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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

It isn't every superfluity that knows it is superfluity. The Philadelphia Nav
 al Officer conceded his uselessness to the investigating commission. and has the merit of being at least frank anti Reform.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27
Notice ]!

THERE will be meeting of the Democratic and 4 Liberal Electors of the town of Litcheld at the To Rn Hall on Saturday, Sept. 18th, 1877, at ock for the ensuing and to delegates to the County and Senatorial Conventions and to do any oth CT business proper to be done at said meeting.
 Per order of ga -ss
 .5 THE COMMITTEE Litchfeld. Sept. 20th, 1877. 25lw
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27
SPECIAL NOTICES. ]
Caucus /!

THE Republican electors of the town of Iitchheld \ are hereby notified to meet at the Town Room on Friday, Sept 2S at P. M, to nominate town officers and Justices of the to appoint county and torlal delegates and to transact any other business proper to be done at said meeting : C x.
 Per Order of
 Ldtchfeld, Sept. 25th. 1877. 25-1w
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

The story on our first page is taken from the Sept. No, of Scribner's magazine, to which credit was inadvertently omitted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27
For Rentaa
S4,OOO,OQO MONTHIl PROFIT

On legitimate STOCK operations in WALL Street. e1l417 Mopfls PFoat on s5s as repfenfe s1o shaksu @6 8O9 Monthly Profit $2I25O repFent loo shares eS0O0 Monthly Profit SlOe2 25, reprengR leo shares 2I1 Monthly Profit on s5s.lS. repre'nle 50 sharss
 $S2S Menthly Front on $26.56, reprentg as shares
 Financial Boek. giving fun infprmatOn, ssns frs. F sly Bankers and BrofsSsss. cs Ss is &si sss x:T.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

RHEUMATIsM M-Galen's Great Remedy, a speedy and sure cure for Rheumatism, Neuralgia. Cont. Gravel, etc. This well known remedy has effected more wonder ful cures of acute aud chronic cases, and given greater satisfaction than any other medicine. The greatest blood sperifc ev- CT known. Price $f and $2 a bottle. Sold to McKE>soN $ ROBBINS. and drne gists generally. J.sK. CooK, & Co.,, Manufac- turers, Mo- 10 Clinton Place, New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

Davis. the missing State Prison keeper, whose treacheEy occasioned the recent nnrdsE. hes been caught in Somers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

:, The New York Court Of Appeals has de- cided in favor of Rapid Transit in the city.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

The New Jersey Democracy have nom- mated Gen. Mcclellan for Governor. He was never much of success in the Unit. ed States. but he may do for New Jersey.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-09-27

Massachusetts people are demanding repeal of their trustee process" -called here "factorizing." The Boston Herald hears that there are to be four miles of petitions to the next Legislature for it's abolition.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
OVER PRODUCTION.

The perfection to which all labor saw
ing machinery has been brought within
the last quarter of a century. is bless
ing which is now very thoroughly dis
guised, and is likely to remain so until
new felds of commercial interchange
are opened up TO our vigorous western
enterprise. Our home consumption
has not equaled home production, and
this circumstance taken together with
the worldwide business stagnation
which cuts us of measurably from rs>
lief by expectation, enters largely into
our present financial distress and gems
eral business hopelessness The only
field yet left open for the profitable ern-
ployment Of our mechanical skill, or
rather for the sale of its productions, is
the countries of the far East, India,
China and Japan. These are slowly
issuing from the ohryssiis state in which
they have been ALTERNATING for several
thousand yesrs. and find thst in order
10 cope with the aggressive civilization
of the new western age, they must
adopt It's ideas, implements and phi
losophy.
In doing this the demand FOR our
implements will very greatly exceed
the supply for many years. Thus we
nay expeet>a future outlet for our sur
plus productions But much viii have
TO be accomplished before we can hope
for so much. The hoary eastern exela
siveness must make immense conces-
sions; the walls. which have jeslously
hidden them, their manners, customs
and wants from our western inquisitive>
ness. must be leveied; our steamships
must trouble the waters On their coasts;
our great transcontinental lines Of rail.
way must carry our improved machia>
lery aud its earliest fruits to our far
western ports to load these ships. Thus
can we only res tore the lost equilibrium
between production and demand. Thus
can we be rid Of our surplus profitably,
and the busy millions of Europe and
America receive again their wonted
bread in the sweat Of their brow. =,
formerly.
OF ali the great staples Of life We have
Ia superabun lance. This abund.
ance is quietly rotting for want
Of consumers. Within the last few
| years the Australian colonies Of Grea,
Britain have entered the race TO supply
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
". VI TWEED.
fhe Brsss Aee.nsT 81 Ehs Hi.. Pr.-
face 30 what Promises 10 ~ ~, -
rere.sinS sszdssg-fssa 2seh Ea.
Ho Coma

