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Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
The Legislature.

Scarcely the usual interest has been taken in
 the legislative proceedings of the present year.
 People are thinking more of the presidency | than of any State issues. Then, too, the
 Democracy-a bare third of the House and less than third of the Senate-haye not
 endeavored to raise political issues, but have I confined themselves to the regular work of I legislation, and there have been none of those
 long winded political debates which consume so much of the time of Congress. At least one important measure has been f passed at the present session-the constitu-
 tional amendment giving the nomination of | Superior and Supreme court judges to the l governor. This strikes us as, on the whole, | the best disposition that can be made of the l matter. There are strong arguments to be
 urged in favor of popular election, but there
 are also vefy strong objections. A judiciary l appointed in the way proposed in the new
 amendment would be more independent, no
 doubt, than judiciary appointed by the
 people. Should any serious troubles arise be-
 tween capital and labor, judge appointed by | the executive might be expected perhaps to be
 less favorable to labor than one appointed by l the people. So, also, the great corporations,
 especially the railroads, would, perhaps, exer- 1 else greater influence over appointments 1 made by governor and legislature than over appointments n,ade in conventions of the people. Still courts ought to be the most 0f in
 case, and we do not know that popular" ! courts are really to be desired. There can be
 no doubt that the judges chosen by the people | in our Western States have often given coun-
 tenance to schemes of repudiation which were 1 thorougly dishonest, merely because judges
 who should decide in accordance with law ] and honesty could not be elected, or re-elect- ed.
 The Senate, in spite of the infusion of new
 legal talent. still resembles a corporation board meeting in the spirit and methods of its conduct of business rather than that legisla-
 tive body directly representing the people which the friends of our antediluvian consti- | tutional system have delighted to call it.
 There seems to have been little leadership
 of the House at the present session. MT. | Stanton, chairman of the judiciary, has ap-
 parentlY had an important rather than con-
 trolling influence over it's deliberations Litch-
 field County has been ably represented Mir.
 Battell, of Norfolk, having been one of the
 soundest and most influential members of the House, and Mir. Hollister, of this town, un-
 occasionally the most eloquent speaker in it. We regret to find so many useful and neces-
 sary reforms example woman suffrage | and regulation of railroad traffic-blocked by l the stupid conservatism of the Senate. Some l time, no doubt, the people will re-capture con-
 trol of Senatorial nominations; but, so long as
 it is length of pocket rather than fitness or in-
 telligence which is the prime requisite of the
 senatorial nominee, the Senate will continue
 to be the chief stumbling block in the way of l reform in Connecticut.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Goshen, No. ASA,

The Sewing Society met last week with Mrs. Edward Norton.
 At the temperance meeting. last Sunday evening, we had variety of exercises, among which were an address from Dea. Smith, reading by Mrs. Frederick Bentley, and a recitation from Miss Eva Stoddard.
 Delegates to the Republican Convention at New Haven. April TtL, are, Austin Allyn, John NJ. Wadhams, Willard Gaylord, Henry Norton, with power to appoint substitutes.
 Mir Seaton was call ed to the leath-bed of lis mother, at Ansonia, last week, and we suppose she was buried at Harwinton.
 Mir Lamphier is now collecting our taxes, and they are not very burdensome, only 2 mills aa dollar.
 There is but oas of our town poor left. where they have been kept for several years although there are few who are helped by the Selectmen. IN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Kent.

