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Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
WatertOWn.


 A fair and festival was given by the ladies of the Methodist church. Tuesday evening. which was we'll attended. The Thomaston Cornet band furnished excel lent music.
 Decision of the judges was reserved on Wednesdays trial of moving machines. The competing machines were the Walter A. Wood. Buckeye, Wm. Anson, Wood, Warrior and Eureka. The trial took place upon the farm of Augustus Hamilton and the attendance was nearly as large as generally attend our fair. The work performed by all the machines was very satisfactory, that of the Eureka at tracting the most attention, as it was it's first exhibition ill this place.
 On Tuesday last. Edwin Riley was ta- ken by Constable Scott to the Reform School: the second boy sent from Water town, this spring.
 A petition is out for new road near the depot. which will open up number of good building lots.
 Grass will be very light, and the ap- pie crop likewise Potatoes are looking finely, the bugs having done no serious damage yet, although they have appeared more numerously than ever the past week. Our farmers are using Paris Green very freely.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

A staff correspondent of the Tribune coincides Tn the general view that that Camerons are s'organizing defeat" in Pennsylvania. They mean the nation to believe that without them the Administra- ton cannot carry that state. That is an issue MT. Hayes may as well accept first as last. Reform plus the Camerons is a sham that will cheat nobody. What we want to know is whether Republicanism minus the Camerons can carry the Key stone state. Says the Tribune cores. pondent:
 What is the President to do? Surrend- CT to the Camerons If he takes this course he is lost. for he forfeits at once the respect and support of the reform ele ment Tn his party all over, the country. Everybody knows that no where else is the application of stiff civil service re- form more needed than in Pennsylvania. It looks now as if the policy adopted at Washington is one of delay and com promise. hope this is not the case. The only wise course is for the President to hew clean up to the line of reform he has marked out, no matter what may become of the chips. If he does not he will make ragged piece of work.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
A Slow War.

The Russians are not emulating the splendid rush of Germany into and over France. After two months of war, it is only within the week that news comes of a passage of the lower Danube, and even this movement is considered.a feint. In the East important Russian successes have been gained, but the real, hard fighting is yet to be done.
 Whether from want of preparation, or from diplomatic difficulties, the Russians have delayed their attack much longer than their sanguine foreign friends had anticipated. Still their policy of invasion naturally differs from that of the Germans in France. The latter country was the equal in.population and the superior in wealth of her rival. Bsmark's chief ad- vantage lay i'll his complete readiness for war and in the complete nnreadiness of Napoleon TIT. With every weeks delay France would have grown relatively stronger, and Germany relatively weaker. It was. therefore, wise policy that led to the carrying of France by assault.
 Turkey. however, has no reserve of men and money On which to fall back. She cannot bear the strain of long war as we'll as Russia, and her force will be grow ing relatively weaker and that of Russia relatively stronger, the longer the war lasts. Probably, therefore, slow, safe advance is Russia's true policy. Still, when the campaign fairly begins, hot work may be expected, and the absence of 60,000 Turks in. Montenegro seems to give the Russians their best chance for crush their opponents on the Danube. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
North Canaan.


 This community has sustained great loss in the death of MT John Fuilsr,. of the firm of Fuller & Peet. merchants. Mr. Fuller died on Thursday after brief ill-' ness. The funeral was attended on Sun-; day at the Methodist Church, by very large congregation. A short address was, made by the Rev. Mr. Hunt. and then the procession led the way to the cemetery where the burial service was read in an impressive manner by the Rev. Mir. Whit tlesey, and the body committed to it's last resting place "in the hope of the resurrec- tion." Flowers were abundant and beau tiful and we noticed particularly 8 heavy harp and crown made in great taste.
 MT, Fuller was an upright and honora- ble mad in all his business relations, and leaves large circle of friends to mourn. his loss. x y The new High Snhnel l>--.a a-zss, ssAsCu-s pies a prominent situation, and, when finished, will be we'll adapted for educa- tional purposes. H.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

