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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-28
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-28

Pnultc Speaking.
Hon Jno. NJ. Bright will ad
dress the people at the following
times and places:
Fayetteville, Monday, Oct. 2.
Lynchburg, Wednesday, I" 4.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1876-09-28
ARREARS or PAY and BOUNTY.

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war, or their heirs are in many cases entitled to
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
CoUMTY ITEMS.

[The following items were crowded out of last weeks issue I
 NEW HARTFORD has Q case of smallpox a young man named Madigan, from New town. The cordon drawn by the Board of Health around the house where the sick man lies cuts off all access to the Congre- gational church, to the school, and to the Academy Hall. New Hartford branch of N. X N. H. R. R. extension,is progress ing rapidly. but has not got half way to Riverton yet.
 PARK LANE has it's spelling matches. There were deciamations also, Katy Sulli- van showing special ability, says the Ray. Blacksmith Curry is thinking of leaving for New Haven.
 The NEPAUG musical association meets at the basement of the church every Wednesday for rehearsal, under the lead ership of Mr. F. W. Fenn.
 The TWISTED First Congregational church has voted to send delegates to the Brooklyn Plymouth Church Advisory Council. .-''I hope all who go will break their necks before getting home,' was the sweet wish of Winsted lady on the occa- sion of Tilton's recent lecture Only 102 tramps in our lookup during the month of January.-Several parties have pur- chased lots on the race-course grounds and we may expect to see considerable building going on there next summer -NeaUs. The old firm of M & c. J. Camp & Co.,, has been succeeded, very quietly. by Woodford & Camp.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clarke returned from their trip to- the West on Tuesday -Mr. Charles Weed, who has of late been in a mercan- tile house Tn Toledo. has returned home and has accepted position at Wing & Griswold's. s.--The Winsted Choral Union met on Monday evening at the Beardsley House and perfected its organization, adopting a constitution and bylaws Mir. John w. Rowe. of New York. was in town last week for few days.-Heratd.
 The PLYMOUTH Ladies Aid society of St. Peters will give an entertainment at the rectory on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Feb. 16 and 17.-C. W. Talcott has swapped his acres on One Pine Hill for Edward Dayton's ownership in the cabinet shop occupied by Caldwell & Root-Rev. Mir. Harper, of Hartford, is supplying the pulpit at St. Peter's.-The millinery store in the post office building, owned by Mrs. Bosworth, but run by Miss Whitehead, has closed its doors Miss Whitehead will continue the business Tn the room over the post ofice.-C. ". Talcott Is about to move his harness shop to the rooms formerly occupied by James Mccormick near the Thomaston depot Anaericaz.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
"A guest at the Allen House complail

"A guest at the Allen House complain Cd to the proprietor. a few mornings since. of being obligedoto sleep with no blankets to protect his shivering form On invss- figationz By the genial landlord. it was dis covered that the lodgsr had slept on the White codhtefpane which, in his maddled condition on retiring, he had mistaken for the under sheet. Moral: l:-Beware of crooked whisky
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
1876.
THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY

