davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
Washington.

SEQUEL TO THE PARISH SocIABLE.-On Mon- day last, select party of about twenty. met at the house of Benjamin Seeley in South Dis trict, Mir. Thrall being present. After seating themselves at the table, Mr. Henry Seelye, the representative of the donors, presented the Par son with one hundred dollars, who was so overcome that he could not respond. But Mir. Gunn who is always loaded, being present, came to his rescue. After the smoke of the discharge was cleared away, the company partook of bountiful repast in the best style of South district which is not to be excel led by any other. A very pleasant time is re- ported.
 GUILFoRD.-We understand that commit. tee from that place waited on Mir. Thrall or Tuesday The result of the conference we have not learned. On account of the travelling, but a small number attended the meeting of tho society on Saturday, and it was adjourned till Saturday, the 9th inst.
 SToRM.-If the blow of two weeks since wal so fearful, we would like to enquire of H. N how it was in Goshen, last Thursday night. It was terrific. On account of it, Burtons, Lemmon's and Bishops Minstrels closed theil throats, and their performance and the hol were postponed until Tuesday evening of thil week.
 SUNDAY soHooL.-Mr. Henry Seelye, oul new superintendent, entered on the duties o his office last Sunday, under favorable auspi ces. We hope it may flourish as it has done under his predecessor. S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
Milton.

Upon Tuesday evening of last week, very large and attentive audience congregated at Clark's Hall, the entertainment for the eye ming being tbat of mock trial of J. c. Booth of this place. MT. Booth is one of our first young men and a person well chosen for the occasion. The prosecution was very ably conducted by George Taft, our select school teacher for the season, assisted by H. B. Harrison, and Frank Barton, arguing strongly that the accused was guilty of theft, ,ac cording to testimony. The defense was also very ably represented by Wm. II. Doyle, formerly of this place, now of Bantam Falls, assisted by A. B. Hallock and J. H. Scott. MT. Doyle closed for the defence and made a powerful argument in favor of his client, rely ing greatly upon his established character, and maintaining that there had been g conspiracy against him. The jury brought in verdict of 'Not Guilty, when, with few words of kind ly advice to the ''prisoner", from Rev. Hiram Stone, the proceedings closed and all went homedelighted with the evenings entertain ment.
 The young people enjoyed dance at j.. Newcome's, an Tuesday evening.
 Miss Ella Page, daughter of Ira Page, en. ters the Normal School at New Britain.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07

of throwing stones at Virgil Bird, was sen- tenced to pay fine of $1.
 Monroe Bailey was given three months in | jail for an assault on an officer in North Can | aan.
 Edward Racket and Owen McGraw were given four months in jail for breaking out the doors and windows of Mr. Butterly's house in Salisbury.
 Geo. Pease, of North Canaan, got three months in jail for stealing clothes. Jerome Brown the harness thief, on plea of guilty twas given six months in jail. Mr. Graves stated that in his opinion Brown stole the property te raise money to pay him | Graves for obtaining divorce for Wonaa Brown was interested in. The Judge there l upon enquired whether counsel was willing to take part of the penalty. Mir. Graves further stated his belief that Brown did not steal the Benton harnesses, although he probably stole the one given back to Benton, of some one else.
 NJ. Cam, the Woodbury jaw-breaker was given six months in jail.
 Delos F. Payne was sentenced to two years in State Prison, for stealing horse in Winsted. He had formerly been in the lightning rod bus lness was drunk when he committed the crime, restored the money he had received on sale of the horse and pleaded guilty.
 In sentencing Craig, the tramp who shot Mir. Wyant, the judge remarked that he thought the jury were right in bringing in verdict of guilty. Nevertheless Craig was right in re- sisting the attempted arrest. Wyant, who was not then an officer had no right to arrest Craig for the misdemeanor he had committed, without warrant. Still the judge did not think Craig justified in discharging pistol at Wyant and trying to kill him. Had he mere ly used club to defend himself against un- lawful arrest It would have been different. In conclusion he said ''No doubt there has been good deal of feeling in the community. Wy ant is worthy man, but do not propose to visit any extraordinary punishment on Craig, because Wyant is respectable. He is young, and do not feel like fixing the stigma of i'm prisonment ir the State Prison upon him." He therefore gave sentence of eight months in the common jail.
 In the case of the ehorse shearing Hawley, the judge imposed fine of $100.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
PLYMOUTH SKETCHES. NO. 259