On Wednesday, the 24th, the grass took fire l from the engine and was spreading rapidly, being famed by strong North wind, /: when discovered by Rev. Mr. Norce, who reused the neighbors, and the flames were extin- guished before much damage was done ex- cept burning the fence badly in places around the Congressional Cemetery in this village. The wind was blowing gale, and had it not been for the prompt responce to the cry of fire" much damage might have been done. The same high wind blew down chimney on on the house of J. M. Ingersoll Grass took fire in the fields in Flanders and burned over several acres, (report says destroyed a stack of hay belonging to L. P Bissell.
 On Thursday evening, the s5th, Mir. l.. S. Bolles read part of two sermons on Masonry and the show was over. He said he was ssho Rev. not even an Esq. simply L. S. .Bolles !" His sermons were good, but their delivery was not. He talks much better on temper ance.
 Mrs. E. Fuller is away for short time, as is also her daughter Ella, for medical treat .aent.
 Mrs D. Vincent returned from Ottawa H., last week.
 Mrs. M, A. Wheeler is in New York for few weeks visit.
 MT. Wm. Stone (son of 5Dea. L.giW. Stone of Macedonia) was married to Miss M. C. Glover, of Newtown, on Wednesday, and. as was stated in the last issue of the Enquirer, they added one uore newly married couple that took the cars at that noted marriage sta. ton. After sojourn up and down, they brought up at this station in time for a two miles ride in the rain. Saturday evening. Next in order is the assembling of the ''Skim- merton party" then a reception, congratula- tions, &c. &c. and then settling down to farm life.
 -Measels are reported in town.
 Rev Mr. Vorce preached in the school house in Macedonia on Wednesday evening last, notwithstanding the high wind and cold weather. Rev. MT. Sturges did not preach op Saturday evening last, on account of the rain.
 Gold weather, snow, hail. rain, and mud are in order about thsss eays. @y7s* ++
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
CONGRESSIONAL.

Senate. Geneva Award bill was under debate all last week, and finally laid aside; an amendment was offered to the Ute bill pro- vision was made for an assistant librarian i; petitions were presented against the Brooklyn Bridge; Mr. Cameron favored commission on commerce between the states; committee report acousos Freetlman's Bank officials of dishonesty.
 House. The elections committee has deci- ded to reopen the McCabe- Orth election case j; three days were spent over the reference of 8 tariff bill which was finally sent to the Ways and Means; a number of new bills have been reported; Consular and Diplomatic appropri- ation are now under debate; the Ways and Means Committee have reported new sugar tariff.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

On Wednesday bills, &c., passed paying
 c. F. Wright $1OO for portrait of Gov Sey-
 mour; defining intoxicating liquors;" a
 healing act for official informalites extend ing tine for organizing the Wolcottvile Fire Association approprating $10,00O to Indus
 trial School, appropriating $25,O ,O00 to grade
 the capitol grounds; and approprating $15,-
 OOO to the commissioners on capitol. The following bills, &c., were rejected: repriev-
 ing Henry Hamlin adding negro company | to the National Guard raising commission
 for survey of the State; raising an oyster commission giving county commissioners
 power to reject applications for license: and regulating complaints 10 selectmen for im- | proper sales by licensed vendors of liquors = | a resolution passed authorizing the secretary of the state to return to Mrs s. A. Allen her
 petition for female suffrage, containing 5000 signatures. Other business having been dis | posed of, complimentary speeches were made | and votes of thanks were passed to the officers The Senate then met the House in joint session and Governor Andrews made the fol- | lowing address preliminary to final adjourn ment
 MT. PRESIDENT and GENTLEMEN l congratulate you on the close of your la bors. At the end of this, the second annual session of the General Assembly in this build- ! ing l can safely congratulate the State that
 the traditions of the new Capitol are so ohappiiy | begun.
 These two sessions will, in many respects, be model for all their successors. For can | dor, for entire freedom from party spirit, for
 zeal and for fidelity to the public welfare.
 their example will be worthy elimination. During the session now closing you have 1 completed body of enactments which, as 8 whole, am sure will compare favorably
 with the work of any former legislature, and some of which are of conspicuous importance
 For these and for many of tine things you have l omitted you deselve we'll of your constituents | and of the state.
 The kindliness of your association here | must give to your separation tlnge of sad
 ness. Whatever there is of this feeling with | you will be aleviated by the reflection that your labors have been conscientiously per | formed.
 Mir. President, Senators and Representa- | lives am sincerely grateful to you for the
 generous cooperation which you have at all times afforded me. You have made my off, cial duties easy and delightful. I wish you one and all fullness of days, DrOsDerity and honor
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Northheld.

