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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

Cipher despatches translated in Tuesdays Tribune show that Messrs. Marble, Have meyer, and Col. Pelten were parties to an of. fer of $50, 900 to buy a member of the Florida Returning Board in 1876. It can hardly be douoted that MT. Tilden was himself party to that offer. The explanation of the ciphers used is very ingenious but entirely satisfacto. ". Whatever was left of Mir Tilden's repu. tation for purity by the translation of the Ore. gon dispatches, is utterly destroyed by this most important disclosure. ns At Morris the following town officers were elected: Selectmen-Andrew w. Marsh, Ly- man l.. Griswold and Abel c. Tracy; Clerk and Registrar Rollin H. Harrison; Treasu. rer-Garry H. Miner; Assessors Sidney Peck and Frank Johnson; Board of ReIef-P. B, Randall, Chauncey Alvord, and Edwin Wet. more; Auditors Lewis B. Hall and James M, Benton; Collector-D. B. Randall.
 The Connecticut Catholic, Published in the interest of the Catholic population of the Dio cese of Hartford" comes out squarely for the Greepback party. We do not know how large circulation or how great an influence this pa per has, but it's position certainly indicates a 9 disposition on the on the part of the Irish voter to desert Democracy for a newer and ug- Her political idol.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10
DOMESTIC.

Yellow fever is still spreading at the South.
 The Sioux are said to be moving against the Black Hills. Attorney Gen. Devens has ordered U. s. Marshals in the South to render prompt assist ance in case of attempted intimidation.
 The Australian cricketers have been playing games in New York and Philadelphia, winning in the former city but the game remained un- finished in the latter.
 Spiritualistic evidence is finally admitted in the Vanderbilt will suit. - g t4s~
 Colorado went Republican by very large majority, at last weeks election. ..-.
 The Republicans of Texas have declared for hard money.
 The historian Bancroft was thrown from a carriage and much hurt, last week. The success of the Read Carpet Co.'S Car pets is something wonderful, commencing a few years ago making not more than five or six thousand yards per month they have in- creased to anenormous production which is all lnediately taken up by such leading houses as A. T. Stewart & Co.,, 6 W. & s. Sloane, N. Y. They are not only the handsomest designs, many of them rivalling the best Body Brus- sels but they are superior in quality to any Carpet made, and are sold at prices lower than the same grade of any other make. David M. Read, of Bridgeport. is the sole agent for the United States, he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail custimers at wholesale prices,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

Connecticut papers have overfowed with news of murder, confessions of murder, and attempts at murder, during the past week. A most atrocious case of the latter kind is now charged against Wm. w. Bromham, of New Haven, for an attempt to murder his brother, Edward Bromhann, on the 25th ult It appears that the two brothers went out in sail boat, and that William, the elder brother, returned alone, saying that his brother had fallen over- board. About ten o'clock, Edward came home telling the following horrible story: He says that as they were some two miles out, William pretended to see shark; and, as Edward turned to look for it, pushed him overheard. The latter is an expert swimmer, and followed the boat sometime, expecting to be taken aboard. William gave no help, however, but, on the contrary, led him still further from land and then deserted him. Af- ter swimming a long time and almost giving up hope, Edward says he finally struck reef and got some rest, and then swan ashore af- ter having been some three or four hours in the water. William claims that he never |'pushed his brother overheard that he tried to pick him up after he was in the water; but that Edward did not try to save himself; that it was getting dark, and he finally left him and came home. It appears that Edward will be of age in few months, when he will come in- to handsome property, and it is thought that his brother meant te make way with him, and inherit his property.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

