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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04
The New Haven Teachers Convention

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The Teachers Convention at New Haven,
commencing Oct. 14th and ending the 10Th,
was a semi-centennial occasion, the first meet
ing having been called at Hartfrt in 1880.
In 1843 there was session of two weeks at
Auburn, n. Y, where the exercises were con-
vention at New Haven.
Then the teachers were subjected to
thorough examination in the branchesrequred
to be taught in district schools, every member
of the Institute required to read, and all en-
couraged to state facts in his or her experience
in managing q school. Then there were as
many male as female teachers enrolled. In
this late convention, there were about ten
ladies to one gentlemen.
At first we were entertained by singing by
the High School Choir, under the leading of
Prof. Jepson. They kept perfect time but in
the three pieces they sang Thursday evening
could not hear two words in succession, SO
the songs would have been just as enjoyable
in Greek as in English. Next DR.. Burton, of
Hartford, gave us good discourse on the
influence of reading. He said we should read,
first, to gain useful information. That the
great bulk of newspapers do not give useful
information. Next we should read to unfold,
expand and discipline the mind. The habit
OF reading continually defeats that purpose.
The gist of his conclusions was, that reading
without meditation was worse than useless.
He did not even concede that one should read
for recreation under any circumstances, but
Prof. Hubbard seemed of contrary opinion,
for he Immediately afterward entertained us
by reading poem of Longfellow's. and a
numerous thing showing the effect of Ruben
STEMS music upon a susceptible nearer of the
Mrs. Darlington type.
On Friday we had cart in Schools" BY
Prof. Weir, of Yale, readings by Miss Wal
ters, pupil Of Prof. Hibbard, amusing and
otherwise, and in the evening discourses by
DR.. Bellows and your Rev. MIR. Seymour
They had prepared themselves to speak upon
the same topic, in effect the responsibility OF
teachers for the moral and religious character
of the children under their care. Mr. Sey.
mour claimed that clergymen could not preach
to them because they did not come to church,
that parents left the duty to Sunday school
teachers, but it mainly devolved upon the
common school teachers. A heavy burden
truly. unless they follow Beecher's advice to
the pastor, and do not trouble yourself about
your responsibilities do your duty and leave
the responsibility to God.
Saturday forenoon there was spicy debate
on the government of schools, which only con-
firmed preconceived opinions, that each child
requires to be guided and governed according
to his or her temperament. That judicious
teacher needs to resort to the rod but seldom,
but that is cxpedient to have it understood
that he can and will use it if circumstances re-
quire it. Sugar government is good in the
main, but little birch now and then adds
spice to it. J..
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Republicans appear to have carried the
county by small majority and have certainly
chosen Bradstreet Senator in the 18th Sena-
torial District. The Tribune estimates the
Republican majority in the House at co.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Minister LEVEL continues to be made much
Of in Great Britain. He lectures before the
Edinburgh philosophical institute on Friday of
this week and the next day big dinner is
given him NJ which most OF the Scotch lions
viii be present He is to attend in London
Guild elmer 10 the Ministry on the 9th.
TheSpringheld Republican hears rumors that
BaEnHm 10 making special effort to carry the
Legislature. On the one hand; and that the
a1t[Hswiey men, On the other, are laboring
indnatriOusly 10 pack the legislature against
him We do not know whether either rumor
rests On any basis Of fact but feel pretty pos
live that neither Of these attempts, if made,
ca be successful.
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Borough Notice.

4 q stated meeting of the B,iraesses OF the Bor
A ough of Litchfeld, held at tins Office of George
Htkox, on the LIST day of November 1885, the fol.
lowing bylaw was adopted
20 horses, cattle, or swine, shall be allowed to 90
ct large upon or depasturs any highway within this
borousn and any owner of any creature the kinds
aforesaid who shall suffer to go large upon
depasture any such highway. with or without q keep-
or, shall be fined So
FOTED-That the above bylaw take effect on and
after the 10th day of November 1885, and that notice
thereof be given by publication iii some newspaper
circulating In this Borough; aud by posting copy
thereof upon the signpost therein
true copy OF Record,
FREDERICK DEMING,
u 5w Jerk of Board If iurgessss
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

