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Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
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Postmaster Andrews is himself again. Shel- den Barber is very low. Humphrey Wilson is still ''about the same''-no worse, but not much better.
 Rev. M. B. Boardman and family have gone to New Hampshire to visit his parents, with the hope that the change will benefit Mrs. Bs. health.
 MT. & Mrs. Wm. Hubbard, of Newington, were in town over Sunday. MT. Walter Os- borne and wife, and Mir. Tolles and wife, (for- merly Miss Osborne), of Naugatuck, are visit ing friends in town.
 Our farmers are getting ready for having, our grass being unusually forward. Henry o. Brague has shingled one of his barns, Capt. Cook is repairing one of his, and Mr. David Birge has repaired his saw mill.
 Mir. Cyrus Barber is enjoying the pleas ures of welded bliss with Miss Marion Hum- phrey, of Findly, Ohio.
 MT. Ali Atkins has young crow and a young bald eagle which he is rearing and tam- ing. Postmaster Andrews has raised four young gray squirrels from pair of old ones, this spring.
 The reading which Miss Ludella L. Peck so generously gave us for the benefit of our Sabbath school, last Wednesday evening, was decided success, and very entertaining with al. Some twenty seven dollars were realized. The programme WITS as follows; | 1-The vagabonds, J.T. Trowbrldge. 1.-The Guides, Mark Twain. 3-The Courtin' J. R. Lowell. | IA selection from Enoch Arden, Tennyson. aThe Lost Heir, Thomas Hood 3-Poor Little Joe, Polly Arkwright. 1.-The Minister s Housekeeper, Mrs. Fl. B. Stowe. The reading was interspersed with music on l the piano by Mrs. Lewis Burt and Miss Mary A. Catlin, accompanied with the violin by Dr. Virgil R. Buel The entertainment closed with two overtures on the guitar, by Miss Mary Catlin, which were highly applauded. Brother HI. N.," s.Fourth Of July" is coming and we should like to know s'what are you going to do about it." Please to keep the public (who eagerly read your interesting letters) well posted of your doings. Did Go shen exhaust it's patriotism two years ago, or have you enough left for another celebration !? LrTTLE GHoNNIE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
East Cornwall.

Lewis Jones raised his house, the 10th inst.
 Il am sorry to hear that weddings in his vicinity effect my brother reporter 'sLittle Ghonnie" so seriously. Peoplecan't very well stop marrying in Harwinton, and some pat riotic young lady must be induced to take him in tow. Western paper attained great notoriety net long ago by railing off marriagable girls. Why couldn't the Enqui- Ter dispose of L. G. in that way?
 Last Saturday, the 18th inst, from 75 to 100 of the ladies and gentlemen of Milton and vicinity, friends of Rev. Geo. J. Harrison's family, came suddenly upon them in the af- ternoon, bringing log cabin bed quilt ''al- bum," So called believe) and pair of counte- panes perhaps as an apology for intruding so unceremoniously, and many good edibles for themselves, so that they might have picnic. Many also had pound, each, of something useful to Mir. H. It was meeting of the most friendly character and one long to be remembered. It was not denominational but practically a union meeting, as fair share of the company was composed of Bap- lists, Methodists, and Episcopalians proving that MT. H. has many friends outside his own so- ciety.
 The presentation was made by Deacon Dudley who did it up in his usual clever style, after which Rev. Hiram Stone made some very fitting remarks. Speaking of the general character of the meeting as unsectarian or un- denominatienal, he said such meetings should be encouraged as they served to promote so- cial intercourse and to break up the hermit life to which many are prone, a sentiment in which fully concur. After Mr. Stones re- marks MT. and Mrs. Harrison returned their sincere thanks to the company. MT. Harrison remarked, by the way, that the only drawback to the pleasure of the occasion was that his potatoes would have to live over till another week without hoeing Ca vocation which the company found him pursuing upon their ar rivaD. After making some arrangements for a picnic on the 4th of July, they left each for his separate place of abode, assured that they had had a pleasant time. May there be many more like 1t. JACK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
Plymouth Sketches, No. 279.

