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The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21
Masonic Notice.

The regular Communication Of Darius Chapter No.
l6 will be holden AT the Masonic Hall in Litchield on
Thursday the 18th inst. Aug. at ore O'Clock P. M.
Litchfe!d Aug. 1928. 10
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

Kings not always CANDY represented.
letter from Paris, ng of the royal fam
liy church, sayS---"As his majesty Charles X #
it wi Ike any satisfaction to you, can tell you. that
had no gloves on that he took off his sword with his
own hands, that he old par OF horn sp' eta
nose with a common blue sin handkerchief"
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21
NOTICE..

WE the Subscribers, having been appointed by the
Hon. Court Of Probate for the District of Sharon,
Commissioners on the estate of
Major JOHN WEBB,
late ofCanaan deceased, represented insolvent here
by give notice that said Court of Probate has allowed
SIX months from the date hereof for the creditors to
present their claims against said estate and that we
will attend at the late dwelling house of the deceased
on Monay, the 7th day of September next, and on
Monday, the 9th day Of December next at one o.
clock, P. NJ. on each of said days.
SAMUEL ROBBINS, Commits
BENAJAH DOUGLAS sioners.
Canaan, July Ia, 1923. 8
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

The pres dent Of the Exeter bank Iast week detect
ed N New York. otthe Brggs family ofNewport,
aud found HIM with $4,000 OF the money taken from
the bank. He is now IN safe keeping.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

Nineteen members OF the Bar of Essex county, N.
j. have recently subscribed pledge to ''abstan from
the use Of ardent spirits all cases, except Tor med
cal purposes" and to exert their best influence to
repress the practlce in others. The MorrSlown Bar,
1t Is SAID, have formed similar resolution.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

Mr.. WIN. Clark, his wife, son about six years of
age, and another enid about Two years old, died ON
Friday IN Union Town, Pa. from having taken poison
in some food. II W administered, or by whom, not
known. A cat and dog which had eaten OF the same
Vcuals, died also at the time. SIN the evening
after the funeral" says the Union Town Democrat,
tive saw reallon, to whose care it had been COM
mltled carrying away the only survivor of the family,
an infant u we aned from its mothers breast"
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

Kentucky.-Our advices from Kentucky to the
I'd inst. inclusive. We are all very ANXIOUS to hear
from thence-iOr that State, by many OF both parties,
~ considered the turning po,nt OF the Presidential e.
ectlon The election c,osed on Wednesday night OF
ast week. Ii was sharply contested. Gen. jackson,
wEo at the last election was gong to pull ALI the
hairs OF hls head cut of hs hands. swallow an earth
quake. and lump into volcano, hes des a number OF
other leafs vi magnitude, sooner than 'iit finger
e,ecuon, has Deen tor several weeks on the verge
OF the Kentucky border, ISSUING directions to his io-
lowers, and managing The affairs Of thus election. "We
al. know what are, but know not what we shall
be."-N. Y. Spec.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

After violent thunder storm at Atkinson and Pai-
stow, in New Hampshire, the lst inst. 1t was
certaned that the lightning had struck in more than
forty places, within the compass OF mile and hat.
One dwelling house was struck and the family we're
knocked down, but not severely injured. An OK and
COW were killed.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21
SHARON ACADEMY.

The winter Term of the SHARON ACADEMY
will commence on the last Monday in September.
The best instruction will be FURNISHED to youth of
both sexes. Young gentlemen will be prepared for
College on the most approved course. Strict at
tenon will be paid to the morals and manners Of the
pupils.
The appreciation of the patrons of the school area-
dy given and its increasing reputation, will, hoped
secure the confidence of the public.
Parents and guardians Gom distance are referred
to the Hon. J. c. Smith. :. Rockwell, " G. Swan,
Esqrs.--to the Rev. Messrs. r. G. Armstrong, L. H.
Lathrop, L. p. Hickok, OF to the Trustees.
ID, L.. PERRY
WILLIAM ". SMITH.
AARON REED.
Sharon Aug. Goth 1928. 10
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21
From the Boston Commercial Gazette.

