It eeems we furnish presidents for both local aud County fair this year.
 Cream and Hart hills each sent out another delegation to the Centennial on Monday. Mr. Gold represents us there in the way of finit, etc.
 Rev. Mir. Fitch, of Stratford, gave us a very fine sermon. Sunday. Text-Matt. VI, 9; Lay not mp for yourselves treas ures upon ealth, etc.
 -aaIr. Jacob scoville is very low.
 DRAwsHAyE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

endowment had been upheld by the Privy Council, out of communion with the church. It finally came ont that. in sum- moning the Pan-Anglican council, the Primate had promised several of his bish- ops that the Colenso matter should not be discussed. Some of the council said they had come from the ends of the earth to what they believed would be a free dis cussion, and there was much heat, noth- ing of importance done; and, on the whole, Bishop Gray considers the decis- ion of the council not to. publish its de- bates wme conclusion.
 All through these proceedings It is very evident how completely the English church is hampered by an arrangement which makes them subject to secular court more unfavorable to their views than the miscellaneous tribunal of shere- tics" and Dutchmen before which Bishop Gray gained his first cause, and began his experience with the secular administra- tion of ecclesiastical law No wonder this ardent churchman writes, ''I think we may live to see the church of England disestablished. I am sure our children will," and again, ''I should not break my heart If the Church of England were dis established. If it were, ,and kept it's proper ty, it would soon cover the land" Where upon the Westminster remarks, That the bishop was right in his anticipations as to the edisestablishment of the church of England there can be no doubt. With regard to keeping its property, Liberal statesmen and the public must take care that the Irish precedent as to disendow- ment, and the reckless and lavish com pensation given to vested interests, is not followed in the English case.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
JACK.
Washington,

O, the rain, the gentle rain which came down on Friday morning and has been re- peated in two or three light showers since, though not reaching the springs nor filling the streams. has cooled and re- freshed the parched earth and, if untime- ly frosts do not follow, vegetation may yet revive.
 Of those who visited the Centennial one week ago some have returned we'll pleased with the exhibition, but quite fatigued, and some have seen Jonah since their return: others have left for Philadel- phia this morning, increasing the number of visitors from this place to nearly fifty. We did not see Go. H. on their return home Saturday evening. Think they must have had an early supper. es
 At the meeting of council of conso- citation at South Britain, on the 3Oth. the pastoral relation between the Rev. W. |. Colton and this church and Society was dissolved; and, last Sabbath, the Rev, Mir. Palmer of Bethlehem, supplied the desk as candidate. He gave us an ele- gant discourse on thought, as the founda- tion of personal character.
 Tt has long been onr opinion that the Press should be the conservator of pub. lic-morals, and although the editor of the Enquirer may have been mistaken in his subject, we rejoice in the high and inde- pendent stand which he has taken. As our town meetings are near at hand. and local option is still in vogue, would it not be well to call the attention of the elec- tors to the temperance question
 The following announcement regard ing lady who has been recently spend ing several weeks in this town appears in Fridays Tribune: +s
 Miss Augusta Dargon, who is to appear at the Brooklyn Theater on Oct l8th-. beginning her seasons work, which con- templates tour of the country, with a select company. in plays of the first class, will act, while in Brooklyn, Lady lMac- beth, Deborah, and perhaps. Queen Mary Tudor. Miss Dargon is able. thoroughly in earnest; and as she has done much to maintain the dignity of the dramatic profession, and nothing to de- grade 1t. she merits the best attention of the community.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

Just now. the country is unmistakably tipping toward Hayes But, ouly few weeks ago. It was just as unmlstaka play tipping toward Tilden. There may be another oscillation, there may be several of lem, before November. There Is time enough, so far as that goes. The iepnb- licans have occasion for encouragement in the present look of the canvass, but no margin for foolishness. The democrats seem to have thought they had. and now they are suffering for it. t.-Sprinafeld Re- publican.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