On Friday, the 14th, Abijah Catlin, of Har- winton, Augustus H. Fenn, of. Winsted, and Bradley Agard of Wolcottville, Esqs., met here for the purpose of acting as assessors of dam- ages in a road case.
 On Sunday, the 18th, the distinguished Tem- perance advocate, John Barry, delivered lec- ture in the 1st Congregational church; the Rev. Mr. Hilliard, pastor, and Rev. Mir. Judd of the Methodist church, Thomaston, being also present, and taking some part in the ex- ercises. About 130 people signed the pledge. In the evening, at the Congregational church, Thomaston, Mir. Barry ended series of meet ings which he inaugurated there on Friday, the 7th. At this last gathering, the Rev. Mir. Hilliard made an eloquent and touching ad- dress: and the Rev. MT. Judd, George B. Pierpont Esq, and Mrs. Barry also made re- marks. It was stated that in Tllemaston, Northfeld, and on Plymouth Hill. about five hundred had signed the pledge; but whether or not this number included those who had signed previous to Barry's coming here, lam not informed. PLYMoTHEAN.s
 June IT, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
'Unionyille,

The Temperance cause has received quite push lately. Work began early in the win ter, the organization remaining about the same. some withdrawing and others joining. John Barry delivered his first two lectures here in in the Methodist church. The church is a fair sized building, but the second night hardly half could get inside. The next night the meeting was held in the Congregational church which was literally packed. Tryon's hall was next hired which also was more than crowded Something like five hundred signed the pledge including two who had been fined for selling intoxicating drinks. Another whiskey seller has torn out the partition which divided his bar-room from his store and is going to put in crockery instead. This one probably has sold more whiskey than any three of the rest Out of six places tive remain open; another prob ably sells, but keeps it pretty quiet.
 A young fellow by the name of O'Niel
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
COUNTY ITEMS.

LAKEvILLE has steamboat on lake Wono- scopomoc.
 NEW HARTFORD temperance people have opened reading room.-There is new iron Railroad Bridge at Satan's Kingdom.
 At TWISTED, the Rev Mir. Cooling, retir- ed clergyman was much hurt recently by a collision on the highway while driving. The Connecticut Western Railroad Co.,, has suc- ceeded in settling with D. Woodward and Geo. Peck of Sharon, with Dwight Case and wife, of Barkhamsted, and with the father of the McGarger girls.-Rev. Father Ubuldus leaves Winsted soon to visit his native land, Italy.
 The SALISBURY Fish and Bird Protective company received, last Saturday, direct from Messina, Sicily. two cases of migratory quails, at cost of $90. They will be released at once in various parts of the town. They are some what larger than robin, and are very sprightly and pretty; and as it is said they multiply rapidly, it is hoped they will event. ually become abundant game for the sports men.-The Washinee factory at Salisbury, has been rebuilt, but there is no prospect of its being stocked with machinery. MT. Brewster, the proprietor of the enterprise, is financially embarrassed d.-C0uraaat
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.


 Great Brttaia. a.-Reports have been current that Beaconsfield wenld dissolve Parliament The Lancashire strike is virtually ended
 France. There are fears of further reac- tionary attempts by MchIahon to prevent the Senate from becoming Republican.
 NJ. Martin and M. Renan have been elected members of the French Academy.
 Germany Congress met Wednesday. Not much has yet been done, but it is thought that Austria, Russia, and England are sub stantially agreed. 5 George V, King of Hanover, is dead. 2 SpGsn.-The Cortez has passed a vote of confidence in the ministry by an everwhelm- ing majority, ! !, General Martinez-C -Campes is appointed Cap tain General of Cuba < Canada. has been serious strikers riot in Quebec. The riot was suppressed by the military.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
ADVERTISEMENT