At the Episcopal church on Sunday, the 27th, the Rev. Mir. Scudder preached in respect to the motives of giving for church purposes, and the spread of the Gospel. He cut and slashed in every direction; making havoc with direct lottery schemes, and also with all sorts of in- direct ones, such as oyster suppers, and the many other apparently harmless ways in which money is sought to be raised; maintaining that every way is wrong in which the gift is not di- rectly consecrated to God. Although in the main his theory is correct, it will nevertheless require a great deal of earnest preaching to bring peoples minds up to that high standard. The 1st Congregational society having granted the Rev. Mir. Hillard three months vacation on account of impaired health, He will spend portion of the time away from home, wherever duty or inclination may lead him. MT. H. is man of somewhat nervous and impulsive temperament, of very active habits an able preacher, who in the pulpit and out of it, has labored zealously for the good of his people, and especially for the well fare of the young. AS regards years he is yet in life's prime, and it is earnestly hoped that he is not destined to break down thus early ; but rather that he may be able to continue his ministerial work in health and strength until many years hence.
 On Sunday, the 27th, the Rev. Mir. Hill lard of the Center Congregational church ex- changed pulpits half day with the Rev. Mir. Buckalew, pastor of the Methodist church, Thomaston.
 PLYMoTHEAN.
 January, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
WASHINGTON.

To the account of the Parish Sociable furn- ished by your regular correspondent this para graph should now be added. The very severe weather of Wednesday night, by keeping so many at home, hadprevented the collection of $1O0, intended as gift to our new pastor, Rev. George Thrall. Th!s work was completed on Monday the 27th, and on the evening of that day, under the hospitable roof of Mir. Benja- min Seeley of the South Street committee, that sum was presented to Mir, Thrall, by MT. Hen ry seeley, of Painter Hill. We had not for gotten yQur embarrassment, Mir. Editor, on the reception of gold pen, last winter; and all watched narrowly the eeffect on our young min ister. He tookit meekly, returned thanks mod estly but heartily, but seemed to have no thought Of ''an obituary" w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
Don't be deceived,

Many persons say 'I haven't got the Con- sumption when asked to cure their Cough with Shiloh's Consumption Cure Do they not know that Coughs lead to Consumption and remedy that will cure Consumption will certainly and surely cure cough or any lung or throat trouble. We know it will cure when all others fail and our faith in it is SO positive that we will refund the price paid if you re- celVe no benefit. Is not this fair proposition Price 10 cts 30 cts. and $1 OO per bottle. For lame Ian Chest, Back or Side use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price % cts. For sale by Vessels & Gates.
 Why will you suffer with Dyspepsia and liv CT complaint, Constipation, and general debili- tenn Vitalizer which we sell on positive pnar- antee to cure you. Price 10 cts. and 75 cts. For sale by Vessels & Gates.
 "HACKMETACK" a popular and fragrant perfume. Sold by Vessels & Gates, Litch- field, Conn.,, elsewhere by dealers generally.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
HARWINTON.


 Mir. Lewis Catlin has returned from Brook lyn.
 MT. Edward Bentley smashed one of his fingers while loading logs last week, and has had it amputated
 The series of singing schools here have now closed
 An eminent Phrenologtst, whose name has slipped our memory, agreedto giveus free lec- ture, on that interesting science last Wednes- day evening, but owing to the severity of the weather he failed to keep his appointment Our pastor has gone home, this week, to bring his family, and then the 'little flock here will no longer be without shepherd An effort was made at Campville, last Sunday, to raise hundred dollars for the pur- pose of sustaining steady preaching for this year.-The sum of $56 was raised at once. The 1st district school taught by Miss Jen nie Blakely of Bristol closed last week. Miss May T. Goodwin, of Plymouth, was in town last Sunday.
 A daughter was added to the family of Thomas Williams on the 18th of the month.
 LITTLE GCHNNIR.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
Goshen. No. 325.

