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The New York herald., 1877-03-21
PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE.

San Francisco people are eating Strawberries
Pale blue Is trimmed with flowers OF pale pink.
There arc trimmings ol cherry for brilliant whitc
II s predicted that ladies' boots spring WILL In
color, match their costumes
Farmers in Bergen county, N. j., are informed that
now is the time to sot mosquitoes.
Outside pockets still declared fashionable. They
are too convenient to be dispensed with.
senator Lafayette Il. Grover. OF oregon, arrived at
the ST. Nicholas yesterday, from Washington
Mr. Moody denies that he born in Illinois; but
they havo discovered the very windmill that he used
to blow round
Among the parnsols Is ono Of black silk, trim
med with q deep iounco Of lace, and having gayly
coorcd butterfly embroidered on II.
Light blue crepe walls, having long ends tied around
tho neck and fastened in front with pin or rosebud,
arc particularly becoming to blondes
ST. Louis Republican :-''Monograms on gartcrs are
going out OF STYLE and it's just we'll. Tho
try is being flooded with much lg literature any
how"
Josh Billings says:-"The mcw is larger bird than
tho gusc turkey has two legs to walk with, and
two kick WITH and wears It's wings on tho sido
OF its he'd"
When strcamcrs arc worn on bonncts they will be
longer than Although long strcamcrs arc Tho
more graceful, by being carried tho extreme thcy
arc often made to appear ridiculous.
The furniture OF tho House OF Representatives is in
bri ht yellow oak and cane, very much the color Of
pulled taiy; while that OF the Senate Is III dark ma
hogany and black horse hair, like burnt caramcls
The Grccian knot at tho back OF the head s seldom
seen now. The hair Is rolled in many puiis high on
the head. Tho Grecan was style becoming TO few,
making pretty girls look plain and plain ones posi-
lively ugly.
Eccning 7ciegram:-"Mr. Bcccbcr approves tho Cab
met Hc says that Mr.. Evars Is a delightful talkcr.
but talks too much about himscf This is not quito
kind, considering that he talked about Becchcr
the larger purt OF n fortnight"
New purses, very useful for carrying the trouble.
some silver coins mndc OF small rings OF steel or
slvcrcd wire. They bnvc long chains and may DO
eihcr suspended from tho belt or held In tho hand.
The prcc Of them varcs according to the size, from
nfy cents TO 81
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

State dollar day, and at the end OF the
year the Virginia treasury will own all
the money there is in the United
States. 1t is proposed to keep the accounts
with the bell punch, and we observe that it
is said the making of these instruments will
be thrown open to competition. Are they
not aware in Virginia that the manufacture
of that great instrument Of civilization is
covered by letters patent?
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

TIE PERcEPTIBLE INCREASE in divorce ltiga-
ton within the past few weeks suggests the qucs-
ton whether the much-abuscd Continental sys-
tenn Of long courtshps and rigid inquiries rs to
the reputation OF the contracting parties has not
its good points after all. Certainly no plan could
yield results much worse than that which is fill
ing the papers with unsavory court reports at
present
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

WALL STREET YEsrERDAY.-The market was
active, past;cularly in the dealings in the coal
stocks, which were higher than yesterday Gold
was steady ut iO43a u 1O45s n 1O4aa, opening
and closing ut the sarnc figure. Investment
securities were quiet, with but little doing.
Money opened easy nj q zig per cent on call,
rose to 81, and closed at 2 u per cent on call.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

Let them meet the United States as friendl
ally and not as jealous rival. and the two
countries will pursue, side by side, their
onward progress, each On aid and encour-
agement to the other.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

TIE NEwCoMB-BUTLER CASE ends in n general
acquittal by q coroners jury. threatened
dcluge of scandal is thereby ayerted for which
delivcrance Heaven be devoutly praised.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

THE GREAT Coal SALE yesterday exhibited q
further decline in anthracite, and set the curious
to wondering anew how the companies succeeded
in getting rid of the profits they must have de-
rived ut old time figures.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

The GREAT SILK WAR at the Custom House
is practically at end, to the great disgust of
those heads of families who fondly hoped the
goods might be retained by the government until
times should improve or ladies take sudden
fancy for cheaper fabrics.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21
II RIPPLE SH E E Il.
NEW YORK. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1877.
NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

The Adams Express Company special newspaper
tho Pennsylvania Railroad and it's connections
leaving Jersey City Mt quarter past four NJ daily and
Sunday the regular edition OF the HERALD far
West Harrisburg South Washington reaching
Philadelphia at quarter past six NJ. and Washington ut
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The New York herald., 1877-03-21