CALIFORNIA; SEMI Sept 9
California celebrated the Both anniversary of
its admission into the Union. This state has
had fourteen Governors, the same number of
Senators, and thirty-one Representatives in
Congress, or total Of fifty, few gentlemen
having filed more than one of these Offices.
1t is somewhat remarkable that only eleven
of the entire list are dead, five OF whom were
Governors, four Senators and four members of
Congress. One emily, Milton L. Latham, has
acted in each of these capacities. John B.
Weller and Newton Booth have been Gov.
ernors and Senators. and r. F. Low and
Roanaido Pacheco Governors and Congress.
men. james A. McDongall, Cornelius Cole
and A. A. Sargent, have been beth Senators
and Representatives. or the four dead Con
gressmen. one of the first pair, Edward Gil
BERT was killed in duel, and Philemore Her.
bert was killed while serving in the Confed-
crate Army.a One Senator. David C. Brod.
erick. was also killed in duel, and he was.
perhaps the most talented man that Califor-
MIA has had in public life. The first Senator
was the first candidate OF the Republican par.
ty for president. The irst Governor, the first
pair OF Senators, apd three of the first four
congressman. are still alive ".
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

One Of the tough stories which occasionally
come In from Colorado tells how a miner slid
down the side Of snow-clad mountain 30
swiftly that the friction melted the solder and
spoiH his pan, yet he arrived safely at the
bottom, though little out of breath.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Harvard students got well Kissed atthe Bos
ton theatre. recently. There were seventy
Eve of them present, and they applauded as
directed by leader who rang little bell as q
signal Between acts they sang college songs
They were finally Quoted by a threat Of
election by thepolice.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

During the half century before 1900 the
deaths exceeded the births in the city Of Lon
don; since then, the balance is the other
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

We are glad to see from the papers that
Judge Carpenter Is recovering quite rapidly.
Nevertheless, he win have to give up work
for q good many months, no doubt.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Geo. w. Childs and Anthony Drixel have
bought 600 acres Of land near Philadelphia,
where they propose to build suburban residen-
ces for people Of moderate means.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

We are glad to observe from the New York
Nation that the civil service reform assecia-
ton of that city is to begin active work again
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Western farmers have organized National
Farmers Alliance with view Of preventing
railroad extortions and determinations.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Some Galveston boys were so interested by
what they had read and heard about Christian
martyrs, that they recently burnt dog at the
stake, singing hymns as the fire did its work.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

There isa disposition on the part Of the
Democracy Of this vicinity to ''go back on"
tne New York SUN. Lots Of them have taken
IL; but Il now turns out that they never be-
keved half they saw in It. They took they
paper merely because it was cheap.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

THE PERUVIAN SYRUP has cured thousands
who were suffering from Dyspepsia, Debility,
Liver Complaint, Boils, Humors, Female
Complaints, etc. Pamphlets free to any adj.
dress. Seth w. Fowle & Sons, Boston.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The loyal Irishmen have brgun holding
meetings On Thursday night meeting was
held at Belfast at which over 1000 people
were present and resolutions were adopted
denOuncing agitation and assassination.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

One gOed result Of the fac-simile business
hasbeen therelief it has broughtthe poor prin-
Ter. Acplumn ortwoof otherwise 'solid" matter
has been replaced by Mr.. Garfield's somewhat
sprAwIing original and counterfeit handwrit.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

While we do not consider the tariffa 'local"
issue, VIC cannot but hope that either party.
winning power. will do something to remedy
the grave Inconsistencies with which it now
bristles THIS is needed even on protectionist
principles
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

DuIcigno is more determined than ever, at
last reports. not to comply with tie require
ments Of the Great Powers. 1t stands ready,
apparently, 70 fight all Europe with Turkey
thrown in
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

ALBERT CoPPERY, OF DoDAN1ELs' P. O.,
ONO, MAKES A STATExENT.-"I have been q
great sufferer for years with Inflammation of
the Kidneys, and nervous disease that caused
tw itching of the face, mouth and eyes to
such an extent that could not appear In COM
pany. Days Kidney Pad has entirely cured
me, and shall never fail to do all l can to
have its merits known.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Miss Sara Bernhard has Been visiting some
Of the New York theatres, preliminary to her
own appearance. Her visits are announced
in advance. and of course crowds 60 to get
first look at her
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

