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Year: 1873

To THE EDITOR OF THE L1TcHFIELD EN- oU1RER My own personal opinions are of but little consequence to the public but I am sure that no one is more heartily in favor of the adoption of some wise and judicious system of < sMinority Represen- tation" than I am myself. The next ques- ton is, how could the principle be applied to the election of members of the General Assembly? On President Woolsey's plan the city of New Haven would elect five representatives Hartford, four; Bridge port and Norwich, three apiece; the rest of the towns in the State, two or one, as the case might be. New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport and Norwich, having more than two representatives, could elect their del egation in the cumulative way and this would secure the minority always one or two in each of the four cities. But on the other plan, giving each town exactly one representative, no such rule could be ap- piled to the House of Representatives

 Enc Senate could be elected ill this way with great advantage. Suppose that 1t should be doubled, and distributed even- ly among the counties. This would give
Year: 1873

The sun. fog, rain and weather of last week came near depriving us of our fine sleighing, and so enraged khe Shepaug that, swelling with indignation or water, she forced the ice from her track, either by driving it before her or tossing it up- on the bank out of the way, and sped away as free as she is in summer. Mir. Editor. if you know how the s'Water comes down at Lodors" you have 2 faint idea of the way the water and ice rushed by in the Shepaug on Friday.

 - Wendell Phillips delivers lecture here on Friday eve; subject, The Lost Arts. And am sure the Dramatic con- pany that was to go to Newtown last Fri day would like to sec some of the Litch- field people and good number of those connected with the $. V. R. R. present. As the subject is Lost Arts, perhaps the lecturer can give the latter some ideas that may be valuable in getting their trains in motion, and running nearer to time. X.
Year: 1873



 Much of the snow and ice has disap- peared: so have wood piles and hay-mows. Those of our good people who in the ear ly winter provided themselves with bin of coal and stoves in which to burn the same, now see the wisdom of their course. It-has been next to impossible to haul wood from the forest through the deep snow and crust.

 New stoves have been put into the Congregational church, much to the comfort of the worshipers.

 One thing we greatly need; first class high school, where our young peo- pie can pursue their studies after leaving the district school, and still be under the parental care. Some of our young men are m Suffeld at school this winter, and we have many more that would like bet ter advantages for study if it could be had without going so far.

 The sick ones mentioned before. are improving. ..-.'-.-..

 The earthquake or some other shock was felt here Saturday morning, the 10th inst.
Year: 1873

Subscribers who are in arrears must make up azresrages before taking advantage of the fore going propositions; and subscribers who are in advance may deduct the amount their subscrip- lions are in advance.

 Money should be sent by post-ofice order, check or registered letter, if possible. If remittanees are made by mail we cannot be responsible for loss before the letter reaches us but will take all risks of remittance to the clubbing periodical Re>eios will be returned in the next paper.
Year: 1873

A clue has at last been obtained to the burglary of the 11th inst. The postage stamps and ten out of the twelve boxes of segars stolen from railroad depot in this place have been recovered. We are not at liberty to give names as yet.
Year: 1873

Our Lschfeld County subscribers may not of en be able to take advantage of the low rates 'Rsrsd large clubs by most magazines and peri 1dieals. For their convenience and as an extra nduOsmsnt so new county subscribers wo will end the following periodicals to county subscri- Iers, in connection with the ENQUIRER at the
Year: 1873

We would call the attention of our read CTS to the advertisement in another col umn, of the Brooks Sewing Machine Co. of New York, they advertise, what is in deed valuable invention, first class Sewing Machines for five Dollars.-Er.
Year: 1873

Instead of districting the State in the old way, let these be elected on county tickets by cumulative, or fractional vot- ing; and then the minority in all parts of the State will have it's due proportion of representation ill the Senate, while the House will be elected on the old township basis, but stripped of it's present injustice and inequality. do not know that I can conclude in better way than by quoting the second "plank" of our " Bridgeport platform, " to which I am sure, you will heartily respond "The success of the system O. cumulative voting in the States where it has been tried, inspires us with the hope that some representation to the minority of both [alll political parties may be conceded"

 remain, with much esteem.