From osr reports this morning 0c probabilities
urc that the meather IN Ncc York today ,cW be
ra,nl and cloudy or partly cloudy, possibly ucih
rain or s3lOip,
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

THE WEEKLY MORTALITY TABLE shows q
marked improvement OF the public health over
that of the corresponding week of last year. But
then the public health is not subject to depart
mcnt control or Legislative enactment.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

THANKS TO THE LAW Northampton is still de-
prived Of the presence of u suspected bank rob
bcr whom she wishes to try according to law.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

TIE REPUBLICAN SENATOR'S resolved in caucus
last night to reject the nomination of General
Mcclellan Superintendent of Public Works,
which action works utter ruin to large amount
of talk upon dead issues.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

TIE WEATuER---Thc rapid succession of de-
prcssions that is now occurring i'll the United
States renders the weather very variable On
Monday we had cold, clouds and snow. Yestcr-
day comparative warmth and clear skies. To
day VIC arc likely TO have rising temperature,
cloudincss, and possibly rain or snow again. Tho
transitions arc due to the movements of arcas of
hich and low pressure the continent. Yes
terday the area of high pressure which cx-
tended over tho lake region and the MiddlcStatcs
moved enthusiastically to the coast, bringing
us clear weather and warmer winds from south
crly points. To-day the depression which has been
in tho Missouri and Mississippi valleys will have
advanced to the AIlcgharics and over tho Ohio
Valley and lower lake region. The attendant
areas of precipitation extend to the northward
and northwest ard, and, to some extent, OH the
soutl,crly margin of the depression. High winds
prevail west of the Missouri, while general
rise of temperature throughout tho country has
taken place. In the South it is very warm. The
storms that have passed off the coast arc now
moving in a northcastwardly direction over the
Atlantic. and will strike tho Norwegian coast OF
Europe by Thursday or Friday next. The Lower
Mississippi and Missouri rivers have risen some
what. All others have fallen. The develop
mont of storms in the southern latitudcs OF tho
Atlantic may be looked for dnring the next week.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

WONDER OF WoNDERs.--W Worcester Mass
has a mad dog which is not of the Spitz family.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21

An OLD METHOD Of ascertairing character and
capabilities was applied yesterday in the ease of
the Rev. Phnbe Hanaford, and if the satisfac-
ton rendered was great as reported we may
yet see the civil service reformed by o hitherto
unemployed agency. The President of the United
States, instead of Grazing his brain the COM
parative value of the recommendations of rivals
for any desirable office, need only tap his
bell for his private phrenologist and straight
way the best man will be designated If all
postmastcrs and collectors have phrcnologists as
signed to them for duty the unscrupuous will
know better than to apply for positions. Slate
makers in local politics will find the same plan
useful for, in spite of their experience, they do
not always nominate incompetent and dis
honest men us u careful chronological researcher
might discover In New York, however, the
system would bc doomed to failure; for the club
of the policeman like the rain from heaven falls
upon the just and the unjust and creates c1niiial
protnbcranccs which would drive any consci-
cntious phrcnologiss to the lunatic asylum.
The New York herald., 1877-03-21
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

BROADWAY rHEATRE-MxpEA-
BRAND OPERA HoUsE-Two ORPHANS
NFrn AVENUE THEATRE LONDON ASSURANCE
rARK TUEArRE-OuR BoARpiSc IousK
wALLACK's ruEATRE-MY AWFUL DAD.
OLYMPIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
UNION SQUARE THEATRE--TnE DASicuuTa
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-LonEScarS.
BOOTHS THEATRE-A Tnirr TUE Moon.
HELLER'S TIIEATRE-PRasriDreiTATIo
EAGLE TilEAT.E-Aixng
GERMANIA THEATRE--o DIssE MAENSER
BOwERY THEATRE-NInILx JIM.
GILMORE's GAaDEN-AruLrrc sroKrs.
TIvoL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
SAN FRANCISCO MINsTRELs.
NEW YORK AQUARIUM
EGYPTIAN HALL-SEssATosAL VARIETY.
PARTISAN VARIETIES,
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUsE-vARIErY.
THEATRE CoMIoUE-vARiErY
NEW AMERICAN observation-disclosures
TONY PASTORS TuEArEE-vAnIErY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15

