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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

n1sTkIcI OF WATERBURY, ss, Probate Court, O Waterbury, Dec. Sth, 1879. tsst !.
 Whereas, Richard q. Heading, of the town of Thom. aston, in the County of Lcbed, and in said Probate District of Waterbury, father and only surviving pa rent of Garrett Heading, minor, aged about two years. residing in sad town of Thomaston, in said District has by written agreement bearing date the 8th day of October A. D. 1S79 given said minor child in adoption to George F. Blakeslee and Matilda R. Blakeslee, husband and wife, both of said town of Thomaston, in the District and County aforesaid, and
 Whereas, said Richard c. Heading, has tbis day pre- sented said agreement. ill writing to this Court, for approval pursuant to the provisions of the statute in said case made and provided, therefore,
 ORDERED, that the hearing upon the approval of said written agreement any other agreement which may be substituted therefor, be hal at the Probate Office. in Waterbury, ir said District on the fifth day of January, A. D. 1880 at o'clock in the forenoon
 ORDERED that all persons interested thsrenappear before said Court at the time and place aforesaid to show cause if any they nave. why said agreement should not be approsed.
 ORDERED That notice hereof be given to all persons interested by advertising this order and notice for iTo ; weeks successvely i newspaper published m ;S ~ ; ef Lit hfed, in which said County, eald minor child resides, and py posting same on the sign post in the town nearest to the place of resi- dence of such child, at least six da before said day assigned by this Court, for aid hearing
 By Order of Court,
 38-2w CHAS.W. GILLETTE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

It is not quite correct to say that the execu- tive council in Maine have returned majority of democrats to the legislature. But they returned an opposition majority of democrats and greenbackers. It is supposed that this opposition will generally act together. But it yet remains to be seen how far they will so act. It would be gratifying if thls opposition could investigate and expose the actual brib- cry and frauds in the late elections in Maine; then throw out entirely all of every party, who were chosen by fraud and bribery, and seat the fairly elected members, without re- gard to their political preferences. .-Ha ford Iimes.
 The strict application of the laws to the Main election returns has resulted in the re- jection of a number of them as fatally defec- tive" Their rejection reverses the apparant result of the September election and gives ths control of bOthe branches of the Legislature to the combined Democrats and Greenbackers. Upon the Legislature depends the choice of Governor and of Senator Hamlin's (Rep.) suc- cessor. In principle, there is no difference between the method by which the apparent RerAhlican legislative majority in Maine has cratic majority in New York nc. Aaan obI;ter. ated. In the former case, the scrutiny for le- gal defects was applied to the returns; in the latter, to the votes. In each case fine popular will was reversed -Bridgeport Farmer.
 We have searched these Democratic papers in vain for anything like condemnation of the gross frauds practiced by the Democratic Gov ernor andC dCouncilors of Maine. It is this shame full dereliction of duty on the part of the par tisan press which gives strength to independ- ent politics, and circulation to independent ponars If nemocrots afeal a church Tn Maine
 their papers eithersay nothing about it, or con- slider it sufficient excuse that Republicans stole a church in Louisiana three years ago. It is this thorough demoralization of both par | ties which often makes it the duty of the hon. l est voter to vote with neither. One thing is plainly proved that he who hates fraud and corruption gains little by merely going over
 from one party to the other. They are both | theron Oalv farred with tha coma -otick
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

The Hoosac Tunnal is not very profitable to the State of Massachusetts, it's present owner The interest on it's cost to the State is three quarters of million, and the Springfield Re- publican figures it's next income at $4O,OOO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

It is now claimed that Edison's perfected light will be shown in public at Menlo Park, within the week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

For the delicate and complicated difficulties peculiar to the female constitution, LYDIA E. PINKHAMs VEGETABLE COMPOUND is the sovereign remedy. It aims at the cause, and produces lasting results. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, 233 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for pamphlets.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

The Senate Exodus committee ought to contribute some facts to the history of this remarkable movement. Still there cannot be much doubt of it's principal causes They are the political intolerance and the monopoly of land on the part of the old masters, accompani- ed by vicious system of credits that practi- cally gives the colored man no return except a simple support for his labor. These, with op- pressive laws and an ignorant longing to bet ter himself, are no doubt the freedman's chief incentives to plan the exodus.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25
DISTRICT OF L1TCHF1ELD, ss. Probate cour1

