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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-31

The latest contribution box curiosity is hens egg deposited during divine service. That.vas al right but the hen insistsd on cackiing Afterwards, and disturbing the meeting. This occurred out West. It is not the first time good deed has been spoilt bv cackling afterwards.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-31

Recently . forged letter was received at Washington. purporting to be the resig nation of Chief Justice Lewis, of Wash ton territory. An associate justice was promoted to the supposed vacancy when, the next day, . telegram was received from Judge Lewis exposing the fraud. 4 few years ago. Judge Lewis actually lest an Idaho judgeahip by the same kind of rascality. He seems to have some per- sonal enemy who adopts this shrewd plan of revenge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-31

New. England sentiment, says the Springfield Republican. is fast becoming "anti-dog." There are more dog-bites and more hydrophobia cases, every week, this season. than there used to be in . whole year. The ''dog" side of the sto- ry is that the public has got so nervous that every time man is bitten he goes mad out of pure fright. and throws dis credit on khe dog.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-31

A characteristic story is going the rounds of the papers about the Sultan. He had toothache, recently. and dentist was called in who proposed to extract it. The Sultan was scared. and one slave af- ter another was brought np and had teeth drawn to encourage the Commander of the Faithful. The more he saw of the operation the more convinced he was that pulling teeth hurt; the dentist was dis missed, and the toothache went on. No wonder the Softas are restive under such Grand Turk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-05-31

GoNE FOR HIS HEALrH.-Mr. Edwin White, who has been sick sometime, has gone to the a-sida for his health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
RoBBERIEs BY CONNECTICUT POSTMASTER.
THE ASHIABULA SLA UGHTKR.

EIGHTY PERSONS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN LOST
AND sIXTY-NINE SAVED.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 6.-Ihe Leaders Ash
tabula special dispatch says Chas Pane general super
intendent OF the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail-
wa5 Company testified He has list OF those supposed
10 have been the wrecked train OF whom were
at first reported missing have been ascertaned not
to have been the train; simply mistaken
and fraudulently reported; the list con
tans the of ~ adults and children supposed to
be lost and co saved some are marked d0ubtful this
list includes the names Of all known 10 have been on
the tran passengers and employees many OF whom
have not been identified by any articles found among
the remains; have OF knowing how many were
on the train except by conductors report he reports
1913 adult passengers train hands, sleepngcar hands,
expressmen, 2 baggage men, and ! newsboy; con
corning the rumored orders about the OF water on
the fire. did any such orders aud knows of
such orders having been issued by any officers OF Tue
company; Mr. Collins expressed any distrust Oi
the safety of the br ige To him, and The contrary
said to him that its only fault In his opinion was It's great
surplus of strength"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
CAPT. EADS'S HALF MILLION.

THE HOUSE BILL REQUIRING PAYMENT IN CASH RE-
JECrED BY THE SENATE CoMNnTTEE-A RIGHT TO
THE BONDS URGED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.i
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The report of the Senate
Appropriations Committee to-day is triumph for
Capt Eads. The law under which he is construct
ing his etties at the mouth of the Mississippi pro-
vdes that when his first claim of 100000 becomes
due the Treasury shall issue to him bonds to that
amount unless Congress has made an appropriation
TO paw it, Last Fall Capt. Eads was entitled to his
pay Congress having full notice last session OF the
approaching maturity of hts claim failed to make
an appropriation. Afterward the Secretary OF the
Treasury refused to deliver him the bonds on the
plea as it is reported, that Capt Eads could realize
a premium on them. THIS Winter the House, over
dgent as usual TO do a mean act, passed an appro-
priation to cut Capt. Eads off from getting the
bonds. The Senate Committee now kills the bill on
the report of the committee that he is plainly entitled
to the bonds, and that Congress cannot step in by
An ex post facto act and deprive him of them. 1t
limited States bonds were below par there can be
little question but that the House would be as eager
to force Capt Eads to take them it is now to pre-
vent him from getting them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
1T is COMPLETED-SOME OF THE LEADING APPRo-
PRIATIOSS.


