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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
Woicottvill0.

In speaking of Brooks Bros. Centenni- al Brass clock, your compositor made us call it, trap clock. What sort of a time-piece the latter is, we are unable to say.
 The Trinity Parish Mite Society held their first meeting for the season, on Thursday Evening last. at the residence of MT. Henry McNeil. The new and beau. tiful house was we'll filled, and an exceed ly pleasant evening was spent by all pres ent. We are glad to learn that these gatherings, which have been so successful in years past, are to bs continued through the winter, once in two weeks, with meeting of the ladies sewing soci- ty, in the intervening week. We also un- derstand the sociables of the juvenile members of the parish begin about this time.
 -Aphotographic car is located on Water street.
 A substantial fence of good height has been erected by the Railroad track near East Litchfeld. X.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
GoShen.-Mo 266.

At the meeting of the Sewing Society,
 last week. at the house of Noah s. Wad- hams, a list was made of the names of those who have been to Philadelphia from Goshen. and although some were probably omitted, the number was 94. and six of these went the second time
 a chairman called upon all to state with regularity what they saw and heard. and it took an hour and half to go around, and no one had time to tell half. It was instructive to those who had seen the ex- hibition, and those who had not, to listen to the accounts and impressions of the speakers, and many of us were surprised to listen to definite accounts of very in- teresting things which we had not seen or heard anything about. H. N. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Being desirous of giving every encouragement to oersons favoring with local news make the fol- wing propositions to regular and occasional corres- pondents:
 1.-To each regulAF ccrrespondent sending items each week. we will send i've copies of the Enquirer regularly addressed either to the or to saeh persons he direct not already We will also pay all postage on communications either Sy quarter quarterly renittances if preferred.
 2.-To each regular correspondent sending items as often as once in two weeks we VIII send three copies 3.-To each regular correspondent sending items as often in four weeks We will send regular copy I-ReQrlar correspondents sending items less fre- quently than once month will receive copy of the Enquirer, subject to stoppage whenever we may con- portance, to warrant it's continuance.
 6.-To regular and occasional correspondents extra copies the paper containing communications of spe- eisl importance, will be sent on request, without charge. -@n @t f.
 Local items from reliable in any part of the county will be received with pleasure, but we are par icularly desrons of increasing list of regular weekly and fortnightly correspondents in places not adea uately represented in our columns; and hope also to hear from persons now furnishing only occa- sional letters.
 REQUIREMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS.
 Anonymous communications cannot expect publi- cation. The names of correspondents will be kept strictly secret, if desired.
 published unless th&proprety of such publication IS manifest. Manuscriptshould be written only on one side of the paper.
 Regular correspondents avoid all danger of nav ing the contributions of others 10 them assnming some signature, single letter being sum- cient. :.
 In case of two communications relating to the same event. the fullest will usually be published. Hence communications never come amiss. even from pieces where have regular since they oten give valuable additional information.
 simple statement of facts is a that IS necesssay; and hastily written communications Will De correco before publication. |. 4 e--s# reT
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
INVALUABLE EYE WASH cures sore eyes

From Abram Mead, Esq, of Littleton, Mass. .#'
 Fl have for several years suffered severe ly with Dyspepsia, accompanied by weak ness and nervous irritability, which made life a burden to me. Nothing but the simplest nutriment could remain in the stomach without pain. Sourness and G. vacuation, uncomfortable feelings in the head. bad taste Tn the mouth, catarrhal symptoms, inactivity of the liver and bow els. piles, general debility and a nervous state of ext'eme susceptibility, made up a diseased condition rcbei1ious to ordinry medical treatment By the advice of an eminent physician of Boston. I commence ed taking Peruvian Syrup; at once be- gan to experience benefit. After taking three bottles all these bad feelings have left, my health is restored, and I enjoy life as we'll as ever. Most cheerfully do l recommend Peruvian Syrup"
 A thirtY-two page pamphlet. contain- ing treatise on Iron as medical agent, and other valuable papers, testimonials from distinguished physicians, clergymen and others, wiA be sent free to any ad- dress.
 SETH W. Fow1E & SONS, Proprletcrs, Boston.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
Plymouth SKetcheS..No. PAS.

