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The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
DEED,

In this town, SOh ull Mes. Na uni, wife Of Mr. Asa GIi'et, aged S7.
 To Goshen, tine 10th just. Gertrude ImOgene, daughter Of JOkn u. Collins, aged I-2 years-t'Ie desth was Occascned by scsld, from pot of bOiing coffee being overturned upon a stove.
 '' So fades the lovely booming flower,
 Sweet, smu,ng soiace Ot hour"
 Near Ware Village on Tuesday last, Mr. Fordyce Ruggles, ot Hardwck, Ms aged 32. The ingenious inventor of the patent percuss pistol. Ills death was attended by circumstances that excite feelings of cOmmiSSeratiOn. Having been using one of his pistols in the open air he retired the house for the purpose of warming himself; and, while sit ting near the fire in conversation with the landlord, young man seated himself near him, and unobserv- ed took the weapon, which was loaded, from his pocket, proceeding without examination to snap it. the muEze being less than feet from the unoru- nate owner. It exploded, and the ball, entering his breast, lodged in his body. He fingered about four teen days, and expired m consequence of the Wound leaving wife aud two chlidren to the loss of an aAectionate partner aHd parent, and deprivng the community of useful aud exemplary member.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
,Iisbury, Feb. 18th. J628
NOTICE.

By order of the Hon. Court of Probate for the dis triet ofSharon, shall expose to sale at public ton, the 18th day of March, 1928, at one o'clock in the afternoon, unless previously disposed of pr vate sale at the late dwelling house of Isaac Green late of Salisbury in said district, deceased much of the real estate of said deceased as will raise the sum of four thousand three hundred and ty-three dollars and 6fty-eight cents.
 LOT NORTON, Adnia'r. Salisbury, Feb. l4, 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
NOTICE.

| HE subscriber would inform the residents and nonresidents liable to pay state and taxes the town ofCornwal, the list of 1826.tha he will meet them to receive said taxes, at the times and places following, viz: at the store of Samuel Hopkins, Esq. on Monday the Sd of March next, from 10 o'clock A. M till , o'clock F. M. at Bierce & HarrIson's store the 4th, and at the subscribers dwelling house on the 18th, from one to five o'clock P. Nj. at each of said places said days. Those who neglec. this opportunity must expect to pay fees.
 ANSON ROGERS, Collector.
 Cornwall Feb. 9th, 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
DEATH OF GOVERNOR CLINTON,

report reached this town on "Wednesday, the 18th
 inst. that his Exccllency, De Witt Clinton expired Monday evening" the Huh at his residencei in A. bany. This report, which was then doubted is since confirmed. The Albany papers state that Gov. Clin- discharged his official duties during the day, and wrote several letters in the afternoon of Monday. that about o'clock ia the evening" while sitting in his study, conversing with ofhis sons, his head suddenly fell backwards and he expired almost in- stantly. The interval between the attack and the rival of physician, was not more than ten minutes, but the spirit had already departed. Thus suddenly has ael of the greatest statesmen, ,and ofthe brightest ornaments, of which country could boast Probably no individual simply filling the executive chair of state could be extensively known and re- spected, his death universally amented, as that of the ilustrious deceased. Party feelings seemed to be entirely forgotten in Albany when this calamitous event became known, and all classes vied with each other in showing honor to the remains of their late chief magistrate. A joint committee from the two houses of the Legislature, chosen to supernend the exercises of the funeral, which took place Thursday the 14th. Committees. from the bar of the city of Albany, from the Circuit Court, from the porauon ol the cly, ana rom the cltlZens genera, were appointed for the same purpose. The papers are filled with the resolutions passed at the meetings of these different bodies, all tending to show the ex- alcd sentiments of respect which were felt for the de- ceased. Our readers, however, can imagine the na- of these proceedings. without filling several columns with them, to the exclusion of other more important matter In the fall of this great man, we the uncertain tenure by which all worldly hopes and prospects are held. In moment, he who was
 the chief magistrate ofan extensive and rich territory, who was the idol of strong political party, who was asprant to the chair of the presidencys cutdown, and his remains obliged to be buried in the earth, to minge with their native dust. How the mi shty fallen, n,how suddenly do they become like the poor est of the people.-Gov. Cnton was 55 years and Il months old at the time ofhis death
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