w. D. Howells
 Will contribute new American Novel, entitled "Private Theatrcas, the scene of which is laid in New England summer board ing -place. and wil also furnish Sketches of Life and Character. Mrs. Francis Anne Kemble
 Will continue her charming autobtographical pa- pers, 'Old Woman's Gossip" commen. ed ill the Au- gust ATLANTIC.
 Mark Twain
 Will add to his capital sketches of "Old Times on the Mississippi" some new papers his inimitable vein. Con. o. O. Howard
 Will contribute in three papers his recolectiOns of three of the most famous Battles of the War. Charles Dudley Warner,
 Author of My Summer in Garden" |" will describe Oriental Travel in his graphic and delightful style. Charles Francis Adams, Jr,
 recognized authority the subject, will treat ably and attractively of Railroad Matters in the many poets in which they interest and affect the public T. B. Aldrich,
 Fresh from summer on the Continent, will contri- bnte some sparkling sketches of European Travel. Henry w. Longfellow, James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, and John G. Whittier,
 Win continue to furnish their latest poetical pro- ductions to the public through the Atlantic. Poetry may also be expected from J. T. Trowbrdge T. B. Aldrich. Mrs. Thaxter, and other favorite writers James Russell Lowell, Oliver Wendell Holmes, E. P. Whipple, W. D How els. John Flske, and other well-known and competent scholars will contribute literary arti- eles and essays.
 Henry c. Lea,
 author of ''Superstton and Force," has promised some valuable papers on Witchcrsft. Questions of Public Interest
 Will be discussed upon the plan originated by the Atlantic ot having both sides presented indepen- dently by representative and authoritative writer's The magazine will present, as in the case of Free Trade, the opposite sides of the questions of Cur rency, Catholicism and State Education, Railroads, State and Municipal Debts State Rights and Central zation, by the leading publicists of the country. The Departments
 Of RECENT LITERATURE, MUSIC. ART, and EDUcA- TON will be filled monthly, as heretofore, with able and vigorous editorial articles and reviews. TERMS: Single specimen numbers, B cents Yearly subscription S4, postage free.
 SPECIAL NOTICE.
 The November and December ATLANTIC (containing the opening chapters ot Mir. Howes' hew story) will be sent free all subscribers for I876 who remit the full subscription price of $4 % direct to the Pub. lshers For s % sent direct them the Publishers will send the ATLANTIC through 1876 and superb fesize portr it of the poet Lorgfelow just compet ed and one of the finest pictures of the kind published. This portrait can be purchased only by subscribers to the ATLANTIC. Z Remttances by mail should be sent by a money order, draft New York Boston, registered ter to H. O. Houghton Co.,, Riverside Press, Cam bridge Mass
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
PENSIONS.

All OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS, wound ed, ruptured, or injured iu the late war, however slightly, obtain pension by addressing Gilmore & Co, "fa aF 7# aef
 Cases prosecuted by Gilmore Co. before the -Su- preme Court of the Unitei States the Court of Claims and the southern Claims Commission
 Each department of our business is conducted in separate bureau under charge o the same parties employ ed by the old firm, Prompt attention to all business entrusted to GILMORE Co. is thus cured. We desire to win by deserving it. 42tf
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Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
x WolcottvllIe.

= :.
 Mir. I. W. Brooks, the banker, is spend ing few weeks in the sunny South.
 A sufficient number of fsignatureshaye been obtained to insure a first class course of lectures the coming fall and winter.
 A leap year party will be given by the young ladies of this place next Friday day evening at the Allen House.. Connical Brown appears the same evening in Gran- ite Hall.
 3 The exhibition of European views by W. H. R, Godfrey of Waterbury, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of Trinity Parish. which was to have taken place Monday evening. was postponed on account of the illness of MT. Godfrey.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
East Litchfeid


 The Sunday School concert announced a few weeks ago, came of last Sunday. Although the school had but short time | for drill, the programme was well carried out and everything passed off we'll. The 1 superintendent has been introducing 8 new singing book, entitled the "Crown of Life" The.book is got up in 8 neat and tasty style, and IS running over with fresh and attractive Sunday school music. Next to an efficient superintendent, good music is essential to the success of a school.
 One of our staid citizens accomplish ed an artistic .gymnastic feat one day., re-, gently. In attempting to mount his horse he miscalculated the distance, or else the horse shifted his position. He cleared the horse and landed on the ground on the opposite side, to the great amusement of several spectators. The horse after making several evolutions around his fallen master, was led up to the stand the second time, and Mir. G., profiting by hls past experience, succeeded in gaining the saddle and was soon off with the wind, followed by generous applause.
 -Messrs. E. Church and E. Carter brought home fine string of pickerel and perch from Goshen one day last week. Carter took the cars and went down to Stratford and caught about a half barrel solid bait-fsh; enough to make the boys happy for month.
 We hear considerable about the ability of turtle to live after it's head has been severed from it's body. Mir. Chas. Garter, Jr., better known about here by the name of ''Bones," relates an instance that fully demonstrates the m. willingness of the turtle to shuffle off its mortal coil. He caught one of the above named critters" of the snapping variety Having cut off it's head he went to his work, leaving the head in the shade of some currant bushes and the body hang. ing up down cellar. Returning at night, the head would snap at anything within its reach. Bringing it's body out to dress 1t, he left it on the ground, and the turtle, minus his head, finding himself liberated, walked off, but was recaptured.
 Mir J. Goodman, one of the hands employed with his horse on the ice, nearly lost it, Monday. The h~rse was led on thin ice and broke through, but was finally pulled out nearly exhausted. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
American and Foreign
 Patents.