The order forbidding officers of the civil service to meddle with politics has finally been issued in the following form:
 EXECUTIVE MANSION,
 WASHINGTON, June 9, 1877
 Sir: I desire to call your attention to the following paragraph in letter ad- dressed by me to the Secretary of the Treasury on the conduct to be observed by officers of the General Government in relation to the elections: ''No officer should be required or permitted to take part in the management of political organ izations, caucuses, conventions, or elec- tion campaigns. Their right to vote and to express their views on public questions either orally or through the press, is not denied, provided it doeanot interfere with the discharge of their official duties. No assessment for political purposes on off cers or subordinates should be allowed" !" This rule is applicable to every depart ment of the civil service. It should be understood by every officer of the General Government that he is expected to con- form to it's requirements. Very respect fully, R. B. HAYES.
 This order is intended to prevent off, cers of the civil service from special polit- ical services. such as packing cancuses, att tending conventions, or accepting posi- tions on state, county or town commit tees. Disobedience' of this order will in- volve loss of office, and it is expected that the annoying interference of federal off, cials with party politics will now cease.
 This is the most important forward step the president has yet taken in his program of reform. As we stated last week, ''he proposes. to abolish the connection be- tween the civil servant and his appointing statesman. This order, if carried into full effect-by no means an easy task will no doubt accomplish that most desir- able result It will bring MT. Hayes into sharp collision with the Blaines, the Nor tons, the Camerous and the Conkllngs, whose friends in office are now Tn the habit of controlling the caucuses and con- ventions of their respective states. That is 8 war we are anxious to see begin. We long to see government officers who inter- Dfere with nominations and conventions, as the official friends of MT. Conkling inter- fered in New York, last year, promptly re- moved. Should the hand of Postmaster Sperry, of New Haven, interfere with Connecticut politics as malignly Tn the future as it has dono lu 'no P"o''
 onou4u 1oIv1ve 10 see his official head fall. But it will not do for the Administration to abandon the serfs it frees to the malice of their old masters. If Simmons. of Boston, really ceases to labor for Butler, Secretary Sherman must see to it that he is not bull-dozed by his former proprietor. Those who obtained office for political services, being incapacitated by govern mental order from further services of that kind, must not be removed to make room for the hungry warriors of later political battles.
 In short, the presidents order, if it means business of any sort, means war to the knife with the existing political system; but it will be popular war, and one in which we believe the people will win, even if they Ia ok the help of the customary fuglers and buglers of political warfare.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
ThomaSton.

On Friday. the 18th, the French and American Circus visited us and were well patronized. Tuesday and Wednesday evening the M. D. Church held their, Strawberry Festival.
 The Episcopal mite society had theii festival in the Rectory on Thursday even- ing; although stormy it was we'll attended.
 --The children of the schools had a picnic on the last day of the term. The little folks enjoyed themselves hugely.
 --Bradstreet Bros Block has the foun. dation almost done. Allen Wood has the joiner work to do.
 -Dr. Goodwins Block is rapidly ap preaching completion. G.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
allS Village.


 The season of Strawberry and Ice Cream Festivals is now fully upon us. The Good Templars gave the opening en- tertainment at Citizens Hall, Wednesday evening, June 18th. The room and tables were tastefully decorated and were laden with an abundance of 'the delicacies of the season." On Saturday evening of the same week the ladies of the Methodist Church held successful reunlon Tn the basement of the church. On Wednesday last, the Good Tempiars of this place jOin- ed in a ride to Lakeville, where they were handsomely and hospitably entertained by the Good Templars there, and spent an agreeable afternoon and evening. On the Thursday evening following, the ladies of the Congregational Chapel held Festiv- al at which there was sining from the ''Old Folks" and an enjoyable time generally,
 Quite a change has been made in the arrangements of the Housatonic R. R The morning train now leaving Bridgeport at half past ten,i to be run as an express, passing this place about noon, but giving better accommodations to through travel lers. There are other rumored changes which will add to the convenience of the travelling public.
 Arrangements an already being made for the approaching Fourth which the Congregational Church in Canaan intend to celebrate by church picnic. H..
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

The ATLANTIC MONTHLY contains: The Queen of Sheba q. III. ) by Thomas Bailey Aldrich; Recreation and Solitude; Crude and Curious Inventions at the Centennial Exhibition, III; A Night-Picture; At the Sign of the Savage,by W. D. Howells; Love in May; A Century of Congress. by James A Garfield; Freedom Wheeler's Controversy with Providence, by Rose Terry Cooke; Fireflies; Paige's History of Cambridge; Nightwatches, by James Rus sell Lowell; The Contributors Club; Re- cent Literature; Music.
 H. O. Houghton & Co.,, Boston, S4, a year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
Morris.

The road case of Whittlesey vs. Norris was finally closed, last week. The trial re- commenced before Messrs.- Bristol, Booth and Merwin, on Monday. and was finished, Wednesday, by decision against the petitioners. The committee found that the proposed road was not of common convenience and necessity. About seven ty witnesses were examined during the trial. Hickox and Graves for petitioners; Andrews, for the respondents.
 Considerable labor las been expend- ed Improving the road south of the Centre and that leading to West Morris.
 -Wehear of new fence and other i'm. provements at the parsonage.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Mir. Nordhoff, of the Herald, insists that real progress towards civil service reform is being made in the departments. The chance of getting appointments, however, is wonderfully small. Says Mr N.. 'I should say that in hot summer man or woman would have about as good chance to be struck by lightning as to get $9O0 clerkship in Washington in these days; but still they come"
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
New. Milford.