DISTRICT OF LITCHFIELD, ss. Probate Court, IL Dec 18th, 1879.
 Estate of Geo, H. Baldwin, late of Litchfield in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Litchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estat represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Abjah Catlin and Everett H. Wright, Esquires, Commissioners to receive and de- eide upon said claims. Certified by
 GEO. NJ. WOODRUFF, Judge.
 The Subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the office of Geo. c. Woodruff in said Litchfeld on the 27h day of Jannary and 15 day of June o'clock in tho forenoon each of said days for the purpose of attending the business said appoint meut. ABIJAH CATLIN, | ,.-,--
 EVERETT H. WRIGHT. o0mmlsS'oners' All persons indebted to said Estate, are requested tc make immediate payment tn 39-1w GEO. c. WOODRUFF, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

It would be queer punishment for the re- cent Maine rascallty if it should make Blaine our next president. There is a natural tenden- cy in his favor, because his state has been so abom,nably swindled by his political oppon- ents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

Business depression continues in Germany whereas France is enjoying great prosperity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

DIsTRICT OF LITHFIELD, ss., Probate Court, oDecember 18th, 1879.
 Estate Of Barzilla Arnts late of Litchfeld, said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Ltchfeld hath limited and allowed six months from the date nereof tor the creditors of said Estate to exhibit thersclaims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly atested within said tune, VIII be deharred recovery All persons in- ate payment to GEO. M. WOODRUFF Executor
 I'm
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

One curious result of the Hayden trial is stated in the papers: it has raised the price of charcoal The people of North Madison who usually burn charcoal for living are now all in attendance at New Haven where they earn more money.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

One pair of boots or shoes saved every year by using Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiffen- era 4.s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

F. L. Allen, the hardware man of Phoenix Avenue, Waterbury, has no interest in the business at his old location, but is located now on his own premises where with his facilities for purchasing, he cGn aud soiU sell anything In the line of Hardware, at lower prices than others can. Read his revamped advertisement in this paper.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25
Bantam.

A dog, supposed to be mad. bit two people in New Milford, Sunday night.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

The Hayden trial, so far as the identification of human blood by the microscope is concern ed has resolved, itself into battle of experts. Learned doctors contradict each other in the usual edifying way, and do their best to prove the uncertainty or their boasted know. edge. Hayden has himself been on the stand and the testimony is slowly drawing to a close t
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

HALF-HoRsE AND ALF-MAN.-Why were the great Pan-relieving remedies called Gen. taur Liniment? 1st. Because the hybrid Gen. taurs were the reputed founders of the Healing Art, and 2d. because these wonderful Lin iments are equally adapted to all flesh, bone and muscle ailments of Man and Beast Fam lilies as well as stock owners should have them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

The Republican National Committee have chosen Don. Cameron their chairman With him at the head of the executive committee of one party, and William H. Barnum chairman of the other, we can readily guess at the con- trolling influences of modern politics.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

.Messrs. W. B. Hall 6 Co.,, of Bridgeport have been very successful and Bridgeport people are fortunate in having such an estab- lishment Tn their city. We copy the following notice of that firm from the Bridgeport Farm CT:
 There is no branch of business that has grown more than the ladies cloak business. D Most retail dry goods houses do more or less in cloaks and shawls, but Messrs. w. B. Hall & Co.,, of Bridgeport, seem to take the lead in furs, fine cloaks, seal cloaks and mssses and childrens cloaks. MT. C. c. Drake, known as the cloak man of New Haven, is with this popular house. We understand also that Mrs. Hartshorne, so long popular cloak litter, is with this cloak house. When in Bridgeport call on w. B. Hall &y Co
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

New York is having another walking match At last reports Faber was ahead, with Hart only mile behind.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-12-25

g BLAcKwoeDs EDINBURGH MAGAZINE for December, contains Theatrical Reform, The Merchant of Venice" at the Lyceum :; Reata, or, Whats in name. Part TX; Progress; i; Bush Lifein Queensland, Part I Old Squires and New; ; The Breads and Rivers of Norfolk and Suffolk; A Liberal Address; Political Rab- ies The Late John Blackwood.
 Published by the Leonard Scott Publishing O., New York. $400 year. See Enq. Clubbing rates.
 The increase in the cost of stage route mail corrying, by about two millions over estimates is very serious matter. It seems that this has been accomplished by increased allowance for extra service chiefly on routes in the terri. tories, and the indications are that there has been good deal of fraud,
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02

