Litchfield enquirer., 1878-11-21
December Monthlies.

The WESTMINSTER REVIEW contains The Australian Colonies; Later Novels of Berthold Auerbach; Bulgarian Literature: The Tron- badours; Lord Melbourne; The Situation in the East and the Future of Russia Contem- porary Literature; India and our Colonial Empire.
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 A correspondent of the Waterbury Ameri- can, proposesaH Hon. Abijah Catlin, of Harwin- ton, for Speaker of the next House He gives the following record of Judge Catln's political career:
 He is probably the oldest member of that body, having been appointed in the years 1857, 3S, '39 and 40. In 1889 he was clerk of the House, and that in those days was con- sldered sort of stepping-stone to the office of Speaker. He would undoubtedly have been appointed to that office in 1S40, had not anoth- CT member held priof claim. He has since held the office of judge of the county court. controller of the state school fund commission CT. state senator and other important offices, in all of which he has proved himself honest, faithful and competent, and is perhaps as well posted in parliamentary rules and any individ- ual in the State,
 The Winsted Herald seconds the motion and, for our part, we should like very much tc see it prevail Judge Catlin is one of those downright, honest, outspoken men of whom politicians are good deal shy, but who have the confidence of the people.
 Rev. Joseph H. Beale is what the papers caI kissing parson." Certain people ir Wallingford, where he is preaching and kis. sing at present, object to the practice. His Methodist church brethren, however, sustain Beale. H.he had been guilty of promiscuou. dancing instead of prOmiscuous kissing, il would have been different. Dancing is con srary to Methodism. But little kissing by "a minister and married man, "is harmless and even scriptural amusement.
 s. A. Herman, of Winsted, has been ap pointed Prosecuting Agent. Admitting tha on a former occasion. David, with his sling got the better of Goliah, the Winsted Pres intimates that in these latter days. when 1t is Goliah that has got the sling, things may tprE out differently.