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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

FOREIGN.
 The British Government refuses to ac. cept the Russian modification in the pro- tocol. seE 13t7zas The English University boat race end- ed in a dead heat; time, 24 minutes 10 seconds.
 Russia has sent Montenegro provisions for year. gt The Porte still refuses to concede Mic eic to the Montenegrins. .-.. ...-. .. The Turks have burned a Herzegovin- ian village.
 The Montenegrins still refuse the Tur- kish terms. 1t ,f s- s'&
 DOMESTIC. The President has invited Govs. Cham. berlain and Hampton to come to Wash jngton; it is thought that if Wade Hamp- ton pledges to protect the colored men, Chamberlain may withdraw.
 John D. Lee was shot at the scene of the Mountain Meadows massacre. MT. Russell, the Minister to Venezuela. has been recalled, and Minister Wash burne has asked to be recalled.
 Judge Reed of the Circuit Court has rendered decision affirming Wade Hamp- tons title as Governor. . An extra session of Congress has been decided onto meet June 4th.
 A plot to rob the Government of S25O.- OOo on altered bonds was frustrated at Newark on Friday.
 There will be no changes in the Cabi- net. .75 Gov. Hampton of South Carolina has accepted the Presidents invitation to a personal interview. s ssa sss *& Wayne MacVeagh Is said to have a,- cepted place on the Louisiana Commis- sion, A#
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
Diplomacy,

The Presidents quandary in regard to Louisiana matters reminds us of similar predicament in which resident of an ad- joining town. whom we shall call Jones, re- gently found himself.
 Jones rises early, lights the kitchen fire, jumps back into bed, and waits till the room is little warm before he really gets up. One day last week, inst as he struck his final match, he heard his dog scratch at the outside door. He naturally stepped behind the door as he opened it, when in rushed "Bose" with c Hve skunk in his mouth! Jones exploded with ter rife ''Git out !' at which Bose dropped his prey in the middle of the floor, and sprang off like shot. Hearing the mp. roar Mrs. Jones looked in. comprehended the situation, and with shriek shut the bedroom door and bolted it. Jones re. fected quite rapidly for a few moments. The skunk had the foof, 'and Jones could not possibly get out without exposing himself to his fire. Then shrewd dodge suggested itself. He lifted the old fash toned door quietly off it's hinges, held it as shield between himself and the enc. my till he could slip out of the doorway. It is not @ populous neighborhood or Jones would have aroused considerable interest as he made O grand jump of ten feet into snow.driit, and, in a second more was dancing first on one foot, and then on the other, at the front door bowling to Mrs. Jones for admission. At last he got in. and dived into his pants and other ha. biliments with satisfaction he had never known before in all his life. Then he peeped into the kitch on and there was the skunk, quiet and comfortable, and the tea-kettle spouting steam half across the room. This was half past six a. m.. and Jones X Mrs. Jones sat on their front steps in uneasy meditation for an hour without saying anything. Then Jones re- marked to Mrs. Jones that he had never quite appreciated before how MT. Hayes felt about Packard and the Louisiana business. At half past eight the animal finally retired, and soon after the lawful proprietor and his lady took joyful pos. session. and enjoyed a late but happy breakfast. .+ ..
 The foregoing is not an allegory, nor a Danbury News story. nor wicked sell of any kind, but au actual occurrence. The name. however, we shall not disclose, unless Mir. Hayes has unforeseen difficult ty in filling mp his Louisiana commission. Then we may possibly suggest Jones as just the diplomat" for such an emer- geney..
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
The. people of Connecticut bava I,