Gilmore & Co.,, successors to Chpman, Hosmer Co.,, solicitors. Patents procured ill all countries N0 fees in advance. No charge unless the patent is granted. No fees for making preliminary examina ing a rehearing. By recent decision of the Commis sioner ALL rejected Applications may be revived. Special attention given to Interference Cases before the Patent Of6ce, Extensions before Congress, h. friugeent Suits in different States and all litigation appprtsining to Inventions Patents. Send stamp to Gilmore & Co.,, for pamphlet of sixty pages.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
Plymouth sketches-.No. 22e.

"I acknowledge my fault, and and my remissness is ever before me-" insomuch as have in my correspondence taken Q long vacation, at season of the year when even short one was scarcely allowable. While waiting day after day, and week after week to get time. or the spirit to move, I have fully become 8 convert to Horace Greeley's doctrine, which alone should immortalize it's authors name, viz: "The way to resume is to resumep' l therefore resume.
 Since my last previous sketch was sent up for publication, many events worthy of of publication, many events worthy of notice have come to pass, but some of them are already out of mind, while oth- CTS are too ''cold" to be agreeably han dled by the printer. ....
 will say in brief that the winter over here, as elsewhere, has been uncommonly mild, that sleigh bells have scarcely jim gled, that surprise parties have failed to have their usual run, that a few dances have occurred, that an occasional marriage has taken place, that some accidents have happened, that number of deaths have transpired. k rt.. -.s re..e. Among the latter, that of Miss Anna Darrow, which occurred about two weeks since. deserves especial mention. She was the daughter of Captain Titus Dar- row, A Revolutionary soldier. and one of thecarpenters and ioiners of this place and vicinity; and granddaughter of Eben- ezer Darrow, who not far from one hun dred years ago moved here from one of the down country towns, and lived and died a little way down West street near the resi- dence of his son Titus. Anna's mother was Lucy Blackman of Lebanon, half sister to General David Smith, Rsyolu- l tionary officer, and one of our old mer- chants; but who in 1874 moved to Lltch field. Before the Revolution Mir. Black. man went out to Luzerne County. Penn. Esylvania, but after the massacre of Wyo- ming returned to Connecticuty Lucy3 rid- 1 ing on horseback with her parents. An. ma Darrow possessed a mild and amiable disposition, and lived peacable, quiet unostentatious and exemplary life, and doubtless experienced christian death
 PLYMoUTHEAN.
 Feb. 14th, 1876. 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
Arrears of Pay and Bounty

OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, and SAILORS of the late var. their hers in many entitled to mon- eyfrOm the Government of which they have no know. ledge Write full history of service and state amount of pay and bounty received. Enclose stamp to Gil more Co.,, and full reply, after examination, will be given YOU free.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24

In Augusta no provision has been made this winter, fer feeding and lodging tramps. A vagabond went into. police station and wanted to sleep. ''We only lodge prisoners, said the sergeant behind the desk. You only lodge prisoners. 9 repeated the vagabond meditatively. That's al, was rhe reply; you've got to steal something, or assault somebody, or something of that kind" "I've got to assault somebody. or something of that kind, again repeated the vagabond, thoughtfully. Then he reached across the desk with his long arm, and knocked the sergeant off his stool. saying, as the officer got up with his hand to his eye, Give me as good bed as you kin. ser geant. cause don't feel very well. to-
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24

The wife Of the Marquis of Buta was
 recentlyGdelivared of twins--a pair of aButss, q. it were. sg4 n ...
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
warren.

