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Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
DOMESTIC.

Twenty-three indictments have been found in Monmouth County, N. J., for violation of the Liquor law.
 Bishop Whittingham( Episcopal of Mary land, died at Orange, N. J., on Friday.
 The Treasury Department declines to use the Maxim electric light in the New York Post Office. -s..----
 General Walker, the Superintendent of the Census, has issued a circular for the purpose of interesting farmers in the compilation of agri- cultural statistics. H
 The Hanlan-C Courtney race did not occur last week, owing to the destruction of Court ney's boats by persons unknown.
 The body of Professor Le Moyne was con- Verted into ashes Thursday.
 In Washington the Treasury clerks were paid off, last week, in gold, and the city is glutted with coin.
 The Apaches have killed forty settlers in New MeXlco.
 One day last week, the sum of $7, 300 was left by an express messenger in a chicken coop on Baltimore and Ohio train; the money was recovered and the messenger discharged.
 Foster, Republican, is elected governor of Ohio by about 20, 900 majority. The Republi- cans have both branches of the legisla and a majority of B on joint ballot
 In Iowa the Republican candidate for gover- nor has 25, 900 majority over al beating his Democratic opponent by 75, 900 votes and the Greenbacker by 100000. The Republicans gain 34 members of legislature and control both branches by large majorities
 John Kelley is addressing meetings in cen- tral New York
 Henry J. Gum has been arrested for killing ms father at Bridgewater, Mass; he has con fessed
 Bonds valued at $2s, 900 were stolen from Merritt Trimble at New York, on Wednesday last.
 Dr. Mcleod will be called to succeed Dr. Buddington in his church at Brooklyn
 General Grant received cordial welcome at Oregon.
 The proposed union of the Wabash Railway with the St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Line has been approved
 The Republicans of Louisiana have nomi- hated Taylor Beattie for Governor.
 General Sheridan is massing troops in the neighborhOOd of the Ute reservation at new points.
 Frederick Douglass has addressed very large audience at BingbamtDn, N. Y. The United States Supreme Court filed writ ten opinions on the validity of the Thurman act, Monday decision was pronounced last term but no written opinions were filed until Monday. -,l7.t ......s ...
 The jury in the Blair trial have not yet agreed. It is announced that General Grant will spend a short time in Galena, Ill.,. after leaving the Pacific coast. ...,.-4 .. Congressman Wait has written another. let ter to General Key on the subject of Post Office address, and General Key has replied, maintaining the position he has assumed. General Sherman has ordered the return of the troops from the White River Agency to prevent them from being snow bound.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
Campville.

MT. Elliot occupied the stand at the chapel, last Sunday, the 19th, inst.
 .. We hear that trimmed cart belonging to Mir. George Curtiss, of this place, went to the Wocottville Fair and got the prize. .t On Wednesday last, the 10th lnst., there was a fire discovered in the woods some dis. tance up the mountains west of the Naugatuck railroad. Our farmers gathering together, succeeded in putting it out about o'clock D. m. The fire commenced about 12 a. nl., mak- ing from five to SIX hours hard work It was the largest fire that we ever saw in the woods, the flames reaching as high as mans head in some places and there were sheets of flame that reached to the remarkable night of twelve feet; much damage4was done to the forest. -1 t-.t-ss .tfF. .s4 .f5ra5fs .,-t .fs SEpIp
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
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FAMILY CATHERINE Last Wednesday, Oct 10th, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of MT. Daniel Page with most of the Page family and few other friends to the number of sixty -four, gathered at the house of Mrs. Elias Hart, in College-stre Mir. Page, the oldest, is eighty six years of age; the youngest was a great t-grandchild of about four months; there were four great grandchildren present, and four generations were represented. Mir. Pages children were all present, seven in number, this being the ninth annual gathering they have had since o69, with some member of his family. or at his sisters, Mrs. Hart's The only year in which they failed to meet was 1875.
 This company gathered from Milton. Litch- field, Goshen, Cornwall, Warren and Yales- vile, Mr. Page having son or daughter in each of these places except Milton. Among those present were Rev. Mir. Harrison and family, of the Congregational church, Milton, anu ho~. MT, Stone, of the Episcopal church, at Bantam.
 On the center of the table stood loaf or
 cake with the initials, D. P. After abundant refreshments and singing, the Rev. Mr. Har- rison made some remarks, during which he presented to Mrs. Elias Hart, and her daugh- ter Miss Mary E. Hart, black walnut exten- sion table, the gift of few friends. He was followed by Rev. Mir. Stone who replied in the course of his remarks in behalf of Mrs. and Miss Hart. Then followed singing and a prayer by Rev. MT. Harrison, after which the company broke up feeling that this had been perhaps the pleasantest gathering they had en- joyea, and hoping that their venerable father and friend might live to enjoy many such neetings before he is called to go hence. The last death of any member of the family was that of grand nephew of Mr. Page, Aug. 8, 1877 IT
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