The people of Connecticut have learned te place a high estimate, on the ability, candor and Conscientious thosonghness of the drm of HALL < READ +of Bridgeport and theresis no doubt it is an excellent nlace> to buy Dry Goods and Carpets. They are already mixing arrangements,f for spring, and are introducing some new de- signs in the celebrated ingrain carpetings of their own make. Their stock of fine carpetines and house furnishing goods is always attractive, while they are always offering some real bargains in Dry Goods.
 It Is becoming an established fact that the interior of our dwellings can be furn- ished with carpets and wall decorations by Messrs HALL X READ of Bridgeport in better taste and at less expenditure than by any sotheE. firm for the following req sons: They make their own carpets and control the desagns of5thenew decorations and can therefore not only fit up houses " ith good harmony in the fittings but save the purchasers one profit. 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

ERRATUM.-In the article on lightning rods, last week, typographical error con- veys'a meaning exactly contrary to that intended. It should read Gin the fourth paragraph "The conductivity of bar must be measured by the amount of sur face which its cross section presents"
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

It ia astonishing what salaries insnrance companies. especially mutual companies. give their officers. Presidents Hyde of the New York Equitabis and Winston of the Mutual receive respectively $37, 7,5O0 and $3O.OO for their services as presi- dents. while their vice-presidents receive $22, 900 and $1S,OOO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
Every Invalid Should Know lt.

The reports from all parts of thecouptry confirm the statement that Dr. Cages great vegetable remedy called .'MEDIcAL WoNDER" is having an immense sale by all druggists, The proprietors do not expend' enormous sums for flaming advertise ments, but prefer to let the medicine ad- vertlse itself by sending to Druggists throughout the country, sanaple bottles, for triat, at a cost of many" thousand dol. lars per year. that invalids may test it's merits before purchasing larger size. No person suffering with Dyspepsia, Dizzi- ness, Liver or Kidney Complaints, Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual Cost iveness, Scrofulous Humors. Spinal Dis eases, Weakness of Male or Female, or General Nervous Prostration of either sex, can take this remarkable medicine with- out soon seeing it's good effects. Go to your Druggist and get a sample bottle for b cts. and try it; or large size for $1. %. It has cured where all other remedies had failed: Sold in Litchfield by Buell. & Wheeler. sss-... ...,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

Tbe question of the state tax payable on the Conn. Western railroad honda was before the House last week, and the fol. lowing action-is reported:
 Resolution that the state treasurer ac. cept $60. 900 from the Connecticut West. ern railroad company in lieu of all state taxes due. if it be paid by September 30th.
 Mir. Gallup said $l5O, 900 was due from this road. Thefcas is similar to that of the Valley road. The road has been mis- managed. Mr. Barnum has been getting his freightingfor almost nothing. thus re. ceising l5, 900 to $25, 900 year while nom- inally serving wstlient pay: The road has been running five years and has ney- CT paid hpt one tax.
 MR. Gny Df WiaGhester moved that the time be extended to April 1st. 1879. Adop- ted. The resolution passed as amended.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

The people of New Hampshire refused at the recent election to repeal the con. stitutional provision requiring members of the Legislature to ba of the Protestant religion" Puritanical old State!
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

The officers of the Canal railroad have been finally compelled to stop their trains at Plantsville by decision of the Supreme Court. They take the case to the U. s. Supreme Court.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

A Simple Contriyance Of inestimable value to every Household is the Labor sa- wing Bosom Board. With it child can Iron a Shirt Bosom equal to the best Laundress. It costs only One Dollar and and will last a Lifetime. Agents wanted in every Town, County and State. For Descriptive Circulars, Terms, &c., address James C. Merritt. Inventor and Manufacturer, Highland Falls, Orange Co.,, N. Y. with Stamp for returh postage.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
Approved J

The NEW PORTABLE WASHS MND prevents absolutely SEWER GASES in Bedrooms. Saves carpets from ruin. No pitchers or wash bow s needed {; nothing to break, no slop- ping of water, but all in- stant supply whenever wanted. No plumbing or pipes. Applied anywhere. Send for circular.
 Address,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

Six per cent, with payment of taxes and insurance. is finally the highest rate of interest allowed by our legislature. Existing obligations, however. are not af- fected by the change of rate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