The old fashioned kitchen with its access ories, was presented in good shape, last We'd snesday evening, and the attendance in spite of the severe weather encouraged the ladies to announce its repetition, this week.
 The Easter service at Trinity church was conducted by Rev. w. l.. Bostwick, formerly in charge of the parish. ~- <-
 Listers meat market is closed for lack of sufficient patronage .-t LANCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

nISTRICT OF LITcHFIELD, ss., Probate Court A March, 2Oth, 1880.
 Estate of Mehetable Kimberly, fate of Goshen. in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Ltchfeld bath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims tor settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly aitested within said tune, will be debarred recovery. All persons ln- ate payment to
 52-tws SHERMAN KIMBERLY Fxscutor
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

"MAY Cop BLESS AND REWARD Yor." The physician hears such benediction some- times and it is very sweet even to profession al ear. Mrs. s. A. McIlwain. Furgusonvile, N. Y, wrote thus to Dr. David Kennedy, of Rohdout, N. Y., after his "Favorts Remedy" had rescued her from the borders of death. In her spasms ond sinking spells her friends often thought she was already dead. Women are often afflicted in this way. The trouble is commonly in the blood. Lose no precious time dear women, but get the "Faverite Remedy" of your druggist, or enclose One Dollar to the Doctor at the above address.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Notice |!

THE annual meeting of the inhabitants of the A borough of i.itchheld will be held at the Town Hall in said Borough, on Monday the fifth day of April. A. D. 1880, at two o'clock in the afternoon for the election of officers of said borough and for the transaction of any other business proper be done Ut said meeting.
 Litchield. March, 2Oth 1880.
 c. A. HICKOX, Treasurer. 52-2w In absence oi the president
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Another Northeast passage is to be attempt ed, this summer, going from Behring's Straits on the East towards the Atlantic.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The New York Times estimates the probable population ofthe country at 47, or 4Smillions, This will be larger actual increase than that of any previous decade, but not as large a pro- portional increase. The actual increase iron, lS6Oto 1870 was less than that of the previous decade; and, although there has been no war during the past ten years, there have been fearfully hard times, and greatly decreased emigration from abroad.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

"The winter is. over and gone" The carol of birds of sweet song, Coming back from Southern trips long, With their kindly notes of good cheer, Ringing out thro'-the air-thus SO clear, To banish our sad thoughts away, And waken fresh joys, for to day. Tben come and partake of these joys, While purchasing staples and toys; You'll find here, store full for sale, Of goods, such as Merchants retail, And at prices low, as city folks hail, AS the lowest the markets entail. The prices are in market advanced, While my goods, you'll see at a glance, Are marked at old prices to show, What they were here some months ago. Fen with Dry Goods and Groceries too, To astonish the sharpest of you: Ahen come here ana see with your eyes, And to meet with welcome surprise As have here, storefull to day. And to be adding more right away With the cash now in hand come and try, For you'll find this the place noac to buy Good Teas and 3ibs Japanese for Sl,Co
 2 and 3 lbs Engh. Breakfast, $l .OO
 3 and lbs Oolong, for $l.OO Good Sugar, g 94 and 10 lbs white for $l.OO Other Groceries-also, in proportion;
 Crockery large supply just received.
 s. N. BRONSON. Spring of 1880. 62-3w SOUTH ST,
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Blaine has the Republican delegation to Chicago from Rhode Island and Tilden, the Democratic delegation to Cincinnati.
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New York, New England & Western INVESTMENT GO.

NOS. Sl AND B PINE ST, NEW YORK:
 No. ls CONGRESS ST, BOSTON;
 UNION BUILDING, CHICAGO. -. CAPITAL STOCK, %2OO,OO OFFERS to inventors carefully.selected securities o bearing from to per cent interest. Invest ment securities bought and sold commission. Settlements made for holders of det ulted securities Will act agents ill funding and recognizing debts of municipalities, railroad companies and other porations Correspondence solicited
 JOHN C. SHORT, President, ,ry,
 GEORGE W. DEBEvoIsE V, Pres., { NC" AoiA.
 LUcIUs HUBBARD, Asst. Vice Pres. Boston.
 VIM, P. WATSON, Sec. and rreas., Chicago 1-6m
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

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- sells, 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 United States, he supplies all other merchants with them and cuts them up to his Retail custimers at wholesale prices
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

A great lawsuit has settled the title to 2OOO, 900 acres of grazing land in New Mexico. The property sold under mortgage decree for 100000.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Paper Box Makers.