The py'Hlins suShousea hy Cong'r~ cess tAe gov orUmcu' sSOoOO per year. The greater Possioa Of | executed al Ihe o6ce ofthe Nanopa Insellireaeor. The Propre'Ors Of Ihs establishment state that Sheir expenses have AvAraged Cor twelve months pasl some. ,hng ike eigaf hundred dollars per Eeek. This is a large sum to raise weekly; but il must be dose to keep their presses motion, aad their credit with seventy jOurneymen.
 The brig Ganges lately sailed from Baltimore with cargo feOO bales of cotton goOds chiefly of Bat- more, and all of American, manufacture, and valued at t$lOO,OO0. This cargo is destined tor markets in the Pacific, equally accessible to British well as American manufactures. Thus little protection has enabled cotton spinners to contest foreign mar ket with their transatlantic friends would not sim liar policy in regard wool, produce similar results
 The loss by the fire at Wilmington, N. c. mention ed in last, is estimated at $lOO,OOO threeourIhs ot which amount insured In NewTork and Hartford
 "GIoriOas uucersaimty Ofthe Law. At late Ses- sions m New-York, woman was indlbted for steal ing some boR6GzineS i; but as 1t was proved she had only stolen some bombdzet. she was acquitted.
 SPIRIT OF THE PILGRIHs.-A new periodical with tnls ute IS announced In Boston resembling Is plan the Christian Spectator. It will always be found on the side of free inquiry, enlarged views, ,unettered dis cusson, frank and open measures, and genuine liber ailty. 1t will be opposed that latudinarianism in religion which iabors to destroy the distinction between the church and the world and fast approaching nfdelity. It will be issued in monthly numbers. con taining 5 pages each-prlce $3 year in advance Its editors name is not mentioned. Publishers, Messrs. Pierce & Williams, No. 20 Market street. The work is recommended by some of the most respectable cier- gymen and laymen in Massachusetts; who state that it is commenced, after the full and fraternal ference with the conductors of the Christian Specta to and has their best wishes for it's They press their united opinion that the Christian Spectator has rendered essential service to the of evangel cal truth, and their confident expectation of it's tinued and increasing usefulness.---N. Y. Obs.
 The Washington tPa.) Examiner of the 2nd instant, states that Robert Carlyle, of Ky. had been killed within two miles of that borough. Carlyle dea- Ter in slaves, what termed negro-driver, and the time he killed driving a slave The slave has been lodged in prison charged with having committed the act.
 Judge James of S. c. has been convicted before the Legislature. of being grossly incorporate, and guilty o habitua ntoXic aon, and has been removed from of ice.
 Two young men named Harry and Ephraim Miner, left Stonington, few days since, in small open boat to go short distance In two days after, the boat found beach, the sa an oar, and the hat of one of them Bakers island which renders it probable that they were both drowned.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
Salisbury, Feb. IS, 1S 8
NOTICE.

By order of the Hon. Court of Probate for the dis trct of Sharon, will be sold public auction, on the 10th day of April nexat one o'clock P. M. at the late residence of Jesse Hubbard late of Salisbury deccas- ed unless previously disposed of at private sale, so much of the real of sad Hubbard as will raise the sum ot one thousand two hundred and twenty three dollars and seventyour cens with incident ex- penses of sale. HENRY s. GAY, Adnsin'r
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
LAST NOTICE.
Warren, Feb. l6, 1928.

| HE subscriber has exerted himself for near three years to effect settlement of the books of Dewey & Cookc-he would now inform those concerned, that all notes and accounts not paid by the llth of May next, will be found in the hands of an attorney for collection; he is determined to divest himself in a measure of further trouble with the books. All per sons having demands against Dewey & Cooke, or G. Dewey, for furniture, requested to present them and receive their pay. He has on hand an extensive assortment furniture which ho would exchange for produce or LunIbcr-Aso, 30 Casks of Lime wanted.
 GEORGE DEWEY.
 Litchfeld Feb 18th, 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
NOTICE.

By order of the Hon. Court of Probate for the dis trict of $" aron will be sold public auction the 18th day of March next at 9 o'clock A. M. so much ofthe real estate of Ma haneI C. Clark, late of Sails bury deceased, the premises, will raise the sum of eight hund ed ndseyenyve dollars and fifty three cents unless the be previously disposed of by private sale.
 NATHANIEL c. CLARK, Adminis-
 NEHEMIAH CLARK, trators. SaEsbur,, E,b 1e.o
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
Elizer Munger's Estate.

EIlzer Munger's Estate. THE Court of Probate for the District of Norfolk hath assigned the Sd day of March next. at ten o. clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Nor folk, for the appointment of Commissioners the tate of FLYER MUNGER, late of Norfolk, in said District deceased, represent ed insovent; which time and place all persons interested in said estate may, if they cause, ap pear before said court and be heard as to said ap- pointmeut.
 By order of the Court,
 THOMAS CURTIS, Administrator. Norfolk, February 5, 1928. 3S
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

One haaaTca dollars has bcea paia by wdl'am Ma. ther Sm'sh, oi Sharoh to constitute hun AR Honorary Member Of the Board.
 Rev. William Andrews, of Cornwall, Is, society, by paymea, of thi,ty dollars, s constituted life mem ber ol this society.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
James Stannard's Estate.