When we went to the funeral of Mr. Davis and looked at the long bank in the South, all said a storm was coming but we little thought that it would bring destruction to- steamer on the coast, and those on board. Since the great storm of Thursday our men have been busy digging through the long, high snow drifts. It is a nice time to get around in the woods, but the snow did not remain on the roads. H N
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
Births,
PLYMoTHEAN.
January, 1878.

In Harwinton, Jan 13, a daughter to Thom- as and Gertrude Williams
 In Harwinton, Jan. 26, daughter to Mr. 6 Mrs. E. A Kunkel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
GREAT INDUCEMENTS /!
FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DA'

FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS
 May be found at of the Oldest and Best Galleries
 in the State. Four card Photographs for %; do
 .25; 12 do $900. Tw Cabinets, for $l 50; do
 Large size for framing, s1.25, duplicates, same soc, Tintypes all sizes and pylGea, The above guaranteed tc be as good be had in the County. Copying and enlargng Q speciality Frames. Passapartouts, Cases, Mats, Stereoscopic Views with Instruments on hand. J. L. JUDD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07

At Goshen, Jan 2s, Mr. Wm. Davis, aged 77.
 In West Morris, Feb. 4th, Ezra Abbott for merly of Danbury, aged SS years Danbury papers please copy
 In New London, Waupaca O., Wisconsin. Oct. 18th, Julia, wife of Alfred Knapp, aged 56 years
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
DEFERRED LETTERS.
WEST CORNWALL.

WEST CORNWALL. Wednesday evening, the 23d, Dr. F. w.. Hall gave lecture in the chapel. The sub ject was the Antiquity of the Earth. It was very interesting and instructive.
 The thaw of last week carried off all the ice in the river
 The Housatonic R. R. Co.,, have been fill ing their ice house in this place with ice brought from the north.
 B. J. Bradley has rented his saloon. We understand that it is to be run by Von Leetle Miller the coming summer.
 A new firm is to be started soon under the name of ''Cochrane Bro" We understand that this business is to be carried on in the building now used as a tin shop. A.
 On Monday evening, Jan. 14th, there was dramatic entertainment in the Village Hall. It was conducted very nicely and brought forth applause from those present. The entertain ment consisted in portraying the miseries of a Hen-Pecked Husband. It did not take long to find man to act it naturally. Almost all husbands can do that
 On Wednesday evening the "Arsonauts" held their meeting at the residence of c. E. Baldwin. This association seems to be very interesting affair. The evening passed off very pleasantly, large company being present.
 Friday and Saturday evenings were passed by the young people of the village in skating on the river Both evenings the river presented fine sight. The moon shown out brightly and the large numberon the ice showed clear ly the buoyant spirits of those who glided so swiftly over its surface II.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07

'Nakt commence with January or July number. Subscribers xhp are in arrears must make up ar re&sagss before taking advantage Of tAe foregoing oEerx-
 Money saagld be sent by pOst-ofice order check or registered letter, if possible We take all risks o1 re- nitaEce to the clubbing periodicals but not of mon- HIS
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
Cheshire Nursery

TsTABLIsHED 1864. Apple Trees, 2 and years G old strong and vigorous, $24 % per hundred; 2S cents each. Pear standard years. rstclass 60 ets and years extra strong (6brous rooted T5 cents to $l co. Crescent Seeding Strawberry, s2Oo yer doz- en. Norway Spruce the best for Screens and wind breaks at low prices by the dozen hundred Other fruit trces vines and ornamentas in great variety Trees and plants delivered in Waterbury free of charge. Send for catalogue.
 N. s. PLATT,
 2-0m Cheshire Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
5. .,..:.s.. :. ..e <. i..Is
'! ' ::;2(QlLLINS' E I.Il))LLIA!C PLASTER