PRIATIONs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-The House Committee
on Commerce completed to-day the River and Harbor
BILL upon which it has been engaged for several weeks
The reductions In the appropriations for rivers ana mar
bOrs will be great in many instances amounting to
from so to rs per cent when compared with those made
last large proportion Of the estimates submitted
by the department will be wholly disregarded The re-
porting of this bill will by means insure its passage
strong sentiment exists in both branches of Congress
against the passage of any River and Harbor Appropa
ton hill this session. and 1t is more than likely that the
only legislation this subject which will take place
may be the passage Of Joint resolution directing the
President to make the unexpended balances OF last
years appropriation which have been withheld by order
Of the President available at once section providing
for this has added to the River and HarbOr bill.
The total amount Of the appropriations recommended
1928 800, including the largest item, S2oOOOO
for removing distractions from the East River and Hell
Gate, NewYork The other principal items in the bill
are as follows:
sipp 100000; Mississippi, Missouri, and Arkansas.
S65,000; Mississippi opposite St. louis $4,000 Des
sissppi $4,000; Rock Island Rapids Mississippi river,
$4,000; Missouri River above the mouth OF the Vel
River $13O,OoO St. Mary's River and ST. Marys
Fa Canal 600 S. e. i Ks ySSo S sss%y
Delaware River below Petty's Island $4,000; James
Lille SSDsw Ge Rvsr VA 5000 Cape
Fear River, 10000; Connecticut River, below Hart
ford $4,000 Taunton River, Mass $1,000; Providence
River X. l, $1,000. azoo ooo
Forharbor Observation-Disclosures Texas, SlOOO 900;
gavannah Ca S95 600; Baltimore, 100000; Buffalo.
$4,000; OswegO, N. Y, $4,000; Boston. $4,000:
Provncetown, Mass, $40 600; Hyannls, Mass 10000;
Dor at Chester, Penn. $500; harbor aud break
water at Wilmington Del $4,000 for 6reakwateT at
$4,000; Chicago, $1,000; Michigan City Ind F35 OOoi
Haven, Mch $4,000; Cheboygan, Mich. $4,000:
Milwaukee harbOr, 100000 miscellaneous dredging,
Superior Bay S37 OO0 ship channel in Galveston Bay,
$4,000; examination survey and contingencies OF
rivers and harbOrs, $4,000 examination and surveys
at South Pass Of the Mississippi river, $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
THE NEW RECEIVER.
NEW-JERSEY MUTUAL.

CHANCELLOR RUNYoN GIVES THE C0MPANYs
COUNSEL FURTHER TIME To PREPARE HIS
ANSWER.
TRENTON, n. j., Feb. 6.-The matter of the
information against the NewJersey Mutual Life Insur
ance Company taken up IN the Court OF Chancery
this afternoon AttoneyGeneral Vanatta appeared for
the State and Thos N. McCarter for the company Mr.
McCarter said that present to answer to the in
formation and to oppose the appointment of receiver
or the issuing Of injunction He had net received
until the previous day the statement from the companys
actuary and had not had time to prepare lie
said that he would be able show that the alleged def
cheney did not exist and asked weeks postponement
in order prepare answer Attorney Vanata
opposed the application, claiming that the company had
already had II days In which to answer and further
time would establish the sOlvency Of the company.
receiver necessary TO the property remain
ing An argument place the power of the court
Mr. McCarter claiming that injunction could issue
until after the parties had been heard, at least the
facts In the information had been heard parte The
Chancellor decided that although the company had had
ample time 10 answer the main allegations yet on
account OF the shortness OF the time which the counsel
had little further space necessary to prepare his
answer which need not be written. The circumstances
~ the case required that IL should be heard speedily and
he would hear the case Thursday morning. The Sec
rotary state will not sent Ills report 10 the Legsla
ture until after the decision Of the Chancellor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
THE INDIAN CAMPAIGN.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF THE DEFEAT OF CRAZY HORSES
p.xn ~ Tur VALLEY OF THE TONGUE RIVER.
CHICAGO. Feb. Ga St. Paul dispatch re-
i,.d today officially at military headquarters here
savs The following has just been received via Bose
man and Helena -
HEADQUARTERS, COMMAND on THE YELLOWSTONE
Ibave the honor to report that this command fought
hostile tribes of Cheyenne and OgaaIa SIOUX uoer
crazy Horse In skirnishes on the ISL 3u a t VI
uarv and I'm a iiye-hOurs engaStitht on te Gu is,
Their camp consisting OF some oUo Iposrs, '
three miles along the valley OF aae %rsn through the
cions OF tie Wolf Panther Mountains IN 'no uIr.n
I'm of The Big Horn Mountains Their tShtlng strenKth
@ mine by two or three tO one, but by taking
advantage OF the ground We had them III
and Their loss il known TO be very severe Our loss -
a re tlled aud eight wounded. They fought entirely
dismounte and charged on ioot 10 WITH. q" az he
capt, Ensr and i Lieut. McDonada companies They
were whipped at every point ana nFNe1 on . n
anu pa, ala would carry my command The Indians
gppcnr to plenty of arms anu @ VI, ~ Ia
] M I'm our hands were captured with frozen limbs,
and Mere living on horse-neat The weather has been
yery severe md the snow from one ioo W 'hioo eo'
ueep' i"0 NELSON A. MILES, commanding.
Gen. Terry appends brief note 10 the diSpa'cn
highly comneudatory OF the activity ana e"iceney OF
MIless campaign.
THE. GOVERNOR OF ARIZONA DissAHsriED Win
THE SLOW PROGRESS OF 1HE ARMf-EMPLof-
MENr OF FRONIIERshEN AMI INDIAN 'N"'i'
URGED.
SAN Francisco. Feb. 6.-Dispatches from
Tucson Arizona state that the Apaches are Kihhs ana
plundering settlers In south-Easteh AriAoha ich
whites were killed in the senorita Valley on the 4th inst
Gov Stafford has sent O message 70 the Legislature re
counting the depredations and murders committed
dwelling on the inefficient manner with which military
operatiop, are being conductedtroops moving slowly
with heavy trains and unable to reach their more mobile
enemy-and recommends that the Legislature memo
ria.e the Secretary Of War; asking for the appointment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
SECRETARY MORRILL, VERY ILL.