to Come
NEw iogk, September 6.-The ~
dermznic committee of iuyesligaiiue
ring frauds met to-day. Wm. NJ.
Tweed WAS PreseBt with counsel att
gave his story of the various cfflr,-
held by him under the city. lie ts-ti-
fed 10 the ring that Mss iormeIiG o..
board % supervisors for I.s.siuE go
eisziye 0iiis- IL ls5J the ring CONSIST
ed of Roach Brisgs and himself. -1
isoli, Henry smith Was added go l--
J. y. Fox, IA isI8, James Hayt-. .f
lsoa, lssae J. Oliver and =. J. BIaAr.,
were sdded, bat the last two did u..
know all that VA going Ou. The r.u-
got their rake. Ia $50 the boar.i OF
supervisors was abolished. The I've.
ring had nothing 20 do with the -uf-,r-
visor. ring. Tie former wa uuE.r
Hofimans' administration ~ guar.-.
and was comprised % Wftncs-, JOIN
L. Hoffman, Comptroller Breuuau aal
street Commissioner Cornell. The.
met only for social and political par
poses. some of these uiou went oli ..
Office, and this ring thea become com.
posed Of Oakley Hall, Comp;rolleE Goa.
nelly, Street Conmi-sioner MrI.l.
and himself Adjourned uA Wed.,--
day next
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

the world with both bread and clothing,
and our late war quickened the Egyp-
tian and Indian cotton growing enter
prises. These are proving formidable
competitors. That this is true we cans
not doubt. when We reflect that the
present war has cut of Russian grain
expectation, and yet the demand is no,
increased and the prices bat little adj
ysnced
The great necessity is upon US, and
we must create new markets for our in
creased productions, orsuffer immensely
by reason Of the destruction of that
equilibrium which alone is the safe
guard of both agricultural and mechan>
ical enterprise. Since the day when
inventive genius has created machinery
by which one man can accomplish the
work of ten, the nine remaining have
suffered, except only when increased
demand has kept things tolerahly even
Over production has not been the
sole cause of our present distress. Bad
management, reckless expenditure and
neglected opportunities enter largely
into the underlying causes of our pres
ent financial and commercial depres-
sion. We must so shape legislation as
that new impetus viii be given TO
trade. Our merchant marine, which.
since Sernmes' raid on the high seas,
has been slowly rotting in our home
ports, or is abroad only under the
English flag must be employed.
The white sails of American
commerce no longer whiten every sea,
indeed these same white sails are the |
We must do something to
put them to work again, and only in
this great international carrying trade, |
10 be opened up by creating an eastern
demand for western manufactures, can |
all this be done
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

The HERALD is indebted To the Come
merIat for the expression of manly
and correct sentiment yesterday THE
HERsIp avoids all personality. and uses
the utmost care to prevent, at any and
all times. the use of language or the ut
terance of a sentiment which will not
bear the closest scrutiny, as to morality
and aeceney. OF course, in large journ-
al working several men in as many diff,
ferent departments. at times. matter
will 60 in of character unapproyed by
the editor. Our evening cotemporary.
we are glad to say. has been singularly
free from objection in this respect.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
R~Sfssux Ola Tisac-.

