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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-12
I. & !. Douglas

J. 81. DONgias
A RE receiving the spring supply Of GROCERIES,,
"A and they are happy inform their country friends
that they will be able to furnish some OF them at lower
prices than usual; s. amnng them arc
90 HHDy NEW ORLEANS SLG.7R,
1n4 PAIR COUNTRY KNIT SOCKS.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-12

Sugsr. Molasses, &c,
a. HHDS N. q sugar
49, Is IS h hSls and ''e''e' SN O. mo'a'sss
IS hhds West India do
8 pipes French brandy
3 puncheons Jamaica spirits
chests young hyson tea
half chests imperial do
1000 lbs. refined sugar
20 boxes oranges
Is drums figs
5000 bushels Turks Island
loo sacks
Together with general assortment of GROCERIES
for sale by Cohh1hN q "'
-
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-12
For Sale or Barter,
David MARTIN

David Martin
sgAsiust received and offers for sale the following
! beautiful ANIMALS, vlz
The Keepsake for 1851, with Is engravings
The Amulet for 1884, with IA do
The Literary Souvenir for 1881, with IA do
Also,
Part Sd Of the History and Topography of the Unit
ed States, by John Howard Hinton
Vols 5th, 9th, and 9TH of Divnes of the Church OF
Esgland,
Vols 4th and 5th of the Modern Traveller, compris
ing history of Brazil and Buenos Ayres.
mar 2S- DIT
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-12
Fig Blue . Cayenne Pepper

lI>lG blue OF sepefior quality
II Cay pepper, fresh, and warranted good, put
up in vias and in bulk just received and for sale at
manufacturers prices, by
apr 6 GEO. WHITE.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-04-12
\Vm. Cleary & Co.

" m. VleNfy q %.
OFFER fr sale, a,their store corner OF Prince and
~ Union streets
hhds prime retailing moasses
hhIs sugar
bales Bridport seine twine (shad and herrng)
so bushels hempseed
Topetber With general assortment of well selected
GROCERIEs, wholesale or retail, on accommodating
$50 dec28
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

~ The monthly Meeting Of the Litchfela
Temperance Society stands adjourned to BE- hel6
at the FIRST Ecclesiastical sSociptv's Eeefvrp
Room. on Friday the s5th inst. at s o'clock p.
"a. Those acho may then irish to unite vith the
Society aciH at thai tine hare an oppOrtuaitu
Addresses mag be erpected. Members from other
societies are iaUited to attend. March II
At the request ofthe President the Society. we an
mex tue following extract from an address before the
Lower Temperance Society,"
It's time men should awake from their iDfatuation
oPo" tnls subject The period has gone by for talk
ing Oh Inlemp+rance with levty and ridicne as if il
some trinIng folly, which in the fluctuations Of
p1o'c sentiment has CHANGED to become unIashiona-
De' n"t Will soon resume its former popularity can
nave nut poor opinion Of that mans head-t cannot
but think sti worse Of his heart who can lie coidor
sneerIng spectator Of the great movement that is now
going on IN this country in the cause oG temperance
VINO amidst the Hood 0Ight which is poured unon the
suJect from ten thousand sources can remain either
ignorant or indifferent; who in short can refrain from
giving his efforts and his example in promoting rcCor
nation from vice, universal, diagraceCuI 40 des
iructiVe. canROt but believe that tie wan, ofinier-
est in this exhibited by many respectable and in.
teIgent men, arises ~ great from the in
dulaent misrepresentation TO which have alluded with
regard to the true criminay of drunkenness; from n
disposition TO dwell upon its earlier and less
qualifications, and 10 fo get the terrible caames nv
error he corrected Let M, other vices and crimes
he judged without mercy, and infic deep disgrace up
ON the man who is guilty OF them; and yet that which
IL the black and bitter Of them ALL the fons ct
ergo maIornm, escape unCensured, or be " praised
with faint condcmnaiion.'
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE.