Pr sden, Adams travelled from Providence to
Quincy, on horseback, where he arrived on sunday
evening. His dress, understand, was riding cap,
Short jacket, Nankeen aaniai"oms silk siok ssand
pumps. He was accom,an ed by ms son aud three
others riding a coach, himself riding ahead. On
stopping to wafer al Hatch we've mics Vu Oi Prov
dence, he President remained on horseback, while
ali the horses were walered but his own On being
ked the causs vi IT, particular neglect, the auend-
ant attracted only by the slr e azure OF the Pres-
icnt replied, st is that man business to waller his
own horse" On beng uLde eIved, he readily per-
fotmcc i"e Ufice.
o. >upd,y, a 3gsant ID ing up Pine st. COM
Ing to pc Of p"'"Ig stct's, lied his arms with
them, AM. .ndertooa TO aau>t himself by throwing
tLe n with ali his strength ,n- lie windows ola house
orp"sIte. Gevcra uersoTs .ae room narrowly es-
gsps st vere wounds. They we're very naturally a
EARNED, and rushed and zed upon The ASA iat
He surrendered himself without any opposition, and
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21
LitchieId, Aug, 70, I628.

KENTUCKY.---Ggeat interest is fe; throughout the
country as to the result Of the recent election in this
state; as il has, by many politicians, been considered
the pivot which the presidential controversy will
turn. Should the election be very close one. this
will not be the case, local causes will unques-
tionaby influence some votes in the state, which
would not be thus influenced in the National, election
The latest returns, from about 80 of more than
20 counties, give Mr. Metca the administration can
,ldate about 1900 majority. Otheraccounts give him
"a larger majority but thsis the smallest number that
have stated in any paper, and therefore give
it probably the ruth,a any thing yet come
40 hand
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

ou being isteTepied 70 he native which impslicd
HIN to such an act replied 'NothiHg in particular
men"-le was sent to the penitentary for six months
Mere. advertiser.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21
M aEHfE I'D

On the 17lh inst. by Rev. Mr.. Jones, Mr. Eli VIII.
mott to Mrs. Sally MISSIONER, both of this town.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

A Family of Great Nen.--In Denton, near Man
chester, Eng res dies family oithe name OF Howard,
haI,es by t,ate, of whom the father and two
geher wetgh 1880 ,bs-'he mother oniN five teettwo
inches II hr'ght and weighs not more than llO ;bs.-
The names ages, height, and weight of the father and
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

h....ag most OF LIad.--Capt yareg Peta.ug Of
Essex, Mass. raised las am nall
CT land 70 bushels Of Indian corn 20 bushels Of win
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

On the 18th ut. tie Newport Mercury fntere the
list year Of its age, since it was rubished by James
Franklin brother Of DIR. Franklin.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

PyOdigious I'VE understand that the steamboat
North America left New-York Saturday for th,s
city with 500 passengers; and, after all inernedat
stoppages and changes, actually landed $50 Gu he
arrival at this piace.--Ab. ChroA.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

A cise ggrernor.-Governor Shuttle declined atten-
ding With either Of The political parties me ceebra-
=. q ot tine 4th o; July in Harrsbur"h he attended
the celebration by the Lutheran sunday school, 81,
distance from tie town.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-08-21

Bequpst Of the late Joseph Burr. regret to hear
taat four Of The heirs the late Joseph Burr, Es oi
Manche ter, have appealed from the decision OF he
Probate court approving OF his will, by which large
an amount bequea,hed to Benevolent Societies &
Literary 'stutons. For VIVA; good reason tins APP
peat has made, we are not informed. The effect
of will be, at least to delay the appropriation of the
severa requests to the purposes for which they were
ntended by the philauhro ic donor. -
Delaware journal., 1828-01-25