"Mrs. Legge will be looked after; she may not
be so certain "a some, bot che was neverthe-
less very fae in the early part Of the season.
Lady Popham 10 useful, one of the old fAsbion-
cd build, not quite round in the outline, bat
makes up we'll"
Thaokeray seems to have had an intense
dislike to the trouble Of rev ison, for his popu-
lar woke, especi ally those poblshed periodi-
oally, abound in trivial mistakes, arising from
haste. forgetfolness ana want of care. The
novelist mortatiy wounds On old lady with q
candle instead Of . csndleetick, aud aft or wards
attributes her death to o stone staircase.
Newcome senior is colonel and msjor al one
and the came time Jack Belsize 10 Jack on
one page and Charles on the other; Mrs. Ray
mond Gray, introduced "a Emily, 10 suddenly
rechristened Fanny; and Philip Fsrmor on one
occasion becomes trAusfor med into the authors
old hero, Give. With respect to the last
mentioned gentleman, author and artist seem
to have di iffsred. for while Mr. Thackeray jests
about Gives beautiful vhiskers and handsome
moastaches, Mr. Doyle persists to the end in
denying young Newoome's posses 3ion of those
tokens of manhood.
1t is not often that an author is satirlcal
upon his own productions; but Charles
Dickens has oontrived to bs 80. Dsscri bin z
the old inus of the Borough in his " P.ok wick
Papers" he says they are qaeer places, with
galleries passages and stairoAses wide enough
and anhqusteo enough TO furnish materials
for hundred ghnst stories supposinJ ICE should
erer be reduced to the lamentGbie necessity of in
renting any" How little could BCz have anti
cip1ted certain charming Christmas books
witching the world n few years later So, also,
American Notice" !" Mr.. j. ffersou Bsick, and the
transatlantic Z ten lay unsupported in the
/ future, W hen he made Old Weller euggest MI
a. Fogg were hung. and theu returning to his
native land aud writing ~ book about the
Mericans ss III pay all b,s 10 ses aud more
If he blows 'eru up enought =
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02
ARCHBISHOP McHALE ON THE POLITI
CAL SIITATION.

The Arch bishop of Tuam has addressed the
following letter t, the Dublin Freeman's Jour
nal:
ST.. JARLATH's, TUAM, JAnuary4
Sir-It is high time tbs q termination be
pur TO the disheart pg divisions that prevail
in the ranks of the Irlsh popular repr eeen ia
tives in the British House of Parliament. The
evils of disoord, existing for some time past,
have been aggravated by recent manifestation
as ssnsefess as the worst enemies of ireland
could desire. The nation heartily lamepts the
existence of such disseusions, aud will snffer
no longer the continuance of disorder that
paralysis the best energies of all for the COM
mon benefit of their nstlveland
Without attempting to cffer an opinion as to
the correctness of the views of the contendipg
parties, it may be affirmed that the moment
has arrived for united and energetic action on
the part of all. Let the errors of the past be
generously forgiven and forgotten, and let the
opening year usher in the de- WI of brighter
era, dispelliug forever the present dark aud
dreary prospects of our down-troddeu people.
1t is to be hoped and expected that this first
month OF the new year shall witness in the
capital of our country an assembly of the
faithful, devoted and experienced sons of Ire
land, iudiciously framing wise and efficient
rules for the future direction of our members
of Parliament, regardless OF the interests et
the contendinR parties of the British nation
Let the existence of Home Rule be vigorously
insisted upon. Let unity of action among the
members, far as possible, be ensured by
eummoninH them in due time for seas enable
deliberation in London, whenever great mea.
sures for the benefit of Ireland or of the British
domnions are about being introduced into
Parliament, as well as during the progress of
such measures through both Houses. Let the
deliberations of the consulting assembly in
London be duly submitted from time to time,
by means of the press, to the discri minstiug
appreciation of the Irish people, who are never
wanting in distinguishing between their real
and fictitious friends, AND who will not fail to
oonsigu to suitable retirement those members
who prove themselves more interested for the
we'll being of Great Britain or their own, than
for the freedom and religions and social amelt
orstion of the people whom they faithlessly
Represent
Above all, even with the sacrifice OF What
may be deemed by some public duty, let the
yiews of the able and learned chief of the party
receive from all the consideration to which
they are idstly entitled. Great measures are
needed for Ireland wdieh mast be wrung from
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02

. powerful, overbearing and hostile adversary.
For this end union and combination, Of which
the Engiish aud Scotch members in the hczr
of need furnish striking illustrations, are sb-
solutely needed on the part of the Irish repre-
sentstives. By thus pursuin Q steady. united,
and, when prudent, an aggressive parliament
tary form of rotion, ireland will soon be raised
up by her faithful representatives from the
abjeot and humiliatiDg state in which che still
lies, owing to the inbuman Liquidation of cen
turtles, to an equal participation with EuglAnd
in the Wanted benefits of. the constitution.
and ultimately to the glorious condition Of
having her laws made, and h at interest seoured
by the joint sotion OF the Q ueen, Lords, and
Commons of ireland II remain, dear sir, faith.
fully yours, JOHN, Archbishop of Tuam.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02

The s-aunoh and reliable st1 tjousry house Of
Messrs. II. FitzwilNam & Co, IS Camp street and -
Bank Place, tally prepared all all orders for
Parish and County Courts. such printed blank a.
record and blank books of every de' orptop and Office
furnishing goods generally, at the reasonable
prices.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02
PULVERMAcHER'S
ELECTRIC BELTS AND BANDS

