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, 1877-11-02
The Unemployed.

"Three million of unemployed men in
the United States"--that is the text upon
which have been threaded more editorial
attempts at pathos lately than any state
ment that has been made since the panic.
But is it true9 There are in the United
States about 40,OOO,OOO people, 2O,OOO,-
900 males, of whom not over 100000
are mature, able-bodied men. Of these
100000 about 100000 are Southern
negroes, of whom it can hardly be said
that any are really out Of employment,
since there is work enough for all who are
willing to work. OF the remaining six
million, at least three million are farmers,
of whom it cannot be said that any are
out of employment. This calculation
leaves but about 100000 to be account
ed for, and if they are all out of employ.
ment, then there is nobody at work in
the United States, except the women, the
Southern negroes and the farmersl But
this, of course, is an absurd conclusion.
Of these 100000 we know that 1,O00,-
900 are engaged in active business in
professional work, or else supported from
accumulated wealth. And of the remain
ing 10000 at least one-half of 1,OO0,-
600 is engaged in mechanical trades, in
the great business of transportation, in
manual labor, in Government or State
employ, etc, etc. This would leave but
100000 men really unemployed in the
whole country, of whom at least half are
Southern whites who won't work, tramps,
lazy young men living on their fathers,
etc, etc. We then arrive at the conclu-
sion that not over 100000 men in the
United States are really uDemployed.-
Pittsburg Leader.
, 1877-11-02
Mems Love and Self-LOye.

Girls are sometimes admonished not TO
flirt, because, however pleasant it might
be to them, it might break the heart Of
those with whom they flirt. Nonsense.
l have heard of victims of blighted af-
fection, but never yet have came across
one. Time, in this sort of matters, works
wonders. i doubt whether any man
ever yet died of broken heart. Men
are more vain than women. There are
exceedingly few of them who are not
tlattered by the idea of some woman
falling in love with them, The lady for
the moment affords them this gratifica-
ton of self-love. She makes herself as
agreeable as she can. If the vanity of
the man leads him to believe that she
has fallen victim to bis charms, this is
his fault, not hers. The illusion has
raised him to the seventh heaven for a
brief period, and, If the period be short,
he has been the gamer. In one of De
Bernard's novels he describes an old cap.
tain who lives supremely happy because
he fancies that, years ago, some girl died
of broken heart because he had de-
olined to marry her. He carries about
her portrait, and on all occasions takes
it out and weeps over it. One day, how
ever, he meets the girl, who had not
died, but had married grocer, and for
COTTON all about the captain. He is in
despair. He can no longer indulge in
the luxury of grieving over the sad fate
of the object Of his youthful affections
Flirt on, then, young ladies, and do not
imagine that the amusement will break
tho heart of any one. 1t may wound the
amour propre, quite likely, and where
this is the only amour the mass has, the
blow may stagger him. But it will
do him good, show him his real selfish
ness.--H0me Journal. r.H
, 1877-11-02

A PUPIL in an English school was
asked in an examination paper, "Why ID
the tropic of Cancer so called, and why il
itsituated twenty-three and half degrees
from the equatorl" The answer, con.
structed on basis of purest logic, was
"The Tropic Of Cancer is so called from a
Latin word cancer, meaning a crab, be-
cause there are a great many crabs iu
that portion of the globe; and il is situat.
twenty-three and half degrees from the
Equator because there are more crabs
there than anywhere else" Another pu.
pill, asked to define the word "buttress, >
wrote out its meaning, "A female who
makes butter"
, 1877-11-02

WHERE DANIEL BOONE DIED.-Daniel
Boone died at the house of his son, Ma
jor Nathan Boone, on Femme Usage
Creek, st. Charles County, No, on Sep
tember 20, 1920, in the eighty-sixth year
of his age. The next day his remains
we're moved to the house of his son-in-
law, Flanders Galloway, near Marthas-
vile, Warren County, where, after fu-
neral sermon by Rev. James Craig, a
son-in-law Of Nathan Boone, they were
inferred on the summit of beautiful
knoll. on Teuque Creek, about one mile
southeast of Marthasvile. The house
a two-story stone building, and the first
of its kind erected in the State-is yet
standing and occupied as dwelling.
, 1877-11-02
Pitrnre. u N,morl.