One Of the AstOrs ran for Congress 10 the
7th New York CCity) District. So, young
Americans Of wealth do occasionally take a
hand in politics. whatever is said of us. In
facs the hand they take is apt to be filled with
ssshe MammOn Of indebtedness.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Nevada fight seems to have centered on
Story County which elects about one-fifth Of
the legislature. Sharon and Fair each bribed
right and left, and each loudly accuses the
other OF bribery.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Parallel Rsilroad, whose charter was
recently allowed to expire, has reorganized
under new auspices and now propose, it is
said, 10 90 steadily forward with the enter
prise. Seeing il believing.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Several missionaries are reported murdered
in South Africa; also. Mr.. Hope, a magistrate,
and his two clerks The volunteers have
stormed the village of the Basuto Chief, Lero-
ssrthela"
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The habit OF running over boots or shoe 9
corrected with Lyons Patent Heel stifeners,
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The result in New York state was decided
by that of New York city. Instead of equal.
ing Tilden's majority of s., 900 Hancock falls
to So, 600. The redemption of Maine was not
unexpected, and Indiana does as well for Gar.
field as it did for Porter in October. The
Herald gives the Republicans eleven majority
in the next House of Representatives, and the
Tribune claims nineteen.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

HAVE WIsTAR's BALsAM OF WILD CHERRY
always at hand Il cures Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Group, Influen-
"a, Consumption, and all Throat and Lung
Complaints. so cents and 81 bottle
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

President Hayes returned from bis Western
tour In time 70 vote for Garfield.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Notice.

TsOUND ON the premises OF the subscriber on
Thursday the 14th inst. an old, dark red COW.
wearing heavy poke. Said COW was purchased by
W. Birge of Wolcottyiile OF me last May The owner
can have her by paying necessary expenses, etc.
@. W. MONROE.
klhwerth, Oct. ~, 1880. a2-lws
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Cornwall had very remarkable election on
Tuesday. The town canvass shows, we be-
lieve, some forty Democratic majority. The
vote would indicate that there may have been
something like split in their ranks: Hancock
got 1873 to Gar6eld's 2O5. For member of
Congress, Mr.. Peet had 1877 votes; Miles 1854,
just double his opponents vote. Richmond
had 148 votes to Porter's 215 The worst
slaughter was on Representatives. Mcneil,
Dem. had but 102 votes while his opponent,
Russell Bierce, scooped 276; White had 1877
to his opponents 226. Silas G. Beers was
elected Judge of Probate by 80 majority. We
hear queer story in connection with the cleo
ton. 1t is told US that, in one case at least, a
Democrat and Republican actually bid for an
electors vote in the most public manner, with
in few feet Of the polls, and that the highest
bidder paid his money on the spot and got the
vote.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04
SHEPAUG RAILROAD.
Arrangement Of Passenger
Trains

arrangement Of Passenger
LrNinS
Commencing September 21st 1880.
DOWNWARD.
IT'S A. M.-Passenger Train from Litehfeld connects
at Hawleyville, 1887 a. In. for Pitts6eld
sud Albany; 1.30 =. m. for Bridgeport
and New Haven. Connects at Bethel
with trains arriving in Danbury at 10 ~
an; South Norwak at 10 81 .. m. New
York at laos p. M, and New Haven ut
1904 p. m.
GASP. M.-Mixed train from Litchfeld arrives at
Hawleyville at Is p. m Bethel at $40 p.
m. Connects at Haweyvie for Bridge
port and New York, also for New Milford |;
at Bethel for Danbury and South Nor
walk.
Sunday Milk-4.3O p. m. train from Litchfeld, con.
meets at Hawleyville, for Bridgeport and
New Haven, at Bethel for South Norwalk
and New York also for Danbury.
UPWARD.
1884 A, M.-Mixed tram from Bethel, connects
from New York at sos, 9. m; south Nor
walk ut $3.50 q. m; Danbury at 9:25, o. M,
via. Danbury and Norwalk Railroad. Con.
meets at Hawleyyille, from New Haven at
1888 a. M; Bridgeport at 1910 o. M, via.
Housatonic Railroad.
SIT P. M.-Passenger train from Bethel, connects
from New York at 500 D. M; south Nor
walk at 430 p. M. Danbury at 4:35 p. M,
via. Dasbnry Norwalk Railroad Con.
meets at Hawleyyille, from New Haven at
S:45 p. M; Bridgeport at 500 p m.
Pittsfeld at 1928 p. m, via Housatonic
Railroad.
Saturday Specialize p. m. Passenger train from
Bethel, connects from New York at 40
p. M; South Norwalk at 6.10 p. M; DAN
bury at $40 m. via, Danbury and Nor
walk railroad. Connects at Hawleyvile,
from Pittsfeld at 400 p. m via. LOUISA.
tonic Railroad. ''
@. H. PLATT. Superintendent.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