Our Musical Union is busily working at the 'Haymakers" which they will give July6th, with Theodore A. Spinning as Pianist. They have made some import ant changes in the work and with the aid of rare musical talent from broad are pia6ning to give splendid entertainment Am )ng the new features will be the ap- pearance upon the stage of some of the barn. yard fowls. Among them rooster weighing 175, who does some tall croWinR au' tno--oTca1 UI uawfl. ID.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
Harwlnton.

Mrs Margaret Hale, of Bedding, has been in town, recently; also Mrs. Wm. Jones ot Granby.
 MT. Willis Catlin conducted our church services, last Sabbath.
 -Mr. T. c. Mather had sun-stroke recently, making him insensible for sever- al hours
 MT. Lonis Barber had a brush with his bull, awhile ago, which permanently disabled his underpinning, it is feared.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

It is to be hoped that the hanging of ten ''MOlly Maguires, last week, will put an end to the terrorism that has disgraced the coal mining region of Pennsylvania for fifteen years past. Threatenings of revenge, however, were frequent at the wakes" of the deceased, according to the World report.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Another race issue is upon us. Mir. Jo- seph Seligman, Jew, was refused admit. tance to the Grand Union Hotel at Sara toga by direction of Judge Hilton, mana ger of the A. T. Stewart property, of which this hotel is part. A very spicy cores pondence between Hilton and Seligman is the result and there are many threats of enforcing the civil rights act in favor of the Chosen People. It seems pretty rough, if not an illegal proceeding on the part of Judge Hilton.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

There is considerable disgust at the suppression by Attorney Gen. Fairchild of the Tweed confession. Tweed's attorney claims that his client can offer the evil dence of checks and other documents proving his charges against prominent politicians of both parties.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Collector Simmons, of Boston, has, been on to Washington and promises to leave politics and to run his custom m-house on business principles if the president will protect him against the politicians. That is the real point at issue between the new policy and the old. The President must protect his officers against the politicians or let them protect themselves.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
UnionviIIe.

I have been located here for so short time that my knowledge of the place is not very extensive. Unionville lies on a branch of the New-Haven and Northamp- ton railroad; trains connecting on the south with the Hartford, Providence and Fishkill road, and on the northwest with the Connecticut Western, furnishing ex- cellent communication with towns on all sides of us. The Farmington river flows through the heart of the village: but the bed of the river lies so low, that Tn order to obtaln the necessary fall for manutac- turing purposes, large dam has been built across the river about two miles above, throwing the main part of the stream into wide, deep ditch which con- ducts it down to the village. This furnishes the best of water power, the fall from the ditch to the bed of the river being suffi- cient for all ordinary purposes.
 The churches represent four different denominations. The Congregational rath- CT inclines to the old style. It has the old fashioned brick basement, and the high massive pillars in which our ances- tors took special pride are the most prom inent features of the front.
 The Episcopal is more modern. It is Gothic but not very costly. Its location is decidedly peculiar. giving one the i'm pression that it had been left where it is by pure accident. The cemetery just back of it Is the toughest place that can be imagined. One momentarily expects to see the monuments that mark the rest ing place of the silent sleeper, the shade trees and h short the entire cemetery, yielding to natures law of gravitation and rushing.in one general mass to common level.
 The Methodist church is plain, though neat building. The society is not in a very fiOurishinn no~1;t;~-----a-- I>1 1S'0ib they have no settled pastor.
 The Catholics have erected a large sub- stantial looking edifce. It stands on Main St. on as nice a building lot as there iS HI oAO OUoUCs JildG LIo lOC was obtained by Hartford mans buy ing the land and then selling to the Cath olics, the owner of the land having refus- ed to dispose of it for any such purpose. MT. Sheriden, of Collinsville, conducts the services.
 The means for education are ample. A large two and one-half story school house, built in accordance with modern taste. and occupying pleasant part of the village, is provided with good furni- ture. principal and competent teachers for the different rooms. This is a won- derfulimprovement on the scAool-house of our fathers, whose knowledge of the ''rule of three, "You'd scarce expect one of my age" and of the general rules of an old time education was acquired under the low bare rafters of the old white-washed school room, with it's rusty stove and bat tered pipe, slab benches, and desks carv- ed all over by the school-boy's diligent jack-knife, an open book of specimens it. illustrative of the peculiar talent of the student artist. M. J. M.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

The champion" Fourth of July cele- bration of this State occurs in Woodstock under Bowen auspices. Blaine. Chamber. lain, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Congressman Wait and Prof. Northrop of Yale, among others, are promised for speakers on tenn perance and appropriate themes" with a poem by Mary Clemimer. Not much of an administration gathering" apparent
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