THE Court of Probate for the District of Norfolk hath assigned the Sd day of March next, at ten o. clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Nor folk for the appointment of Commissioners the estate of JAMES STANNARD, late of Norfolk, R said District, deceased, repre- seated insovent at which time and place all persons interested in said estate may, if they ap- pear before said Court and be heard as to said ap- pointment.
 By order of the Conrt,
 MALACHI HUMPHREY } Adnsinis.
 ALMENA STANNARD, ! trators. Norfolk, February l3, 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
NOTICE.

HE ADuuai Meeting of the Agriculssral Socisy ofthe Couag osLschiield, win lse holden M the Court House, on "Wednesday the 27Sl dsy of Feb. Is2s at o'clock ?. M 3e
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
Sale 0t Auction.

DY order of the Hon. Court of Probate for the dis trict of Litch6eld, so much ofthe real estate of
 REUEL COGGSWELL, late of Washington in said district, deceased as will raise tho of eleven hundred and ninety -four dol lars and 6ftyone cents, will be sold at public aut ton, unless previously disposed of private sale, Mon- day the 10th day ofMarch next,-sae to commence at 10 o'clock, A. M. on the premises.
 RILEY COGGSWELL, Er'r. Washington, Feb. l8 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
JUST RECEIVED.

I1f the subscriber, a quantity of Green and Mar rowfat Poas fthe fnes quail for family use. Also, superine Rochester -four, in LAreIs and bags, war. rantod drsi quality. E. HARRISON.
 Litch6eId, Feb. l3, 1923. 2S
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
NOTICE

IS hereby given to all persons indebted to the sub scrbers that payment will be expected from them on before the first day of March next, and all persons having demands against them are requested to present the same for payment As have subjected selves to some expense to give thls notice debt ors, shall feel but little hesitation in subectinS them to expense if they do not regard it.
 STONE & BOLLES. Litchfeld, Feb. E, 1928. SS
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
MaNREEH

Ia Cornwall, 0R 9Sh ias. Mr. Ouia Blake Co Mius Caroline Thumas.
 la New-PreslOn, on the 3osh inss by the Rev. MF. all Of thaa town
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
ASA HlTCHCOCK'S ESTATE.

ASA III CIIOOON D LO H ' Cs | HE Court of Probate for the district oi sharon, has limited and allowed months from this date for the creditors ofthe estate of
 ASA HITCHCOCK, late of Sharon in said district, deceased, to present their several claims against said estate to the subscr- bers, the executors of the last will and testament of said deceased.
 HORACE D. HITCHCOCK, Eree.-
 JOHN J. HOLLISTER, tOrs. Sharon, Feb. 5th, 1928. 5
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
Amasa Cowles' Jr. Estate.

AmaSa COWleS Jr. Estate. THE Court of Probate for the District of Norfolk hath assigned the Sd day of March next, at ten o. clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Nor- folk, for the apponlme of Commissioners the estate of AMASA CCWLES. Jr.
 late of Norfolk in said District, deceased, represen- ted insolvent, at which time and place all persons interested in said esta'e may, if they cause ap pear before said Court and be heard to said ape poIntment By order of the Court.
 AMOS PETTIBONE, Admiais-
 THOMAS J. COWLES, hators. Norfolk, February l8, 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
MILITIA OF THE U. STATES.

The following abstract of the Militia in the several states and territories, made up from the latest to Congress on Friday last.-Nlaine, 4O,sO9, New Hampshire 3O,l59, Massachusetts 54 93 Vermont 25 58l, Rhode Island g, AGO, Connecticut 2573l, N. York l5O,O27, New Jersey 42,28S, Pennsylvania l67,775 North Carolina 50 666, South Carolina 5S 4ae Geor' gia 30 O56, Aacama 23 900, Louisiana 12 274 Missis- sppi 5,29l, Tennessee 42,6s5, Kentucky 7O,266, Ohio ll0,364, Indiana 377S7 Illinois 8,3lO, Missouri B. S2t aa Michigan Territory 'DS ArkaHsas % Territory 8l7-TotaI, l, ,l50 058.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
EbeneZer Cowles' Estate.