for over MANY ashUn exercises ~ sali cthe Il 40
nlinlou as appetite. and il fashion must reign, we
may well ielulce that its empire shalt DC vlrtuous'
FoR THE DELAWARE JOURNAL.
Mr. Bradford,
The Governor of this State has hcen charged, py
the Jackson party, with an lmpror"f distribution oi
field officers of the militia among the Adams men.
With desire TO have this MEASUREMENT corrected, /
furnish you the following facts for publication.
First appointment OF Major General, Henry M.
Rdgely---a Jackson man.
Ditto Of Brgader General of Cd Brigade, John
Cnmmins--Jackson ditto
Ditto Of Colonel of 4th Regiment, George Cub
bage, violent jackson ditto
Appointment of Adjutant General--William W.
Giccn---Jackson man. This officer holds the only
salary office in the whole militia and gets ooo dol
lars year.
Dto Of Brgater General of Sd Brigade, Jesse
Grteu--.JaCkson man.
Col. Henry Whitley of the Cd regiment and Ma
lor Cauk are both Of the same party--also Mayors
John L. Morris, and General james " olte OF the
1T rcaituent--aso Colonel William G. Williams OF
the 9Th regiment Colonel David II. Smith OF the 7th
regiment--Coonel Jehu Stochley of the eighth re-
gimept--aso, Major Harper, Major Laws, Major
payntcr, Major Short, Major Mitchell, Major Phil
lips, Major Tindall, Major Derrlckson---Coonel
Turner, Col Clement-AlaJor sutton, MAYOR gel
lars. Major John Layton, Major Wiltbank, Mayor
Thomas Clark, Mayor Boone, besides others not
necessary to enumerate, that nearly two-thlrds OF
all the feld-oflicers OF the militia have been chosen
from the jackson ranks They have also the only
militia officer who receives a salary, and yet are
not content Have not the administration men bet
ter cause to complain, when the Governor Is known
10 be an administration man, and has yet thus bestoW-
ed these Offices on ncn who daily revlle him be-
cause he did not give them all?
remember hat. before the politics OF the State
were absorbed in the Presidential Question, the de-
mocrats complained that they had not an equal share
Of field officers Yet on counting them, 1t was
found that they were Just equally divided between
tederalists and democrats. The democrats ther
ceased to complain, but the Jackson men, ii seems
will not be satisfied with any thing
MILITIA MAN.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-05

course. After ne had finished his historical ac-
count of these laws; he adverted TO the President
and defended him against the attacks made upon
his character and administration. He said he on
IL meant To act on the defensive.
He then related an 0necdote of a young woman,
who had lived in the family of Sir. Adams, while
he was Ambassador to Russia, and in connection
with this, advcrted 90 pamphlet pubishedi in New
Hampshire, in which there was "A mOnstrous YER
sion of this story, tending 20 Witty MIR. Adams
He read several passages from the pamphlet, and
passed several cncomiums upon the private and
public te OF Mr. Adams. He was followed by
Mir. Randolph, made long and eloquent
speech He replied TO several gentlemen who had
noticed him during his absence from the House by
indisposiiion. He explained the causes which led
him TO withdraw his support from the latter period
OF Mir. Jehersons administration. He explained
also, with great eloguencc, the motives which led
him TO adopt the course he has done for tie last
three years in regard TO the present administration
ltwas tainted with the original sin of corruption
from the commencement He alluded to his con-
si'uens with great feeling, and drew very affect
ing picture of the welcoming countenances which
would NEE Tim on his return from his official du-
ties. Mr.. II. appeared evidently much affected
with his own description. On the subject Of the
last presidential election, he stated several curious
facts IT was not, said he, until Il certain candi-
date was excluded from the House, and MIR. GRAVY
ford refused to die, that coalition was iorncd.-
Then, and not till then, the union formed.
speak knowingly on the subject, said Mir. r., TO-.
had an interview with great man, who descend
ed: or rather, said he, who condescended TO cleo
toneer with me, and who addressed mein these
words If you of the South will give us of the
West any other man than John Quincy Adams, we
OF the West will support him." MIR. Randolph
continued at considerable length full report of
whose remarks we shall give as possible.
lie concluded his observations. He would retire
to his own patrimonial fields He would return
to the midst OF his consttuents-and no man ever
had such constituents the cheerful face of his
neighbors would welcome him home; the very
children would climb around him. Would he
give up such delights these for embassies or
foreign missions?
Mr.. Everett rose TO explain.
Mr.. Hamilton then took the floor, but gave way
TO
Mr.. Burgess, who made motion 10 adjourn.
The House then adjourned. Hash. Tel
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-02-05
FROAI n nRIEAAe