AIonsignors Czacki, the new Nuneio, has presented his;cret:antials to President Grevy. Several mayors and deputy mayors have been removed for attending> Iegitimst ban quets
 new Russian cruiser has been ordered at Marselles.
 Germany. Emperor William is oppos- ed to acting in direct antagonism to Russia.
 Rssad Grave apprehensions are felt ill iif1is for the safety of the Asiatic expedition. 4 submarine cable has been laid successfully in the Caspian Sea.
 1'uTkey.-A new Ministry has been form ed "a. sas-sas s4 -as4.-. .as..ss.s ss-s-a Aleko Pacha has refused to visit the Sultan. Bekgtum. m.-The Belgian Bishops have taken further measures against the communal schools.
 Spain. inundations have occur red.
 AfghanistGn. n.-General Roberts has ordered the people of Cabul to surrender their arms General Hill has been appointed Military Governor of Cabul. T
 The Ameer Yokoob Khan has determined to abdcate.
 Hayti.-F. Hyppolite is at the head of new provisional government.
 1frtca.-The King of Abyssinia has re- nounced his claim to Massowah.
 Can0dG.-Sir Francis Hincks has been found guilty at Montreal of signing false bank returns
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

ENJOY LIFE.-What truly beautiful world we live in Nature gives us grandeur of mountains, glens and oceans, and thousands of means for enjoyment. We can desire no better when in perfect health but how often do the majority, of people feel like giving it up disheartened, discouraged and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain satisfactory proof that Greens August Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint is the direct cause of seventy five per cent of such -maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostration,
 Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flower will prove it's wonder ful effect Sample bottles 10 cents Try it.
 Sold by w. K. Peck, Litchfeld F
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
The Saturday Magazine. BosToN: FRED B. PERKINS, EDITOR.

THIS is a bright, readable, weekly selec- on of the best short stories, popular science, and agreeable information from the English magazines, papers, weeklies, and other first class sources.
 Its brief and lively papers suit people, It is instructive and entertaining, without. being heavy, dry, silly, or sensational. It is now offered to the SUBSCRIBERS TO THIS PA- PER, at the special rate of Three Dollars a year, Gull price is $3. 50) payable at the office of the Litchfield Enquirer.
 As there are no long combinations, subscrip- tions can begin at any time. But now is the best. Get 1t 24-3m
 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 an enormous production which is all mediately taken up by such leading houses as A. T. Stewart & Co.,, & 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 Unitsd States, he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail custimers at wholesale prices. #
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

Gqeat B7itain. hundred Irish tenants in Connaught have resolved to pay no rent un- less reduction is made. fta &E q
 It is expected that Lord Derby will soon openly join the Liberal Party. .tI h..
 It is reported that Charles s. Parnell, the Home Rule leader, is to be prosecuted for dis loyalty. e z.h i'9
 At miners conference in Leeds, astweek, national emigralon scnems was approved. speech at Manchester in defence of the Gov ernment. TIP T. t
 A large anti-rent meeting has been held at Newport. County Mayo, Ireland.
 France. e.-Gambetta's journal continues to advocate full amnesty for the Communists.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
Notice.

