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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
New Preston.

5+
 The Fellowship meeting on the Hill was well attended. Refreshments were served and all done that could be to make the meeting in- teresting and profitable. Tine sermon by Rev. Mr. Mclean was an uncommonly good one. In fact the meeting was asucccsa and nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of any except the sad accident to Mir. .& Mrs. Lancashire. Mir. < Mrs. l.. were riding to the village with Mr. k. I. Wheaton when a sudden lIrch oyer- turned the back seat upon which they sat, and threw them to the ground with great force. They were terribly shaken, and Rev. Mr. Lan- eashire was not able to preach Sunday. It is expected aid iopet tia; t;.cy wiii s,on ;e about again.
 Thursday evening tine choir met at Sher- man Cogswell's and presented himself and wife with sewing machine as further testi- monial of their regards The evening was passed very enjoyably. Ducts violin and pi- ano; trios--violin flute and piano. and sing 1 ing made Intervening seem short, H. Beeman 1 seems to have natural talent for the violin and l W. Wooster blows the flute splendidly. Un- der the leadership of Mir. Cogswel who is no mean yioIinist himself, they will undoubtedly become successful musicians. D. Burnham. has opened meat market We hear two more are to open soon. Friday evening" the Lyceum met with c. D. Camp in the chair and discussed the ques- l tion Resolved: that Friendship is stronger than Hatred" which was decided in the mega tive. The next meeting will be at Burnhams Hall, Friday evening, Nov. 30th, at 7:30 p. m when the question, Resolved: That party Spirit is productive of more evil than good" will be discussed.
 As indicative of the great reduction in prices of live stock, we mention the purchase by Watson Cogswel of horse for seventy-five cents cash. The crows had mortgage on the animal, and foreclosed that afternoon. -Carter's barn is ready for the painters. Saturday, a stranger from Watertown turned too sharp corner below the station, upset his carriage, and "spilled' himself and companion out. They were not hurt, but the | ucTSc tOiC tiiC Vop 1ohiPiSUSAy oAA 'AA~ NA riage, and, when Stephen Wright who is re- pairing the road between this place and the station, stopped him the carriage was about ''gone case" Our village school closed Saturday after noon, the 24th.
 Perry Tomkins returned, Saturday, from short visit to Sandy Hook
 Miss Helen Marvin, from the Normal school, is at F. P Boles' through this Thanks giving) week.
 Fred Cogswell, also from the Normal school, is hard after that turkey which he is sure to get. He has changed so much that we scarcely knew him.
 We are glad to report that Sherman Cogs- well, school committee started subscription paper, and, having raised the necessary amount, will avail himself of what the state furnishes, and immediately purchase set of maps and a globe for our district school.
 The stockholders of Union Hall will hold their annual meeting at Union Hall, Friday Nov. 3Oth, at o'clock p. m.
 MARCELLA.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Dr. Shiloh's System Vitalizer.

We are authorized to guarantee this remedy for the cure of Dyspepsia, Inactive Liver, Sour Stomach, Constipation, Loss of Appetite, Com ing up of Food, Yellow Skin, and General Languor and debility. You must acknowledge that this would be ruinous unless we had pos tive evidence that it will cure You who are suffering from these complaints, these words are addressed-and will you continue to suffer when you can be cured on such terms? It is for you to determine. Sample bottle, 10 cents :; regular size 75 cents. Sold by Vessels & Gates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Harwinton.

-Charles Wheeler's little son Clark diei of diptheria, last Saturday, and w1s buried on Sunday. Mr. Alonzo Barker's EtaAe chEldrea are now sick with the diptheria- Geo 0. Cleveland has got his new house reaAy for the naasons. and expects to occupy is thi@ winter
 Some sseo has been expended for the i'm F<'1senseaa uf the road south of James Martins uMaer the supervision of Mir Geo. Alfred. -The Laaies Sewing Society met at Mir. Lewis Caalin's.lnzt Wednesday evening. Every Eenfieman present was taxed an admission fee uf Eve cents.
 We hear thst Harwiqton is soon to have she hnaOr of issuing newsbAper. Mir. David Caklin. os Campsille. and formerly of the En quirer aaiE. is the prospective editor. w, wisA him hearty success
 LrFrIR GoHNNrR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
West Cornwall.