~ IRIS 16 to 20 years of age, that are neat inteli VI gent honest, quick and willing to worx faiihf ly, (no other kind wanted) ani who want to learn nice trade can find good places and steady work, by applying soon at the office of the
 5s WATERBURY PAPER BOX co. S2-1w 3l Canal street, Waterbury,
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Legislative Items.

The proposed joint stuck law passed both Houses, with some verbal amendments, and a large number of companies were dissolved.
 The capitol Commission were given gratu. ity of $15, 900 for their 'gratuitous" services, and there was final" appropriation of $25,. 900 (making $60, ,O0o in alD given for grading the new capitol grounds-in all which New Haven discerns ''the hand of Hartford"
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Today the ten per cent. reduction of fares on the New York, New Haven, and Hartford railroad goes into effect.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

A FRErFuL DISPOSITION is generally the re. suit of Indigestion, Wind-Colic, Sour -Curd,
 Feverishness. Rash and Worms All of these
 ailments can be prevented and children made to laugh instead of cry, by the use of Pitch- CTS Gastoria. When the child has health. the mother attsins rest.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The marshal appropriation, as it passed the House, gives the Democracy half the deputy marshals
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The value of crops in the country, last year. was over $1, 900, COG, 900.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

1.-THE BEST CoUGH MEDICINE in the World. !" The Old Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam Cutter Bros. & O., Boston. Small reduced to 35c; Large, $1. 47.Sm
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

If the mother is feeble, it is impossible that her children should be strong. LYDIA E. PINKHAM's VEGETABLE COMPOUND is perfect specific Tn all chronic diseases of the sexual system of woman. Send to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham, S33 Western Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for bamphlets
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN.

GreGt Britain. election contests are going on sharply with about even chances be- tween the two parties.
 Capt. Jones of the Arizona has received back his certificate
 The ex-Fmpress has left for South Africa F101ace. e.-The dccrees against the Jesuits issued Tuesday; some of them proyose to re- move to Monaco and Jersey
 The grapevines have suffered from cold. Verdi conducted Aida" at Paris, last week. Germ0ny The Porte has been advised to hasten the settlement of the Greek frontier. Russia.-The expedition against the Tur- comans has been postponed
 Outspoken articles continue to appear in the Russian press.
 Atgtanistan. England has assumed the Government of North and East Afghanistan Peru.-The Christians continue to push their conquests in the lower provinces.
 DOMESTIC.
 MT. J. B. Angell, of Michigan, has been nominated Minister to China
 North Carolina sends Sherman delegates; :; Kansas, and Texas, Blaine; Kentucky, Grant. The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons refuse relief to the legislative bribers. Part of them forfeited their ball.
 Milk producers for the New York market de- mand an advance.
 Petroleum is found in Alabama
 St. Louis claims 540 900 population. Chief Ouray has gone to Fort Leavenworth. A large oil tank was burnt bv lightning in Pennsylvania, last week.
 President Hayes was in New York, Mon- day.
 Much damage has been done in the West by storms.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The Courant comments as follows upon the rejection by the Senate of the bill to prevent unfair railroad discriminations
 The senate, yesterday, defeated the bill preventing unfair discriMinations between towns in the matter of freights The bill had been passed by the house, and it was designed to remedy real grievance As an illustra- tlon, manufacturer in this state recently purchased in New York some two hundred bales of wool at the same time that Boston man bought one-third the amount. The purchases were shipped over the same route, but the Connecticut man was compelled to pay twenty seven cents bale freight, while his Boston competitor paid only len cents. and his goods were carried one hundred miles fur. ther. The bill in question did not attempt to fix prices, but simply provided that freight for short distance should not be obliged to pay more than freight for long distance An amendment was offered by Senator Peet, ex empting from the provisions of the act what is known as through line" freight, although the amendment was not SO specific but that a question might have been raised as to it's mean ing. But even with this enlasculating amend ment the senate declined to pass the bill, only four votes being cast in it's favor. The bill was approved by the railroad commissioners.
 There seems good reason to believe that the Democrats of the Senate will not force the resolution to it's passage which unseats Kellogg of Louisiana. several of of the Southern sena- tors considering that question closed by the former action of the Senate. In the House Elections Committee, also, two Democrats re- fuse, it is said, to vote Washburn out of seat to which he was chosen by by over 5000 ma- jority. There is said to be some strong evi- dence of coercion of employees by employers, but it seems ridiculous to suppose that there were more thsp l,5Q0 bull,dozed voters in single district
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