There has been very exciting session of the French Assembly. The Delegates passed vote of want of confidence in the sanrv saiaistr-r Inv .,<.tn <Nf .s, tl.- t--- to one in full house. McMahon asked the Senate for a dissolution, which was granted, by a vote of 149 to l3O. All the members voting against the De Broglie ministry are to be supported by the Re- pubIicans for re election,
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Gail Hamilton seems to have culminated with Stanley Matthews. Her attack on the Liberal Republicans of the Cabinet is not effective. In fact pure vinegar tires any palate, in time. 4~
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
New cure for Disease-read this and 1t may 8aV vour life.

k N may say your I10s
 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. F. No fees are charged until unable to visit the Institution can procure prescription for trial free of charge. 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 ,senaie oys ---LA-ae ~kanlino energy or conrage-the result of mental -over-work, excesses or indiscretions, &c i; always cured.
 I Address, with stamp for reply,
 DR. o. 0. GAGE X Co.,,
 ALBION MEDICAL INSTITUTION,
 Saratoga Springs, N. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

BLAoKwooD for June contains: A Wo- man-Hater, Part XIII; Sundry Short Poems. by J. R. S.; Tw enty years of Afri- can Travel; Pauline. Part VI; How I Caught my First Salmon; A Canadian Sketch; Lord Derby's Dispatch and the Debate: The Storm m the East.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Seven thousand citizens of Elmira, New York. have signed the temperance pledge; this. in city of 25. 900 inhabitants which cast less than 4,5OO votes for president, last fall, is pretty thorough work.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

WIDE AWAKE contains: Frontispiece- "How the Boys Woke him." Sally Greens Clambake Party; Child Marion Abroad; Solomon's Seal; Behaving (continued); Nanny's Graduating Dress; Something about Sail Boats; What Bunch and Joker Saw in tho Moon. Illustrations. Short Arti- cIes; Poetry, &c.
 D. Lathrop & Co.,, Boston, $2, a year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Harvard defeated Yale at base ball, in the return match played at Cambridge on Friday by a score of 10 to l; and "home and home" game is to be played, Saturday at Hartford, to settle the matter.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

s RHEUMATISM M-Galen's Great Remedy,
 a speedy and sure cure for Rheumatism,
 Neuralgia. Gout. Gravel, etc. This we'll 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 ev-
 to McKEssoN & ROBBINS. and druggists generally. J. K CocK, < Co.,. Manufac- turers, No. 10 Clinton Place. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

To CoRREsPONDENTs.-T Enquirer will be published on Tuesday of next week and letters should be sent in, Satur-
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Over seven million salmon have been caught and canned at the Columbia River fisheries, this year. At San Francisco these cans can be had for $1.55 dozen, or only 13 cts. per can.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

North Carolina is doing her best to en- tighten her people. Two normal schools have been established; ;@ne for each race; and both press and people seem working earnestly for a good common-school sys-
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

The bureau of printing and engraving is being cleared of unnecessary employ ees. It was the rottenest department of
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Co-education at Cornell University is a success. The standard of proficiency IS higher among the young ladies than amoAg the young gentlemen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

sIt is reported that Geo. William Curtiss has been offered the English mission, and that he has declined.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

The Government announces that the new 4 per cents will be paid in gold. Sil- yer won't do; even if made legal tender for large sums before these bonds are due.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

A horrible case of child murder has
 ---- -'' =: -~~nrtlv hard working student in the state univer- sity is found to have killed his illegiti- mate child. born shortly before his mar riage with it's mother.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
DOMESTIC.

A fire at Marblehead, Mass, has de- stroyed property to the amount of half million.
 There has been another destructive tornado Tn the West.
 The President is visiting Boston.
 Miss Sweet is retained as pension agent at Chicago
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

Probably there has never been known to the world so efficient and successful a remedy for diseases of the Throat and Lungs, as Dr. A J. Flagg's Cough and Lung Syrup Its success as a popular remedy is remarkable. and it has proved blessing to the thousands who have us- ed it. Price. 50 cents. Sold by all drug gists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
Murder wifi Out.

A few years ago August Flower" was. discovered to be certain cure for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, few thin Dyspeptics made known to their friends how easily and quickly they had been cured by it's use. The great merits of GREENS AUGUST FLOWER became her. aided through the country by one suffer CT to another. until, without advertising, it's sale has become immense. Druggists in EVERY TOWN in the United States are selling it. No person suffering with Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Costive- ness, spalpitation of the Heart, Indiges- tion. low spirits. etc.. can take three do- ses ithout relief Go to A. s. Wright < Co., s and get bottle for z5 oents and tfyit. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

FOREIGN.
 1rukey.-The Turks claim to have de- feated the Russians in Armenia The Russians continue preparations for forcing the passage of the Danube. France e-Dissolution of the Assembly is decreed. az
Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-28

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 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 thell..