TINE Hon. Court Of Probate for the Dis
Il trict of Litchfeld has limited and allow
ed six months from the 7th day inst. March
for the creditors to the estate of
STEPHEN WEDGE.
late OF Warren, in said district. deceased, re-
presented insOlvent. to exhibit their claims a
gainst said estate. properly attcsted. We the
Undersigned, having been appointed Commits
sioners on said estate. do hereby give notice
that we will attend to the duties of our said
appointment. at the late residence Of the de-
ceased. in said Warren, on the 9Th day Of June
and 18th day of September next, at O'Clock
in the afternoon on each Of said days, at the
expiration of which time all demands not pre-
sented will be foreclOsed and forever barred a
recovery.
ELIJAH HAYS,
GEO. p. TALLMADGE, Comns'rs
JUsTUs SAcKETT.
All persons indebted to seid estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment 10
s. HARTWELL. Executor.
Warren, March 8, 1881 40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE,

W7 E the subscribers having been appoint
w ed by the Hon. Court If Probate for
the District of Litchfied, Commissioners to
receive. examine, adjnst and settle the claims
Of the several creditors Of MARVIN SMITH, of
Cornwall. in said district Of Litchfeld. accor-
ding tn law, which were due at the date of the
assignment hereinafter mentioned-The said
Marvin Smith having in and by certain in
strument in writing, dated the 18th day Of
February, 1891, instituted and appointed Pc
ter Bierce, Esq. Of Cornwall, and William p.
Mansfeid.Of Kent. in the county of Litchfeld.
Trustees. and assigned to them certain pro-
perty and estate, the avails Of which (after the
payment Of necessary cllarges) are to be APP
piled towards the payment Of such debts as
were due from the said Marvin at the date of
said assignment, agreeably to tina provisions
Of the act entitled an act in addition to an
act entitled an act against fraudulent convey
ances''-hereby give notice that said Court
hath allowed six months from the 4th day Of
March. A. ID. 1881, to the said creditors to
exhibit 70 the subscribers their claims at the
expiration of which time all demands not pre-
scented will by the limitation and order Of said
Court he fnreclOsed and barred recovery
And that we shall meet for the purpose Of att
| teodng to the duties of our said appointments
| at the dwelling house Of Jedediah Calhoun, in
said Cornwall, at 8 o'clock in the forenoon 0C
the second Monday of April next. and On the
fourth Monday of August next. gs
WILLIAM HlNDMAN, Comnsis-
JoRN C. Lewis, si0ners.
] March s, 1881 20
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

At the annual Tom Meeting legally learned
and holden in Sharon, on Monday, October
4. 1890 BYLAW.
OTED, That if any owner Of any Hor-
SEES, Cattle or Mules, shall suffer the same
to ." at large out of his or her enclosure after
the first day Of April next, such owner shall
forfeit and pay to the person who shall take
up and impnuni the same, the sum of twenty
five cents for each head Of cattle, for each
horse, and for each mule. for each time they
shall he S" found at large out of the owners
enclosure and taken up.
That it shall be the duty Of the Haywards
in their several districts, and it shall be lawfnl
for any other person, to impound any horses
cattle or mules so found out Of the enclosure
"f the owner and at large, who, together with
the Pound Keeper shall regulate the proceed
ings, receive the same compensation, and have
the same powers, as are grated in the statute
law of this state - Entitled Pounds - PrOri-
ded, that no penalty incurred under this BY.
Law shall exceed the sum of three dollars
And the owner ofsuch horses. cattle or mules
SD impOunded shall not receive the same from
the Pound until he shall have paid TO the per-
SON impounding the same the amount Of the
forfeiture, and TO the Pound keeper his fees
and his expenses for keeping said creatures,
as in other cases Of creatures impounded -
Provided nevertheless that any person who has
family residence in said town of. Sharon.
may, if he chooses. suffer one COW 10 run at
large on the public highway, aud not incur
the aforesaid penalty.
A true copy Of Record.
Attest, GEO. KING, Jim.
4 40 I'0,Un Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE.

THE undersigned having been appointed
l. by the Hon. Superior Court holden at
Litchfeld on the third Tuesday Of February,
1881, Commissioners an the estate of CYRUS
STRONG, who by said Court was adjudged t"
he an insolvent debtor, hereby give notice tina,
we shall meet for the purpose Of attending Ia
the duties Of our said appointment. at thu Of
fee Of George C. Woodruff, Esq. in said
LtchfeId, at nine o'clock in the forenoon I"
each Of the following days, viz: On the thirt
Tuesday in June next, on the third Tuesday
in August next, and on the l7lh day Of Sep
tember nest.
Origcn S. Seymour, co,.rs
George c. Woosrrf wan =. 80
Litchfield, March II, 1881 40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE.