THE selectmen and Town Clerk of the town of Litchfeld will hold session to examine the aual- ications of electors and admit to the electors oath those who shall be qualified, on Wednesday. the 29d day of october 1s79 from nine o'clock in the fore noon until five o'clock in the afternoon. Also on Monday the 27th day of October, 1879 for said pur- pose from nine o'clock in the forenoon till seven o'clock in the afternoon. And also (or the purpose of admitting such persons whose rights will mature after said Monday, and before Tuesday, Novem. Der 4h 1879, Monday the Sd day of November 1879 from nine o'clock in the forenoon until five o'clock in the afternoon and not afterwards. -s=, Said sessions will be held at the Town Hall in said town.
 F Dated at Litchfield. September 1st, 1879. .y JACOB MORSE.
 R THEODORE s. SEDGWICK, Selectmen
 rsF E. s. PORTER. of .sf -.I. C.HOTCHKISS, Ltchfeld.
 10. l. PAGE. .s J5lra.- >. <, E29-3W . WILLIS J, BEACH, Town Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

ExoHANGE.-Mr. Thrall exchanged with Rev. Charles Bradley, of Birmingham, on Sunday.
 TowN MEETING. the annual town meet ing. most of the old officers were elected:
 Assessors-S. T. Warehouse, Stanley Will Hams; Board of Relief-Eliada N More. G. K. Logan; Town Clerk-Wm. J. Ford; Ireasurer-E. J. Hurlbut; Sclectmen-O Ores tes Hickox, c. H. Mason, James Barton: Constables Miles Aspinwall, Charles J. War ner, Heman o. Averill; Grand Jurors-S. s. Morehouse, c. l.. Ford, Oscar Beeman; Reg istrar of Births, &c.-F. N. Galpin.
 RoADs Tie petition of +. IT, Mor~house and others for q road through Seymour Vel tons !anG to New Milford linc, vas granted. Two ot! ITS beside the New Preston road are i'll contemplation orc from Woodruff's 10 interee c; the new read l,,lcw Jay Lyons; the other east of ths o.:l cnMctery through land of Mrs. S. II. Mitchell, and l.. A. Garfield. They will probably bc acted upon at tir. ad- jorrned town meeting, Nov. 2. s
 RAISING. The barn of G. K Logan occu- pying the site of th" one struck by lightning, June 2Sih, was raised on Saturday .Au ol,i- custom raising, without tn" liqnor. lis ,luen- sions are 4Sx32 feet, with shed an, tool room attached, 4t&22 feet. An exc:ilent frame. may il b. preserved until time siaf waste it a~ay. iir. Simeon Calhoun commenced the fr1I', bat OH account of his fall from tree some three weeks since, MT. Edward Fem succeeded him. MT. Calhoun is improving.
 VIalToits. Mrs. Hiue, of Southbury, is tle z.test of F. A. Brinsmade; Mrs. Banks of "oououry' orD.C. Whi,lcscy. Mrs. New ton Cogswell, daughter an,l:san, of New Pres ton, also MT. & Mrs Arthur Bolles. of the sane place, were D the audience on Sunday
 CoRREoTIoN.-WiIl the Printer please print this as we send it. Do not make us more silly than we are. $
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The investigation into the election of Sena. tar Ingalls,. of Kansas, finds mass of very conflicting evidence. There was a tremend- ous amount of bribery. X number of scoun- drels claim to have operated corruptly for h. gals; other witnesses exonera;e him. He is probably guilty but may possibly claim yer dict of Not Proven"
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
A CARD

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis cretions of youth, nervous weakness early decay. care you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedv @d, was discoyered by missionary in South; America sena ssi;a Nse Yoss 10 the REV. JOSEPH
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The report of the advertising agencies show much smaller proportion of failures during the present year than for many years past. The rush of applicants for the benefit of the bankrupt act brought last years's far above the average There is also still greater improve ment as regards the amounts involved in recent failures Everything points to the approach of better times.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

Dr. Le Moryne, the Pennsylvania apostle of cremation, was burnt in his own furnace, last week. He weighed over two hundred, and it took sometime to complete the operation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The retirement of Mir. Geo. W. Curtiss from local politics is an event of more importance than is noticed al first sight. His determina- tion to bolt Cornell is backed by the Harpers, his employers on the Weekly and Magazine, and the organization which has the bolt in charge as & political movement seems to he making good headway. Mir. Curtiss seems very weak in politics beside John Kelley, but there is a moral force in him which political machines fear while they sheer at it.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