PROFIT, $1 ,2O0.-''To sum it up, six long years of bed ridden sickness, costing $2OO per year, total $1, BOO all of this expense was stopped by three bottles of Hop Bitters, taken by my wife. She has done her own house. work for year since, without the loss of a day, and I want everybody to know it, for their benefit. ". E. Fdrmer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
To Whom it may Concern.

THE undersigned, being the president and secre.
 4 tary of The Bridgeport Lock Company, Joint Stock Corporation organized under the Statute laws of this state and heretofore located in the Town and City of Bridgeport County of Fairfield in said State hereby certify that said corporation has removed it's location and place of business from said town and 'iy to Terryville, in the town of Plymouth County of Litchfeld, in said State
 Dated at Bridgeport, Conn this 2eth day of March, A. D. 1880, sigued
 M. c. OGDEN, President
 1-2w ". T. BALDWIN, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Thursday, Apr. l, 1880.

The Wisconsin legislature has passed wo- man suffrage and biennial amendments.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The Springfield Republican is republishing some of the old evidence that Blaine made a ruling favorable to certain railroad company
 while a speaker, and then referred to it in letter as proof of how useful he might be to
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

There has been quite fraternizing season between North and South at Cincinnati on oc. casion of the completion of the railroad con- meeting that city with Chattanooga, Tennessee, by direct Southern route. There was ban quet for 2O00 people. speech by Gov. Marks, Tennessee. and the band played Dixie and the Star Spangled Banner.
 The Virginia judges who refused to allow negroes on their juries will probably escape punishment under the federal statutes but it seems that they have been punished in another way. The Readjuster Republican Combina- tion which has controlled the legislature this winter, refused to re-elect them to the bench. So negro suffrage does amount to something, after all!
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

Prevent crooked boots and blstered heels by wearing Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiffen- CTS. 1.3w
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01
Collectors Notice
Collectors Notice !

THAVE received direct from the hands of the Select A men Of the town of Washington a tax of fifteen mills on dollar, the list of 1879, with poll and military tax which will become due and payable on receiving said taxes will be at the of Dayto Burnham, in New Preston, Wednesday, May 18th 1880 Sperry in Marbledale. from to 8 p m., of the same day. and at my house in Washington, May 18th from 9 a m.. until p. ni of said day. To a@ taxes not paid befop June 1st 189O will be added one per cent a month and legal fees for collecting.
 s. s. MOREHOUSE Collector
 Washington. March 90t h 15sO, 2-3wa
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The Chinese government proves not so pliant as had been expected regarding the pro- posed changes in the Burlinghame treaty. They are ready to adopt plan for the exclu- sion of Americans from China and of China men from America but they are much too shrewd to consent to any one sided arrange ment which will leave China open to us, and America closed to them.
 The persecutor of Dr. Dix is finally found, His name is Eugene Fairfax Williamson, and he is of late a resident of Pittsburg, Pa, where he has held 8 highly respectable position. His former life was that of an adventurer, and he seems to have practiced similar an- noyance upon people in London (where he was imprisoned) and to have been in the habit of leaving debts unpaid wherever he has been. The manner of his discovery was quite ingen. ious, though his own recklessness contributed materially to the result. He will no doubt be severely punished, although it seems no, very certain that his design was to levy black. mail.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-04-01

The President has nominated Pres Angell, of Michigan University, Minister to China, and J. J. Swift of California, and w. Il. Prescott, of South Carolina, as Commissioners to negotiate treaty.