Litchfield enquirer., 1877-08-09
New Preston,

RELIGIoUs.-The Rev. Dr. Eddy, from New York City. supplied the pulpit in the Congregational church last Sabbath morning. He preached most impressive sermon from the eleventh chapter of He- brews. The Rev. Dr. Robinson of Troy N. Y. delivered very appropriate ser mon at Point Beautiful, Lake Wuramaug, Sunday afternoon. at which a very large audience was present.
 PLEASURE PARTY. .-On Friday last, ten couples from New Preston went to Ban. tam Lake. They had dinner and supper at the Island Hotel, and returned to New Preston at late hour. Robert" was the originator of this as he has been of sever- al other parties.
 A NEW RAnRoAD.-During the past few days the subject of having new Railroad between Danbury and New Pres- ton has been agitated to great extent. A survey will probably be made within short time, between the two places. It will be remembered by many of your readers that few years ago the subject of such railroad from New Milford to New Preston, was agitated to great ex- tent in our village. At that time 8 large sum of money was expended in getting correct survey of the route. The inhabi- tants were almost wild over the prospect of railroad. Certain parties offered to grade the road and furnish the rolling stock for $1S0, ,000. A subscription paper was circulated throughout the places through which the road would pass, and about $9O,O ,OO0 was soon subscribed to- wards building it. No more money could be raised, however. and thus the project failed. The Housatonic Railroad would not give dollar towards the grand enter. prise. It would be natural for the citizens of New Preston to be deeply interested in the report of movement for the speedy building of an ''Air Line" rail- road from DanburY through New Mil ford to New Preston. We have been as- sured on the best of, authority that en- tirely responsible parties are ready to go ahead with the enterprise and have the cars running before the new year sets in. There is certainly strong desire for the consummation of the enterprise. There has been left at the post-ofice in this place petition for those to sign who are in favor of having the road built. AL ready large number of our citizens have signed the petition.
 SHFPAUG RAILRoAD.-It is wonderful to see the large number of passengers that come to New Preston ViG the She- paug road. Every night Geo. Cogswen has immense loads of passengers from the Station. The passenger traffic on the road was never better.
 ARR1vALs.-Mr. John Lyman is homo from Hartford for short time. we hope his stay may be pleasant one.
 THANKs.-Our thanks are due to your correspondent GA" for the information given last week in regard to the steamer Flirt. JUSTICE.
 The New Preston Musical Union is making preparation for a concert to be giv- en at the village church. Tuesday evening, Aug. 2lst. It will consist of instrumen- tai music, cabin and plantation songs. as sung by the Hampton club; with solos. quartets. &c. interspersed. Anumber of ''exiles" from che city will assist in making it a success.
 The proceeds will be donated to the purchase of the new organ.
 The concert wilt begin at 8, promptly. Notice of postponement. should any be necessary, to be given in your paper.
 All seats to be reserved; those in. the body of the church at 50 cents, in the gall leries at 35. Children under 15, 25 cents. Tickets for sale after Aug. 17th, at Burnham's store. A UNIoNIsT.