A a Court of Probate holdt at Plymouth, within A and for the district of Plymouth the 21st day of March, A D 1877.
 Present. Geo. W. Cole, Esq, Judge.
 Estate of Adam Mitchell, an assigned debtor. of Plymouth, within said district.
 It ordered by this court that notice shall be given that the administration account in said estate will be exhibited for settlement the Probate Ofice in said district, on the S1st day of March, at o'clock a. m by posting copy of this order the public sign post in said town of Plymouth and by advertising the salae in newspaper published in Iitchfeld. 52w1 GEO, W CoTE. Iuape
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

We think the New York Senate (Repub- icah) did 6 very unwise and partisan thing in refusing to confirm Gen. .McClel- len as superintendent of public works.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

The confirmation of Frederick Doug. lass by the votes of Southern Democrats is very significant sign of the times.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
When the bill laying tue state tax was

When the bill laying tue state tax was considered in the Senate, Mir. Bishop moved an amendment, which was adopt ed. providing that whenever the annual state tax of town shall amount to less than the per diem pay and mileage of the member of the legislature from that town. the town shall make up the deficiency.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

Ohio temperance women are on the war path again. They completely smash cd A saloon in MilIertown, recently,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

The disappearance of ex-mayor Oakley Hall from New York is the seven days wonder ofthat metropolis.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

The governor has had eighteen ''bum- mers" discharged who were getting board at S6 6 week at the State Hospitals.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
Spring SD rE'iiIn' Trade IT
Attention Teachers

THERE will be meeting of the Board of School Visitors for the examination of teachers on Sat urday April la77, at the schooIroom of the Insti- tbe somno ier, , for other times. -T 51w2
 M.R GAINES, Chairman Examining Committee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

We find the following in the Courant's report of the Thursday's proceedings in tho Senate: +
 Resolution paying claim of I. N. Bar tram for plans for the state prison. Mir. Pagan said the committee at first reported in favor of paying $150, and this passed. Mr. Rartram says now that he prefers nothing to $l50. and the committee con. cludsd that he shall be accommodated; ;. the resolution was reflected.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

A T Court of Probate holden at Plymouth, within "A and for the districtof Plymouth, on the 2lst day of March, D 1877.
 Present, Geo W Cole, Esq, Judge
 Estate of Charles C. Hinman an assigned dehtor of Plymouth, within said district It is ordered by this court that notice shall be given that the administration in said estate will be exhibited for settlement the Probate Office in said district, the 31st day of March, at o'clock a. m by posting copy of this order the pubcsign post in said town of Plymouth, and by advertising the same in newspaper published in Litchfeld.
 Certified from Record.
 52w1 GEO. W. COLE, Judge,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

THOUSANDS DIE EVERY WINTER of Con. sumption, Bronchitis, Dyptheria, and lung fever when few doses of Hule's Honey of Horehound and Tdr,n given in time would have saved from a premature grave. Sold by all druggists.
 Pike's Toothache drops cure in l min. ute. > 8 4w
 DRUMMoND BURNER AND CHIMNEY. To people in towns and villages where the ab,- sence of gas necessitates the use of Goal oil this burner and chimney is really vel come boon. Its great merits were recog- nised by the Judges at the Centennial ex- hibition last year. where they awarded it the only Diploma and Medal, given to this particular branch of Ameriaan mann factures, Messrs, F. H. Lowell &. Co.,. of 116 John St. New York, warn consumers against the spurious limitations that are offered, and request families, desiring a pure, safe, steady and militant light. to give their Drummond Burner and Chin. ney trial. being perfectly satisfied that it's unusual merits. if fairly tested, cannot fail to be fully appreciated.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
Notice! .as-. U. S Internal Revenue SPECIAL TAXES. Mayl. 1877, to April 3O. Ts7S.