It is lively here tbis winter surprise parties are as frequent and sudden as April showers, and dancing has been in- troduced, much to the relief of those who were thoroughly disgusted with copenha- gen and the like
 The glee club meet each week, and are learning some fine music,
 a The, reading circle also. meet once a week. and spend the early evening reading, and later comes games, dancing, Sc. F. Now We learn of a new organization, called the Padding Club, we are not in- formed in regard to the order of exercises, but, judging from the high order of tal- ent engaged, they may prepare dishes that will astonish the world. o. 7- New Milford. ss. Prof. Bateman Is announced to give five lectures in McMahon's Hall, this week. His subject will be, 'How to Read Character Scientifically The lectures will be delivered on the last five evenings of the weekA Admission, free to the first lecture; 20 cents teseach of the remaining four. Tey F. sa-au it
 At the Democratic caucus held in the Court Room. last Saturday, the following delegates were nominated for the various conventions
 StGte.-- Ar M. Buckingham, Charles Taylor, Fred. s. Richmond, and s. s. Erwin.
 Senatorial--B. W. Buckingham, Mar shall G. Hill, Charles Couch and B. P.
 Pro6ate-M l.. Frost. Nicholas Staub, Adolphus Hallock and Herman Bowers.
 The Presiding Elder of this district preached in the M. B. church, last Sun day. After the sermon eight persons went up to the altar to be prayed for.
 There is now colored Peoples Tenn perance Union organized here. having up- wards of one hundred members. The three temperance societies number in the aggregate over three hundred members.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
WHO KILLED r4E CRAY NUN Acrt

q S Who killed the Grey Nua Act? 3e4., 2 I, said the ObserUer, ''- ~A ~ fA'.f < With my zeal and fervor. t s-;. killed the Grey Nun Act. i' 5a tG1u 1u,,o ,,.d. - ,,. .,ro1n,a,, r1n,a,,,aa9 9li n3ata ot , IaaIt I, said the Witness, gaa y3HE su8 .f In spite of my unftness, made the sifoud. TIA v 2 At9-f sis Assl Who dug the grave
 I, said the ChTistian at WOrk, gt g T Swelling like any Turk,
 I dug it's grave. " "-h Who tolled the bell |?
 I, said the AdUOcGte, Es.
 Because Popisn tricks hate, tolied the bell. s. trs-s Who announced the death
 l, said the Times,
 To save the States dimes,
 announced the death. -f-... ... Who held his tongue?
 I, said the Trib,fle,
 Iun,y tower near the moon, held my tongue. -ElTess
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
Land Gases. Land War
 rants, and Scrin

Contested Land Cases prosecuted before the U. S. General Land Office and Deuartment of the Interior. Private Land Claims, MINING and PREVENTION claims, and HOMESTEAD attended to. Land Scrip in 40, 60 and l60 acre pieces for sale. This Scrip assgnabe, and be located in the name of the purchaser upon any Government land subject to private entry. at 9 per It is of equal value with Bounty Land Warrants. Send stamp to Gilmore k Co. for pamphlet of instruction.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24

Marshal Sou1t. once showing the picture he srole in Spain, stopped before one and remarhed: "I value that picture very much; it saved the lives 1.-two estimable persons,"4 An aid-de-camp whispered ip the listeners ear: "He threatened to have them both shot immediately unless they gave 1t np.'' TEy ts ...=# m. -, II That was 2 shrewd gi1l and not devoid of sense either, who remarked, when oth- CT girls were making fun of her short skirsa.t and affected to be much shocked at the exhibition thereof at party:--'If you'd only pull up your dresses about your neck. where they ought to be, they'd be as short as mlner' She was not trou- bled any more. .La. .s.... .sax .....
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24
...FR-e szz % or
WHOLE NO. 2595.