Congress will not adjourn before Thursday morning.
 Not much of interest has occurred before the Potter committee Nobody who knew Weber saw him sign the Anderson agreement. No evidence appears against Hayes or Sherman. Gen. Moves is in Washington.
 House committee condemns Robeson's management of the Navy Department.
 General Fremont has been confirmed as Governor of Arizona.
 Seuate.-The River and Harbor bill was amended by striking out the Mississippi inn provement scheme and passed The Deficien- cy bill passed without amendment. Re sumption repeal bill was amended and passed It provides only for making legal-tenders re- ceivable for per cents and customs.-The Kansas Pacific Sinking Fund bill passed The Army bill and the Mexican award bill have gone to the President nt-Wm. D. Spencer was elected Chief Clerk-On Monday the Life Saving Service and the Legislative bills were passed and the Patents bill was postponed until December. Conkling and Blaine defeat ed the item in the Sundry Civil bill paying the expenses of the Louisiana Conmission.-T Committee on Education and Labor was au- thoriZed to sit during the recess to study the causes of the depression in business
 House.-After two days debate the Sun day Civil bill passed, Thursday night, an amend ment hostile to the Resumption Act being de- feated. = On Friday resolution offered by Mir. Burchard (Rep. and declaring that Con gress has now no power to attack the Presi- dents title, passed, 216 to 21 The report of the Judiciary Committee declaring that Con- gress cannot authorize the courts to reopen the presidential court was accepted, 234 to 14 On Saturday the River and Harbor and the Army bills were passed.-On Monday the In tarDati0no1 Rnyer,;In hill dahoka5 length; the match tax repealed a clause tax tng bank deposits adopted; and the bill final ly passed.-The Fisheries Award bill was de- feated
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
West Cornwall.

The temperance movement has at last result ed in the prosecution of one of the liquor deal- CTS in this village, and only one. Some time ago, in fact at the annual town meeting, last fall, the town voted License; but not one of the law requiring them to take out license. We understand that those who have been pros ecuted have. applied for license, but no one else, although there are more in the business.
 A new drum has been purchased by the band in this place, We often listen to the strains of music that float through the air in the evening, and think that certainly, for the short time they have been in practice, our band show great degree of proficiency. A.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

has been fined one dollar and costs, tho whole amounting to over $20. He was one ot gar ty that insulted Landlord Tyrrell, threw stones at his horse, and made a good Geal of distur- bance generally. It was little dark and pret- ty difficult to tell who the party were, but, by getting some one to hold his horse, hIr. Tyr rell identified OBrien who stepped forward to hold it. Nearly twenty names have heen handed in as belonging to the party. and o. Brien will be made to swear whether they had anything to do with the disturbance or not. They fooled with the wrong man when they took Tyrreil. Ii is hoped the boys will learn lesson which will remain in their minds long while. M. J, W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
DOMESTIC.

The funeral services of William Cullen Bryant were held at All Souls Church, on Sunpay, with an address by Dr. Bellows j; NIT. Bryant was buried at Roslyn.
 The President has nominated R. E. Fenton, William F. Groesbeck, and F. A. Walker as the American members of the Monetary Con- ference. s
 Lieutenant Edward H. Totten was killed by railway train at Cold Spring,N. r., last week.
 The Michigan Republican Convention nom- mated full State ticket, denounced the Geenback heresy, and ignored the President
 A suit has been brought against Max Strakesch for alleged breach of promise.
 The row of new lighthouses on the Florida reefs is completed.
 The Nipsic was launched at Washington, last week.
 Donnelly, the Molly Mcguire, was hanged at Pottsville, Penn., for murder, on the 11th, inst.
 The loss by fire at Somerville, Mass, is estimated at over $70O, 900.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
Morris.

TEMPERANCE. = Rev. Mir. Tewksbury, of Watertown, lectured on Friday evening at the Congregational church. The Temperance Union is prospering.
 IMPRovEMENTs.-M E. H. Clark has been building an addition to his house. Mr. David Huntington is building new barn. Mir. Si- las Stockman is rebuilding his barn on the old site with modern improvements.
 Decoration Day was observed in spite of bad weather.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

Bismark has taken advantage of the last at tempt to assassinate the Emperor William to obtain dissolution of the German Parliament. The new elections will take place next month, and we doubt whether the Great Prince will make much by his motion. The Liberals ut- teriy repudiate the policy of assassination, and profess willingness to vote any laws not de- structive of liberty. The new Pope seems in- clined to help Bismark, but if German lovers of freedom are as staunch as their French brethren recently proved, there will be no Reaction
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

The Ohio Republican Convention concluded to endorse the President. Gen. Beatty made violent speech against the resolutions, but they were adopted by large majority.
 The expenses of the Moody and Sankey Re vival at New Haven were $9, ,254.91. The collections, donations, &c., amounted to $2,- 761.93, leaving balance of $5O7.02 in the hands of the Tabernacle Committee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