T1HE Court of Probate for the District OF
Il New-Milford hath limited and allowed
six months from the 7th day Of March, A. d.
1881, for the creditors TO the estate Of
ESTHER CLARK,
late of New Milford. 10 said district, deceased,
to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those
who neglect to present thei. accounts proper
~ attested within said time will be debarred
a recovery. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested To make immediate pay
ment to
GEORGE w. PERKINS, Adm'r.
EetU- Milford, March 7, 1881 "4C
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
AUCTION.

an Friday the s5th ofMarch inst. will be
" offered for sale at public auction, (uness
previously disposed of) the Dwelling House,
Out-houscs and Land adjoining, belonging to
the property Of PETER POWELL, late of
Washington. deceased. II has been occupied
as tavern for more than thirty years, and is
the only suitable place for a tavern in or near
the village. Also severalother pieces of Land
belonging to said estate, which will be sold
separate ar in connection with the above. ma
king in all about sixty acres. Also will be Of
fered for sale at the same time, various arti-
Giles of Personal Property, consisting ofcows,
young cattle, Farming Utensils. Household
Furniture, &c. The sale to commence at 10
O'Clock A. M. at the late dwelling house of
the deceased.
CHARLES A. JuDsoN, I Commits
PETER w. POWELL, { sioners.
Washington, March IS, 1881 40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
WHO BUYS I?
" ENOR SALE. A FARM OF

sNNsWya. ENOR SALE. A FARM OF
Aas<S 4 LAND, lying in the west part
@&Y&NS of Litchfrld, about one mile south
AA-. ofBradIeyviiIc, containing 40 acres
Said farm is suitably divided into moving,
pl"ugh-land and pasture, and some wood. and
is uncommonly well watered. On the pre-
misses are small house and two good barns,
and never failing water. Title good, and rea-
sonable terms. Apply to Capt. aaron Brad
len, or Wiiliam Coe, Esq at Bradleyville, or
to the subscriber in Litchfield.
JOSEPH ADAMS.
L;tchfeld, March II, 1881 40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE.

lNO IOL.
VENHE Hon Court Of Probate Cor the Dis
l. trict of Litchfeld has limited and allow
ed six months from the date hereof far the
creditors to the estate of
SAMUEL CHAPLIN. Esq.
late of Goshen, in said district, deceased, TO
exhibit their claims to the executors for set
Element. All claims against said estate not
exhibited within said time will he debarred.
All persons Indebted to said estate are requcs-
ted to make immediate payment to
JOHN II. COLLINS,
AMAsA N. CHAPLIN, Executors.
SAMUEL N. CHAPLIN,
Goshen, March o. 1881 $40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE..

INO IVIL. 80
HNHE Court nrPrnhate for the District Of
Il Litrhfield hath assigned the Gath day of
instant March. at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.
at the Probate Office n Liichfeld, Cor the APP
3oIntment of Commissioners on the estate of
ASHER SCOVILL.
late Of Ltchfcld, deceased, represented in
solvent. at which time and place all persons
interested in said estate will, If they see cause,
attend before said Court and be heard relative
to such appointment.
BY order Of said Court.
PHINEAS LORD, Admir-
Litchf field. March 10, 1881 $40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

Rsrolution at MISUNDERSTANDING, the
from Martinique. bringing intelligence of an
instruction having broken out among the ne
groes. about the leih of February, in which
most Of the blacks ON the island were con-
cerned. They had burnt many Of the estates
in the country. and committed other ravages
Martial law had been declared. In a contest
with the negroes. number Of the inhabitants
were killed. and about 100 of The blacks; 500
Of the ringleaders were taken, and confined
in prison. The resurrection was nearly queI.
led whcn Capt. C6rtiss sailed, and it was sup.
posed it would be quiet in the course OF few
days.-N. y. Adv.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

@ We would recommend 10 the attentive perusal
Of jackson friends the exceen. communication
of our correspondent "PhilO-CrOckett'' in a pre-
ceding column.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

The New.York papers give notice that the Receiv-
er Of the Washington and Warren Bank, which stop
ned uavmeni some time since, will the first Of next
month redeem al the bills OF the Bank ny the pay
meat Of 100 cents the doliar--a very crcum-
stance in winding up the concerns Of what 10 called
brOken bank.
| A Young woman in Philadelphia who had a sore
nm AZ directed, she placed the powdered alum, ia a
quill and Inhaled il. She very near dying, and
\ Vas saved only By immediate medical aid.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

NeaO- Hampshire The election in this State for
Governor. Representatives to Congress, &c. took
place last week. From the returns received we should
judge that the Jacksonians are successful
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE..