 HE Revised Statutes of the United States Sections 4 3252, s2S7, S2S8 and 32s9, require every person engaged ln aky business, avocation, or employment which renders him liable to special Tax to procure and place conspicuoUsy in his establishment or place of business stamp denoting the payment of said Special Tax for the Special Tax year beginning May Apri, 50, 1877.
 return, as prescribed Form H. is also required oy law of every person liable to Special Tax above. The taxes embraced within the provisions of the law aooVe quoted are the following, viz: t&stsE Rectifers s.......................... &2eo oo Dealers, retail Iquor ..................... 25 % Dealers in malt nqaors wholesale iSo So oo o Dealers i'll malt liquors, retail ............ 90 % Dealers in leaf tobacco ................ p 00 Retail dealers In leaf tobacco 800 co And on sales of over s1.00O, fifty cents for
 every dollar in excess of g., ,0OO.
 Dealers in manufactured tobacco, ,,.... \ OO Manu1actnrers or stills ................ 50 % And for each still manufactured. .......... 20 % And for each worm manufactured. .......... 20 % Manufacturers of tobacco. 10 co Manu1acturers of cigars s.........-........... 10 % Pedders of tobacco, first class (more than two
 horses or other animalsi. ,,............... 50 % Pedders of tobacco, second class, 1.-two horses
 or other animas). s)....................... 25 % Peddlers of tobacco. third class (one horse or Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class lon foot or ss :. pubic conveyance4. B.. ............... 10 co Brewers of less than 300 barrels. 50 GO Brewers of 500 barrels or more-........... 100 co Any person so liable who shall fail to comply with the foregoing requirements will be subject to penalties.
 Persons or flms liable to pay any of the Special Taxes named above must apply to D. F. Hollister Collector of Internal Revenue Bridgeport and pay for and procure the Stamp Stamps they need, prior to May l, 1877 and aoitot further nOtice Special Tax Stamps will be transmitted by mail only on receipt from the person firm ordering the same of specific directions to do together with the necessary postage stamps the amount required te pay the postage. The postage on stamp is three cents and two stamps six cents. If it is desired that they be transmitted py registered ma ten cents should aCCOmDaQy aDDlic2tiOR
 GREEN RAUM,
 Commissioner of Internal Revenue. OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE, ts-..a
 Washington, D. C., January g, 1877. 5l-2w-3-2w
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29


 Tie Governor nominated aad the Sen- ate last week confirmed the following off. cers: auH 5~arE eta
 Henry B. Harrison of New Haven, John w. Stedman of Norwlch. and Ohauncey Howard of Coventry, committee to re- wise the insurance laws; James J. Webb of Hamden and Edwin Hoyt of New Ga naan, members of the Board of Control of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment station; and Lucien W. Sperry of New Haven and Charles Bard of Norwich: :: bank commissioners.
 The Springfield Republican is supreme ly Hazy and happy. and fires of numer- ous small paragraphs like the follow ing: g a. s.a Brother Boss Sperry's reappointment as postmaster at New Haven must give great hope to Tinker and Simmons. That's the kind of civil service reform for them. mas sas6t asasa assa3s s6as &a
 The journal founded by Horace Greeley Is at last apparently in spiritual communi- Cati0n with it's founder. rea
 The Greeley ' .ctory was only pbstpon- ed. The temporary president of the con- venslou that nominated him has just been elected senator from Ohio ,and the perma- nent president Is now secretary of the in- teriors sg tic ef Haa$
 Gov.a Hampton of South Carolina is ap- pointing a good many colored men to. of- flee, and he refuses to.turn out of office republicans. white or black, when he finds them honest and efficient
 Blaine has tried three roles, ,--B Brutus, Catiline and Uriah Heep; and is looks as If he was going to make the last suc. cess. 8lfs aA1ss s a&
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
FOR SALE 1!