Boston Globe: \ tramp ca ae down
the dusty road and sat down TO rest o-,
the steps OF n house in n qu..t vjl.as,
street Through the wincows To,
voices OF a man and wife in violent al
tereation were heard, and ihe tfsmp
listened intently. Augry words and
occasionally n sound Rs Of something
thrown came To his ears, and he could
hardly sit still At last, evidently, the
wife had taken = broom, and the Ho,gs
fell fast and furious. Our tramp could
stand IL no longer, hut rushing around
TO the side door, darted In, and step
ping between the loving pair cried ia
husky voice. "Give Us a clip OF two
with the broom, old woman; IL seems
just like old times" No matter how
much We wander, the old home feel
ing viii get US once in a while.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Republican state Convention En-
dorse Hayes southern Policy -Garry
the News 20 B!aine, the C..oerons
Already n now tt.

iue hefubifcfsn state convention kn-
dorse Hayes southern Policy Garry
the News 20 B!aine, the Camerons
Already n koow IT,
HARRISBURG, September 5.-Tbe re-
publican state convention mbled in
the hall ofthe house Of representatives
at noon to>day, and WAS called to order
by A. w. Norris, president of TIE state
committee.
William II. Armstrong was
elected permanent president. J. T..
Sterrot WAS nominated for judge by ae-
ciamation- The contest Is sharp over
the minor places on the ticket. The
committee on resolutions reported the
following, which was adopted:
First-While we recognize and re-
spect the difference OF opinion exist
ing among us AS to the course pursued
by President Hayes towards the south,
we are heartily in accord In nonoring
the patriotic motives which have
guided him, and hope the results OF this
policy Will be peace, goodwill and the
complete recognition of the equal
rights of all nen in every section of
the country, and to the efforts of his
administration to carry into effect the
principles Of the platform upon which
he was elected, we pledge our hearty
and cordial support.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
CRAZY HORSE.
rh" Hostile thi.t DE- al ul- :. s.....i.
-ai- hand ntssa-a,s r~.i-PrIn.ttaf
agitStar- Ia the p,-tarhs.i Iaatau
Regions VIII he Csa % a.i In Fisrsa.


Regions VIII be Cssss.a In FIsria-
CAMP Robinson, September S.
Crazy Horse, who escaped alone iu t..,.
direction Of the Spotted Tail Aseuly.
was captured at thSt place Lac; night
CHEYENNE, September ..-The t..
Of Crazy Horse i dismenter-i. G.r-
erai Crook telegraphs that this l. t.
end OF all trouble, A. far ~ al iL-
Sioux are concerned, outside Of 80.
ting Bull.
CANT RoBiNsoN, September o.
Crazy Horse did at midnight from ti...
effect Of injuries received while ~
tempting 90 escape from the guar
house hsTe last night HE ts-I.I.
took charge II has body. All gus-t
this morning.
CHICAGO, ~epiemb brr q. 6.-Order- ha,.
teen issued fer the apprehension a.
some % tie principal Agiisicrs Anlsf Z
the Indians IN tire disturbed region GO
the vest, with view Of placing them
IN confinement in Florida, a prsatac-
which has prove effective IN gu.IIir-
disturbances among Indian- in IHfIal.
territory sEl elsewhere. Army OIL
GERS here do lot anticipate sny -.ria1-
commotiou IN account Of IA. ti~atA ,rI
Crazy Hors-.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

MEHysRr ALI in assumin the ofIen
sive has formed his line in the shape of
an arc, with the Danube for its chord.
Commencing at Rustchuk, his line runs
through Rasgrad, Schumia. osman, Ba>
zaar. Gabrova, Selvi aud Bovatz, termin-
ating at Pievna. The purpose Of the
Turks appear to be to close in upon the
Russians in ali directions and drive
them upon the Danube, risk which
may quite possibly result dissstrously
to them, If the defeat st Selyi and the
capture of Lovatz, reported in our dis.
patches of yesterday. are confirmed.
The specimen of attack given by the
Russians al pieyna compares fasorably
with tine Turkish assault at Selvi. There
is desperate fighting ahead
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

Jackson, the enterprising Texas land
Office clerk, traded Texas lands for Chr
cago city property, and decsmped after
collecting the tlrst rents due. 1t is a
melancholy satisfaction to know that he
has now a reliable income. We predict
for him long, prosperous, and undis-
turbed career as Chicago landlord.
Lieutenant Armstrong and Detective
Duncan should be sent up there to look
after things. When the sheriff of Travis
county called, Mr.. jackson unfortu-
nately WAS out doubtless much to his
regret
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