1S7S
 RESOURCES. -.....l.. > Loans and discounts s 195, ,203 56 Overdrafts ,267 IS U. s. Bonds to secure circulation 200, 900 % U. s. Bonds on hand 1900 % Other stocks, bonds and mortgages 23,662 50 Due from approved reserve agents "A, ,229 2S Due from other National Banks 5,151 8 Due from State Banks and bankers ,545 O6 Real estate furniture, and fl xtures ,449 Il Current expenses and taxes paid l,457 35 Checks and other cash items 1,974 46 Bills of other Banks 3,O95 OO Fractional currency Gncluding nickes) 44 168 69 Specie uncludng gold Treasury certifcstes) 600 O0 Legal-tendeF notes i 6,605 %
 (5 co of circulation) 5000 % Total sx5tx@s @ 4e : 4sO,S09 IA -{ LIABILITIES. 1f1 rs Capital stock paid in S2oO,0oo 60 Surplus fund ,961 51 Undivided profits S.5l1 36 National Bank notes outstanding 178,e52 % Dividends nnpaid TIA O. Individual deposits subject to check 76,7A s6 Dagy, and certifcates of tleDosiEs 156 60 Due to other National Banks 4s g,..r.~s 559 fl
 s $490,sOss14 State of Connecticut, County of Litchfeld, ss. 4 r. George K. Jones. Cashier of the aboVe-nameo bank do solemny swear that the above statement IS true to the best of my knowledge and belief
 GEORGE E. JONES, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of
 CHARLES B. ANDREWS Justice of the Peace. CorrectzAttest; "a s@t -s
 a1 sH.. R. corr. 9a4 a
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

D EPORT of the Condition of the First National Connecticut at the close of business, 1st October
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

The work that the potato bugs left unfinished has been taken up and carried on by black
 wiry worm, which is working very persistent
 ly, some of the potatoes having been bored by them until they are like a sponge. One thing we have learned by. observation where the earth has been made very rich they do their work most effectualiy, ' sys
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

There is considerable dissatisfaction with the discharge of the Rev. MT. Hayden accused of murdering Mary Stannard, at Madison. A letter in Fridays New York Times claims that the evidenceruled by the justice onthe pre- iminary trial was such as creates a reasonable presumption of MT. Hayden's guilt.
 A New York Grand Jury considers the Ele- vated Railroad nuisance in such thorough fare as the Sixth Avenue. They do not pre- sent the case however, because they consider civil suit, or legislative action, more appro- priate remedies.
 The total loss of life by explosion of the Norwalk steamer Adelphi amounts to sixteen. It seems evident that the accident was occa- stoned by the use of an unsafe boiler, and se- were punishment should be meted out to the guilty parties.
 Messrs. Hawley and Wait have been nomi- mated by the Republicans of the First and Third Congressional Districts. There seems a good chance of the election of Hawley as well as of Waite.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

Various people have various notions of the most effectual methods of influencing savages. right kind of religious tract will soften the can- nlbal heart. True, this plan sometimes fails. Savages have been known to skip the tract, and digest the missionary. But the most plau- sible recent project is that of the German mu- scian who proposes to subdue the native tribes of Central Africa by means of suitably organ ized brass bands. He believes that Gilmore could march safely through the very regions in which Stanley had to fight every step of hi s way. Theproject strikes us favorably. Gilmore should be sent by all means, and such of our brass bands as are not really needed at home ought to go out with him.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10
BIaclxSnnit hinS!

nHE subscribers respectfully announce that they U have opened the shop, known the Homer Sharp Blacksmith shop, where tLey are prepared to do al kinds of work in their iBe. Trey solicit h sfaare Of the patronage Of tlrc public. = '' ''@'
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

DISTKICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court, O Oct, 4th 1878. { s sS4#
 Estate of John NJ. Gardner of Goshen, fin said dis trict assigning debtor.
 he voluntary assignment of the said John M. Gardner, having been lodged in this off. fj" record and the Probate thereof and Geo E. Taft, of Haiwn- ton Conn being in said assignment nominated as trustee for said estate, therefore.
 Ordered, that the 18th day of October 1873, at o'clock afternoon. be, and the same is Hereby assign ed the hearing th approval of said proposed trustee, snd that all persons interested herein may have notice to appear if they and be heard thereon, tki Court directs, that this order be pub lished in the Litchfeld Enquirer newspaper pab- tished in said district and copy thereof posted tho sgnpost in West Goshen on or before the 10th inst. GEO. M. WOODRUFF, Judge.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