 Very truly yours,
Year: 1873

The Derby Transcript complains of mischief in North Congregational Society of Woodbury from a retired minister and says in conclusion:

 It might be good law to banish every unsettled clergyman toto a mission among the heathers or make him Ego West"

 An, but then We might lose interest in the Derby Transcript.
Year: 1873

1t IS mistaken idea to suppose that
me small boy OF the city is more wicked
than the rural lad /; that he is. in fact.
such bad fellow that when placed be.
sldc hls country consin the latter aprears
shining saint. Such au opinion has OBJ
tanned Tor all time, and possibly will for
all time to come. But it is libel unen
the children of the street, and has no
foundatlon iu fact We intend to expIode
this buble, and have justice done TO our
gamlns. 1t is true that they are very
wicked and they play in the cutters. pick
pockets, 60 in swimming from the pier
heads, throw stones at each other, break
windows, steal mats, get up behind cabs,
ana perform many other freaks Of like
nature But is that any reason why we
should paint them with the sombre brush
OF condemnation, and pat the boys of the
neius upon the head, and hunt in our
pockets ior pence to bestow upon them g.?
The popular idea OF the rural boy is very
wretty as mental picture. He is in.
dustrious aud carries his little hoe field.
With which to touch up the sproutipr
corn. lie is studious to a fault, and it is
iavorltc habit of his to sit up all night
and read Latin books on astronomy bv tho
light OF pine torch We never wit.
messed this operation, but have it on good
authority that it is looked at as the cor
rect thing for the country bov to do No
sluggard is he but when the first fusb
crlmsons the Eastern sky he bounds from
his bed, pulls on his jean trowsers and
rawhide boots and goes to work in the
stables or at chopping wood. In the win
ter he walks ten miles through the snow
to school, and draws his little sister uron
his sled. In time he comes to his own
farm, then he marries, builds church.
becomes justice of the peace, dies, and
is buried in the village churchyard. a
hundred dollar tombstone informing q
passing world, in a very expensive man
ner, of his many virtues. This is what
the country boy is supposed to be. but
we know the statement to be a swiudIe
As We have often seen him, he was sn
adept IN all sorts Of mischef. Doc 6ghts
are his delight circus his heaven. To
get into the circus, he will appropriate
money that was intended for the coDycr-
sion OF some little heather boy and that
scheme failing, he will crawl under the
tent. 1t is grim satisfaction to know
that he is often punished for this sin. Ia
one Instance the performing elephant ac.
cidentally stepped on three little boys
who were squirming in, and mashed thcm
so that their different parents were at
loss TO tell which was which, and so had
to shake their names up in a hat, and
draw for it. When such sad scenes are
possible, is it we'll to claim superiority for
the boy Of the country?
Year: 1873

A good stake OFF, on the prevailing
style of "watch presentation" was that
which occurred on Thursday evening at
the Relief Fire Engine House on Fifth
avenue. Mr.. George r. Beecher, one of
those good fellows We meet with occasional
ly, was formerly mporaily connected with
the Relief Company. George being out
of employment at his trade has recently
accepted a position as conductor OH the
Oakland Railway place where just
such men as Mr.. Beecher are needed at
this time. The position requires the
holder TO hare good time keeper, aud the
Relief boys arranged for the manufacture
Of Il good sized one for the new conductor.
The presentation took place on Thursday
evening, as stated, and the Superintendent
was present to witness it The presenta
ton speech was delivered by Joseph
Busha, engineer of the compay, who re-
marked that employees of the Oakland
Railway had heretofore been poorly sup
piled with good timekeepers, as every one
who patronized the road well knew. The
Relief company was determined that their
former companion should not be ''short"
in this respect, that while he directed a
car the patrons of the road, SO far as
George was concered, should not be be
hind time, aud that he, Mr.. Beecher
should have such timepiece as could be
seen on the darkest night aud with the
poorest glimmer of light the Oakland
company was famous in furnishing.


Mr. Beecher, in accepting the hand
some testimonial, was somewhat overcome
at the kindness of his friends, but his
spirits soon rallied and he replied in
touching language. He was pleased to
know that the horse stock of the Oakland
company was famous for strength and
pluck, aud that they were not to be
stuck" by loads of large men or women
and plenty Of them, and that at mammoth
pocket time pieces they would not ''scare
worth a cent" lie was filled with
gratitude at the foresight and generosity
of his fremen friends, and would cherish
their gift as long as time would let him
II would wish to live thousand years
that he might exhibit to continued genera
tions the wonderful piece of mechanism
gotten up by the eminent mechanics OF
the Relief fire company.