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Thai I.r. .u N,m.N H...
70 ous us a.m "a hr".
Talf ,rrueth beet OFT.
Nff.r De ..ra-.rd rak- .....
DARK uI4l ttc o.. ..is'..
NJif.rtl tls r.n.,,s -..1.u
Thai ,ry.sgic ne va.t '.'"R.
Nufr itr m.IA white U...s
Thu lean from ttc r. -Tar,
Uouueulns al dny w.,h ~. sas,
And stealing their sulh,H .d-..
NutErtl ,iurs ou ;ts 1pa..
where tle bright r,j b,uas s.s't
Nor the Din k., nor tle ps.c I'or.t g1vsi'p'
Il s,sm,ia mr ID, yg.t
once had liiile rjlLer
With cyes Iha, we're DARK and deep;
Ia the lap Of that diIn Old 9srsi
He lieth In peace asleep.
Light as the down OF the thistle,
Free as the winds that blow,
We roved there the beautiful summers,
The summers OF long ago,
But his feet on the hills grew weary,
And one Of the autumn ewes
made FOR my little brother
A bed OF yellow leaves
tANT ~ at
sweetly his pale arms folded
Ny neck in a meek embrace
As the light ofimmortal beauty ,
7 Silently covered his face 4
And, when the arrows Of sunset
Lodged in the tree-tops bright,
He fell, in his salnt-llke beauty, -
Asleep by the gates Of light y III
Therefore of allthe pictures
That hangs on Memory's wall,
The one Of the dim old forest ts l&tN
Seemeth the best Of all.
-... .. Alice Cary.
, 1877-11-02

no danger, fears no foe, and will fight so
long as he has an arm for raising sabre
or finger for pulling the trigger.
These are the men who constitute a
large and important body of the Russian
army, who have just distinguished them
selves by overlapping the barriers of the
Balkans, and whose services will form no
insignificant element in whatever sue
cesses Russia may achieve in the present
war.
, 1877-11-02

Coon MoRNINo.--Don't forget to say
"good morningl" Say 1t to your par
ents, your brothers and sisters, your
scboolmates, your teachers-and say it
cheerfully and with smile, it will do
your friends good. There's kind of in.
spiration in every "good morning."
heartily and Smilingly spoken, and helps
to make hope fresher and work lighter.
1t really seems TO make the morning
good, and to be 8 prophecy Of good day
to come after it. And if this be true OF
the "good morning." it is also true of all
kind, heartSome greetings. They cheer
the discouraged, rest the tired one, and
somehow make the wheels of life run
smoothly. ........
, 1877-11-02

THE use of water-crest, as an article of
Diet, is extremely ancient, and very ex-
tensive now in most European countries.
Of it. 81 800 worth day is used in Paris
alone, and in London it is estimated that
from twelve 10 fifteen hundred people
gain livelihood by selling it in the
streets. 1t has powerful anti-scorbutic
properties, is an excellent ingredient in a
salad, and forms an appetizing relish
either raw or as an adjunct to various
cooked dishes. From the middle Of the
sixteenth century, it has been cultivated
artihcially at Erfurt, Germany, whence
Berlin and many towns along the Rhine
draw their supplies of it. Here it might
be advantageously naturalized in every
brook according to the method described
vAted as wholesome and appetiEing add.
in o late issue of the Rural, and cult.
ton to the far too limited number of our
salad plants.
, 1877-11-02

The aggregate of the silver coin issued
to the 1st inst. is S34, 100000. The frac-
tional currency redeemed amounts to
$2l, 100000, leaving $l9,6s2,OOO out
standing.
, 1877-11-02

NEVER taunt with past mistake.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
Coshen.-Mo 200.

ARRIvAL.-At Dr. North's, Miss Jennie North, of New Britain. This young lady took the highest appointment in the grad uating class of the College at Lewiston. Maine, at the commencement this sum- mer. It will be remembered that in this College the students are both gentlemen and ladies.
 VERMONT CENTENNIAL. 1.-Mr. Albert Wadhams has an invitation to attend the great celebration at Bennington on the 10th and 18th of August. The first will be to celebrate the one hundredth ami. versary of the existence of Vermont as 8 State and the other the one hundrsdth anniversary of the Battle of Bennington.
 SICKNESS OF MIR. HowE.-Mr. Birdseye T, Howe is very sick, and it is doubtful whether he recovers. H. N..
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
ThomaSton.