Ebenezer Cowles' Estate. THE Court of Probate for the District of Norfolk hath assigned the 3d day of March next, at ten o. clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Office in Nor- folk, for the appointment of Commissioner to sup- ply the place of Ezer Munger. deceased, who was one of the Commissioners on the estate of
 EBENEZER COWLES, late of Norfolk, deceased represented insolvent at which time and place all persons interested in said may, if they cause appear before said court and be heard to said appointment.
 By order of the Court,
 SOLOMON COWLES, Erecutor. Norfolk, February 5, 1928. 36
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

Total, $3,579 65 Of this sum- fifty dollars have been paid for each of the following named gentlemen, to constitute them Honorary Members of the A. B. c. F. M.
 Rev. JOHN s. SToER, of Litchfeld, Rector of St. Michaers Church. Rev. DANIEL LYNN CARROLL, of Litchfeld. Rev. CHARLES A. BoARDMAN, of New Preston. Rev. DAVID l.. PERRY, of Sharon. Rev. HART TALCoTT, of Warren. Rev. EPAPHRAs Coop NAV, of Torringford Society.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

The following gentlemen have been appointed committee on the retrenchment resolutions of MT Chton-viz: Messrs Hamilton, Ingham, Sergeant, Rives, Everett, WickiIffe, and Wright from New York.
 Mir. Smyth of Virginia, iu his speech on Mir. Chil- tons resolutions, delivered the 9th inst. stated that the cira quaifcationsof Gen. Jackson ,oere superior Co those oJ Gen. Washington Mir. Wright of Ohio han died the remark of the gentleman with severity Mr. Smyth being called to order several times by Mr. Whippe ofN. II, unbushingly said "the gentleman was drunk. For this remark he called to order and after apooglsing to the House for hs rudeness permitted to proceed. On the same day dispute of personal nature occurred between Messrs. Wright and Kremer, both of whom behaved more like mani acs than statesmen. Mir. Hamilton, too made very effective reply to Mir. Wright, who took occasidn to ceusure Mir. Randolph. He looked daggers it is nt- mated, but did them. The whole debate, on the occasion, of highly turbulent, vndicve and disgracetu character.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

On the 5th of Nov the new frigate built at Bat- more arrived Montevideo, from St. Catherines. She had sailed with ship under convoy loaded with guns, and brig with $7O,OOO. During the passage. having been parted from the frigae, both of these vessels were taken by Buenos Ayrean privateer, and car red into the Salado.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

The February term of the Superior Court, com menced it's session in this Tuesday last Judge PETERS on the Beach. We believe there are no crim ed" aAd "black-legged' gentry who were to have been introduced to the special attention of the jury
 bout this time, having some weeks since given leg bail" the Jaior, and cleared for parts unknown. We understand there are large number ofcivi suits on the docket, ready for adjudication, which may cupy the attention of the Court two or three weeks.
 We are indebted to the poteness of Hon. o. Mer- win for Doc. No. .6O "The F. M. Generals statement of the net amount of postage for the year ending March 3l l827, also for the document accompa
 nying the report of the Committee Manufactures, containing the evidence taken before that body rela-
 tive to the actual of the manufacturing interest.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

Among tho applications announced in the Albany papers, as about to be made the New-York Legsla- ture for the incorporation of company to con struet rail road from tho city of Hudson to the coun yof Berkshire, Mass. with capital of $35O,OOO, and with liberty to increase it to $500, 1000.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21
HOW RUIN A FAMILY.

Did those who daily visit the tippng shops rest sat- sed with bringing disease and death themselves lone, the evil would not be great-bst some carry the poison into their houses that their wives and children may partake with them. By repeated tast- drink and create desire for it; they will be pleased the bottle brought home. and request the father to let them taste little. Thus the father will train his children to follow his example, and become first tippIers and then drunkards like himself.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

Distrsssing.--Thc N. Y. papers of Saturday record the death ofMr. John II. Ecktord, son of Henry Eek
 ford Esq. in the 22d year ofhis age He had recent y returned from Europe, after absence of2 years, as the travelling companion of Professor Carter, and was intelligent and accomplished young gentleman. In attempting to exnguish the flames which go late proved fatal to his sister, he much injured by the fire as to cause his death It added that anoth CT daughter of Mir. Bedford now lies dangerously ill.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

It would seem by the reports in the Washington pa- pers, that the attention of Mr.John Randolph has been diverted from the National InteIlgencer to the editors ofthe Telegraph, who, in reporting of his speech recent occasion, unfortunately put words into never uttered. For this offence, Mr. Randolph sured them in very terms. And if they wful ly msrepresened the gentleman to party ends, as believe they did, the censure bestowed upon them was richly mered.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-02-21

tates that Robert Carlyle, of Ky. had been killed within two miles of that borough. Carlyle was dea
 CT in slaves, what is termed negro-drver and at the
 ime he killed was driving slave. The slave hal 'een lodged in prison charged with having committed
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-22
JOSEPH DRAPER,
Sllversmith ans: Jewcller.