----rrss the most grateful relief ill R:.-.rs,.,- Ism, Weak Spine, Local Pains, Nerru.ls Af- .@ctiona, Lcca1 Rheumatism. Tie DouIoureux, Nervous Tain. Affections of the Kidneys, Fractured Ribs, Affections of th. Chest, Colds and Coughs, Injuries of the Back, Strains and Bruises, Weak Back, Nervous Pain of the Bowels, Cramp in the Stomach and Limbs. Heart Affections, Enlarged Spleen, Bruises and Punctures, Rheumatism of the Wrists and Arms, Asthma, Gout, Local and Deep Geated Pains, Pain in the Chest, Stitch in the i;ack, Pain in the Hip, Varicose or Enlarged Veins, Cricik in the Back and Neck, Pain and
 Weakness in Side and Back, Hoarseness, Sore Throat, Lumbaeo, Whooping Cough, Sharp Pains in the Breast, Heart Disease, Ouinsv, Diabetes, and for Lamenes5 in any part of the Body.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
A " ational
 Library.

All New Books and all standard boaks supplied, in any quantity demanded, and Loaned to all parts of the United States. Old and books sold kably low for cash, or exchanged for other books Immense catalogues in Book EEchaalge Monthly, 50 cents a year. Booksellers ac: as ag.nts.
 AMERICAN BOOK EXCHANGE. P. O. Box 454o. 55 Beekman St., New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07

TitteII's Living Age, S8.75 Harpers' Weekly, 5.2O HarTers' Bazar. 5.20 Ha-pe-s' Magazine, .-........-... 5.2O Atlantic Monthly. 5.20 ScxibneT's Monthly, ,................ 5.2O Tie Galaxy. xy............................ 5.20 The Agricalturalist, ,............ 3.1O Arthur's Home Magazine, ,....... 400 Peserson's Magazine, "............. $50 GOdey's Lady's Book, ............ 4.40 St. Nicholas as-................... 440 Se;ni-weekly Times. Weekly Times, s,........................3.G0 Semi-weekly Tribune, e,.........-....45O Weekly Tribune, ... ................3.50
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-02-07
1bc EitfbheIh Grluirer,
 LITCaFlELD, CONN.
Clubbing Rates.

n, C-zaky subscribers we offer the following peri af-s wtth tke EHq licer, at ike folio wing yearly
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

Reuben Jones is appointed postmaster at
Churchland, Norfolk county, Uice Thomas
Z. Trotman, resigned. The site OF the
post-office ut BrentsvilIe, Prince William
county, Va, is changed to the centre OF the
village, and A. w. Sinclair is appointed:
postmaster DICE Isaac Herrick, superseded
by the change of site. This change is made
upon the petition OF a number OF citizens
sent to the Department in December last
and forwarded by Hon. B. 3. Douglas.
The Department sent Special-Aeent Wilson
to examine the matter, and he reported III
favor OF the change which is now made.
Brentsyille is the county-seat OF Prince
William county. The name OF the post-of-
fee at Nottoway Mills. Southampton coun-
ty, Va, is changed to Delawares.
Colonel Richard F. .O'Beirne, Twenty
first infantry, aide-de-camp to Maior-Gene-
raj Schofield, and Mrs. OBetrne, who ar
rived here Friday last en- route to South Ca
rolina, have not yet gone, having been de-
layed by Mrs. O'Beirne's illness. They ex-
pect to leave tomorrow for Richmond
Washington Republican, 3d.
The House Committee on Education and
Labor have reported fayorably upon bill
to provide q fund of S250,00O in United
States bonds, the interest OF which is to be
paid to the trustees Of the Printing-House
for the Blind, and expended for the benefit
of the various institutions throughout the
country engaged In the education OF the
blind -
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04