GnaA Hart has been employed to teach the Coruw@n Center school for the ensuing winter. Ne eommenced teaching last Monday.
 -The chapel is still closed and is likely to oauai1qe to do SO Wesre sorry to say that this -Thmp~l Sabject" seems to distract every one. hA&z turned '-each against his neighbor," and wMa s more it seems likely to remain So. It sszsas zlOne. and is vacant, with the exception Of qlise qaantity of old rags and stockings us~atO sop the water, is itsfall from the roof to tla sOur. The gfOund leading to the road is beEax leveled. % as to render access to the hzih1isg possible in case theiopportunitY is ever zHurs1sd
 -ue rhankzgiving spirit seems sound in the peple round about. The quantity oi po1lrry brought in to be shipped dur ing the paA week clearly shows that the thxiffy K0zsewife was not idle while the sum mr smsA0ne warm upon the hill-sides. Or Saturday the a4ah inst, Pratt 6 Foster ship ped tO Nsw Haven to fill one order, s70 tur k<y& wsihing in the aggregate 25S0 pounds
 A
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Births

At Goshen, Nov. IS, son to Mir. and Mrs George J. Johnson.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
INVALUABLE.

Aessrs. WEEKS POTTER. Wholesale Druggists, Bos. ton. Mass GentLeDaen.-l have for some months felt it duty that owe to suffering humanity to write y0us stating the great benefit that have derived from tho use of SAkFoRD's RADICAL CURE FOR CATARRH. For more than % years have been afflicted with this very troublesome complaint Ihaye tried all the remedies that could find. but without material or permanent benefit Last fall the disease had arrived at that state that must have relief or die. The entire membranous system had become so indamed. and the stomach % dsordered, that it was doubtful matter whether ! could go to the Pacific coast or II did go whether should live to come back not. saw an advertise ment of this medirne, and although being very incred uous about specifies nOsuruns of kind, yet in sheer desperation tried this and benefited 0y it. The chuages Of cDiie chronic disease oftho liver. and my age-over fo-may prevent my entire restoration but the benefit derive from its daily s to me tUatIdbIe, and am hoping to be completely cured, and at last arrive at respectable old age. this statement of my can be of any service to those afflicted have been. and enable you to bring this remedy into more general use especially on the writing this note will be obtained:
 Very truly yours, HENRY WELLS,
 AURORA, N. T., June, 1876. of Wells, Fargo Co.
 Each package contains Dr. Sanfords Improved 1nhal Ing Tube and fn directions for use in all cases Price @1.0 For sale by all Wholesale and Retail Druggists and Dealers thrQnghout the United States and Canadas WEEKS POTTER. General Agents and Wholesale Druggists. Boston, Mass.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Deaths.

Wm. Burden, aged 56.
 In Harwinton, Nov. 18th, Earnest, youngest son of Henry H. and Wealthy Catlin, aged II.
 In Harwinton, Nov. 18th, Mrs. Nathaniel Winship.
 In this village, Nov. 26th, Charles, son of Hubert E. and Jame Kilborn, aged three years and three months
 In Harwinton, Nov. 24th, of diphtheria, Clark, little son of Charles Wheeler, aged 4 wears
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice, having ceived from East India missionary the formula of simple vegetable remedy for speedy and permanent cure of eONsUE.pttOn. bvoneAis egtoTTA osAa and A throat and lung affections slso fcr de. bility and all complaints after having teSeed it's curative poers thousands of has a@lt e hts duty to make it known to hs suffsrng tsllogA Aete aked by deeiro relieve human guKeRlnR win egm4 free to all who desire M this recipe in GeRmnn FFunoh or EnRlish with full directions. Address, wieh peawn wv. .BHERAR. .l26 PoweE's Block. .ROChestsr.N.Y
 Sa-Aw
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29

5000 die annually by neglecting Cough, Cold or Group; often leading to Consumption and the grave. Why will you neglect so im- portant matter when you can get at our store SHrLoH's CONSUMPTION CURT, with the assur- ance of speedy recovery. For soreness across the Chest or Lungs or Lame Back or Side SnrIon's PoRoUs PLASTER, gives prompt re- lief Sold by Vessels & Gates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
NTarr1a2eS-

At the Cong. parsonage, Terryville, Nov. il, by the Rev. l.. Griggs, Frank Glover to Ida, only daughter of c. H. Babcock, Esq, all of Plymouth.
 At New Haven, Nov. 21, by Rev. Mir. Clan cy, MT. James T. Norton, of Winsted to Mrs. Emma s, Williams of New Haven.
 In Harwinton, Nov. 21st, at the residence of the brides father, MT. James Catlfn, Miss Els tella s. Catlin, to Henry R. Hickox, of Plym- outh.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29