.N'o. 7T. .NAPEEr SrRAEr, WILMiNcToa,
VI ESPEGIFULtY inf rms his friends and the public,
d ma he has constantly on hand general assortment
o. 4 'ods, smong which are the following:
Silver Spec aces Table, Tea, Desert, Salt and Mustard
Spoons: nter and Frni, Kuves; Purse Clasps; Thin.
alrs Gold ant! Silver Pens; Silver Pehc Cases; Ever
Pointed Pencils; Sugar lungs, &c &c
Ladies aud iicntIemen's Gold Watch Chains Seals and
Keys; Diamond and Pearl Breast Pins aud Rngs Pearl
and Garnet do; flllgrce dos English Fine Pas Pins
Common Pas'ed Fine Jet Filgree and Paste Ear lngs
&c.
i'riltania and Block Tin Coffee and Tea Pots. Sugar
BOWS, anl Cleam Jugs
Silver Plated Cas,ors, of various qualities; Steel Specta-
cles, Clasps, Slides, Buckles, &c.
CO The above go DIS will he sold, wholesale RETAIL
~ the nos' reasonable terms nr Cish.
Umbrellas repaired, ad all other jobs in his line neatly
Xreuted
Persons at distance ordering specta es requested
" send glass or piece Of the glass rnin the Spectacle
they wore last as the age does afford rule for ndg
ing Of The sight.
Their spectaclcs always furnished with glasses Of
the hest quality, and taken in advising the iocus
best adapted to the sight.
lunr 10 49,
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-22
TCIRCuLAR.1

SIR, .fPw York, 1898.
TIE evils Of the Auction System have become Sc
general and SO oppressive to AL classes OF our cit.
izcns. that public meeting was convened on the
I'd Of May, to adopt measures to obtain from our
National Legislature 4 restrictive tax upon sales
by auction, that should remove this blight upon the
industry and enterprise Of our country.
In furtheiance Of this plan, the accompanying
reasons have been drawn up, detailing minutelv
some of the evils of which we complain, and fur
nishing, as it is believed, conclusive evidence ok
their runous tendency.
To this document we invite your attention. and
request that YOU will earnestly co. operate with Us
in such measures as shall be deemed necessary to
free US from the burthens cf this unjust .nd OF.
prcssive monopoly and we shall be happy to hear
from you on this subject
JAMES M'CALL, Chairman,
WN. BURNS, I Secretaries Of the Coryfs
&. S. RoBHINs,S fonainy Committee
p. s. Be pleased to give this sheet as wide
circulation as practicable, and if you approve o.
the accompanying Memorial, aiIer having oh.
tanned all the names possible to it, you will please
to confde it 10 the of your Representative il
Congress before the ensuing autuma, or forwsy, II
to tits Committee
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-22
puBLIsKEp ON TUESDAY AND FRIDAY, ny
J. +. CLEMENT.
1t No. AO4, Shipley Street,
FOR THE PROPRIETOR.
PLUMBING.
FOR THE PROPRIETOR

,he inhabitants OF Wilmington about Introducing
IN the water Of the Br.n,ywne into their dwellings the
hscrbers Plumbers of Philadelphia, beg leave 70 sub
III, 10 the Borough valuable improvements IN the
.one ructon Of hydrau,s and draw cocks.
Their r,oro cents have been the city
|nrncils ana, watering committee Of Philadelphia hnnored
f. an award Of the MageIlanic premium blythe Ane
Il am Philosophical Sooety, and the Scot premium by the
IA Agricultural Society.
rne advantages of their Hydrans the common kind
|sre as follows
rney can be taken UP without digging or breaking the
Pavement.
/ They DO not freeze in winter
1lcy a,e It liable to ftequen expensive repairs.
Ihe cacks will probably last longer than ~ years, but
the 9ck. Of the red cedar and common ny drans frequent
|ly leak and wear out in one yrGr.
uyltan,s af every construction fixed.
m aud lead pipes OF the first qnality, lead pumps for
ics,erns baths and pun,cr's work Of every description
.fteI upa Phladcipha prices, by
j. & w EWING, Market.st.,
2 squares above the Town Hall,
Where The public are invited 70 cailand eAamue,'her I'M
|poyements
Il n 49, As The subscribers Manufacture their lead pipe
themselves they capable Oi bearing any pres
sure i may be subject to in the water-works
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