After congratulations, the time piece
was exhibited to the admiring gaze Of
large crowd of persons in attendance. 1t
is about one foot in circumference, the
case being the rind of a fine turnip, the
inside works of suitable strength and
with iron chain and key
capable of fastening securely good sized
door.


Patrons of the Oakland road will be
anxious to catch Beecher's car daily, and
the management may look to him for the
lagcst "run" of any conductor on the
road -IutsJurg Commercial.
Year: 1873

In ancient times in ireland the fox was
regarded with superstitious dread, anl,
although Master ReyDard was hated,
great respect was paid to him for fear of
his working harm. The old belief still
fingers in the Celtic districts, and the
good housewives, as in the olden days,
lay wool on the bushes as peace Offering
to the fox, or make mittens out of lambs
wool for his feet, leaving them at the
entrance of his den. They believe that
the fox wears mittens on cold nights
when he goes on a foraging tramp, and
in gratitude will not carry off the chicks
of the donor. In West Mayo and Donegal
the fox is always called the "red fellow, y
the "gcnteman, or some other polite
name for it is thought that he would
spitefully kill every fowl belonging to a
person bold enough to utter his Epne
without due respect.
Year: 1873

and bottom, kept close to the horses
fianks, aud the horde who had been fol


lowing in the wake of the chase parted
right and left to let the horse pass
through, and, when in the midst of them,
they closed around him so thichly that he
wheeled and plunged in every direction


A teanster seized hold Of the erd of
the chain, and the next instant a rope
was over the wild creatures neck. Still
he struggled for his liberty, but many
hands soon bound him, and he fell
PROSTATE upon the plain The chain
about his neck had cut deep into the
flesh, and the end that hung down had
threshed the skin and flesh to the bone
off the poor brute's forelegs He was of
medium size, dark brown in color, deep
chested, and with wide nostrils His eyes
were bright and piercing, and his limbs
short, stout, and full of muscle On his
shoulders and hams the muscles were
gathered in knots as large as ones hand
the skin was very thin. and the veins
underneath stood out like whip cords.


As the horse had been captured by
everybody the con onman3ing officer ordered
that he should be put up at a raAe, and
each claimant be given one chance. This
was universally satisfactory, aud at the
drawing Lieut. Larribee, of Capt.
Phisterer's company, Seventh United
Infantry, won the prize. When saw
him he was quite gentle, and would allow
you to pat his sides, and even mount
upon his back 1t was said he could trot
as fast as an ordinary horse could run, and
when being caught, he was timed between
two trees, and, the distance afterward
being measured, it was found ne had run
mile in | minute and 46 seconds.
Year: 1873

Bring them up in the way they should
go; give them good substantial, com
mon school education teach them how
to cook a good meal of vctuals teach
them how to wash and iron clothes teach
them how to darn stockings and sew on
buttons teach them how to make their
own dresses teach them to make skirts
teach them to make bread teach them
all the mysteries of the kitchen, dining
room and parlor; teach them that dol.
lar Is only one hundred cents teach them
that the less they live within their income,
the nearer they get to. the poor house
teach them to wear calico dresses. and do
1t like queen teach them good, round,
rosy romp is worth fifty delicate eonsump-
tives; teach them to wear thick. warm
shoes teach them to do the marketing
for the family teach them to foot up
store bills; teach them that God made
them in his own image, and that no
amount of tight lacing will improve the
model; teach them every day. hard, prac-
teal common sense teach them self re-
lanec; teach them that good steady,
greasy, mechanic without cen., is worth
dozen oil pated loafers In broadeloth
teach them to have noI hing to do with in
temperate and dissolute young men;
teach them to climb apple trees, go fish
ing, cultivate garden drive road team,
or farm wagon teach the accomplish
meut- musics drawing. painting-if you
have the time and money TO DO do it with
teach them not to paint aud powder
teach them not TO wear false hair: teach
them to say no, aud mean it, or yes aud
stick to it; teach them to regard NOR
ais, not the money, of the beau teach The
essentials OF lile-truth honesty upright
nesS-then at suitable sime let them
marry.