The Rev. MT. Bates of St. Peters has lately inaugurated Bible class, for tue benefit of Sunday School teachers and all others who may choose to attend. The first meeting was held on Wednesday eve- ming the 18th inst A Bible class in this parish has been an uncertain thing since that palmy period when the Rev. William Watson,- in manhood's prime, and with a zeal and energy which have never since been equalled by any Of our pastors successfully carried one along through a course of years.
 After having had, the present month, a number of moderate storms, sort of forerunners, we are now in the midst of a north easter worthy of the name.
 PLYMOTHEAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

SENSIBLE ADv1CE.-You are asked every day through the columns of newspapers and by yourDruggist 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 & Go. and get 8 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., 1876-11-23

NoRTHFIEnD gave3 Prohi bition votes on the state ticket William J. Peck came down from Wllhamatown, Mass, to vote for Hayes and Wheeler-John B. Ell iott, 93 years of age, came ontt vote for Tilden and reform. polled the lar gest vote we ever did, I think. k.-Herold. Walter Filley had his wagon wrecked, and his horse narrowly saved from iniu- ", in Thomaston, Monday evening" Wood had his foot severely hurt at the knife factory. last week, by 8 heavy grindstone falling on it.-Americaas.
 At TzRRYvn1E, on Monday evening last about thirty of the friends of Wm. B. Els and wife, laden with skimmers, nutmeg graters, dust-pans, &c., met at the resi- dence of the gallant Major to assist in celebrating the tenth anniversary of his wedding day. Refreshments were fur nished by the attacking party, and a pleasant evening enjoyed by all. A table, grooming beneath it's weight of shining ware was exhibited. and it's contents be- slowed upon the happy pair. Rev. l.. Griggs made the presentation speech, se which Major Ells responded in felic- itouS manner.-HerGld
 The WATERTowN Episcopal society have recently given the Rev. Mr. stoddard of Westville a call to settle over Christ's church parish. The Rev. Dr. Edwards, who has been supplying the the Congre- gational pulpit for the past four Sabbaths, has quietly taken his departure. A movement in favor of the temperance cause has recently been successfully in- augurated here. The Rev. MT. Bray, of New Haven delivered very happy ad dress to fair audience one evening last week. Tuesday evening, although stor- my and dark, public meeting was held in the Town Hall, and largely attended. The subject was earnestly discussed, pro and con, A committee of fifteen influen- tial citizens were appointed to bring liq- uor dealers to reason by moral or legal suasion.-
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

suspense having acres of lumber piled up adjacent which an accident or little wind might fan into flame at almost any moment. Finally freight train came along; the party embarked, and the road was cleared for their benefit, and it is said they made the best time that has been made by freight train in some time. Their efficient water works was all that saved burning up several hundred thou sand dollars worth of lumber. No insur. ance A. B.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

At Norfolk R. I. Crissey has removed the old wall south of his house, and is grading the lot from his house south to the corner. Wooster & Snow are doing some very fine work at their stone yard, and any one wishing to procure anything in thelr line will do well to give them call. They will find good stone, the best of workmen. and good square fellows to deal with. Cdnaan Nesvs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
Sh aron.

The excitement in the political world has somewhat abated. Yet, when the of- ficial returns come i'll, there will no doubi be another demonstration by the success full party, although the vote is so nearly balanced that the successful party will not have much to crow about. It Is be- ieved that when the question is settled both parties will quietly abide the result for the next four years. It IS donbtle>s 8 well, for the community, that our election of President does not come oftener than once in four years. During the past week the Post Office has been thronged at mail time by anxious politicians. to get the earliest news.
 Large numbers of Centennial trees have been set in the street during the past week, so that it is now nearly filled. This will make it absolutely necessary to the success of village improvements that all cattle, sheep and horses be restrained from running at large on the highway contrary to law, and. all persons disposed to trespass on the rights of the public by turning them out, will find them in close confinement. Before any distant day the law will be fully executed without fear or favor of any man.
 We have here certain lawless mis- creants who do nothing themselves for public improvements and also are un- . willing to let alone what others are do- ing, as is proved by their turning ove, young trees just set oat upon the high way. There is a statute law inficting a severe penalty for meddling with orna- mental trees upon the highway.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
M Marbledae,

The Center School is taught this season, by Miss Julia F. Peck. An unusually large number of scholars are in atten- dance. MT. Walter s. Hunt teaches in the adjoining district.
 Miss Buckingham is one of the pu- pls at St. Margaret's school. Waterbury.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
NOTICE.

I EVIED upon by virtue of sundry warrants to me 1directed and will be sold at Public Auction to the highest bidder on Friday, Jan. 19h 1877, at o'clock, F. M at the pnblio sign post in the village of Iitch- held, so much of certain piece of land with the bull ding thereon situated in the town of Litchtield ta1ning fortythree acres, less bounded east ery by highway southery by Holmes o. Morse's land westerly by said Morses land and land of Homer and being the same real estate set in the name of Theo. dore E. Baldwin the Litchfeld Grand List for the years 1874 and 1875, will pay the following named taxes levied thereOn with interest and cost of coec hon; town tax of thirteen mills the dollar on list of 1874 town tax of thirteen mills the dollar list of 1875.
 WILLIAM NORTON, Collector.
 Litchfeld, Nov. 21 1876. 3w34
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