The death of William Cullen Bryant remoyes conspicuous name from the roll of living American poets and journalists As he was returning from the celebration of the unveiling Of the Mazzini bust at the New York Central Park. on the 29th ult., he fell on the steps of a friends house, striking his head very severe blow. and though rsllying little a paralytic shock supervened Occasioped it is supposed by concession of the brain, and he died on Wednesday of last week, at the age of 84 years
 Although Mr. Bryant early attained celebri- ty as poet, the flower of his years was spent in the work of journalist. For fifty two yeas he was an editor of the New York Eve ming Post, and during most of that time, chief editor He started Jaeksonian Democrat, but was never 8 mere partisan. The Post al- ways opposed the extension of Slavery, wheth- CT by the annexation of Texas or by the repeal of the Missouri compromise. When the Re publican party sprang into existence, Mir. Bry- sBt became firm, though an independent SUD- porter. of Republican principles. Indeed the POst deserves the name of being one of the oldest, ablest. and most candid, independent journals of the generation. Mir. Bryant has never been what is termed brilliant newspa. per writer; he has never been great maker and breaker of regulations; but aquiet, candid. thoughtful writer, avoiding most of the per sOnal squabbles which have always disgraced metropolitan journalism.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

The Yale class of '53 which hslds it's quar- ter century's anniversary thisyeari quite ano- ted class. Amongits distinguished members out of the state are Prof Thomas F. Davies of Philadelphia, Congressman Randall Lee Gib- son of Louisiana, D. A. Goddard of the Bos- ton Advertiser. Isaac Wayne MacVeagh of Pennsylvania, District Attorney Phelps of New York, George W. Smalley, the English Tribune correspondent, E. c. Stedman, the poet banker, President White of Cornell and Dr. Whiton, the principal of Wiliiston seml- nary. Among the well-known members of the class still resident in Connecticut, are Ed ward w. Seymour of this town, Gen. Edward Harland of Norwich, Isaac H. Bromley of New Haven, now on the Tribune editorial stzM, and Henry c. Robinson, of Hartford, Republican candidate for Governor in 1876.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
Discharge in us. BalkrUDtcV.

THE repeal of the U. s. Bankrupt Act, taking ef ! feet Sept l. ls7Ss makes it imperative for those desiring it's benefits to file their petitions mmediate ly. All cases in Fairfield and Litcbfield Connties mustcome before in Bankruptcy of Bridge port: Absolute discharges for debtors procured. on hand. Correspondence icvited, ---
 E. BURR, JR., Atty. in D. S. Bankruptcy
 Room 5, Ely's Block, Bridgeport. Conn. 12-eow3w 0'
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20

Some Land Marks of Old Virginia( 10 Illus j.; Hospital Life in New York GIG Illus ); Old Flemish Masters, W, Anthony Van Dyck [, (4 Illus. ); Owlet, by John Esten Cooke Old time Militia Musters, by Porte Crayon 11 1llus.); Juggernaut A 1lus.); A First week in England @ Illus. i; Daddy Will, Glimpse of Ancient Dixie; Macleod of Dare, by Will liam Black Anecdotes of Voltaire among the Swiss; The Return of the Native; A Wise Aunt; Freedom of the Press Vindicated; An Adventure in Forest, or, Dickens Maypole Inn. Editorial Articles.
 Harper & Bros, New York, $4 year. See Enquirer Clubbing Rates.
 Pref Robertson Smith has been convicted of heresy by general assembly of the Scotch Free Church. The Assembly held to the in- fallibility and plenary inspiration of Deuter- onomy, and that it was all of it the work eith- CT of Moses or of some inspired cotemporary. Prof. Smith considers it revision of the Mo saic code made at much later date. He was defended by Prof Rainy and by an important portion of the lay element.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
Notice.

LITcHFIELD, 14th June 1878. THE Annual Meeting of thr members of the Litch. Held Saving Society. will be held at the First National Bank of Litehfeld, on Saturday 29th June 1868, at four o'clock p. m.
 12-2w H. R, corr, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-06-20
The Convention of the Episcopal church in