PRssIDsNr HAYES hands of order
TO ofiice-bolders is producing wide
spread distress in their ranks. They
see plainly their present nice places
slipping away from them slowly and
surely. the ruin of the party and the
destruction OF the country. 1t is an
ugly situation, hut the blessed lambs OF
the radical fiock must face it,
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

We r,sgret exceedingly that business
engagements rendered it impossible for
rs TO be present with our brethren of
the press at Fort Worth yesterday.
There is so much that could be done by
= proper organization OF publishers and
editors, so much that ought and in
deed must be done if we would cope.
with other pursuits. that every man
interested in Texas journalism should
have been present There is no class
of workers in Texas. who, as rule, are
so poorly paid, and no class certainly
who do so much work free gratis, and
get so little credit for it. We trust
these Of our brethren whose engages
ments permitted them 70 attend the
convention. will take wise measures for
the good Of the gang, and we promise
in advance our hearty concurrence and
cooperation wherever and whenever
right and proper.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

THE members of the press gang, with
whom we have conversed recently in
passing to and from the meeting at Fort
Worth, universally regret the retire,
ment of Hon. James R. Simpson from
the profession. The boys. however, all
say that he is only lent to the law, for a,
brief season. and that he will soon re.
turn to the tripod more in love with
the profession than ever. THE HERALD
will not gainsay the prediction, and
will add that it does no violence to
its own judgment in the matter.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

cred 10 His Fathers-lts Ine~t ar.
the Present Political Crf-fs Cansst
be Properly weighed -Gamsetts an.:
Greevy.
LONDON, September 4-The an-
nonucement of the death of NJ. Thiers
Is confirmed. Ii was CAUSED by appo-
piexy, and his suilerings were appar.
entity slight:
The attack which carried off ex-
President Thiers, was what is called In
France appoplexic fondroysnte. Was
apparently in good health in the morn
ing and took luncheon. He felt symp-
toms OF Illness, which speedily de-
veloped in an appopIectie hit. He re-
mained unconscious and died ut six
O'Clock, without pain, apparently.
:. No efforts short of coup dietst, or
communist rising could have created
so profound an Impression throughout
France. Its effect on the present
political crisis, cannot be properly
weighed.
NJ. Gam BETA is now without rival
in the republican party, but his ad-
vaneed views are so alarming TO the
left centre, that the republi can party
as whole, will probably seek to coun-
tersct the evil effect of NJ. Thiersi re-
moval by putting forward NJ. Greevy,
ex-president of the chamber of depu.
ties, as a candidate for the succession
to the presidency, in the event Of
President MacMahsn's retirement.
PARIS, September 5.-The official
journal publishes decree 10y Pre-i-
dent MacMahon, ordering a state
funeral for NJ. Theirs.
To day the bourse was quite snima-
mated and seemed in some way or
other 10 regard the sad event of EXPIRE
sident NJ. Thiers' death as tending to
clear the political atmosphere.
President MacMahon will attend the
late NJ Thiers' funeral at the Invslides
on Saturday next
BERLIN, Septem Der 5.-Thiers' death
produced deep impression throughout
the German empire. French diffigul-
ties are apprehended.
LONDON, September 5.-The Eng
lish press generally thinks that to the
French republicans, NJ. Tbiers' loss is
terrible. II is not light matter that
the republican policy instead of being
represented by Thiers' mature wisdom,
should be dependent on the eager tenn
per of Gam BETA, who il now without
serious rival.
LONDON, Septem Der "a dispatch
from Paris To the Daily News says the
three counts of the indictments against
Gambetta, which charge him with
ofienses against the person OF the pres
ident and against the republic, insti-
tutiBg one for the passage of his little
speech ending with the words-Les,1-
METRE oRss denlettre. There are six
counts for public insults TO ministers.
The government will not permit the
trial TO be reported.
PARIS, September 6.-Msdam Thie-s
having accepted the official funeral OF
her husband, only on condition of be-
ing herself allowed to arrange the or
der of cortege, the government has de-
eided to snnul the decree published
yesterday ordering state funeral, ss
1t can not dispense with the execution
of existing enactment regulating the
ceremonies. The government will,
therefore, take no part in IL beyond
paying to the deceased the military
honors TO which he is entitled, as hav-
ing been dignitsry of the Legion oi
Honor and formerly chief Of state.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