NEw York, Jan. 3I.-The paEet ship Azclia.
has brought New Orleans papers to he 18th
INST They furnish the particulars Of the celebra-
ton on the Sth occupying several columns We
have time only to give the address of the delegates
OF tc Republicans Of this CITY, composed of
Messsrs }. II. Hamilton, Saul Alley. & ibaddetfs
Phelps, who were presented 10 Gen. jackson. when
the Chairman Mr. Hamilton, addressed him as fol-
lows:--
SIR-We have been deputed by the T}epulli-
cans Of the city & county of New York, "to bear
to you their congratulations on the return Of the
anniversary ni the battle Of New Orleans. and 10
assure YOU IN their name, 'oi tho deep and crate
iui sense they entertain Of your MANY and crate
iul public services and especially of vo,r leic,c,
OF New Orleans, defence which in their Judo
ment, stands unrivailcd in the annals Of war and
VIII adorn one ithe proudcst pages in the history
OF our republic. W are further instructed 90 saw
thdt tncy regard you as among the most dstnruish-
cd and viruous Of their fellow citizens Chat thew
remember with undimnished gratitude your long-
and faithful services, and that they unite with fbcT
republican fellow citizens throughout the Union in
me Intention OF marking their appreciation Of your
public conduct by comforting upon Won the bicbest
Office IN the gilt Of the people,"
We nave the honor TO present 10 you, General.
IN the name Of the Corporation Of The cifv of N
ork, this MEDAL struck in conmenoratio6 of Inc
completion Of the Eric Canal. with n COW of Mr.
York. " Az
Having thus discharged the special trust conf
ded to MS permit us sir, 20 add for ourselves idi
yiduay, The expressions Of our heartfelt concur
renee with the sentiments which 10 has been made
our duty TO express to you in our character Of Dele
gates.
Although we have not authority TO speak for the
great body Of Republicans throughout orr st,fe
save what may be derived from commute ofio,
tcrc5is, common principles, s. common svm1,tbics.
we believe Sc hazard nothing in expressing our
docidcd conviction that their opinions feiinos and
wishes are n perfect ccordance with fioss N tbei
brethren mfho city.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-10-16
EsRUSF SALE OF PERSONAL


Il the Undersigned, trustee
for the creditors OF Robert Il. Turner, will, in
pursuance OF the requisi;ion Of the deed, cause
d sale OF his personal property on WedlesdGy,
me @9h u Tie present msYIA. Many of The sr,l.
cies vii. be found perfectly new, and worth their
original cost. Among others wll be found the
following:
one dozen Windsor Chairs, new; 2 dozen
cannon do; Feather Beds, Bedstesds, and
bedd:nr; Tables, Looking glasses. Dec.ntars, q
Sidebosro, a Clock, Bureaus, Fubs, Srom.s.
jugs, Ovens, SSi!lets, Kettles, po,s, Grlddley,
Frying Pans, and every variety OF Kitchen Uten-
sis and Household Furniture. 1he sale to
commence at 10 O'Clock. The terms made
known on the day of sale.
CnAS. JAS FAULKNER. Trustee.
Nj }. ] would NOTIFY all persons Tho are in
debted to Robert L. Turner, by bond, bill, or
Otherwise, to Come forward and square their ac-
Counts, ss | shall otherwise be compelled to
place them into the hands OF officers for coilec.
ton. G.. J. FAUIENEk T,no,s.
October 9, l3c8-ts
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-10-16