queer story appeared in the Wolcottville
Register of last week. charging the Democrat.
ic candidate for Sheriff with stealing horse
whip. This week we notice that the Register
retracts the charge In the fullest manner, and
closes with the following paragraph:
We beg leave to- say to Mr. Richmond, and
all those whose attention has been called to the
article that it did not originate with us, but
came to US from, and in substance was writ
ten by, Marcus l.. Delavan, Editor of the Hon.
satonic Ray, OF New Milford, who took it up
on himself, in the same communication, to as.
sumo all responsibility, II necessary, for the
publication of the same. Since our issue of
last week, we have taken pains to ascertain in
regard to the truth of Mr.. Delavan's statement
and we fiud it to be, from beginning to end, q
cruel lie.
The same paragraph appears in the New
Milford Journal; but we notice that the Ray
merely copies with comment the Register ed
itctial of the previous week. We are curious
to see what explanation the Ray will give,
next week, especially in view of the fact that
its editor sent elsewhere a statement that
ought naturally to have appeared first in his
own paper.
Maryland has local option law and the
people of the various localities where it can be
made effective seem to be waking up to work
OF its enforcement. We extract from the Cecil
Wing of Elkton the following account of
meeting at Baldwin's Mills III that place:
A very enthusiastic Local Option meeting
was held in the chapel at Baldwin's Mills. on
Saturday night last Stirring addresses were
made by Rev. Thos b. Hunter of Cherry
Hill: Mr. William England, of Wilmington !:
Dr. Carter. of Cherry Hill; Rev. William K.
Galloway. and Rev. VIM, Kershaw. A large
and enthusiastic audience was present and
great interest was manifested. AT the close.
MIR. Baldwin, who had made the most telling
speech of the evening" called upon the audi
ence for an expression of feeling upon the
subject, and with few exceptions the entire
meeting pledged itself to the support of the
mo license movement"
Col. VIM. F. Baldwin, proprietor of the
Mills above referred to, is native and for
years wasa prominent citizen of this place. He
evidently takes along few, well-selected
yankee notions" to his new home. He was
always a strong temperance man, laboring at
all times both by precept and example to lead
young men into the safe path of Total Alb
stinence.
The French Ministry are going on with
their expulsion of unauthorized" religions
societies. Last week the Franciscans were
expelled from their establishments in Rennes
and Avignon where the police had to eject
them by force. At Perpiguan the Capucbin
superior accommodated the police who came
to expel him, proceeding which reminds us
forcibly of the remarks made by the Rev. Mr..
Stiggins in the Pickwick Papers about the
officers OF the water rate when they cut OF
his supply-though what use Mr.. Stiggins
ever made OF water when he had 1t, does not
appear.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Pope has written Archbishop Guibert,
of Paris, a letter commencing his action in de-
fence of the religious orders and protests
against the action of the French ministry.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

About II. 600 persons are employed in New
Haven manufactures, more than two-thirds
of whom ere men and boys over 16.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Northern postal service pays and the
Southern does not. The same might be said
also of East and West. sF
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04
THoMAsToN, Nov. Q, 1880.