Indiana has law dust declared constlt,,- tlonal by it's supreme coa:t giving the wife of an insolvent who has assets under $20, 900, one third of his estate as against creditors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

About twenty-seven million acres of our public land have been taken up by actual set- tiers during the past five years, the amount in- creasing rapidly during the past two years '
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

J. F. Cushman, 105 Asylum St, Hartford, Conn, Is one of the most contemplating business men of this city We had the pleasure of paying visit to his well assorted estabsh- meut, and were delighted at the sight of about the finest style of furniture that it has been our good fortune to sec for sometime Parties calling at this well supplied establishment will find the handsOmest style of office, parlor, chamber and all kinds of household furniture. Hts pgices are low. We invite our readers to call at this establishment even if they don't purchase.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

sE Cur THIS Our. IT MAY SAVE YoUf LIFE There is no person living but what suffers more or less with Lung Disease, Coughs, Colds or Consumption, yet some would die rather than pay p cents for a bottle of medi- cine that would cure them. Dr. Boschee's German Syrup has lately been introduced in this country from Germany, and it's wondrous cures astonish every one that tries, it. If. you doubt what we say in print, cut this out and take,it to your Druggist. and get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it, Or a regular size for 70 cents. Sold by w K. Peck. i syAa { N
 W. B. Hall $ Co. of Bridgeport seem to have great success with coaks-Snits and Black Silks. Since their opening, their zbusi-
 ness has steadily increased. The following. is from the Berkshire Courier of Oct. 4th i, ..(,, o
 LARGER THAN EvER.-At no time since 1875 have we looked forward to a seasons bus mess with the same measure of satisfaction that we now feel, as we are about to enter
 upon the transactions of the fall of 1S79, As an illustration of the upward turn that affairs have taken, we would call the attention of our readers to the steady increase of the bust ness of the popular Bridgeport dry goods house ofMessrs w. B.. Hall & O. It is said that throughout the usually dull month of August, their sales have been larger than any month yet. 1t would pay to visit Bridgeport just to see then SIX elegant show windows Zsla
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

George W. Powel, who died of hydropl obia at Wilmington, Del, last week, is the third victim of that disease in that city during the yeafpa .;..-.. ,,o.s.a.a
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

There seems to be quite a revival in build- ing in the city of New York;theprice of build ing material has risen. very sensibly and there are fifty per cent more houses building than lAss year. As a necessary consequence houses are higher than they have been at any time since 1873 and there seems to be general advance in the price of city real estate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The Springfield Republican strikes back at the purists who are trying to silence the word bloom" 80 recently contributed by politics to the vocabulary of the language, the meaning of the word, ''to make a hollow sound, or roar, most aptly describes the noisy empti- neess of political popularity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

Stralgnten your old boots and shoes with Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffeners, and wear thetf, again z 4s#6 si sAas ESiia@h 29 4ws ..sR
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
A Fine Water Privilege.

fed by the outlet of Bantam Lake, the largest lake in the State.
 All in excellent condition for manufac fnrg R9e any hnd Of rsT m or sssh requiring good buildings aud a good wa ter power within quarter of mile of the BANTAM DEPOT, Shepaug R. R. Also, complete outfit of wagon-mak- CTS and blacksmith's tools.
 Also several sleighs. if not previously sold
 ARTHUR D. CATLIN, Receiver. Litchfeld, Oct, 21, 1879. SO-4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The Irish peasantry are making very seri- ous trouble for their iandlords It all seems wrong. of course, and Americans class such acts of resistance with the doings of the Con- mnnis1s and Nihilists of the Continent How long Is it however since American tenants were shooting American sherifs on the Van henseiaer farms m the law-abiding State of New York.
 The New York legislative railroad commit tee H probing the old Erie sore. It has been shewn that the stock and debt of that road was increased over s1OO, 900, 900 under Gould and his immediate successors, only 1000, 900 of which were used on the road. All the rest was pure fraud.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria. to Physicians, profitable to Mothers, or benefi Cial tO Children. Casturia assirriiutes the rouu alays Feverishness, destroys Worms and cures Wind -Colic, Sour-Curd, Diarrhea ano Rash. What gives heath to the child, pro- notes rest for the mother
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The heirs of Brigham Young who succeeded in getting the executors of the estate in iail for contempt, have been bought off for S75. .O0O
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

The War Department will issue the first set of war records, covering 1861, when Congress meets. The reports of both sides are given.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

al have 1t from a very high quarter that Gen Grant feels deeply the experiment of a third term. and also the highest respect for those citizens who recall and regret some of the errors of his former administrations, says Col FOrney. Of all governments the most corrupt is 8 Restoration. .-.... .--
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
18th DISTRICT Senatorial Convention.