Real merit and excellence in merchandise will always command and retain the notices of generous public. and while such in the case we anticipate only success for the carpets made by the ''Read Carpet. Go. |" and sold in Bridgeport by the enterpri |. ing Dry Goods house of HALL & READ. This firm is also agent for many kinds of useful American goods and also present a carefully selected stock of House furnish ing goods, Domestics, and woolen goods and large stock of Silks and Laces.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

MOTHERS can secure health for their children and rest for themselves by the use of Castoria, perfect substitute for Gas, tor Oil. It is absolutely harmless, and is as pleasant to take as honey. For Wind Collie, Sour Stomach, Worms or constipation, for young or old, there is nothing in existence like it. It is certain, it is speedy. it is cheap.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
Particular attention given to laying out, and
To ConsumptIvas

The advertiser, ola physician retired from active practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India Missionary theformua of a simple Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and permanent Cure of Con- sHmption Bronchitis, Catarrh Asthma and all Throat and Lung Afections also Positive and Radical Cure TOT Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after having thoroughly tested it's wonderful curative pow CTS 1n thousands of cases, feels it his duty make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo-. tive. and conscientious desire to relieve human suf fering he will send ree of chargel to all who desire it, this recipe with fn directions for preparing and successfully using Sent by return mail by addressing DR. " STEVENS,
 341Y Munroe Block, Syracuse N "
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

IncalCulable are the benefits derived from HUNTS REMEDY. Kidney, Bladder, and Glandular Complaints, Diabetes, Gravel, Diseases of the Urino Genital Organs. Retention and Incontinenc of Urine, Pain in the Back and Loins, Fe- male Irregularities, Excesses, Intemper- ance and Nervous Prostration, are cured by HUNT's REMEDY. Bright's Disease is cured by HUNT's REMEDY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
WiNSted.

Services in St. James were omitted, last Sunday, owing to the absence of the Rev.
 Dr. Jewell. His son, MT. Frederick Jew ell, offciated in Trinity church. Collins vile, Sunday, Sept. 3. He has returned to St. Stephens College:s Armandale. N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

More Pacific railroad management is being disclosed in California. A quarrel with one of their cofdential agents re- snlted in a lawsuit in which it is proved that they paid of a mortgage of from so OOO to $50. 900, on the farm of the chairman of alegislative committee which reported in their favor on certain criti- eal occaaion.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14
A 0lessing fo,. Necdle-,Doraen md on ot

4 6teSsing .foy Needte-tUonaep md dH oth. CTS engaged iaa sedea,tGry employ nse9ltS. A large proportion of the female sex may trace the beginning of incurable de- bility to some irregnlarity of nature,
 Thesa are permanently relieved by the Peruvian Syrup, which contains Protoxide of Iron, and the only form by which this indispensable clement of health can entel the blood, the want of which causes pale. ness. dizziness, headache, debility, and every form of i'll health. Sold by all
 druggists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

Bright Eyes, regular features and a graceful figure fail to produce their due effect if the complexion is defaced with pimples or blotches, or the skin is rough or harsh. To remedy these defects use GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP. HILL's HAIR DYE restores the tinge of youth to gray locks. 4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-09-14

The Literary Teller is interfering with EOaitScs. this year, to an extent that must gEssvoasly vex the righteous soul of Si- mon Cameron. James Russell Lowell, and thFee ether Harvard professors. have been sent by Cambridge republicans to varSe1s conventions. and Mir. W. D. How s1l&. novelist. and editor of the Atlantic Monthly. was delegate to the Massachu. sssks State Convention. What a relief in tAis dEeazy Iron Age of Connecticut poli- ties, would be the introduction of Mark Tsasne The Republicans are in special ned of such a man. Their State Con- vs1tsons are as dull as the opening day of . C4mp meeting. whereas the Democrat kaa sons fun for his money. Tom Waller e szEe 0 be on hand and certain to mash ss@skAing. Last week he settled the dis pakea aOninations and got their unani. 1s1s approval from the convention, wAlls its presiding officer sat by in help ls&s indignation.