, "A Ii persons indebted to the subscriber,
"a and also those indebted to the late firm
OF Vest & Peters, by note or book account.
are requested to make immediate payment to
the subscriber, or to Hugh P. W-lch, Esq.
JOHN NJ. WEST.
N. d. The subscriber will pay strict atten-
ton TO the Practice Of Physic and Surgery.
J. M. WEST.
L'tchfeld, (Miiton Society,)l
March Is. 1881. $40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17
NOTICE

NOTICE.
by order Of the Hon. Court Of Probate for
- the District of Litchfeld, will be sold att
public vendue, at the late dwelling house Of
ERASTUS BENTON.
late Of Litchfeld, (South Farms.) deceased,
on Wednesday the S0th day of instant March,
at one O'Clock in the afternoon. the whole Of
the inventOried Real and Personal Estate Of
said deceased, excepting so much as has beeh
set ont and allowed 70 the widow of said de-
ceased. Terms made known at the time and
place OF sale.
EBEN'R BENTON. Admin'r.
Litch.f.d, S. Farms. March H.. 1881 40
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

More Nominntions.-At a meeting Of delegates from
different in the county oi Fairfield at N0rwalk,
onW edncsday Of last week, for the purpose Of max
ing a nomination Of Member Of Congress from that
county, Simeon H. Miner, Esq. Of Stamford. was no.
minated. On the same day. meeting Of JacksonianS
from various towns in Hartford county. was held al
Hartford at which Isaac Toucey, ESQ., Of Hartford,
fu blooded Jack sonian, nominated for Congress.
in place Of Henry l.. Ellsworth, declined. The vote
Of the delegates in this latter meeting for Toscey
IA. Gideon WeIles 90! o tempOra!
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

Mr.. George w. Erving, several years ago Minister
to Spain,) has been appointed Ivy the President with
the consent Of the Senate. Charge DIES Affaires a.
Consianinopie.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

splendid ball was given to the British Minister,
Mr.. Vaughan, day OF two previous TO the adjourn
ment OF Congress. by the members Of Congress and
citizens Of Washington. MIR. v. designs to return
home in short time.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

@" Just previous to the close Of the late session Of
Congress. there appeared simultaneously j" the Ma
onal Intellgencer and National Journal at Washing
ton very ably written article addressed " To the
People the United States"-believed to have ema-
mated from Of the distinguished men ofihe
opposition in Congress. As it has, besides, the merit
Of being short, shall probably publish it next week.
We should have done il this week but that COL
umns were otherwise pre-occMped.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

Thomas J. Wansley, and Charles Gibbs, (but whose
real name is said not 10 be Gibbs two OF the crew Of
the brig Vineyard, who a short time since murdered
the Captain and Mate, and took possession and rob-
bed the brig of large amount Of specie, were last
week tried in New-York, and convicted. They were
sentenced TO be executed on the 22d Of April next
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-03-17

The People" was not received in time for ti,i
weeks paper. 1t shalt have place in next.
"B' is received, and under consideration.
AS the subject upon which Nesctou'' writes viii
not "spoil by keeping" we snail probably he obliged
TO postpone 1t until after the election. Political mat.
ter must have place now or never.
Tile Hanged M0us' is mslad or lost.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-21