TINS is the age of cooperation and
combination. 80 we are not surprised
that the commercial travellers combine
TO throw their entire patronage to GER
tain hotels. aud demand recession
from the usual rates charged the travel
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

Thar was neat game played by the
sheriff of Burnet county aud Major
Jones. Jail breaking is an expensive
luxury. it seems. The circumstance is
valuable because it shows how the
thing is done sometimes See account
elsewhere from Ne,cs special.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

We have a late copy of the Pensacola
Gazette, which gives Sheriff Hutchinson
and his deputy credit for the arrest of
Hartin, and which states that Hardin
was turned over to the Texas officers
only when he arrived at the line divid-
ing Florida and Alabama. How true
all this is, we do not undertake to say.
only we know the arrest would never
have been made but for the energy and
intelligence. of the Texan officer, who
tracked the blood-stained desperate to
his lair in the swamps of Florida.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

PAD fears that competent successor
for old Brigham will be difficult to find.
The safety of the institution is what
troubles our Fort Worth neighbor
When he dies he is booked for Nor
mon heaven or none.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Resais IN Caissosaia Indicate Re-
psbstean Gains-Bee Bvaaiey Rsses
ANA Explains.
SAN FRANcIsCo, September 6.-Re-
turns thus far indicate republican gains
in the interior, bnt they may be modi-
tied by later adviees. II is believed
that Bryant (democrst) beats Ashbury
ttax-psyer) for mayor in this city.
New YORK, September 6.-Associa.e
Justice Joseph Bradley, of electoral
commission fame, in a letter to the
Newark Advertiser, denies in toto the
charges made against him In connec-
tion with the electoral com mission.
He says he did not read OF express the
opinion, rs charged, to Justice Field,
ana denies that there We're calls at his
house, and declares be decided the
electoral vote honestly and free from
political or other extrnneous consider.
atoms.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

THE Paris Iress aud Houston Age are
amusing themselves with the next state
ticket They are planting too early
The frost might catch the budding
statesmen, aud what would become Of
the nominating papers1 On the record
wrong is like icing stranded out Of
channel
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

THE late rains, which have been gem
eral all over north Texas, will be Of im>
mense service in putting the land in
good condition for the fall planting of
wheat. We rejoice to hear that at least
fifty per cent. more land viii be sown
this fall than last We congratulate
the farmers on this clear-headed ad.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08
vaassy ss IN. reu...

Boston journal The Pole il proud
and dressy; he will not carry bundles;
ne does not 60 out to walk without his
cane; he must have his watch-fob, gloves
and beaver. Walk in Saxony Garden
about one o'clock of summer Sunday.
or Under the Lines at about six, and
you will see more fne-mapnered, ele-
gsntly attired people than in any other
city ofits sise in the world, Boston BY
no means excepted
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

THE1,s's one thing Governor Hubbard
does well, lie sticks closely TO husi>
ness. and not even l04o in the shade
can drive him from the capital. 1t will
be hard to put up any two>third ma
jority which can do that either. How
.,,., og,,s, -.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

Tar "ofi year is alwaysa hard one on
the party papers, but when 1t is joined
TO hard business season, and nothing
hat greaser raids and Nez Perces trou.
bles, how hard il is to make the peo-
,ia rsal am
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

We need capital in Texas to build
railroads and manufactures We need
men TO purchase and improve small
farns. These can both be profitabIy
and usefully employed. We have no
room or use for any other class of peo-
pie or immigrants, Money and muscle
only are in demand, and they only can
hope for success when they go hand in
hanI
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-09-08

The rainy season has commenced and
with it comes the usual reports OF aoci-
dents on the railroads. 1t 10 great
pity that the summer months are not
used by the roads. TO thoroughly repair
the track, so they would be in condition
TO do the increased business Of the fall
and winter months expsdisiouAly and
safely