facts and the law, no less than aa. to. tho [, proper course to be pursued in solving. the question in controversy, IS. an occa- sion for general rejoicing. Upon ons point, there is entire unanimity ins public sentiment, that conflicting claims to the Presidency must be anicably and peaca- ply adjusted, and that when 90 adjusted the general aequiescence of the nntion ought surely to followsa1 Ik has been rs- served for Q Government of the people where the right of suffrage is universal to give to the world the first exainple in history of a great nation in the tnidse of struggle of opposing parties for FpoweEs huehingits tumults to yield the issue to adjustment according to the forms of law. 'A
 Looking for the guidance of that divine hand by which the destinies of nations are shaped, I call upon you. Senators,
 Representatives, Judges. fellow-citizens.
 here and everywhere, to unite with mein
 an earnest effort to secure to our county the blessing not only of material prosper ity, but of peace. and union, depend l ing not upon the constraint of forees 1 but upon the loving devotion of 6 free people, and that all things may be so ordered and settled that peace and
 happiness, truth and justice, religion and
 piety, may be established among us for all generations.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15

MT. Gallup then took the chair, and Speaker Harrison took charge of the election bill which passed after sharp debate without serious amendment.
 On Friday, March 2d. the Senate bill giving Lieut.. Gov. Sill $l66, balance of his salary, was passed The House finally concurred in recalling the railroad ,com- missioners report. Bills passed providing for the election of justices in October;and providing for appointment by the gover- nor of bank commissioner to hold office two years.-A bill was reported paying I. N. Bartram, of Sharon, for procuring plans for repair of State Prison.-The bill providing for minority representation on town boards by ''limited vote'' was then discussed at length, and passed, S7 to B. The bill was advocated by Messrs. Wiley. Graves, Harrison, West, Frisbie, Williams, Dibble. Cleveland and Wads- worth, ard opposed by Messrs. Stevens. Sturges, Parker. and Chittenden.-Ad- iourned till Tuesday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15

@udience. The play consisted of a very
 tanes plot, and q na,st insipid converse
 ton. the only redeeming quality was the
 character of the fep. and it was admira-
 bly presented by Mr. R E. Burton. of
 Hartford Such plays as s'Down by the Sea," 1" arc neither entertaining or instruc-
 tive. Why does not the Dramatic As
 sociationr present some such play to the
 people of the town as the ''Lady of. Ly-
 ons. the Two Orphans" or some other
 standard work of art? If they did, am
 sure they would draw larger crowds and
 said crowds would go away feeling that they had learned something instructive. as well as amusing. But perhaps the "As- sociation'' think that Washington audi ences would not be able to appreciate such dramas If such is the case let us assure them that they have made grand mistake. and lei. .tham rootify 1t by prodac- EinE as soon as possible; some standard |sdrana. and we win guarantee them full house. X.
 IThe Enquirer is open to hostile as we'll as to favorable criticism of public enter
 tainments like those given by the Wash ihgton Dramatic Association. Stlll we do not wish Co seem to assent to the views of the foregoing letter. Of the unfavor- able criticism of the recent performance of the association we can only say that all others present, whom we have seen, or from whom we have heard, were Iof| directly opposite aud very fa-
 yorable opinion. The general criti.
 cism of theselections made by the As
 sociation seems to us unsound. Undoubt-
 edly the play of Hamlet would be more l.inatructiyei than either Down by the
 Sea- or the ''Lady of Lyons. Would s.X,' therefore advise the Associa-
 ton to undertake ''Hamlet?" It has al-
 wsys seemed 10 us that an association like
 the one at Washington, with young ac.
 tors, and a limited variety of scenery,
 costume. &c., was very wise to choose a
 light species of play, such as they could present effectively. instead of attempting | the heayier stock dramas of the regular
 stage which most have seen performed by
 professional actors at the..city theaters.- Ed. ENQ -.. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
Deferred -ester
GOSHEN. No. PTS.

VALUABLE Cow.-Walter D. Smith has bought of F. R. Starr, of Litchfield. the imported, full tlood Jefsey Cow. Queen. AsA6EMrAAp the ekannknation of this school. last Friday. by the Trustees and others. the. pupils showed that the ain- 'struction they had received has been very thorough. MT Lester now returns to his studies, and will soon graduate. at Dart mouth College. a9a AsTRoNoM1cAL.-In the absence of exci- ting events on our hills. during the past week, we have been looking up, watch ing the fiery Mars as he rushed on toward Jupiter. It appeared Tuesday morning. as if there would be collision. but A hours later the god of war showed that his path was to be just below the others, and Thursday. when the conjunction oc- cured. the space between them was only about half the diameter of the Moon. Cap- ricorn observed what was going on, but dld not appear to be disturbed that the Archer had taken bis place in the heavens and had allowed these irregularities so near the Winter Solstice.
 REAL EsrArE-Miss Desire Bently has bocght of Mir. Geo. W. Newcomb his house and lot in West Goshen anda wood lot: rice $850.
 S1oKNEss.-.Mrs. Daniel N. Lucas and Mrs. Clarissa Norton are very sick. &b&l
 HIN
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
A PRESIDENTIAL TERM OF SIX YEARS.
THE FINANCIAL CONDITION.