AtSsOLUTtoN OF PARTNERSHIP -lhe
~ Partnership in The Copper, Sheet Iron, aud
Timing Business. heretofore existing in thii
place, blythe undersigned, has this day been dis.
solved by mutual consent. The Moies and Ac,
counts of the firm, have been assigned to James
+. Erskine < Co. 10 whom payment will be
made. JAS. L. ERSKINE,
JOHN Fl. BLONDELL.
Martinsburg, Aug. %, 1929.
John II. BL0NDELL tenders his ackpow,
- Judgments TO the public. aud informs them
hat the business will hereafter be carried on By
himself, at the same place, in all its various
branches. He has had much reason TO he yratl
ned ~ the patronage which he Inns already re.
celSed; and he hopes thaS his unremit,ing at,en
tent to business, and disposition to oo,ge hi.
customers, viii entitle him to their continued
and increasing support. lie viii spare no pains
to give satisfaction to all WIN may honor him
With y call Ort. 2-tf 4s
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-10-16
Mart'nsburg Wooiens Factory

vi8"S K uiatiiCK take leave to intorn ~.
~ public, hat. At the shove named Establish
men', they have Tor sale, ard are CONSTANT,
making q greet variety Of Cloths, Ca.,,re,s. lin.
s'vs, tia"ae's, Blankets, and Csrpetiny-an Of
which t'ey will sci! At FAR prices The, viii,
ESQ make N'l.ed Competing for eusto,ners Of
their own Yarn. '"
fn'hng' Securing, Dying. and Dressing, Of
very tscf'puoh ~ Wcolen Goods will be done
by them in The hest nannec. and AT The ns,,ai
prices. Country produce Of yar;ons kinls -
wit: Wheat, Corn, Wool, Lard. Soan. &c. NJ
be taken IN payment for work done. or in ex.
change fer goods.
Wanted Immediately, a quantity of good hard
soap and Fat, suitable for greasing Wool. fnr
which a fair price in cash, or Wooden Goods viii
be given. MartinsLorr. Oct Q 1850
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-10-16
sCHNEBLY, 1DenIj,1

- purposes remaining in Msrtinsburg q short
time, and win be happy to attend to the duties
OF his profession.
de VIII HE, plug, clean, extract, and beauty
the teeth. He will also put in teeth BY the set
or single, and will extract stumps with The
greatest facility and ease to the patient.
PERSONS who cannot make it convenient to call
at the private boarding house of MRS. Brown.
(~here ne may be found) can be waited on at
their own houses, if requested.
HIS charges viii be moderate.
Nh Recommendations from the first sources
WIN De exhibited with pleasure to all those who
may be pleased to call and see them.
Oct g, 1898.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-10-16
ATTEND TO THIS!
ELL III WANT CHEAP GOOD

lie subscriber has just received a general
= assortment OF FALL AND WINTER Goops.
wh'ch he viii sell remarkably low. To persons
wishing to purchase a large quantity. he will
make 1t an object to give him a Call.
THOMAS &. SMITH,
n. ID. | now, for the last time. reouest all
those indebted to the late firm of ] N Riddle 2,
smith, to come forward aud settle their obljps.
tons aud accounts. Hope this notice viii not
be disregarded. as | dislike the necessity of hay.
ing to resort to coercive measures.
Oct 9, 1928. It. SMITH.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-10-16
'C@ee Of The Chesapeake and OAio Canal Go
W~AsaINGTos, AUG. g, 1928.
SOIICE.