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the extraordinary cures effected by Pulver-
machers Electric Belts and Bands, in up
wards of one hundred medical and phiIo-
sophical works.
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Address
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOUTHERN
PEOPLE AND SUFFERING HUMANITY.

now respectfully announce mys II as the Sole
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VirginiA for the Sisters 6f Providence kontr8al
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TnoEe invaluable remedies WILL known aud In
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The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02

The Archbishop of Tuam has addressed the
following letter t, the Dublin Freen,ans Jour-
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02

apI47s Iy COW
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02
AN ASTONISHING MIRACLE.

THE BODY OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER FOUND
UNCORRUPTED AND UNCHANGED, AT
THE RECENT EXAMINATION IN GOA.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02

Testimony Of an Eye Witness, Bishop Leo Meurin,
Of the Society Of Jesus.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02
VOLUNTARY
TESTIMONY.

EXTRACT from the Baltimore "Amertcan,'
December q, 1851
"The Pulvermacher Electric Belt IS recon-
mended to general use for the following rea-
sons: First, for its wonderful properties for
the cure of diseases OF the kidneys, stomach
liver and blood; secondly, for its extreme
simplicity, and the fact of its being applied
outside precludes all possibility of any in
jury being done to the patient, as an external
remedy is universally acknowledged to be
safe. Another advantage is the facility with
which the progress of the disease and euro
can be watched, and If the Belt be not quite
in the right place, it can be very easily read
justed to cover the parts affected. The
Pulvermacher Electric Belt, and its perfec-
tIon, has been hailed with delight, not only
by the sufferers who have regained health,
enjoyment, and new lease of life through
its benefcent qualities, but by the medical
profession, who very frequently prescribe Its
use to their patients"
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1879-02-02
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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1879-01-03
Geo. Crawford, Robt M, Crawford,
EDITORS AND PRorR1MoRS.
Bonding Circles Again.


1t was the other day that paragraph
appeared in these columns commend
ing Reading Circles, as compared Witil
the expensive, and for substantial
benefits, often, too superficial mud We
little specialized lecture, PefhaqS
less would have been expected from
the comparison il proper account had
been taken OF the drawbacks ~ The
success Of the average reading cicle,
For the matter Of earnest study, il IS
not to be doubted that reading by
proxy is u method which falls fM.
short Of reading by ones SELF; how
ever that, ii may III times aerye tlie
purpose Of diversion. And t0o The
tedlousncss, NJ must confess e, &c
having 10 lislcn long 10 another'5rcad-
ing, with no opportunity given Tor
critical comment il return, and no
entertainment tie Willie afforded TIE
eye III RELIEF Of the ear. Such Il liing
as mental passiyness, il Stfictlcss, We
know there cannot be: and if listen
ing by the hour to others reading
proves u bore, ~ quite commonly j.
does, it would appear that IL must be
set down as owing to that law Of the
mind, Reading ly proxy, then, 70 be
interesting must be chat, and some
thing more. II must combine with
itself, as We have Just hinted, eye
entertainments matters Tor criticism
rs To taste in various ways. Herein
are put in fequistion the accessories
Of dress, and scenery. Diversified with
music, and talIlenuX, and conversation,
social reading within limits may be Il
success: but only so, unless, this
Is the point Of thr present writ
ing unless tile reading bc gone
through with, viii, IN eye 10 disci.
plne and be made property Il school
xcreisc in eIocution: to which eriti-
eismS me invited from the claa3 If
course, in which not one alone parlic
ipates, but ALL
Those who had the good fortune to
be present III the late Teachers lnsti-
tute ut the hour for the reading eYcr
else, conducted as IL was with rare
skill by Prof. Spragre, had shown
them model. The prime requisite 10
good reading was sought 10 be proyi- |
dcd first, IN the thorough appreciation
Of the scope iud make M, 50 TO speak,
of the passage To be read. Rhetoric
and clocution were studies blended
together. a prccept given toteach
ers by Prof. SpEguc WAS TO lot every
other requirement IN reading bc Hnt
ordinntcd to direct driving at Tho
sense, in the way that puts that 10 the
mind OF tile listener mogl pleasantly
and effectively.
After all, IL must he allowed, there
can be no right satisfactory social oX-
ercise Of this kind when the subject
matter Of the reading does not well
coincide with the tastes and mental
promptings Of The listeners; and, for
that reason elCcution-cott rics may not
be miscellaneously gathered together.
They must be good deal select Il
seems hardly possible that large and
promiscnons assemblies may be M-
tracted 10 them, rs they may be 10
theatricals and "a music. @f