HAoKMErAcK, popular and fragrant per fume. Seld by Wessells 6 Gates Litchfield Conn.,, elsewhere by dealers generally.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-11-29
Notice

rlAME into the inclosure of the subscriber about A Ney. lst stray COW, years old, color brindle, with considerable white on belly and back, no ariif. cial marks. Owner is requested to prove property, pay expenses and take her away.
 JONATHAN B. THOMPSON,
 West Goshen, S3-3w Conn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15

Close in my arms come nestle, my pet
Come nestle, my jewel, my dark-eyed
We all laugh at the shadows that FIJI our way;
We win let the world frown as harsh as it
may;
The blisses of love are halt lost in the day,
My love and my lite, my dark-eyed queeni
10 cause you pang no grief will let
While love you, and that will be ever, my
That win be ever and aye, my queenl
Look into my eyes with your eyes divine,
Ny jewel, my pet, and my dark-eyed queeni
DO You know, I've more tailings than can
speak
You are noble and wise, and am weak,
Not worthy the treasures that / would seek,
My love and my pet, my dark-eyed queen
But III battle my life at your lies shrine,
And the tide OF your life will purify mine,
For am yours-yours only, my queen!
Oh touch my lips with your lips like wine,
My iig.-s and my life, my dark-eyed queen
And, come what there may, | will still be the
same
viii cling to you ever in want and shame
will follow you ever through flood and
flame,
My love and my pet, my dark-eyed queen :
And Hades would search over and through
AT word from my darling, my queen
Then close in my arms come nestle, my
pet
Come nestle, my jewel, my dark-eyed
queen
Others are winsome and debOnair,
But never a woman so charming, so tair,
Never woman so true, swear,
AS my love and my life, my dark-eyed
queenl
TO cause you pang no grief will let
While Hove you, and that will be ever, my
pet
That will be ever and aye, my queen
CHERRY JAMES.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-.
Proceedings of the Second sessio


Senator Allison, on the 9Th. reported
the Indian appropriation bill, which is much
reduced. The committee on public lands,
reported favOrably on the bill TOR the relief OF
settlers on the public lands under the pre-
emptiOn law, and it was passed and sent to
the House. Senator Window, from the
committee on appropriations, reported adj
versely to the House bill paying for the Eads
jetties S5J0,O0O. Considerable other bust
ness was touched upon, but nothing else was
completed.
Nothing worthy of note was done in
the House.
The work OF the Senate on the eth
inst, was OF a very unc0nnected character,
resulting in nothing worthy Of especial note.
The bill to allow Indians to become citizens
was placed on the calendar. A new confer
ence committee was appointed on fast mails
and the ranking privilege. The committee
on claims reported adversely to re-OpeninC
claims OF the war OF 1912. The printing bill
was called up by sIr. Window, but without
action the Senale adjourned.
The House held a short session on
the 9TH, in which the deficiency bill for Gov
eminent printing was discussed, and an
amendment was adopted providing that the
wages of printers on Government work shall
he the same as paid in other eastern cities
No other business was done, except to discuss
the deficiency APPROPRIATION bill in commit
\ bill was introduced in the Senate
on the 9th ,apprOpriating money fer a coloniz
ing expedition to the Arctic seas. ResOlu-
tons OF the Kansas Horticultural Society
were presented asking for aid in preventing
the destruction caused by the locust. A
lengthy discussion was had on The bill amend
ing the Pacific railroad acts and creating
sinking fund for the liquidation of IFS indebt-
edness to the government, but without actor
the Senate adjourned.
In the House, on the 9th, the def
cheney bill was passed with one item striker
out; after some other business the report o
the Louisiana investigating committee wal
submitted. The majority report concludes
10y declaring that the Democratic electors re.
ceIved majority of the votes in the State
that tine canvass was illegal, fraudulent anC
void; and that the vote OF the Stale cannot
he counted for Hayes and Wheeler without
confirming and approving the illegal and
| fraudulent action. The minority report de-
clared that the Republican electors were cho
sen, and the returns made by the proper au
thOrities under all the forms OF law. Both re-
ports were ordered printed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
Crazr He -se Again Routed.