THoMAsToN, Nov Q, 1880.
The following correspondence, which ex-
plains itself, was posted in the post Office in
this village to-day.
THoMAsToN, Nov. 1.
Rec E. B. Htllard, Plymouth, Conn.,, Sir ::
There are many temperance men in Ply
mouth who rely on Thomaston for living,
and it will be for their interest to Law aside
their fanatical prejudices and vote for Mr.. -
STRAIGHT TICKET.
This letter must have been misdirected, as
the kind of work it orders is not done by the
person to whom it is addressed, or in the place
where he resides, and since the writer has
omitted; for some reason, to sign his name,
the document is thus publicly posted in the
possib ility that the handwriting may be rec.
ognized and 1t thus be returned, for reissue,
to the author
+. B. HILLARD.
T. S.-The name of the candidate is erased
above, because he is believed to be in no way
responsible for the insult.
Plymouth, Nov. Q, 1880.
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Notice.

SHEPAUG RAILROAD COMPANY.
Secretary's Office, Litchfeld, Oct. 25th, 1880.
THE annual meeting Of the stockholders Of this
l. Company will be held ct the First National Bank
in Litchfeld, on Wednesday the 10th day of Novem-
Der at $3.50 O'Clock p for the purpose of elect.
ing Directors for the year ensuing and ransacting
any other business proper to be done said meeting
31-2w VIM. DEMING, secretary.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

Saturdays papers brought apparently the
Nrst reliable news from Fl. L. Morey, In the
shape Of an sfIicsvit fpm Clara 8. Morey. of
Lysn. Aass-, stating that 81. L. Morey was
hersoa. and lived with her at Lynn, Mass,
al eleven uOuths ago. when he went to parts
unkuown
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

IN tell you . story
AhOut n L. Mornv

AoOut n La Morey,
And nov my campaigns begun;
I'll tell you horrider
One about Florida,
And now my campaigns donei
-KeW York Tribune
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Plymouth, Nov. Q, 1880.

The present campaign has been of so abu-
sive character that we read partisan attacks
with vast deal Of doubt, even though appar-
emily based upon reliable evidences. Never
theless, the charges made by the New York
Tribune upon Mayor-elect Grace, Of that city,
have been of so grave character and of so
specific nature that we cannot conceive that
they do not rest at least upon some
solid basis of fact. The charges are
that Mr.. Grace, while acting as the
agent of New York marine insurers, was a
party to gross frauds upon them; and so seri-
GUS was their nature that he was removed
from his position as their agent, as soon as
they came to light.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04
HENRY w. PECK
BETHLEHEM. CONN.

does not believe in loading his goods very heavily,
with the cost OF advertising, nor in irving to make
the world believe that he owns all the clothing on
earth but he has just received seasonabTe
ment thereof. for Men, Youths. and Boys. which is
offered at ss low prices be found in the State
He has also, more than hundred different styles
Of Piece Goods. in WOOL and WoRsTED, for sale
by the yard, or made up to order, into clothing.
Also, Hats and Furnishing Goods In short. CASH
ID worth a. much here as anywhere.
Riches are not desired, small Profit satisHeth and
Feed and raiRent gives content, 29-Sms.s
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Res. Leonard W. Bacon, Of Norwich,
- sfter sAs town Oescisls of that place with a
Hharper STICK than ever. He has published a
ores-ooiamn lestsr directed to the tworepublI.
en- ssiecsmens n which he charges them with
all sorts Ut erimea against God and man, and
aztrislEsa nj the depzavrty, sin and misery Of
TIE rzm trzasc % their wilful neglect Of duty.
de b also circulating . petition asking the
ssasrEmea nOk 70 grant licenses until the tenn
perznns peopIs have been heard.
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For sale.

A NEW. large, three story residence, with all mod
- ern improvements, situated North Street in
this village with about three quarters of an acre Of
land, with without furniture Further information
can te obtained form the subscribers, ct the Of
Ace Of Hickox Il Kellogg
ELIZA r. WADHAMS,
HARRIET W. KELLOGG,
LdtchAesd. Aug. 34th, 1850. 22-n
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1880-11-04

The Russian supply of wheat for export has
fallen OF entirely, leaving vacancy of 80
million bushels for America to ill.