f0n ACRES of land situated within nine miles of 1OU the city of Minneapolis, Afinn About sixty of said land is natural meadow and will cut from two to live tons of good hay per Hay always nae $ ready market at from $t2 to $20 per ton. Price S2O00 (which less than one-haf it's value in good
 ekk exchange for other property situated in this state, or an interest in me established business Title perfect. fa+ WM. H. 'GIIBFRT
 Miltpn, Litehaeld Co.,, Conn. March 26, 1s77 6atf
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
Universally
Portable Washstand Go.
PARASOIS

A 5 A PARASOI.S.
 THE stale and sombre Sun Umbrellas and ugly can- opies, superseded by TASTY and DAINTY PARAsoLs ID all the Fashionable shades of color to match tn dresses Everything NEW and in accordance with the SPRING FASHIONS. sGraceful in shapes charming in style and coquetish in size, they crown with dttinp coronet, the oveiest toilet At wholesale only by the solesmanu nufacturers, DAWES. & TANNING, 9s and 100 Franklin Street, New York. s& | |52-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

OK %o WOf1 Per day Ut home. Samples worth q pO tU WAO free. STINsoN Co.,. Por'and Me.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
COllect01's Nntice
NOTICE.

THE firm of Lucas. Hurlbut < Allyn, is this day 4 dissolved by mutual consent, MT Wi1bert M Al. lyn retiring from said firm. Frederick Lucas and Frederick E. Hurlbut will continue the business as and are alone authorized to settle the accounts of the late firm. From this date address I @ Yours truly, ss LUuAS HUREBUT.
 west dosnen, March. 5ths 1877. 49w5*
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

U1aOa dny at home. Agents wanted. Outnt and p4 q terms free, TRUE 4 O., Augusta, Maine.s ss1&- X s1*
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
FOR SALE.

A. other buildings situated one mile north of Litch-
 field village, on the Goshen road This farm is suita ply proportioned in meadow, pasture, and woodland with thrifty orchard of grafted fruit is we'll watered with unfailing springs. Possession given immediate Iy. Price twenty-five hundred dsllars. Y GEORGE MATTHEWS
 Liteh6eld. March 2s, 1877. IA 52tf.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS,

rIsTRTCT or LITCHFIELD ss. Probate Court, lF March 23 I877.
 Estate of Austin AlIyn late of Goshen in said dis trict deceased. ~~
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litcheld hath limited ana allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate n exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect present their aceounts properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to sad estate are requested to make immediate payment to 52w3* AUSTIN ALLYN. Executor enASERLcTz of afasLITCHEIElaDa DasssxPrebates Court, 4% March 2Oth, 1877.
 Estate of Hannah Bronson, late of Litchfeld, in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Iitchfeld has limited and allowed six mon, hs from the date hereof for the creditors of s estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to SAWS GEO. MERRIMAN, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-29

1J March 22, 1877.
 Estate of George stuart late of Goshen in said dis trict deceased. "A - hath limited and allowed six months from the dare for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their c:alms TOT settement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time w be debarrSa recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to S2w3 ss HENRY NORTON, Executor
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AMUSE EMENTS.

AMUSEMENTS.
1 cADENy or MrsIc, BRo0KLYN.
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THURSDAY. FEB. i-MERcHANr OF VENICE
EDWIN BOOTH as sHyLocK
PRlDAY>FOOLs REvENrE.
SATURDAY MATINEE. .p,-kCr BIAS.
SATURDAY NIGilr-BRuTCS
MONDAY. FEB. 5-RICHARD III. rcEsDAY-LADY
OF LYONS wEDNEsDAY-IlAALET
Seats Tor sale AT Academy and III Broadway New iork
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Reserved Seats Soc.
THIS EvENlSG and Tor FOUR PERFORMANCES only.
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Their srst appearan .erc.
MAT!NEES WEDNESDAY AND >AryRDAY
SUNDAY EVENiNo GRAND JUBILEE CONCERT
Ey THE ORIGINAL JUBILEE SLAVE TROUPE.
nALY's 5Th AvKNrE THEATRE
1(PropreiJr anu Manager. Mr.. AvGCSTIN DAILY
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