w. AUG. ~ 1890
NOTICE.
EeROPOSALS will be received at this of;ce
T. between the LIST & 18th days of Oct. next,
and at he town CT Leesbureh, Loudoun Co. Va
from the l7'h to the 10th DAYS of Octobe,
Inclusive, Tor the excavation, embankment. and
"aning, OF about ~ miles of the Chesapeake
and ONO Canal, in half mile sections. extend.
ing from the mouth of Seneca Creek to the cas-
'erh oase OF the Catoclin Mountain.
And, at the same time and places, proposals
VIII be received for building az locks on the
llne OF the Canal, between the Little Falls oil
rotomsc and the Catoctin mountains; and also
.or me masonry of such squeducts. c~u.verts,
Jams and waste .weirs; and for such road and
lafm bridges as may be found necessary ON this
portion of the canal.
ne forms OF proposals. for the above. will
DC ready for distribution by the LIST Of Oc,oher
NO proposals will be received at Washington
after tbs 18th, nor st Leesbureh after sun Sc,
on the goth October, and The contracts win be
declared and entered into at Leesburch. as soon
alter the goth October IS practicable.
Contractors who are not known to this Com
psny are expected TO enclose letters Of recon-
mediation with their proposals. which should
ne addressed, post paid. by the writer, to
JOHN p. IN6LE,
Clerk CAtsopeake aid Ohio caraI Ca
| Sept. 4-20oct.
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slo"LiC oALE.-A,L - sold, BY public
t. ~auetion, at The subscriber residence IN
To farm belonging TO tie lers Of Join Albur-
tF, deceased, one mile froyo aiartinsburr. ON
wednesday, the @ed %instant. ali of his personal
pt"perty, consisting Of three vsluab G Colts.
WHICH, Cows, s"d Young Cattle, Sheep, and a
number Of Hogs--sm"ng them, several fit for
he kntF; Farming stnpie ments of various des.
ctinilon'; Corn by The hu-hti; Household and
hHohen Furniture Of all kinds; such a. good
Feather BEDS, Bedding, Hetsteads, two b.
rS2us' ''csk. 'sbies, Chairs, sc. together With
= nuhoec CT ar"ctes, not Necessary to particu-
arse ok inon'hs credit viii DC given the FUR.
chaser, (except for the Colts. which viii be
soidtor cash ON all slims over live dollars anon
giving bona with approved security; uuder that
sum, cash. sale 70 begin early in the dav. and
cottluue until an is sold. JOAN cross
Oct. Ats -
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& PEOPLES TICxAT
FOR PRESIDENT,
JOHN QUINCY A
MAssACAUsETre,

OF MASSACHUSETTS,
Whom WASHINGTON, in 1894, appointed
mlnis'er TO the Netherlands, and in 1876 nlD-
lister to Portagal, and considered the "moss
valuable public character we bad abroad
Whom JEFFERSON. in 1885, esteemed so
highly, that he said tn Mr.. Gerry, "I con-
graduate four country on their prospects in
thisy nung MANI
Who, ia 1863, white y member Of the senate OF
Massachusetts,, was elected to the senate of
the Unittf States over Timothy Pickering;
Who, on he 2Ist February, 1907, introduced
The hrs, resolution ever presented to congress
IN fsvcf Of the now established policy ofin
ternai Improvement;
Who. dPring the presidency Of Jefferson was
eltYatdhy the ballots % the senate 20 thirty
os the most important committees;
Who was chairman of the committee raised on
MIR !stferson's message on the Btrr couspi'
racy, and a member of all the other commi
tees IN relation thereto;
Whom MANSON, in 1909, commissioned min
is'er to Russia, appointed first to negotiate
tnetreaty OF Client, and subsequently minister
to EreH Brssin;
Whom MONROE placed first in his cabinet;
which selection Gen. jackson declared TO be
the best possible;
Wh,m THE PEOPLE, in 1894, elevated to
the highss, station in The world;
Whose Accommodation, though asssiied from the
beg'on'ng by an opposition unexampled for
= bitterness and prof.sscy, hus been singu-
'ariy Prosperous;
Afd Who, in less than four years. besides dc.
.rsying The expenses of government, (great
and exiravagant! as they are sale to be BY his
~9pppnenls,) and besides applying t,Oslpe mi
hons 10 works Of public improve ment and ma
tionsi defence, has pa'G more than tAirty-thfsr
sssaions u the public de5t.