Gen. Wilson, in a dispatch to Gen.
Sheridan, from the Yellowstone says: have
the honor to report that this command tough
the hostile tribes OF Cheyenne and OgaIlau S
Sioux, under Crazy Horse, in skirmishes, o.
the first, third and seventh of January, and in
five hours engagement on the sth inst.
Their camp, some six hundred lodges, ex-
tended three miles along the valley of the
Tongue river, below Hanging WOman's Greek.
They were driven through the cannOns OF
Wolf or Panther Mountains, in the direction
Of the Big Horn Mountains. Their fighting
strength Outnumbered mine two or three to
one, but by taking advantage OF the ground
chad them at a disadvantage, and their loss
is known to he very severe. Our loss was 3
killed and s wounded. They fought entirely
dismOunted, and charged on foot to within 90
yards of Captain Crazy's line, but were taken
in front and flank by Captain Buffers and
Lieutenant McDOnald's companies. They
were whipped at every point, and driven from
the field and pursued as far as my limited
supplies and worn down animals would carry
my command.
The Indians appear to have plenty Of arms
and ammunition, but otherwise are in des-
titute condition. Some OF the prisoners now
in our hands were captured with frozen limb:
and were living on horse meat. The weather
has been very severe, ana the snow from on,
TO three feet deep. The command is in goOC
condition
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
Oil Yourselfa Little .

There is true humor in the follow
ing story: Once upon time there
lived an old gentleman in large house
He had servants and everything ne
wanted, yet he was not happy, and
when things did not 90 as he wished, he
was very cross. At last his servants
left him. Quite out of temper, he went
to neighbor with a story of distress.
cit seems to me- said the neighbor
sagaciously. "'twould be well for you
to oil yourself little"
ITO oil myselfP'
eyes: and will explain. Some time
time ago one of the doors in my house
creaked. Nobody therefore liked to
90 out by it. One day oiled its hinges
and it has been constantly used by
everybody ever since.
ssThen you think am like the creak-
ing door," cried the old gentleman.
SHOW do you want me to oil myself!'
ssThat's an easy matter, said the
neighbor. $50 home and engage SER
want, and when he does right, praise
him. If, ON the contrary he does
something amiss, do not be cross; oil
your voice and words with the oil of
love-"
The old gentleman went home, and
no harsh or ugly words were ever
heard in the house afterwards. Every
family should have a bottle of this
precious oil, for every family is liable
To have a creaking hinge in the shape
of a fretful disposition, a cross temper
a harsh tone, or fault-finding spitlt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
The Hostile Apaehes at Work.

Dispatches from Tucson, ArisOna,
state that the Apaches are killing and plum
dering the settlers in southeastern ArisOna.
Ten were killed in Senorita valley on the 4th
inst, and the work is still going on Governor
Stafford has sent message to the Legislature
recoHnting the depredations and murders
committed, dwelling on the inefficient man
ner in which military operations are being
conducted, the troops moving slowly with
heavy trains, and unable 10 reach the enemy.
lie recommends the Legislature to memorial
ize the Secretary of War, asking the appoint
ment of Indian scouts To operate with the
troops, or else TO appropriate money to raise
and equip force OF whites and friendly In
diaus and carry on a vigorous campaign. He
says as military operations have been con-
Quoted the last six months the whole arms
the United States could not sutdue the hos
tiles in the next twelve years. While BE-
lieying scouting party OF % citizens and as
many Indian auxiliaries could accomplish the
work in three months, he expresses fea1
that, under the present condition OF affairs
southeastern Arizona must lie abandoned by
settlers, and the success OF the hostiIes is
liable to induce an outbreak among the res
ervation Indians, resulting in a general war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
A True Mule Story.
Mt. Lebanon. La