selves OF The occasion, 10 compliment the beraty @
hessrs 6hoson and yensble, who though we believe
"meai to the principle, (but friends of Internal I'm.
Pro'e"ent) were willing to give the friends of the
o" All opportunity OF arranging its detail. in manner
s'' objectionable. We do not mean to infer, that
there was wASv of literally in the opposite course
Those irreconci!ably opposed to the princiDle Of
loans tor such objects-prepared to reject the princ
pie wherever it exsted-are certainly Unsuitable in
overwhelming it If they can, by the forms of Parlia.
'nentary proceeding. We NAV notice incidentally.
what fell from Nr. Preston, young LAWYER Of hirl,
promise, who is one of the Representatives of Mont
Somery countysnd which addresses itself with great
orce rs political argument certain quarters of the
state and deserves to be noted among the indications
" tue gay The people of South western Virginia he
Saiu' haa opposed the Tariff the broad ground of
the constitution-but fdened the means of inprovnp
their country, and getting their produce to market
The laws of necessity and self defence 1--WE quote the
idea only would compel them change their ground
We beg leave, here to remind the reader how often
and s'renuously in the years 1927 and 49, we urged
1t upon the authorities and people of this common.
wealth. to bind the peoee of Virginia to their
OPINIONS adverse to the of the power OF Inter-
nal improveme by congress by making those i'm
provements whic being made by domestic means,
The people interested in them, would accomplish ,y
VIC AID OF the General Government Opinion will moi
long stand out unassisted. against interest Every
real statesmen viii address himself TO the latter
as the lever which in the case OF nc-ten,hs
OF mankind, moves and controuls the former If
Nirgina is to be retained in stedHt Opposition 10
the federal exercise Of the power CT constructing In
ternai improvements, let the Legislature proceed to
make 'hoze improvements which ndi~ pcnsat!e to
the interests Ct tie people, and whc! they mus, aud
viii have.
The House adjourned wi bout taking any cues
ton We have already said Tat the lean bill as il
now stands, Will not and ought net to pass. Appro-
prlated to the James River Improvement, that Of tie
Valley cfthe Shcnandoan the Winchester and Par
kcrsbuFg road, the Petersburg raj way-or in o-hcr
words to such improvements as are State impr vc-
mcnts-we believe the loan bill would get disn-
tercstcd and sufcicE: yo;c 10 secure ITS pa sare
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-21

9fuers-orders ISSUED myself the neniion Of ghicl
"a course could not AXE, Whatever NAV be
,r true cons'ruction in military point of view and
tue hght and duty oiinterprepe wbic! h.lon oed es
paclaiiy TO me, az the head OF tic Ma DcpaS,men,
nc mere statement of these facts most rive rise q
ram Ol reflections, the eXprc5sSI OF winch can
no. suppress
our course, as understand il. assumes Tor is ba
SIS that !, who, Secretary of Wsr issued The or
uers have some motive TO conceal nay construction of
thcli, as III had right to lorna an opinion whe-
her the officers to whom they were given had tran
scenCeG them not while the officer was az perfec,
liberty to express aud niania ain his constructions NV
ISht as Secretary Of War, was at least a. perfect
os yours, as commanding officer, Judge of the true
intent ami limits of your orders; and had no more
motive 10 conceal my construction ofthem than YOU
nae to conceal yours. The idea OF concca neEt ne
yer entered my conception; end to l6npposc it, is to
suppose that / was utterly unworthy of the Office
winch occupied. Why should conceal | owed
no responsibility TO you; and e you not afraid
20 place your construction your orders why should
be afraid To place mine: 1, an affair Of mere
ohl.nI duty, involving no question Of private enmty
or friendship. and treated it.
In conclusion, l must remark, thai had supposed
that The want OF sincerity and franhncss would be
tnc last charge that would be brought against me |
coming from quarter from which had reason TO
expect far different treatment. ard DESTITUTE US
know 1t TO be, Of the slightest foundation II could
with due regard to the official relation which bear
TO you. - {
nave TIE honor TO be, very respectful,
Your most ohediei1 ser snt.
GES. y. Jackson &c. CALHOUN
TO mr.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1831-02-21
MONDAY MORNING. FEB. 81, 1881.

u We continue and almost devote cur paper TO
ne Corregpondence.--For ely, the proceedings
OF Congress arc of scarcely any interest and there
IS m news from the Revolutions in the Old World
so that we can appropriate our columns almost entire
y To tins matter, at once curious and interesting
The reader will find the defence of Mr. Calhoun.
on the precise point in controversy between him and
The President, what think it must appear to all,
as II appeared 10 mpregnable and unassaable by
any cvidence which can imagine. He will find
the conduct OF Jackson, arrogant and assuming, to
the last degree lie will find that Mr. Calhoun was
driven to the wall, and compelled to turn and appeal
to the Public, and that consequently, the attempt
made by the Richmond Enquirer to make him bear
the burthen OF responsibility .br publishing, is uni ust
and looks to party and not to right: lie will find
that Mr.. era wford, III have great difficulty in res
cuing himself from the unfortunate attitude in which
be Is placed and Il satisfying the world that he did
not deserve the letter addressed to him by Mr.. Cal
houn, marked III the series (Q':) And lastly he vii
find, that the successful attempt to revive this ole
matter IS traced TO " James y. Hamilton, Esq
First Cleri; in the Department of State. and the
intimate friend Of Mr.. Van Buren,. 81 Shall VIC
comment OF this last circumstance? Does it require
comment: Blind and without dlscernment Is he IN
capable of putting this and tina; toseiheg.