to handsome property, and it is thought that his brother meant te make way with him, and inherit his property.
 We extract the following items from the Gaylordsville correspondence of the New Milford Ray:
 John Flyn is suffering from a painful boil just above the instep of one of his feet which disables him very much from attending to his work. They tell us boils are good thing, but the difficulty is to know just where to locate them so they wont be inconvenient.
 Mrs. Disbrow has been suffering for several days and nights with very sore finger. At first it was thought to be felon coming, but a free use of Mrs. Payne's salve has got the upper hand of the afflicted member, and Mr. Felon has condescended to vacate the premises for the present.
 Local items are most assuredly the life of the local papers nor IS the Ray the only pa- per that carries the business of collecting them to an extreme. Subscribers often find that fault with the Enquirer. Still, if there is to be line drawn anywhere, ought not boils and sore fingers and Payne's salve to be outside of it? And is there no Statute of Limitations barring newspaper jokes as stale as that about locating boil in convenient place
 A remarkable crime, and perhaps remark able series of crimes, has been disclosed recent ly in Bridgeport. It seems that in July last Lorina k. Alexander, an abandoned woman, and one Frank Basset, paramour of hers murdered Frank Weinbacker, at an old coach factory where the pair lived together. They then barreled up the body and tried to sell it to Dr. Sanford, of New Haven. He refused to buy it unless they could get certificate of death from the proper authorities. They then returned, rolling the barrel down into lonely ravine on their way back, where it has since been found. It is believed that this is not the only murder of the kind which this woman has committed. Other persons missing re- gently are believed to have been also made way with at her house. The coroners' jury have rendered a verdict in which they find Mrs. Alexander, and Frank Basset both guilty
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

MT I. s. Gold dug three acres and had but l2 bushels, says the Wolcottville Register. Corn and buckwheat are excellent -The new road west of Mr. Taylofs has been laid out and is a decided improvement.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10
Southington.

October Eth 1878,
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

TAISTRTCT OF LITcHFIELD ss. Probate Court, u Sept. 2lst; 1878.@ ga e Fg4#T ff Estate of HerbertS Babbitt. late of Morris in said district deceased. -z %g .&F @ A IA The CoNrt of Probate for the dstrlcG of LitchHed, hath limited and allowed six nths from tlIc uate hereof for the creditors of said estate t0 exhibit their claims for settlement Those neglect prcsc nt their accounts, properly attes-d, within said tme will be deharied recovery. All persons indebted to to said estate requested to make lmmeiIte pay ment to GEORGE CAMP, Administr tor.
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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-10-10

The SHARON alley malleable iron works are again in opperation. Dwight Eggleston is drawing lumber for barn and shop.-The Amenia Times reports potatoes much injured hy worm whose operations it describes as
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-07
ind He Keeps His Word.

young man entered the bar-room of a
village tavern and asked for drink. "No,"
said the landlord, s.you had delirium tremens
once, and cannot sell you any more" He
stepped aside to make room for couple of
young men who had just entered, and the
landlord waited on them very politely. The
other had stood by silent and sullen, and
when they had finished, he walked up, to the
landlord and thus addressed HIM: "Six
years ago, at their age, stood where those
young men are now. was 8 young
man with fair prospects. Now at the age Of
twenty eight, I am wreck in body and
mind. You led me to drink. In this room
l formed the habit that has been my ruin.
Now sell me a few glasses more and your
work will be done. l shall SOON be out of
the way; there is no hope for me-; but they
can be saved. Do sell it to me and let me,
die, and the world will be rid of me; but for
heavens sake sell no more to them The
landlord listened pale and trembling. Set
ting down his decanter, he exclaimed, $50
help me God! this is the last drop l will
ever sell to any one!'' And he Keeps his
word.
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POURING IN.
The People who are Coming In. aIultitudes.
to Minnesota.

The People who are Coming In Mllltitudes
to Minnesota.
Hon. L. B. Hodges returned yesterday
from Hancock, Stevens County. While there.
he sowed one square mile under y heat, on land
broken last June, and accomplished the task.
by April 2. "And how is that for Minnesota,
in point of earlinesss" queried Mr. Hodges.
The land received thorough bull-donug.
Forty-one teams were employed liz the sesyice,
with which the land was dragged three times
before sewing, and twice thereafter
Switching off from his own private uncler-
taking, Mr.. Hodges said such a tide of ir.mi-
grafton has never been known in Mirmesots
since 1856, as that now twelling into the. tatsA
The biggest passenger trains and the biggest
freight trains ever run upon the st. Rlui j.
Pacific railroad are passing o7es that
line, Each day witnesses four ,tas senger
cars, loaded to suffocation, passing, up the
road. And the class of immigrants is OF an
improved character, the vast majority consist
ing of farmers, and their grown-up, so MS. from
the eastern counties of MiDnesotas a nd from
Wisconsin. They are the hardy pisna,ers, men
Injured by former experience to .he life they
are about to undertake, or. in the, pathy words
of MIR. Hodges, men vino have be en- through
the MILL Ehey bring with theIn, too, full
supplies of provisionss to tide over the first
season, together with horses, cstale and farm
implements and machinery. Things are lust
booming, cried the enthusiastic gentlemen to
the GLOBE reporter, land. as .. proof, hon
estly assure you that, Within the last thirty
days. parcels of lard of not Less than a quarter
of section have doubled ia alus, and every
body rs hopeful and putting in the best
licks sEti
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-04-07