The PREsBYTERIANs AND ROMAN CATHo-
LTCs.-Not long since we stated that the
Presbyterians were equal in numbers in the
United States to the Roman Catholics. Ger
tain individuals questioned the correctness
OF our assertion. We refer all doubters to
the census reports for 1870, which show in
this country 6,26S Presbyterian Church or
CARNATIONS to 4,127 maintained by the Ro-
man Catholics. In these Presbyterian (reg-
ular) church edifces are sittings for 2,19S,-
900 persons, while in the Roman Catholic
editices are seatings for only 1,99O,5l4, while
the 1928 churches Of the Methodists have
seating s for 6,52s,2O9. The Congregation
alists are nearly as numerous as the Catho-
lies. The Cleveland Herald says: "The
Catholic question, as it is called, is nowhere
an important issue save in two or three CT
ties or States. Where the Protestants out
number the adherents of the Roman Church
in proportion Of ten to: one it is dema-
gogue's trick, which all sensible, We!l-ln.
formed men should condemn. "-SprinIteld
Republican,.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04
FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
WEDNESDAY. April 8. 1873.
.n,ertcnn G0Id.-1O0k bid.

An,ertcan GoId.-1O0k bid.
State Observation-Disclosures consols, 57k bid
Virginia deferred. AZ bid: Virginia tax-receivabc
coupons, 80 bid, S01S asked.
City Secur ities-Richmond city Ss, 1T bid:
Richmond city 6's, 102 bid; Lynchburg city 6's,
(taS-Tccclyabel, SO bid, y0h asked.
Railroad Bonds.-yirginia Central Railroad Arst
mortgage 6'S. j. and D.. 100 bid; Virginia Central
Railroad third mortgage 6's, j. and j., rs bid:
Virginia Central Railroad fourth mortgage S's. j.
and j., 80 bid; Virginia Central Railroad nom
mortgage SIS, J. and j., IS bid Virginia and Ten
nessee Railroad second mortgage 6's, j. and j., SO
bid; Virginia aud Tennessee Railroad third mort
gage SIS, j. and J.r92 bid; SoutDside Railroad first
Railroad second mortgage preferred 6s. j. and D..
II bid: Soutside Railroad third mortgage preferred
6's, j. and D., 90 bid; Norfolk and Petersburg Rail-
road first mortgage rs. j. and D., 90 bid; Nor
folk and Petersburg Railroad second mortgage S's,
j. and j., SO bid: Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad first mortgage SIS, j. and D., 100 bid:
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad
mortgage S's j. and j., 103 bid Richmond, Fredr-
rlcksburg and Potomac Railroad mortgage rs, j.
consolidated 6s, NJ and N, 10 bid; Piedmont Rail-
road first mortgage S's, 4. and o., OIL bid
Railroad St0ckS.-Rlchlnond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad SIX per cent guaranteed, 100 par,
80 bid: Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad seven per cent. guaranteed, 100 par, 80
bid.
Bank ,Stocks-First National, 100 par, lis bid !;
National Bank of Virginia, 10o par SO asked; Union
Bank Of Richmond, so par, 43 asked.
Insurance C0mpGnies.-Firginia Fire and Ma
riae, rs par, 39h bid: Virginia State, 20 par. 2e1
bid; Virginia Home, 100 par, 100 bid, 1o5 asked;
CITY, 100 par, n bid; Granite Insurance Company,
100 par, Tx lid.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04
APPOMATTOX COUNTY.
FURTHER PARTICULARS AS TO MR.. JAMES WOOD
SONS pEATU-THE CROPS, &C, &C.