With respect to the financial condition of the country I shall not attempt an ex- tended history of the embarrassment and prostration which we have suffered dur ing the past three years. The depression in all our varied commercial and manu- factuping interests throughout the coun- try, which began in September, 1873 still continues. It is very gratifying, however, to be able to say that there are indications all around us of coming change to pros porous times. Upon the currency ques- tion, intimately connected as it is with this topic, I may be permitted to re- peat here the statement made in my letter of acceptance, that in my judgment the feeling of uncertainty inseperable from an irredeemable paper currency, with it's fluctuations of value, is one of the great est obstacles to return to prosperous times. The only safe paper currency is one which rests upon coin basis, and is
 at all times, and promptly, convertible into coin. I adhere to the views hereto fore expressed by me in favor of Con- gressional legislation in behalf of an early resumption of specie payments and lam satisfied not only that th1s is wise, but that the interests as we'll as the public senti- ment of the country lmperatively demand
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15

. WASHINGTON, CONN. March 9th 1877.
 Mir. EDITOR, U The last entertaininent presented by the Washington Dramatic Association was enjoyed by a very fair
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15

PRE@ CRIPTIorI DEFAE1TN1En1T. allowed 10 ne Scrub Dusters Cream ' '' - Soda, Spices &c &c. FINE FRENCH CANDY ONLY CENTS 4 POUND.
 odaro 6 oW enh pHp s s onl@nh eforgoi articles All My Goods Have Been Marked % DSoWn SSs the rsaue ESUcrvfhn0 eW Strictly Pure 0n0 Genuine
 
 hmyu by Goodso to emount of o the State
 GrgetC
 T.. F.. c U R IT g, CORNER OF ELM STS. BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15

What piece of carpentry becomes, gem as'soon as it is finished9 9-A-gate,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
FOR SALE.

1.-THE subscriber offers his place in Meadow Street, 4 consisting of twostory house in @pod repair and two acres of good meadow land. The house s sur rounded with plenty of fruit and shade Ire e and pleasantly located. Price $3500 good proportion of sion given 1st of April. WILLIS !. BEACH. S
 Litchhed, January 2sth, 1876. 4Sf
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
EAST CORNWALL.

Great excitement prevailed on Wednes- last in regard to the spelling match that was to take place at Milton. between Mr. Taylors and Mir Barton's schools. The evening was bright and beautiful and the parties filled the Academy, there being about one hundred and forty. present. The usual form was pursued; the choosers were MT. Frederick Beach and Miss Em- ma Lorber. The former came out ahead. Then commenced the ''spelling down. .' After long spell, Mir. Taylor came out ahead, having three standing. when Mir. Barton's- were all seated. Those that re- mained were Miss Jessie Richards. and Mrs. Lizzie Blake. Mir. Webster's spell ling book was searched in vain, they would not miss and so wer gave it up. Then came music and declamations. and we went home much pleased with oul success. CARL PRETzRL
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.