THERE NEED BE NO PAIN where Centaur Liniment is used. Burns and Scalds are healed without scar. Rheumatism, Sprains, and most flesh bone and muscle ailments can be absolutely cured. There are two kinds. The white Centaur Lini- iment is for family use, the Yellow for horses and animals. One trial will con- vince the incredulous.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Semiramis, the Assyrlan queen, IS cred ited with the invention of weaving and Pliny accorded the invention of the Loom to the Egyptians, but it seems to be left to the Read Carpet Go. of Bridge port to perfect the weaving of carpeting.
 It is said that there are no goods more perfectly woven or more durable than these goods. Messrs. HALL & READ keep on hand all the patterns of the O..
 and also very extensive assortment of Velvet Brussels and Venetian Carpeting.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

CAsroR1A is a perfect substitute for Cas- tor Oil, without any of it's objections, for it is pleasant to take, and does not nau- seate or grlpe. For Costiveness at any age, but especially for Sour Stomach, Wind Collie, Worms and the. disordered Bowels of Children, it is, the most effec- tive Remedy in existence. It is harmless, it is reliable, and it is cheap.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Thompsonville's French Canadian quar- ter. in tbe north part of the village. is infested with small poK. The children in the public schools have been vaecinated, and every precaution taken to ccnfne the disease within its present limits,
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

MASTER YOUR CoUGH AT ONCE with Hale's Honey of Horehoe1,ad and tar. Every affection of the lungs, chest or throat tending to consumption, is not only relieved but absolutely obliterated by this wonderful vegetable pulmonic. Sold by all druggists.
 Pike Toothache Drops cure in one minute. 32.4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Iurk6y HAS 1uailJ COASCASON " sAS w ference and there is better prospect O. peace.
 President Grant is giving the closing year of his administration pretty poor name. The dismissal of Bristow and Jewell, and the appointment of Chandler, of Cameron, and the pardon of Avery and Mir. Kee, are the kind of thing that has reduced the Republican party to de- pendence on Kellogg's counters.
 The Naugatuck R. R. Go. held it's an- nual meeting in Bridgeport, last week, and reelected it's old board of officers. It's apnual report shows surplus of $175,542 after payment of dividends: The report also states that the balance of out standing mortgage bonds has been paid during the year, leaving the company free from encumbrance. The lease of the Watertown and Waterbury railroad hay ing expired, the road is now running on it's own account, the equipment, material and labor being furnished by the NauRa- tuck company.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
Vacancies in Boards of Electors

Among other complications that have arsen from the provoking "clussness" oi the returns. is the question as to what is to be done about the presidential elector in Oregon, and another in Vermont, who were postmasters at the time of their elec- tion. There seems no doubt that they are themselves disqualified: but that none of the Democratic electors, having minority of the votes cast, are elected.
 The next question is how to fill the va- cancy. In Oregon the other electors are given power to fill vacancies, in all cases, by the following provision:
 If there shall be any vacancies in the office of an elector, occasioned by death, refusal to act, neglect to attend, Or other- aOise, the electors present shall immedi. ately proceed to fill, by viva voce and, plurality of votes, such vacancy in the Electoral College.
 The provision above seems broad enough to meet the case in point, though an able article in the World argues that, where the candidate having the requi- site majority is disqualified by constitu- tional provision, no legal vacancy" oc- CUTS.
 The Vermont statute only gives the electors power to fill vacancies, Gin case any person elected an elector shall neglect to attend at the place appointed on the day before the frst Wednesday of Decem- ber.-No person having been legally elected an elector' the legislature of Vermont will have to meet the case by special legislation, and this, we hear, they propose to do.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Colorado elects J. B. Chaffee and Mir. Teller U. 8. Senators. One is banker, the other lawyer, and both are old and prominent citizens-if Colorado can with any propriety be said to have an ''old citizen l"
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Outside New York and Brooklyn, Hayes gets a majority 4O.OOO in the state of New York. This was better than the Repub- licans' have done for years in any closely contested. election; but, as against the 10000 Tilden majority of New York and. Brooklyn, the contest was hopeless
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

The difficulty experienced in curing Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Kidney, Blad- der-and Glandular Maladies, is entirely removed by HUNT's REMEDY. Diabetes, Gravel. Pain in the back, Retention and lncontinence of Urine. and Complaints of the Urino- Geuital Organs, are cured by HUNTs RRMEdY. The blessing of health IS conferred on all who take HUNT's REM EDY.
 INFALLIBLE EVE WASH cnres sore avea
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
NoRrHr1R1p. Nov. 21st. 1876.