Ee!y upon it, that on your teaching de-
pends IN ii great measure The veal or woe
OF their after life. lie.
Year: 1873

Queen Victoria has been spending 4
quiet life at Balmoral. Her aim in
the north seems to be to live as simple
and as natural q life as possible, and to
avoid all fuss and ceremony. She Is
scrupulOusly dtligent in attending to
her public duties even during her hOli-
day. Great boxes of papers are con-
stantly coming in and going out, and
all these are carefully read, and if nec-
essary, signed. In other respects the
Queens private life il simply that of
any private lady i'm good circumstan-
ces She reads good deal, keeps up
considerable private correspondence,
takes walks and drives, and pays visits
to the cOttagers as well as to the gem
try in the neighborhood. Her pub
lished drawings show that she is no
mean draughtsman, and she still eXer-
cises her pencil in sketching. BY the
advice of her physician, the spends a
great deal of her time in the open air
in all kinds OF weather She is fond
of long excursions to the wilder parts
of the district, and drives at an ex-
tremely rapid rate. She walks through
the grounds of the castle, or through
the valley adjoining, with one of her
daughters, or a lady in waiting, and
with only single attendant carrying
an umbrella, camp-stool and cloak.
A keen recollection of faces and names
is hereditary faculty of the royal
family. The Queen knows almost
every resident by sight, and she is also
much interested in learning all the
details of their personal history. The
cottagers are getting used to ii now,
but at first there was not little alarm
and CONSERVATION when her Majesty
sent word she was coming to tea and
even now the honor is sometimes felt
to be rather embarrassing. She usu-
ally sends her own tea and teapot, and
room is usually set apart for her,
where she receives her hostess, and
has good gossip with her about all
the goings Oh in the district.
Year: 1873

Multitudes Of men and women have
made their eyes weak for life by the
too free use of the eyesight, reading
line print and doing fine sewing. In
doing these things 1t is we'll to OBJ
serve the following rules inthe Use of
the eyes: KID.


Avoid all sudden changes between
light and darkness.


Never read by twilight on very
cloudy day.
Never, sleep so that on waking the
eyes shall open on the light of the
window.


Do not use the eyes by light so scant
that 1t requires an effort to discrimin-
ate.


Never read or sew directly in front
ofstfie light of a window or door.
It Is best to have the light fall from
above, obliquely over the left shoulder:
:, Too much light creates glare and
pain, and conftises the sight. The mo-
ment that you are sensible OF an ef-
Year: 1873

Sitting in the Cafe Europa at Flor
ence, in l849 our little cOterie of sight
seeing salts We're taking lunch, dis
cussing people, and, as far as our poor
ability extended making criticism
upon art. Any one of US, however,
could have been more critical in the
model of u ship or the proper laying
OF q splice, than upon any of the
numerous beautiful works of art which
had been presented to our inspection
was one who not only felt the grandeur
Of being an American, but of all
Americans he was the cap-sheaf. In
fact, weighed by his own estimate, he
was the beau i1eal, and of course had
corresponding contempt for all in
plebeian garb. While chattering away
there was quite Il stir along the long
lines Of tables occupied by representa-
tives of all nations, when medium
sized man, with slOuched hat and very
ordinary clothes, covered from top to
toe, with white dust and plaster, came
and took seat opposite us. OF course
We all noticed him, but Lowry held
alOft his hands in horror, that per-
son so indifferently dressed would
presume to enter the company Of such
ia were occupying the saloon. The
dusty man, however, slipped his chOcO-
late, and ate his cake in the most
quiet, gentlemanly manner, totally
obliviOuS to the disgust he was Great
ing in the bosom of our friend, Low
ry.


Having finished his lunch, horror
upon horrors! he came directly toward
us-Lowry, In the most supreme dis
gust. When within genteel distance,
he inquired If we were from the L. s.
ship Jamestown. The senior of our
party answered that we were. He then
an American, alsO-and invited us
to call at his studio. You can imagine
the chagrin and disgust of Lowry.
All of US were proud Of Powers, and
while we We're chatting away, the full
sense of his deep blunder came over
him, and he made all sail for the door.