A Little Ceremony Witnessed by Presi-
dent Hayes and Other Distinguished
Gentlemen at Ohio, Pa, Yesterday-Kind-
ly Reception of the President.
CHESTER, Pa, April 6,-The second steamship
fthe Brazilian line, the City of Para, was sue
cessfully launched at Roach's ship yard this af-
ternoon. The vessel passed gracefully out into
the stream about 100 yards, where she was
checked by tug in waiting. Upwards of
25O0O persons witnessed the launch, among
whom were President Hayes, Secretaries
Schurz, McCrary and Thompson Gov Har-
tranft, Mayor Stokely, of Ohio, Mayor Ely, of
New York, A. P. Dorval Brazilian minister
and many other distinguished persons from
New York, Philadelphia, B altimore and Wash
| ington.
Upon the arrival of the President at the
depot he was received by the city council and
escorted to the ship yard, where he was loudly
chee1ed by the vast assemblage. He was there
received by Messrs. John Roach and son, and
taken on board the ship Rio De Janeiro to wit
ness the launch. After the launch the Presi-
dent and about two hundred Of the visitors
weretendered banquet by Mr.. Roach, at which
speeches we're made by the President, Gov
Hartrauft, VIM. Ward, Representative in Con-
gress from the Chester district, John Roach and
Mayor Forwood, Of this city. The Presidents
speech was short. After the banquet he had a
general handshaking. His reception in the city
was of the warmest character. He was heartily
cheered all along the route. The city was hand
somely decorated and the whole affair was con-
sidereda grand success. The President and
party left Oh u special train for Washington.
The Hanlon-Trichett Scu1ler's Challenge.
TORONTO, April 6.-Hanlon has received a let
ter from 1Trichett, the New South Wales sculler.
who says: 1.-THE challenge mentioned in your
letter did not emanate from me. My challenge
was to row any one who might come to Sidney
for that purpose, for s5O0 or G1,O0O side, al
lowing for expenses, win or lose, ESQ or se3OO,
in case we sculled for 81 900, and these terms /
/ am still willing to carly out. ~
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REV. DIR. SEYMOUR.

He Declines the Bishopric of Springfield
ILL.,, Believing He Can Best Serve God in
His Present Position.
New YORK, April 6.-Rev. DIR. George F.
Seymour has written the following letter de-
Ginning the Office Of bishop Of Springfield, ILL.,:
GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY,
West Twentieth and Ninth Ave.,
April 5, 1878.
My DEAR BRETHREN: In note addressed to
you under date December 26, 1877, in reply to
your official communication announcing
to me my unanimous election to the
bishopric of Springfield, ILL.,, I employed
the following language: IF ever the
question comes really before me to
determine, be assured will meet it promptly
in the fear of God, and as beneath His bar of
judgment, shall do my best to reach a right
conclusion and Immediately apprise you of the
result
The question did not come to me until the
latter part of March. may have seemed to
you, in your very natural anxiety for speedy
answer, to have waited beyond reasonable
time in giving my response, but the truth is,
dear brethren, never faced the matter as
real issue until received the official letter of
the honorable presiding bishop little more
than two weeks ago, informing me that major
lty of the standing committe and of bishops had
consented to my conservation. It is only neces-
sary for me to make known to you my decision,
and yet I may be permitted to state paren-
thetically, that my delay has been owing to my
grave and painful doubts as to what was my
duty in the premises. Those whom have con-
suited, and who have right to speak, my own
bishop and other bishops, and majority
of members of the standing committee Of the
general theological seminary, strongly advise
me that the interests of the church at large
will be best promoted by my remaining where
l am. My hesitation shows how profoundly I
am moved by the claim which Springfield has
on me. 1t is an act of stern self denial, what 1
am about to say, that under all the circum-
stances, have reached d conclusion that it is
my duty to follow the advice given
to me with such unanimity, and
to continue to serve God in the
humble sphere which he has assigned me. May
the blessed Spirit override this decision to His
own glory, the good of the church and the in
dividual benefit of US all.
With great respect. dear brethren, faithfully
and al ectionately yours,
GEORGE F. SEYMOUR
For Rev. F. NJ Gregg, M. A.. Rev. D. W.
Dresser, M; A, Rev; Geo; B. Higgins. NJ: A.,
Hon. s. 81. Treat Hon. j. D. Morrison, Hon.
Geo. Fl. Hart, on committee.
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ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.