MIR. EE1ToR.-After reading the cores pondence from North6eld, published in your paper of Nov. 9th. written by ''Ne- mo-" whose true name is Burritt Birge. we the undersigned, members of. the Congregational Society, feel that so much of the correspondence as relates to the said Society. is sOholly unealled for and unjust. And in view of which, he, (Mr. Birge) was called upon, and requested to retract so much of the correspondence as had reference to said Society and their church, in the next issue of your paper, which he promised to. do. Having failed to keep his promise, we feel called upon, in justice to the Society and ourselves. to denounce the statements made by him in respect to the Society. (taken as whcle) to be false and pernicious, and calculated to create mistaken impression among the readers of your valuable pa- Der
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Tilden ran 5000 votes ahead of the Democratic candidate for Governor in New York city.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

G. I. WOOSTER. F. H. UAThN. HENRY MORSE. WALTER J. MORSE. F. s. PORTER. A. M. TURNER. J. H. HOPKINS. HOWARD 0. PECK. JAS. P. CATLM. GEO. GUERNSEY. D. o. CHURCHILL. HENRY MUNGER. s. H. GUERNSEY. WALTER FILLEY. DAVID MORSE.
 J. HOWARD CATLN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Attention is called to the new advertise Hent of E. T. Turner. Waterbur
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

A Salisbury bass viol, 8 century old, and which for third of that time assis- ted at divine worship in the Congregation al church in that place, is now in the hands of degenerate performer who plays profane music at hops,
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
Cremation RiyaIled and ExceIIed

For Vaiou against decay and corruption, also for vaults transportation and all Church and Gene tey uses where great and sacred care should be used to prevent dismemberment and loss of identity and personifcation, Hss
 THE METALLIC BURIAL CAsKETs and CASES manufactured by the RAYMOND MFG CO.,, No. sAS Pearl street, NY. 1y-Sin Sold by all arst-class Undertakers and sextons.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
s. ". CHAPMAN; DENTIST WOT. T.COTTVTTJE CONN

EceTything kept on hand which can be found in large cities pertaining to Dentistry Enquiries can F. F. Fussenich, D. W. Clark O. McNeil, L. W. Coe, and A. F. Migeon. 34H
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
Doubt 1!

No certain results have yet been reach- ed in the presidential contest except in one of the three doubtful states. A count of the vote cast in South Carolina. shows that all the Hayes electors have small majorities; that the Democracy elect their governor. and part of the state tick ct; and thst they have majority of one on joint ballot in the legislature. Both sides claim heavy frauds, but such IS the result of the canvass of returned votes.
 In Florida both parties seem as conf- dent of success as ever. The Democrats are greatly enraged at the proposition of Gov. Stearns to count the electoral vote himself.
 In Louisiana, the Returning Board has admitted deputations of five national statesmen" from each party, to witness the count; bat has refused to fill vacan- cy in it's number before proceeding to the canvass. The Democrats claim majoritles of 1000 on the State ticket and two e1ec- tors, and of over 5000 on the other elec- tors, owing to the alleged accidental omis- sion of five electors rames from the bal lots cast by the Republicans in certain parishes. The Republicans admit Dem- ocratic majority of 4,OOO on the vote ac- tually cast, but assert that, throwing out the vote of the '@bull-dozed" parishes, they will have large majority.
 The character of the Louisiana Return ing Board is not such as entities it to pub lie confidence; but if the facts proved be- fore it are such as clearly show that the vote in the oontastad parishes was not a fair one, it will be justified by all candi,l men in exercising the discretion the law gives it and in throwing out these returns. Should the evidence of intimidation be doubtful. and their action evidently un- fair and partisan in character, there will be general dissatisfaction, and a severe contest when the electoral vote is counted in Congress. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

Turkey has finally consented to the con. ference and there is better prospect O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

nISTRICT of WOoDBURY Probate Court. Nc. 0 Nember 18th, 1876.
 Estate of Josiah G. Minor. late of Woodbury in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Woodbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly atesed, within said time,wil be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate requested to make immediate payment to Enos Benham, and those having claims, to present them to him my general agent.
 33 3w -F SAMUEL MINOR Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23
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 The advertiser, old physician retired from active practice, having had placed in his hands by an East India Missionary the formula of a simple Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and permanent Cure of Con- sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma and all Throat and Lung Affections also Positive and Radical Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints after having thoroughly tested it's wonderful curative now CTS in thousands of feels it his duty make it known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this mo. nVe ana conscientious desire to relieve human suf- terng, he will send ree of chargel to all who desire It, this recipe with full directions for preparing and successfully using Sent by return mail by addressing
 HB DR.-W STEVENS,
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

n nIsTRIGT of LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court, No-. O vember 14th, 1876.
 Estate of Emily M. Smith, late of Warren. in ssid District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litchhed hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their claims within that time properly attested, will be debarred recovery. All p' indebted to said estate requested to make immediate payment to 33-3w G. W. COGSWELL, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-23

And now the story is that in Stamford a voter deposited an order for barrel of four in the ballot box, and walked off with democratic ballot in his pocket.