 The Convention of the Episcopal church in
 this State, held at New Haven, last week, was
 one of unusual importance. By general stat
 ute of 1877, the Episcopal Diocesan Cenven-
 tion was given power to prescribe the manner
 of conducting the several parishes in the State;
 the qualifications of membership thereof; the
 manner of appointing officers, their number,
 powers and duties and to regulate the time and manner of holding parish meetings In
 pursuance of the powers so granted the Con-
 vention, last year, appointed a commission to prepare suitable canens for the regulation of parish affairs. This commission reported to the Convention of last week, and their work, with some important amendments, was &C., cepted. Persons may still become members of the parish and vote in parish meetings, who are not communicants, but such applicants must be members of the church by baptism, and declare their attachment to the doctrines and worship of the Episcopal church. War dens and Vestrymen must be communicants. The most important change, however, is in the enlargement of the legal powers of the rector, who is made er-o6TctO chairman of the vestry, and presides at parish meetings The practi- cal effect of this latter change will be to make it difficult for opposition to rector to find ex- pression in church or vestry meetings. Hence this provision met with considerable opposition among the laity
 The victory of Belgian Liberals over the Ul- traInontanes is very satisfactory one. It forces the resignation of a clerical cabinet and restores control of education to the laity This little country has>always been stronghold of Catholicism. Nevertheless it's government is quite popular in form, and the Liberals have often beaten the ultra-C Catholics on this their chosen ground. For dozen years before 1870 the Ministry had been Liberal; but, of late, the country had fallen again under clerical control. The great bone of contention between the priests and the Liberals has been the con- trol of public education. Small as Belgium seems on the map, it is nevertheless country of considerable importance, with population of five millions, an annual revenue of $35, ,OO0,- poo and standing army of near forty thou sand men.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-01-09
Frsn,

Professor W. Frank Stewart camo In
from Tuscarora to-day. Hehad two boxes
containing specimens Of valuable ores
from all the principal mines OF that dis
trict. These we're examined by q NEWS re-
porter. by the Professors permission.
Their assay value ranges from $4,000 10
$40. 900 10 the ton. One specimen Of steph-
ante yoss a. high rs S2s,O 600 TO the ton.
and some wire silver--the pure ARTICLES
said 10 be worth So 900 to the ton. Mr..
Stewart says that punches Of this material
a. large as your hat are often found. The
most Of his specimens are from the Grand
Prize mine. TuscarorA IL just now . very
lively camp. containing several hundred
men. All the ores except thc chlorides are
roasted. There are eight steam hosting
works In active operation. and tho whole
place has . business appearance. The
weather Is fine, aud tho country for miles
around Is filled with prospectors. Mr..
Stewart il ths owner OF several valuable To-
cations In the Rock Creek district.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-01-09
old Claim. Against v,rr,n,..

Virginia City Is having some moro expe-
risnce with old claims. At q meeting Of
the Board OF Aldermen last evening Alder
man Comstock presented tho following
preamble and resolution;
WHEREAS. The Legislature Of the State
Of Nevada, at its fret session. held In
lS6i-5, passed an Act entitled IAN Act TO
amend an Act entitled An Act to provide
for the payment Of the outstanding in-
debtedness Of Virginia, Storey county,
approved January "a. 1906" approved
March o. 1865, and In said Act authorized
and directed the Treasurer Of said city 10
set apart money In the treasury Of said
city ~ . Especial fund to pay certain indebt.
edness outstanding against tho city. and
particularly for cash advanced July ~,
1864. by Il. Z. Arick. for special police
service. the sum Of $500; and whereas,
said claim Of II. L. Arick has never been
paid. % appears by the books OF the said
city. and the affidavit OF said II. Z. Arick,
hereto annexed now. therefore. DO II
Resoired, That tho Mayor and City Clerk
Of the city Of Virginia are hereby author
lied and directed to draw q warrant upon
the City Treasurer for the sum Of sos IS.
10 pay tho principal and interest OF said
indebtedness.
Mr.. Comstock said he did not desire
immediate action on the above. He moved
that 10 DO referred to the Committee on
City Affairs aud the City Attorney. which
was accordingly done.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1878-01-09
street Qaesmsisa..

Inr n WESTERN usioS TELEGRAPH IiSll
s,S PalScisco. Jan. $3.50 ?. n.
Silver Hill. 3 s., 3 30.
ophir. 52s. So, So, %.
Savage. Nv bid.
benton. 4.
ChollAr- Potosi. 3a.
New York. 2 05.
Alpha, ~. f2h.
Sierra Nevada, 4 NJ, u.
Justice. iOs.
savage. IN.
Alta. "a. %. 31a, 22k. y. Is, 2bS'
31s. As. HS.
Con. vlrrialA. 25S.
Mexican. tsS
Grand Prize, i3t.
California. 23a.