Passing from these remarks upon the condition of onr own country to consider our relations with other lands, we are re- minded by the international complica- tions abroad, threatening the peace of Eu- rope, that our traditional rule of non-in- terference in the affairs of foreign na- tions has proved of great vaiue in past times and ought to be strictly observed. The policy of my honored predecessor, President Grant, of submitting to arbi- tration grave questions in dispute be- tween ourselves and foreign powers. points to new and incomparably the best in- strumentality for the preservation of peace, and will, as I believe, become B benefcent example of the course to be pursued, in similar emergencies by other nations. If unhappily, questions of diff ference should at any time during the pc riod of my Administration arise between the United States and any foreign Govern ment, It will certainly be my disposition and my hope to aid in their settlement in the same peaceful and honorable way, thus securing to our country the great blessing of peace and mutual good offices with all the nations of the world.
 THE DECISION OF THE ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL
 Fellow citizens, we have reached the close of a political contest marked by the excitement which usually attends the con. tests between the great political parties of whose members espOuse and advocate with earnest faith their respective creeds. The circumstances were perhaps extraor- d1nary in no respect, save in clOSeness, and the consequent uncertainty of the re- suit. For the first time in the history of the country it has been deemed best, in view of the peculiar circumstances of the case, that the objections and questions in dispute with reference to the counting of the Electoral votes should be referred to the decision of tribunal appointed for this purpose. That tribunal, established by law for this sole purpose, it's members all of them men of long. established rep utation for integrity and intelligence, and, with the exception of those who are also members ot the Supreme Judiciary, cho- sen equally from both political parties, it's deliberations, enlightened by the re- search and the arguments of able coun- sel, was entitled to the fullest confidence of the American people. Its decisions have been patiently waited for and &C., cepted as legally conclusive by the geEer- al judgment of the public. For the pres ent, opinion will widely vary as to the wisdom of the several conclusions an- nounced by that tribunal. This is to be anticipated in every instance where mat ters of dispute are made the subject of arbitration under the forms of law. Hu- man judgment is never unerring, and is rarely regarded as otherwise than wrong by the unsuccessful party in the contest The fact that two great political. parties
 have in this way settled dispute in re- gard to which good men differ as to the
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
TOILET AND FANCY ARTICLES.

4hod of doing busnesss have accepted the situation cash at wHoLEsALE PRIcEs-prices never heard Of in
 Saaf fha oh fl kos in
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-15
WoLcorrv1LLE.

~3~S~ ~OA~~ business tosT w, Anssin. eME 9Ansiiht having disposed of his livery business to ". H Farnum. ssss<H sa'a 8s John Kiersh's ''horsh" recently made every arrangement for tearing Johns wagon to pieces but they succeeded in stopping him before he did any damage. The 99 cent store is selling out. Next month their store will be vacant. Mir. F. l.. Wadhams has had some difficu ty with Jack Bonhotel, French men previously employed by MT. w. as wood-chopper, Bonhotel occupying a cabin on the wood job. Bonhotel received legal notice to vacate the cabin, but refused to leave. Mir. w. brought suit against Bonhotel. the ownership of the cabin being contested. Last Sat- urday the cas was tried before a petty jury of SIX; Welch for plaintiff, & Fyler of Winsted, for defendant. Decision was rendered in favor of Plaintiff.
 Mir. E. A. Baldwin is selling out his stock of dry goods. M. J. w.
 WARREN.
 A large number attended the Dramatic Entertainment at Washington last week and spoke very highly of it. e.. s.,-... There was necktie-party at Lester Gilbelt's, Feb. 21st, for the benefit of the church sociable fund; about twenty dol lars were realized.. The church .sociable that was to be held last Friday evs at MT. George Lyman's was postponed till this week Monday eve in consequence of the storm.
 Rev MT. Terrett of Sharon will lec- ture here Wednesday evening eon the Centennial. M Rev. MT. Colton has commenced nov ing into the parsonage.
 The blue.birds came the fifteenth but must have regretted. 1t. The weather has been<very changeable since. x
 HARwINToN.
 Hurrah for Hayes & Wheeleri ARR1vALs.-Mr. J. S. Blrden, horss.rad- ish dealer of Hartford, was in town last week selling his nose-rasping and tear. starting condiments. Mrs. Wm. Buel, also of Hartford, IS visiting her father. Hon. Abijah Catlin. Mir. Roland Reed of West Norris is also in town and MT, Marvin of New Haven.
 Mrs. Marvin and Mir. John Huntly have left town.
 is ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS. MT. w.. Bur denSr. had g. severe fall on the ice which confined him to the house for 6 week, but is recovering. Mrs. Burden also still continues to improve. Mfr Truman Goodwin and MT. Weaver Austin have been sick the past week. ay.
 A sociable was held at Mfr Willil Catlin's, last Wednesday evening. A dance was held at widow Halls at Camp Fville, on Wednesday evening of las week.
 The Wolcottville Adventists held prayer meeting at MT. Austin's, last..Wed nesday evening.
 EAST L1TCHF1RLD.-Th The residents O Chestnut Hill had shoseiing be last Monday. and dug out tue hug snow drifts there, so that wheeled vehicles could get through. Our road are alternate hubs and mud. Plenty a water now; the recent rains have beer duly appreciated by tobacco strippers. X
 1.-The East Litchfeld school childrel had vacation all last week.
 LTTTLR GHoNNIE.s