Mr. H. H. Hotchkiss, while driving around corner came in collision with the buggy of Mir. Morton. The gents were thrown out but not much hurt; the buggy is complete wreck.
 MT. Gates, our postmaster, has had the misfortune to lose his daughter. A wide circle of friends feel deep sym pathy for him and his family.
 Several parties have visited Litchfeld, bent on pleasure and fishing. during the past week. .
 -Bradstreet block is we'll up and it al ready makes good appearance.
 MT. Wilbur Bevans, while trying to fix belt in the elock-shop, had his arm caught by the shafting and broken; il was attended to by Dr. Woodruff.
 Cedar Lodge of Good Templars, in stalled the following officers, on Thurs day eve, Aug. 2d;
 W. 0. T., MT. D. A. Bradley; w V. T.. Miss M. Wood; Sec, T. Benson Asst. Sec, Miss A. Barbour; F. Sec, A Bassford; Treas, Mrs. E. Morse; Chap. A. B. Smith; Marshall, H. Wood; Dept M. Miss Denner; Guard, Miss 5. Platt Sen. R. Hlggin; R. S., J. s. Goss; L. s. Mrs. D. A. Bradley.
 This Lodge makes good show for the quarter. having initiated IT new mem. bers. There are at present S3 members in good standing. G.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
RoXbuFY.

Last Sabbath nature seemed to put on her loveliest dress. It was SO sunny, so cool, not too wet nor too dry. A larger number than usual improved it's balmy and invigorating breezes by attending church. The regular ministers occupied their pulpits except Rev. D. B. Jones, of the Congregational, the Rev. H. Up- son of New Preston taking his place.
 On Sundays, for many years our peo pie have metnsar sunset, at the cemetery near the village, and held prayer meet ing Last Sabbath the people held their meeting at 5 o'clock p. m. There was large attendance and the services very deeply interesting. Four ministers with their people were present. representing our three churches (Methodist, Episcopal, and Congregational, and each minister addressed the congregation. One of the ministers read an ode written for the occasion. I have not learned who wrote it.
 The Rev. MT. Croly has a young and playful dog-N ebuchadnezzar by name, who while it's master was out mak- ing pastoral calls, made way with chicken belonging to MT. Burr Keeler. Some days after MT. Keelel shot Nezz in the street, near MT. Croly's house, although the poor dog was muzzled and as quiet as possible. No doubt 'Nezz did wrong, but did MT. Keeler do right? NEFF.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
Warren.

Scarcity of news is our only cause for silence. All are so fully occupied these busy times, that anything novel occur ring would seem out of place.
 Farmers are gathering much better hay crop than was anticipated eerlier in the season.
 Lightning struck Thomas Varson's house recently, knocking off the chimney, passing downwards it lifted up board in the kitchen floor and disappeared. The inmates were not hurt, but much frighten ed.
 Work on the Congl church is pro- gressing. The people meet with the Meth. odists for whrship till repairs are com pleted, which is expected to be by the first of September.
 -Dea. Hopkins and E, R. Beeman, have large families of boarders.
 The young people of the parsonage, are at the Gunnery camp, on Point Beau tifuL Several went down to attend meet ing last Sabbath evening in the camp: Unusual health prevails with us.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
West Cornwall,

A few weeks since Charley, son of MT. B. B. Hart, killed rattlesnake meas uring nearly 4 feet, and having thir- teen rattles. Last year he killed one which had just passed through their horse barn having six rattles. Can any thirteen year old boy show better re- cord.
 The laying of the corner stone for our new chapel will take place on Thurs day, the 9th. at 2 o'clock, with appropriate ceremonies. Drs. White and Lidlow, Rev. Samuel Scoville and our own Pastor, with others, will assist in the exercises. A pleasant time is expected; the Cornwall band will be in attendance.
 The family of Louis Howard has had another immortal added to their number within the past week.
 Mir. Bepi Bradley of North Canaan has recently moved into his new house in this place.
 Last Friday we were visited by one of the hardest thunder showers of the season accompanied by very severe wind and lightning, the latter striking tree in front of Mir. Henry Roger's house. Some pieces of sowed corn were laid flat and the roads were badly washed.
 Times are dull. why don some body get married ere we forget how it is done.
 LII. O. Hart has raised 5 lbs. of Early Rose potatoes from two eyes, all large eating potatoes. Who can beat thatl
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
How it is done.

The first object in life with the Amerl- can people is to ''get rich;" the second, how to regain good health. The first can be obtained by energy, honesty and saving; the second, (good health, ) by us- ing GREENS AUGUST FLOWER. Should you be Respondent sufferer from any of tie effects of Dyspepsia. Liver Complaint, Indigestion, &c., such as Sick Headache. Palpitatlon of the Heart, Sour Stomache Habitual Costiveness, Dizziness of the Head, Nervous Prostration, Low Spirits &c. you need not suffer another day Two doses of AUGUST FLOWER will relieve you at once. Sample Bottles 10 cents Regular slze 75 cents. Sold by A. s Wright & Co.,, Litch6eld Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