SONS DEATH-THE CROPS, &C., &C.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.I
PAMPLIN's, VA, April 2, 1873.
\ shocking occurrence took place In this
county last Saturday night. Mr.. James u.
Woodson, an old citizen about seventy
wears cf age, was burned to death in his
house. Mr.. Woodson had been in bad
health for some time, and was living entire
~ alone. A colored man living on the
premises reports that he woke up about l
O'Clock in the night and found Mr.. Wood
sons house on fire, and ran to the door and
found it locked, and broke it down, but
the heat and smoke was so severe that he
could not enter. He then gave the alarm
in the neighborhood, but before assistance
could be rendered the house was entirely
DESTROYED, together with all its contents.
As soon as the heat would admit OF it the
bones OF Mr.. Woodson were gathered up
and buried. Mr.. Woodson at one time lived
in Richmond, where he has slep-daughter
now living. From al accounts the lire was
entirely accidental.
So far as your correspondent has seen,
the wheat crop in this section is looking
unusually well.
The recent cold snap has killed all the
peaches and some early vegetables. Farm
ers are rs q general thing through seeding
oats, and are busily preparing cortland.
The extreme low prices for tobacco have
completely Frustrated business in this Sec
ton. ...
The new silver dollar has not made its
appearance in this section yet. We are
anxiou,iy awaiting TO hear the welcome
yin9. Yours, q.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04
',D[aNvILIE..
t,,,orrespondcncc OF the Richmond D.spatca.l

Fs.,ssss s4fS SC 81 PHIL q, 40 TO-
Tho Gales an leaf tobacco for March are
r.norted as follows by Mr. +. w. Terrell,
81 the Tobacco Association 80 Pounds,
. 900. 1876: value, S173.4S3.48; average per
hnndrad pounds, S7.28. Sales for March,
1877: Pounds, ], 49,, 9SS;; value, slsi,S'o.li ];
average, $12.43.
From the lst OF October, 1877, to the lst
., snriI. 1878, the quantity OF leaf tobacco
sn,d was 10, S.2I2 pounds; the aggregate
Yaine. $50, 3SS7.7o; the average, SI.S3. The
scconnt for the corresponding period OF the
.-ny,o,,s year Yves: Pounds, g. $40; ag-
prreeate value, s729, l09.S6; average. $l4.oS.
The internal-reyenue received from man.
nfactnred tobacco and cigars in March was
sGa. 594. 3s. The same from the same sources
far March. 1877, was $50, 219.16.
The internal revenue received from manu-.
ssc,nrsd tobacco and cigars in the six
months from the LIST Of October, 1877, was
sn3 s50.l1. The same from the same
sourras In the CORES pending period OF the
nrsyious wear was $500, 900 81.
The tax on distilled spirits for last month
vas So. 744.10: for licenses, SASH; the as
sessments, S26.1
The reader who gives more than a passing
look ut the figures for the sales OF leaf to-
bacco will probably have observed that
,houah the average for the las SIN months
WAS much smaller than that for the CORE
snopdins neriod OF the preceding year, yet
the amount paid out to the planters in the
last six months was larger. ALPHA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-04-04
Ren1arhab bic Escape from Death.
S.5, RoUGH CREEK CHURCH., }
CHARLOTTE COUNTY, VA.


April /, 1878.
Editors of the Dispatch: "A young man
named Morton H.. Price was measuring the
depth of fishing-hole i'll Cub creek, Just
above this place, few days ago. The hole
was from eight to ten feet deep, and on
leaning out too far and bearing too much
weight on the pole it broke, and he fell into
the water. Some negroes at work near saw
him rise and sink three times, and called
for his brother, who was, very fortunately.
near. He came. but could see no sign OF
Morton. But without waiting to consider
or divest himself Of any clothing be plunged
into the water, and after diving a few times
Succeeded in finding his brother lying on
the bottom. He raised and swan out with
him, and soon had physician in attendance,
and after hard tight he, with the aid Of
several neighbors, resuscitated him; but
for three hours it was not known whether
he was dead or alive He is now improv-
ing slowly. 1t is said Morton was very
good swimmer, but being very warm ut the
time (from work) and the water extremely
cold. it is thought That he must have chilled
instantly, which prevented his swimming.
The doctor says had he remained in there
three seconds longer no power on earth
could have saved him.