rather sleepily. "What are you doing, .cGrisaGs star-gazing, as usualp"
 The voice was not unkind, only it sound ed rather harsh and jarring at that mo- ment And, indeed. how should an old man like that ever be able to enter into ike feelings of so young girl, even though she happened to be his own daugh- tAr. 9a4l to tTTT yss nl sany5ef aft-. ass41r a
 l.;It is too dark to read. !" said Frona, meekly. Besides. we are getting very near Baveno, now ;A
 And at Baveno they landed. So did I. I had forgotten altogether the connection between Stresa and dinner, and am not sure that it would have made mnch differ ence even if had remembered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1876-02-24

281 and 283 Broadway, New York, Arms. Madison Sq., New York, Sewing Machines. Chicago, 837 State St., S. Machines and Arms. Boston 332 Washington St., Sewing Machines. . Cincinnati, 181 West 4th St., Sewing Machines. Utica, I29 Genesee St., Sewing Machines. Atlanta, Ga, DeGve's Opera House, Marietta Street,
 Sewing Machines. Washington, D. C., 52 Seventh St., Sewing Machines.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-09
An Opera in Congress-.

The house gave session of opera bouffe,
poorly played, Monday. 1t is difficult to
conceive how the assembled mad men of
the nation could have created greater
pandcmonium. The controversy arose
over proposition made by the democrats
to amend the rules go as to allow all CON-
mites of investigation to report at any
time during the present session of congress.
This proposition was intended purely for
the partisan advantage of the democrats.
II would, If adopted as proposed, have en-
aeled the democrats on the last day of the
session to have presented all the reports of
the investigating committees not yet COM
pleted, and to have thereby practically de-
feated the right Of the minority to present
their views. The controversy turned upon
ruling of the speaker, which the most ex-
perienced parliamentarians of the house
pronounced without precedent, and unius-
tiilable on any principle of fairness. The
republicans were not willing that promo
silion OF so meanly partisan character
should be rushed through without consid-
GRAFTON, and accordingly a motion for a
different reference was made, but the
speaker persisted in his ruling that it was
not In order to move to amend a motion
for reference, and fillibustering was COM
menced by an appeal from the speakers
ruling. Five long hours were spent in the
intense heat of an August day, with the
thermometer about ninety-flve In the hall.
In filibustering on this subject.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-08-09
THE CONSISTENT DEMOCRACY

The democracy, as represented by their
platform, promises, candidates and votes,
are most certainly happy family They
harmonize most beautifully. Persons of
every color and shade of opinion can find
something to swear by. Even the most
fastidlous has no reason to complain. AL
though now the st. Louis platform. Sam.
del j. Tilden, Thomas A. Hendricks and
the democratic majority ia congress de-
clare in favor of immediate return to spe-
Gle payments, yet their every act and vote
is for an indefinite postponement thereof,
and Tor limtless Initiation. The rag
moneyite points to the acts and votes, and
is happy. The hard-money democrat reads
from Hendricks that sour national curren-
ICY will not be perfect medium of ex-
change until it is convertible in specie
at the will of the holder, and is content.
The inilationist hears Tilden say that the
resumption act is "sham," and n "delu-
" sion and snare, and rejoices greatly
while the bullienist points with pride to
the signature of the same Samuel j. Tilden
urging and instructing democratic senators
and representatives in congress TO vote
against the repeal of the very same law.
The civil service reformer reads in the
st. Louis platform that "Reform is neces-
''sary in the civil SERVICE" and that there
can be no efficient economical administra-
ton OF the government 80 long as the civil
service is "subject to change at every
election and offices are ga prize fought
for at the ballot box," 81 brief reward
A" for party zeal, instead of posts of honor
" assigned for proved competency and held
" for fidelity in the public employ; and
as he seems to hear Samuel j. Tilden say
"amen" to 1t, and Thomas A. Hendricks
say that he hopes never again to see "pro-
"scrlption for political opinion" he takes
heart. But the hungry democrat is not dis |