DR. Cooks CARBo1IzED CORN AND BUN. ION PLAsTERs. Few discoveries in Chem istry have produced greater sensation in the Medical world than that of Carbol- lc Acid. Combining it's wonderful cura tive properties with other valuable Bal sams, we have produced the acme of Corn and Bunion Plasters.
 Feeling therefor, confident of their qual. lties, we offer them to the Public as a boon to all those suffering from the an- moving and painful excrescences, guaran- teeing perfect satisfaction.
 All Druggists keeping them will speak in their praise, we'll knowing their supe- riority over all other remedies in the mar ket. Try them once and you will never be without them.
 Sold by John F. Henry, Curran x Co.,, W. Fl. Schieffelin & Co.,, Lazell, Marsh & Gardiner, Wells & Elliot, Day, Hoag- land &. Stiger. Chas. N. Crittenton, McKesson X Robbins, John H. Francis, John M. Grosvenor. and by Druggists everywhere. J. K. CooK Co.,, Mannfac- turers, 10 Clinton Place. New York.
 We desire to say good word about the business of the celebrated Dry Goods and Carpet dealers, Messrs. Hall & Read of Bridgeport. Each season finds their sales increasing and there is every reason why it should be a good place to trade. This firm makes all their ingrain carpets thereby saving their customers one profit. They buy their Domestic goods direct from the manufacturers-they sell every article at the lowest market rates-they love their business and are determined to please the public. When in Bridgeport. go and see them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

weeks N. Y. Herald announced that 'Dr. Robinson who was supplying Plymouth Church pulpit, was encamped with Mrs. Hilton at Lake Waramaug in Conn.,
 A denial of the statement was soon af- ter printed but could not entirely cancel the first report, for too mnny would think the truth kind of clotk to hide some thing that it was desired to conceal.
 It is expected that D-. J. Geer of N. Y. son of the late Rev. Alpheus Geer. who used to preach sometimes in St. Jphn's church, will preach in that church next Sunday.
 He and family are boarding at the Loo- marwick. near Lake Waramaug. J
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
Washington.

CROPS. The oat harvest has been very heavy. The showers of the past week has been favorable for corn, and the farm. CTS are finishing having.
 M1N1srERIAL.-Rev. Dr. Robinson, of Troy N. Y. preached in the Congregation al Church on Sabbath morning and at Point Beautiful at 5 o'clock, P. M. In this connection we would correct an error in the communication of your most relia. ble correspondent in last weeks issue. Most of our young people never wit. messed an ordination previous to that of MT. Thrall on the 18th inst. Mir. Colton was installed in this place. not ordained, the distinctive features of an ordination. viz. the laying on of the hands ot the Presbytery, have, not been conferred on any one in this place since the ordination of the Rev. Samuel W. Pond as Mission ary to the Sioux Indians nearly forty years since.
 BoARDERs. Mosely and family of New Haven are at T. Fl. WoodruAs; Mrs. Marrias and daughter. Meriden, MT. But Ter of Hartford, and Miss Urania New. comb, of New Haven, at MT. Galpin's.
 VIsTroTs.-Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Smith, Robert Smith, George W. Judd and fam fly, and Miss Martha Fields, of New Ha- ven. Dea. John A. Oviatt of Greenfield, Mass. Augustus Smith, Dr. Horace Smith, Dr and Mrs. Curtiss Smith, of Washing. ton, D. C.,and others too numerous to mention, are visiting here.
 STRIKE ON THE SHEPAUG RAILROAD. "A strike is reported on this road al Romford Station, Sunday. s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

RHEUMATISM -Galen's Great Remedy, a speedy and sure cure for Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Gout. Gravel, etc. This well known remedy has effected more wonder full cures of acute aud chronic cases, and given greater satisfaction than any other medicine. The greatest blood specific ey- generally. J. K. Cock, < Co.,, Mannfac- turers, No. 10 Clinton Place, New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