A COMPLICATION OF PNEUMONIA AND TYPHOID
GRAVE FEARS FOR THE RESULT.
lpY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE.l
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Secretary Morrill, is lying
dangerously i'll with typhoid pneumonia at his
rooms in wonnley's Hotel in this city. He was
taken sick on Tuesday last, but his condition did
not plve cause for much alarm until Saturday, when
he suffered much pain That night he slept little
and on Sunday was considerably worse. Yesterday
the symptoms of pneumonia abated good deal. and
his physicians had strong hopes of decidedly
favorable turn. The fever has increased since, how
ever so that the condition Of the patient is now
critical The disease is of a peculiar character
Pneumonia is frequent sequence of typhoid, but
for the fever to succeed the pneumonia is, the ply
scians say, rare occurrence. younger and
stronger man. they remark, would have fair pros
pect of recovery, but the Secretary's age and his
delicate health before the attack make the case an
exceedingly grave one. While his recovery is not
hopeless, his death must be regarded as result
greatly to be apprehended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

for the pay OF all officers without placing any Of them on
furlough. To this tho Republicans replied that the ap-
preparation for pay had been reduced 100000 below
the estimate submitted by the Navy Department, and
that the House made the reduction with its eyes wide
OPEN The Secretary had informed the committee OF the
amount OF money necessary for this purpose.
Incidental 10 this debate the Democrats having been
twtted by the Republicans the necessity Of reporting
deficiency bills, found IL necessary to come to the de-
tense Of the reductions which they made IN the approp
atoms Of last year. Speaker Randall took the floor and
made two fve-ninute speeches. In which he asserted
that had II not been for those reductions the revenues
of the Government would not have been sufficient 10
meet the appropriations and that alternative would
have been presented except increase Of taxation
dcons OF the Republicans been realized that the reduc
ton would embarrassment III the departments and
prevent the necessary business from being transacted
This the Republicans denied with considerable force and
asserted that the present not the only deficiency Dill
which would have to be passed to cover the expenses Oh
the Government for the present year; and that when
the for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1871
made will be found that the actual reductions
made by the Democratic House Of Representatives nave
not been great those made by the last Repubcan
House.
As is in debates of this kind there was some
truth IN what said on both sides II 10 TACT that IN
business has dragged the want OF sufficient clerical
aud other force On the other hand there have 6een
of those disastrous results so freely predicted by
the Republicans when they opposing the reductions
last session. As general rule the departments nave ac
cOmmodated Themselves to the reduced allowances and
the wheels OF Government have continued to move IN
spite of them 1t is also true that had not the Committee
on Appropriations made very large reauctons rom te
cency TO be provided for either by an increase OF tax
alton or by the issue of bonds These facts are tacy
admitted by many Republicans and as result there is
very little opposition to the appropriation bills ~ they
are reported from the Committee The amendment APP
propTlatiDg money TO give fullOushed oicers waiting
orders pay was adopted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
THE POLICE VETO SUSTAINED.
NOT TWo.THIRDs OF THE SENATE AGAINST THE
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE,