The Democratic Senatorial Convention for the 18th District will be held at the Clark House, Winsted, Tuesday, Oct 18th, at II o'clock to put h nomination candidate for Senator The several towns in the district are requested to send the usual number of dele gates. HENRY J. ALLEN.
 CHAIRMAN DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

One of the men who robbed an express safe in Missouri, recently. has been arrested.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
NOTICE.
Ella D. Pratt,
ORDER OF NOTICE.

ORDER OF NOTICE.
 Edward J Pratt.
 State of Connecticut, County of Litchfiod, Litch ield October 10th 1879.
 Upon the petition of the said Ella D. Pratt praying for therein set forth, for divorce from the sad Edward J. Pratt, by her petition brought to the Superior Court to be holden at Ltchfeld, within and for Lltchfeld county on the 1st Tuesday of No vember, A. D. 1879; it appearing to- and being found by, the subscribing authority, that the said respond et is residing in parts unknown to the petitioner, and is absent from this State, and when last heard from was in Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
 Therefore. Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said petition be given the said respondent by the pc tioner causing this order of notice to be published in the Litchfeld Enquirer, newspaper published in Litchfed in Ltcheld County, four weeks successive y, commencing before the 10th day of October, A. D. 1879 and that copy of said paper containing said order of notice be sent to said respondent at Woonsocket, State of Rhode Island.
 VIM. L. RANSOM, Clerk of the
 29-4w Superior Court for Litchheld County.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
SHEpAUG RAILROAD. Arr0ngenae3at Of IrOi3ss

2 ;s Commencing 2Oth October, 1879.
 DOWNWARD.
 300 P. M.-Mixed Train from Litchfeld arrives at Eawleyville at GAO p, m., Bethel at $50 D.. ,4s-m. Con nects at Hawleyville for Bridge Ha2 port and New York, also fer New Milford; at Bethel for South Norwalk Sunday Mffk-4.3 80 p. m train from Litchield, con.
 nects at Hawleyville, for Bridgeport and
 New Haven, at Bethel for South Norwslk . r and New York, also for Danbury.
 UPWARD. 1885 A. M.-Mixsd tram from Bethel, connects s$ from New York at 8:05, a. m.; South Nor sAs ~g walk at 9:30 a. m.; Daroury at 300, a. m..
 via. Danbury and Norwalk Railroad. Con- | meets at Hawleyville, from New Haven at rstf 9:S3 2. m.; Bridgeport at 1910 a. m.. via. 's Eousatonc Railroad.
 Saturday Specal-715 P. m. Passenger train from | Bethel, connects from New York at 4.4O @ q < p. m.; South Norwalk at 6.12 p. m.; Dan -@ASs bury at 6.10 p m via, Danbury and Nor
 walk railroad. Connects at Hawleyville, II x from New Haven at 5:28 p. m.; Bridge l. port at 600 D. m. Pttsfeld at 200 p. m.,
 via, HOusatonic railroad.
 c. H. PLATT, Superintendent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,
 NOTICE.

rT1HEFE will be meeting of tiie Democratic and 4 Liberal electors of the Town of Litchfed at the Town Hall, Saturday. the 28th day of October, A. D. 1879, at o'clock the afternoon for the purpose of nominating delegates to the Senatorial Convention to be held at Wnsted the 18th day of October A. D., 1879. Per order COMITTEE.
 Litchfeld, Oct. 18th. 1879.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

In spite of the political oppression of the negro in Mississippi, it seems that he is pros pering materially-rapidly becoming land owner and householder. If the race ever arrives at pecuniary independence, political independence will soon follow.
Litchfield enquirer., 1879-10-23

Anew trial has been ordered in the Bucholz case for the misconduct of juror,