The New Haven Palladium carries it's coassrvakism to the extent of endorsing ths ooup q eaat of Napoleon, and desiring tAs sunosss of McAfahOn in the coming FrsncA elections. s'The revolution of 1S4s brought men into power who were f&r os4tsr known than M. Gambetta, and ys3 tAa time came when Lamartine's elo. qaeat voics eoald not hold the mob of Farm in cheek and the orator had to give place Co the military dictator, or else So- eseaT woaAd have been destroyed. France Deeaa rspose. not revolution, and the qaszkSna thas conservative Frenchmen are anxio1zly ssking themselves to-day m uhsGhNr government cai control the mob CT the mob shall make and control tAe goxsmmsnt."
 We do net beliese'.the orator hadto give psaos to the military dictator, or else so- cssAy voaA have been destroyed" The aliagsa danger to society was the pretext of Napoleon the Little and his co-conspir. ssazA Juzt as the danger to society which MEAahoa fanciss himself fighting. to-day, ia ths psstaxt of clerical and monarchieal fnAEsgnsrA If France needs repose and nss revolution. who is responsible for tAe pusnsnk tarm0il thsref It is the re- eS1aonAEy Boaap&<tists. BOurbonists and Jsza11a wA0 threaten revolution in Frmnna. mnsnw mn ignorant moldier as their 2eol
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
WAsH1NeTos, Aug. 9th, 1877.


 Hearing that Dr. Robinson was to preach at 'Point Beautiful. last evening, to the Campers and Boarders of that vi- cinity, reminded us of an incident that occurred two or three years ago. when the Rev. gentleman had an opportunity to realize.h how little capital scandal-lo reduires to operate with.
 As Mrs. Robinson is relative of the Beinsmade family, they have been in the habit of spending some time in Washing ton nearly every year of their married life, and naturally they did as Washingto- nians are fond of doing. visited the Gum nery Camp, at Lake Waramaug. At the time referred to Mrs. Triton was looking for retrcat for her children, and sought MT. Gum also at the Camp. The next
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

A GOOD DOMESTIC Sulpur bath can be instantly prepared by taking cake of GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP into the bath tub. Such an expedient will, to use slang phrase, ''knock the spots of" any victim of cutaneous blemishes. Sold by all drug gists 25 cents.. 12k s.i4
 Hills Hair and whisker Dye. black or brown, 50 cents. 19.4w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
New cure for Disease-read this and
 1t may say your life.

New cure for Disease-read this and
 1t may say your life,
 Persons afflicted with any Long-stand. ing Disease should try the new and won- derfullv successful treatment of the AL BIoN MEDICAL INSTITUTION of Saratoga Springs, N. P. No fees are charged until a cure is effected; and any person who is unable to visit the Institution can procure a prescription for trial free of charye. by forwarding a statement of the case. All manner of Long standing Diseases are cured. no matter if older Physicians have failed, such as Liver and Kidney Complaints. Dyspepsia, Spinal Weakness, and Female Diseases of the worst form, Scrofulous Eruptions, &c.; Nervous De- bility, Vital Weakness or Depression-a weak or exhausted and gloomy feeling, energy or courage-the result of mental over-work, excesses or indiscgetions, &c. always cured.
 Address, with stamp. for reply, DR. O. c. GAGE & Co.,, ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION, Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
, UnIonYilIe.

There is child living just south of the village, born with only one arm. Four we'll developed fingers extend from pro- iection at the shoulder. The child is about 3 years old, and belongs to fami- ly by the name of Morrissey.
 -Chas. James sawed two of hls fingers, recently. while at work in a cabinet-shop.
 The Tunix B. B. Club played with the Mulligan Guards of New Britain, last Friday. and were beaten by score of 16 to 5. Two New Britain boys spent the day in the lock up. They had stolen some money down there and were follow. ed here by an officer. The.boy intended to invest it in boots. and thus lay foun- dation to an immense fortune but in- stead will have to spend short time at some. county boardIng-house. They were not players, M. J. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

There is said to be a movement on the part of the railroad companies to do the business now managed by the express eOmpaniss It would be reasonable un. deEtakine. the whole express business hav- ing grown out of the neglect of the rail- road companies to do their business prop aF1w
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

The Winsted News has been victimized by iokes with an ancient chess problem contributed by ''J. Miller;" Joe Miller is a signature that arouses suspicion in the breast of the veteran night editor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

RarOpe is demanding more and more grain. every decade. Germany has ceas. sd to bs an exporter, and is now a large importer; France nearly furnishes its own supply; while England now imports over 75.OOO. 900 bushels of wheat annually; the supply needed. doubling every twenty
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
Notice.

r have been engaged in the mercantile business l nearly forty years and have given unlimited cred it. [ think the time has come when 8 change from the Credit to the Cash system is best and may be made profitable to all concerned. Therefore, after Sept 1sr 1877 shall make no book accounts put can and will make it it for the interest of my customers to continue their patronage All who have unsettled accounts with me are requested to attend to them i'm" mediately. OhLANDO SWIF1,
 1S- Inn July 31st, 1877. warren Conn'
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09

The report of a great Russian victory, early last week, proved false; and they have suffered very serious defeat at Plevna. which bids fair to stop their tri- umphant march over the Balkans.