During the afternoon We called at
the studio, finding Mr. Powers work
ing upon the plaster cast for his mag
nificent statue of Americaa bucket
of plaster in one hand, and paddle
in the other completely covered with
dust and plaster He, seeing who we
were, said, "Gentlemen, look around
until / get this bundle Of sticks plas.
tered up, and few more dabs OH, and
will try to entertain you. l can't
stop now or this internal stuff will get
hard" We had an abundant OppOr-
tunity for entertainment, as all his
earlier works were in the room, either
in stone or plaster, and after the COM
pIetion of his chore, as he expressed
it, he edited us during an hour or two
with more Of art than we had ever
dreamed of. Poor Lowry, however,
never could endure any conversation
about the man with the shabby, dusty
,lothes.--COr. n. y. Herald.
Year: 1873

fort to distinguish, that moment stop
and talk, walk or ride.


AS the sky is blue and the earth is
green, ii would seem that the ceiling
should he blush tinge, the carpet
green, and the walls of somewhat mel
low tint.


The moment that you are instinc-
lively prompted to rub the eyes, that
moment cease using them.


If the eyelids are glued together on
waking, do not forcibly open them,
but apply the saliva with the finger,
and then wash your face and hands
with warm water. .".
Year: 1873

RUNAwAYs-Duriug the fire last evening, a
horse attached to a light wagon, standing at
Front and Madison streets became frightened and
started along Front street at q Tnpid pace. AT
Shipley, the street was crowded with people
watching the fire, who, however, succeeded in
getting safely out of the way Of the frightened
animal. lie was stopped a short distance beyond
Market street


At the corner OF Water and French streets, this
morning, one OF the Adams Express Company Is
horses became frightened at the sound Of steam
suddenly let of from locomotive The animal
with the express wagon attached, started rapidly
up French street, closely followed by another
horse, attached to a carriage, which was also
frightened from the same cause. Both teams were
stopped near Second street before any damage
was done 10 the vehicle
Year: 1873

ALFRED WALTON. Druggist, No. 2S5 Marke
street. respectfully informs his friend and the public
in general that he keeps hand all descriptions OF
medicines. and that competent person is at all
times ready TO prescribe for such sick as call at tina
store and that no charge is made except the regular
price of the medicines. the rice as they would
pay anywhere else; but that ne one is visited at
their residences
Year: 1873

MAKING Coal DUST FUEL-Dr. j. r. Hayes
of West Chester. has been demonstrating the fact
that coal dust can really be utilized by forming it
into reliable article Of fuel. lie has made con-
siderable quantity, which when ready for use, can
be had by any one wishing TO test its virtues
The composition is formed into blocks, in size
similar to a brick, and gives every promise OF be-
ing al that is claimed tor it a new and useful
fuel
Year: 1873

SCARCITY OF HOUSES. Nearly every day some
is at this Office inquiring for houses to rent
The demand seems to be greater than We ever re-
member, and we have no doubt that five or six
hundred new houses will be required to sccommo-
date families next spring. Several hundred houses
could be rented at once. Those most in demand
are such as would rent for $3.50 to $3.50
Year: 1873

INEFFICIENT FIRE PLUGs.-Two fire plugs at
Water and Market streets, one at Second and
Shipley, one at Fourth and Market one at Fourth
and French, one at Fourth and King and one at
Sixth and Market streets, can not be used by
steamers on account of their inferior capacity
They should DO altered and enlarged,
Year: 1873

CHRIsTENED AT the fire, last night, the
new steamer Of the Reliance Company was
christened by the Washington steamer The
Washington's new carriage, which was then
run to fire for the first time, was chrIstened
by the Reliance. A general treat, all around
then ensHed In consequence ofthe ceremonies.
Year: 1873

THE Foot OF A H0RsE.-The human
hand has often been taken to illustrate
Divine wisdom - and very well. But
have you ever examined your horses
hoof. 1t is hardly less curious in its way.
Its parts are somewhat complicated, yet
their design Is simple and obvious. The
hoof is not, as it appears to the careless
eye, n mere lump Of insensible bone fas-
tened to the leg by a joint. 1t is made
up of layers or leaves, Of horn, about five
hundred in number, and nicely fitted to
each other, and forming a lining to the
foot itself. Then there are as many more
layers, belonging to what is called the
"coffin bone" and fitted into this. Ihese
are elastic. Take a quire OF paper ana
insert the leaves one by one into those OF
another quire, and you will get some idea
of the arrangement Of the several layers.
Now the weight Of the horse rests on as
many elastic springs as there are layers
in his four feet-about 1900; and all Of
this is contrived, not only for the convey
ance of his own body, but for whatever
burdens may be laid on him.