MI. LEBANON, La.
DEAR JACK: The rescue of a mule
in Bienville Parish, La, from well
sixty feet deep, caused so much sur
Prise and interest here lately that
send an account to you.
1t is youched for by some of the best
citizens of this place. who witnessed
it, and | assure you it is every word
true.
The mule fell hind-feet backward
into an old well sixty feet deep it is
supposed that the edge of the well
caYed in with him. All efforts to res
cue him were fruitless, as he was COM
pletely wedged in. Finally, the owner
of the mule. suppOsing that the poor
creature was severely injured by the
fall, decided that it would be more
merciful to have him killed than to al
low him to starve to death. Not know
ing any other way of dispatching him,
he had cart-load of dirt thrown in
upon him. But instead of allowing
himself to be buried alive, his mule
ship quietly shook off the dirt and
pressed it down with his feet thus
rising himself several inches above his
original position. Another load was
thrown in with the same result and
then some one said that if the mule
would continue tramping down the
dirt, it was possible that he might be
extricated; it would be no harm to try,
any way. Acting on this suggestion,
all the farm hands went to work fill
ing the well, carefully pouring the
dirt in on the sides, so as not to hurt
the mule. 1t was slow work filling
that deep well, but a hearty interest
was awakened by the perseverance
with which the poor animal tramped
down the dirt, and all worked with
willing hands.
Slowly but surely, inch by inch, did
he ascend, until the great well was
filed within few feet of the top !;
then, as complacently as if nothing
strange had happened, his muleship
stepped out safe and sound /!
think, if he could have been bless
ed with the gift of speech, he would
have said, ''All's well that ends well!
Wasn't he a plucky old fellow
PLEASANT RIDERHO0D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
RECORD OF THE NEWS.
Political, Personal and Foreign Do
ings and Gossip,
Review of the Markets.

New York reports indicate no ma
terial Improvements in thefnancial situation
gold selling st 81 .05, as noted IN our last re-
port. Speaking OF Western borrowers OF
money the Philadelphia Ledger says ''The
banks are anxious lenders on good business
paper, paper made from actual transactions in
the sale Of commodities. Indeed, they also
lend freely on good interest and dividend
paying securities, but the rule IS almost uni
versal with them not to make loans on shares
that do not pay dividends, or on the bonds o
companies that have passed their interest
payments These are incOntinently ruled ont
OF every well regulated bank or other cor
poration lending money. The observance o
this rule has recently cut of very consider
able amount of stock collateral, and make
it rather more difficult with weak parties
20 borrow, but there has been no material
change in rates for the use OF money for a
month past.
The Chicago Tribune says OF the general
mercantile trade: Dry goods were reasonably
active, and firm in a marked degree. Stocks
OF manufactured goods were never before so
small as at present, and, with the prospect Of
a more than ordinarily active spring trade,
the chances are strongly in favor OF a contin-
ued advance in prices. Manchester and Dun
nelI's fancy prints have been advanced TO Sc.
There was little change in the position OF
the grocery market, the development Of a
firmer feeling in sugars being the only new lea
ture of note
the hog market was prevented from i'm
TrOvement solely on account Of the weather.
The flour trade in the northwest has been
unusua ly active, eastern buyers fearing still
further advance. Prices remain firm with an
upward tendency.
No wheat in New York, at our latest ad-
vices, was s1.41, the same as the week pre-
vious; in Chicago, Sl.29, a rise OF four cents
for the week; in Milwaukee the price was
sI.33, rise for the week OF five cents. The
miilers' price in Minneapolis and ST. Paul was
s'.25 for No. l and Sl.2O for No. .. Many
mills have shut down rather than pay this
price at the present price Of -four.
Oats, corn, h rleY, etc, are unchanged and
will probably o remain until Spring opens.
OF dressed Ogs, there seems to be no hope
Of return s season to the high prices of a
a few weeks ago. Prices are weak and un-
steady, packers Offering $3.50 and sometimes
$500 for the most desirable lots. Shippers
cannot compete at these figures, and are not
anxious to operate at present. The greater
portion OF the years crop of hogs is supposed
10 have been marketed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-02-15
Hard Times fnFrance.

The French Government has been
questioned as to what steps II intended 10 take
70 alleviate the suffering among the workmen
of Lyons. NJ. Ordinaire stated that %, eco on
eratives were thrown out OF employment in
consequence Of the low wages, and the dear
ness of raw silk, which had risen 50 PER cent.
in price. NJ. Simon, President OF the Council
replied that the government would do every
thing in its power TO assist the local author.
tiles. 1t appears that two-thirds Of the silk
workers ne uEem. loyed, and the nanuiaet-
urers declsre that work cannot lie re umed
until the Price of raw silk falls 10 psr cent.
The Pretet Of the Rhone devoted E5S, 900 from
the local fund 20 the relief Of the sufferers
II Is believed by many that the business O
Lyons viii not soon recover, and that the de-
mand for silk fabrics is declining before thai
tor uColenS