The specie shipment to Europe yesterday was
$500, 900 in gold coin.
The Indian Office has ordered the transfer Of
the Apache Indians to the Southern Ute agency.
The New York Evening Post says Rev. DR..
Seymour declines the Springfield, ILL.,, bishop
ric.
The Manchester, N. H., print works, have
shut down temporarily on account of dull
times.
The United States steamer Wyoming sailed
yesterday from the Brooklyn navy ward with
exhibits for the Paris exposition.
A Rome dispatch says: Cardinal Giuseppe
Bernardo is dead. He was an Italian, born in
1910, and nominated Cardinal in 1868.
The Sprague mills, of Natick, R. l., were
running yesterday, but in other places the help
remained out fearing repetition of the VIC
lence Of Friday.
The funeral of Gen. Devin, late commandant
at Fort Laramie, took place yesterday from
st. Francis Xavier's church, and was numer-
| ously attended.
Rev. A. p. Adams, of Westfield, Mass, has
been suspended for one year by the New Eng
land Methodist Episcopal conference, on a
charge of heresy.
The German Emperor's letter to Pope Leo
Kill, while extremely courteous in express
sions of a Willingness to entertain friendly re-
lations with the vatican, gives no indication OF
basis Tor negotiations.
John s. Wilcox of Elgin, ILL.,, Spectator
filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy to-
day. Secured debts, 1925; unsecured,
1923, 900. The debtor, also, is responsible OF
discounted paper for 100000. He has no assets
Luther Reddeld, former president of the
larry bank, in the State of New York
was arrested at Chicago yesterday, on his way
from Omaha to the East, and held on requisi.
ton from Attorney General Whitford, of New
York.
To Col. John w. Henley. Of Chicago, is due
the credit of having arranged and perfected
the great race to be held at Louisville July 4th
between Mccarthy, of San Francisco. and Ter
| Brock.
| A fire yesterday at Memphis destroyed Jane.
4 Rosser's wagon factory and a number o.
shanties. Loss 100000, principally in tn,
Royal Canadian.
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FEARFUL EXPLOSION.

Three Men Killed, One Fatally and Six
Others More or Less Acknowledgements
of the Bursted Boiler Hurled Through
Solid Brick Walls and Carried 100 Feet
Distant.
Boston, Mass, April 6.-This evening so
horse power boiler in the engine room of the
Boston stamping mandatory of seaney & Co.,
Third street, Cambridge, exploded. Three
men were killed, another fatally injured, and
six others more or less wounded. The boiler
was hurled through the brick walls of the room
and the wooden walls of the building inclosing
it, one hundred and thirty feet across the canal
Michael Mores, the engineer, was found between
che boiler and granite walls of the canal. James
Anglin and Nathan Burgess, at work in the
riveting room in line with the course of the
boiler, were taken from the canal dead, having
been swept along by the boiler. George Ger
rity was taken from the engine room fatally
injured. The main building, five stories high,
and in which 100 persons were at work, was
considerably shattered, and on the side nearest
the engine room nearly every pane Of glass was
broken.
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The Railroad Strike

TOPEKA KS, April 6.-The Atchison, Topeka
& Sante Fe railroad are strong in their deter
mination not to yield to the strikers, and will
make no concessions. No freight trains will
move till Monday. A special from Newton,
KS, says there has been no discomfort existing
west of Emporia, outside of three or four per-
sons, as is evidenced by the fact that only
eight engineers out of the whole NUM-
Der employed on the 565 miles
of road from Emporia to Pueblo, have stopped
work; and further, that not only have trains
been running SO long as there was freight and
passengers to haul west of Emporia, but engi-
neers from this division have been taking pas
senger trains through from Newton to Kansas
CITY