Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
August 7, 1845
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A defense of Litchfield village against a Herald correspondent's claim of neglect and decay, highlighting its improvements in streets, gardens, and shrubbery, and its appeal as a summer residence.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
It is true that Litchfield once had an excellent law school, and a very celebrated female seminary, and perhaps a few more eminent men than at present : but so far from "an air of neglect and decay," the general appearance of our village was never better than at present. From the "palmy days" alluded to to the present time there has been a gradual improvement in our streets, gardens and shrubbery, and though business is now, and ever has been dull here, there is not to be found in the Union a more delightful summer residence than this same "neglected" village of Litchfield.
If the correspondent of the Herald is the gawky looking genius who was seen perambulating our streets a few weeks ago, we do not wonder at the description which he has given of our village, pond, &c!
If the correspondent of the Herald is the gawky looking genius who was seen perambulating our streets a few weeks ago, we do not wonder at the description which he has given of our village, pond, &c!
What sub-type of article is it?
Local Defense
Town Promotion
What keywords are associated?
Litchfield
Village Neglect
Improvement
Summer Residence
Herald Correspondent
What entities or persons were involved?
Litchfield
Herald Correspondent
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Litchfield Village Against Neglect Claims
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Promotional
Key Figures
Litchfield
Herald Correspondent
Key Arguments
Village Appearance Has Improved Gradually Since Palmy Days
Streets, Gardens, And Shrubbery Show Progress
Business Dull But Delightful Summer Residence
Correspondent's Negative View Due To Personal Bias Or Appearance