WAsHIyGToS, Feb. 6-The Presidents veto OF the
bill abolishng the Board of Police Commissioners OF
the District of Columbia sustained by the SEN
ate to-day. Less than the requisite two-thlrds
voted to pass the BILL The personnel of the board
has been entirely changed since the veto message
was sent TO the House. and the present members APP
pear to be unobjectonable. Nevertheless the queer
and nconsequent logic of the Presidents objections
to the bill scarcely warranted the Senate in chang
ing its mind as to the wisdom of the measure. The
Metropolitan Police system was established when
Washington had Democratic municipal govern
ment. and Republican Congress wanted the police
to be independent of the Mayor. Now that the Dis
trict is governed by commission responsible d.
recty to the President there appears to be no good
reason why the police should not be under its au-
thorty The failure of the bill will, however, vital
ize the new board, which has been waiting in
comatose condition for the action of the Senate, and
the much demoralzed police will be speedily got
into effective condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 6.-Another Russian gun
boat the ornasai arrived yesterday from Nlaoyaock
making the eighth now here.
Boston, Feb. 6.-John Hayden, of the two
Minors Ledge Lighthouse attempted Ia commit
suicide nights since There hope % his recovery
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 6.-Wm. Watts. who had a
quarrel Brannon abou OF the night Of
IAN 81 died this morning injuries inflicted by the
latter.
TRENTON, n. j., Feb. 8.-Mrs. Elizabeth Noce
a the administrative Edward Noee deceased has inst
suit against Albert d. Brown for $4,000 damages
for the abduction VI Alice Noice, her daughter.
MIppIEIowN, n Y. Feb. 6.-The Democrats Of
the I'D District Orange County
day and nominated d. Benedict Of Warwick the 10Th
ballot 70 Ill vacancy caused by the death Of Assembly
T. l.. Durand.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. Feb. GA collision last night
between freight and coal train st. Louis and South
Eastern caused the instant death of Frank Wilson
BRAKEMAN and injuries A Brockman engineer and
several prakemcn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
EVIDENCE TO BE EXCLUDED.
AS TO FLORIDA HIS WEEh'
IGRSgRAL PRBss DIsPATCH.l


AS TO FLORIDA THIS WEEK.
IGBSgRAL PaBss DIsPATCH]
WAsuIyGToN Feb 6.-The Electoral Commission.
after taking "A recess of half hour in the middle
of the afternoon, remained in secret session until
nearly o'clock this evening, when they ADJOURNED
TO meet again for private conference at 10 O'Clock
Tomorrow morning No vote was taken to-day, nor
was any conclusion reached on any point at issue !;
but il was agreed all pending questions in regard to
the admission Of evidence shall be decided tomor-
TOW.
II can be stated that according to present indl-
cations majority Of the Commission. Will decide
that in addition TO the electoral certificates, no evil
dance can be received by the Commission IN regard
TO the Florida case, except such as relates merely 10
the action of the Florida State Government suDse-
ouent TO the Presidential election. Conccdlng TINS
70 be the determination Of the Commission, their
inquiries in regard to matters OF fact VIII be re-
strlcted to comparatively narrow range, ana
TINS a final decision in the Florida case may be
exnected sooner than has been generally anticipated
The evidence concerning the action OF the Florida
courts and Legislature on the matter in controversy
is of documentary character and is already acces
sibe to the Commission.
II is probable. therefore, that their final decision
in the Florida case will be reported to the JOINT seS
p of the two houses before the close OF the present
Uaak
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
THE FRENCH SILK INDUSTRY DEPRESSED.
VERSAILLES, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1877.

In the Chamber of Deputies yesterday NJ.
Ordinare radical Republican, member for Lyons, ques-
TONED the Government to what steps II intended to
take to alleviate the distress among the workmen or
Lyons NJ Ordnaire stated that $4,000 operatives wero
thrown out OF employment in consequence OF low wages
and the dearness OF silk, which had risen so per
cent in price.
NJ Simon the President Of the Council. replied that
the Government would do everything in it, power to
sst the local authorities.
IL appears nom article in the Economist frd,,edn
that twothrds Of the slkworkers unemployed, and
manufacturers declare that work cannot be resumed
until the price silk falls 10 per cent The Preecs
to relief OF the sufferers The Eeonons frdneds
adds that IL Is believed by many that the businsH OF
LYONS will not soon recover and that the demand for
sik fabrics Is declining before that for woolens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
COUNTING THE VOTE.
A DECISION ON FLORIDA TO-DAY.


THE COMMISSION DEIIBERATING IN sECRET-THE
REPUBLICAN POSITION AS TO EVIDENCE LIKELY
TO RE SUSTAINED.
The Electoral Commission was in secret ses-
sion all day yesterday. The judges took no
part in the active discussions. No vote was
taken upon admitting evidence as to the
Florida election. 1t will be taken to-day. 1t
is believed that no investigation of the election
will be permitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
WASHINGTON.
coNcRpss GROWING INDUSTRIOUS.

CONGRESS GROWING INDUSTRIOUS.
rur APPROPRIATION BILLS PERFECTING-A VETO
sUsrAINED-rHR SINKING FUND pKBATE-MR
MORRILL, ILL
The River and Harbor bill is completed, and
.ppropriates $2,275, 800, sum greatly below
the estimates The House discussed the Def
cheney Appropriation bill earnestly yesterday {;
Sneaker Randall spoke twice upon it. The
Senate Committee advises that Capt. Eads be
Maid in bonds. The Presidents veto of the
Police bill is final, the Senate sustaining it.
Senator Coukling argued yesterday in favor OF
delay OH the Pacific Railroads Sinking Fund
bill until certain questions at issue are decided
BY the courts. Secretary Morrill, is danger
ously ill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
FOREIGN NOTES.

TORONTO, Ont, Feb. 6.-JOscph Gearing, o
contractor, has made assignment His liabilities
amount TO $4,000.
LONDON. Feb. 6.-The Court of Exchequer
has affirmed the decision of the Huddersed magistrate
convcting d. Monck. the spiritual medium, under the
yagrant act and sentenced him " three months iIn-
pris0nment
LONDON, Feb. THE ravages of the small
pox are again increasing There lO3 deaths from
the disease London last week, being the largest num-
Der during the present epidemic except IN the hst week
of January.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
NEW YORK

Of body OF Indian scouts 10 operate with the troops or
else appropriate money to raise and equip force OF
whites and friendly Indians and carry ON vigorous
campatrp. The Governor says that military oper-
atoms have been conducted for the last six months the
whole army OF the United States could not subdue the
hoses IN the IL years, while he believes tnat
scouting party of 25 citizens and many Indian aux
aries could accomplish the work In three months nc
the that under the present cOndtlon Oh
affairs South Eastern Arizona must be abandoned py
settlers and that the Of the hoses Is liable 10
induce outbreak among the reservation indans re-
sulting in "a general
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
MAIL ROBBERIES.
A MAIL BAG STOLEN IN KENTUCKY.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. Ga mail bag con-
tanning letters and about 800 900 worth OF bank checks
and private drafts while route from Newport, ky to
Cincinnati several days ago. opened and the contents
stolen No cew to the thief has been obtained. There
has been determined effort to keep the matter secret
The First National Bank Of Covington had over $4,000
worth of checks in that mall and James Taylor Sons
bankers, still larger amount. Among other papers
there was gold draft California bank calling Tor
$1,000.
ROBBERIES BY CONNECTICUT POSTMASTER.
NEw-HAvEN, Conn, Feb. 6.-Within few
weeks many letters have been missed between the town
OF Woodbury. and this city and other places The ease
was put into the hands Of Special Agent Squirting. who
caught the robber in the act He is b. 6. Hicock, post
master at southbury man hitherto much respected
He was at arrested and has made confession Of
his guilt He was bound over today for trial In the sum
o. 81 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07

airy equipments to be used by the infantry Iolce'o ~
the officials in the enforcement Oh inc s"s
In Georgia and South Carolina.
The Silver Commission, Of which Senator Jones OF Nc
vada Is chairman held q session to-day, at which MI.
Henri Cernaschi. the eminent French writer on nnahea
corning the relatiYc valuea Of gold and silver an thc
adyisabiIity OF establishing the hi metallic standard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
THE MANCHESTER COTTON TRADE.

.
At the annual meeting of the Chamber OF
Commerce yesterday the President stated that the
ports Of Manchester goods 10 the United States which
formerly afforded excellent market, now amounted TO
nothing aud that there Is considerable trade In Man.
chester IN cotton fabrics manufactured In America
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-07
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
MINISTERIAL CRISIS IN HUNGARY.

LONDON, Wednesday,, Feb. z, 1877.
A Vienna telegram announces that the Hun"
paran Ministers have rendered their designations De
cause OF failure to effect agreement with Austria on
the hank question Il is doubtful whether the Emperor
has accepted their designations.