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Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
Great Bargains.

HIHE subscriber having made arrangement
 A- for leaving this part of the country early in September next, offers for sale his valuable situation in the pleasant and healthy NgEtiag cf Sharon, Conn. south of inc Episcopa Church. consisting of
 lO acres of excellent LAND, suitable for meadow or ti!lagr, d large, conve. nient, and pleasantly situated House and Out houses, a never failing stream of water cross ing the premises near the harm, never failing we'll of excellent water by the house, an ele- gant garden, and fruit yard filled with large selection of the choicest and E1ost valuable fruit. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber on the premises, who will give an indisputable title to the same. One half the purchase money will be required when the possession is given, on the 18th of Sept. next.
 1.-the premises are not sold by the first Mon day of September mert, they will then be expo sed to sale at Public Auction, together with a variety of Household Furniture, Farming Utensils, EIc. &c.
 The subscriber will sell his entire stock of GOODS, consisting of general assortment of
 Dry Goods, Dry Groceries,
 Crockery, HGrdaoare, Boots and Shoes, together with great vari- ety of Domestic Wares, such as are usually kept in country variety stOre-aIl of which will be sold very low.
 The subscriber takes this opportunity to tender his grateful acknowledgements to his customers for past favOrs, solicits continu- ance Of the same while he remains in town. and wil sell off his stock of Goods for cash at COST. and for produce or approved credit un- usually cheap.
 All persons having any due bills on the store -Ca al l | ever. are requested to present them before the first day of September aforesaid; and all per- sons indebted, or having open accounts, are earnestly requested to adjust them by that time. as he is anxious to settle his accounts himself and viii be under the necessity of leaving all unsettled ones behind in the hands of some other person.
 HENRY READ.
 Sharon. July 10, 1888 2m5
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
I DIDN'T THINK.

A sprigh,ly little girl, N ho occasionally entertains mo with her prattle, has often amused mo by the readiness with which to every charge of misconduct she furnished this brief excuse, she erred always through sadvertence--ske didR't tkink. It is a child's. excuse; but how many of US are childish in this particular.
 Close and habitual thinking is tho foun- dalton of all prosperity. There is no bu- siness. no pursuit, EG situation in life iha, does not require this constant operation ot the mind whatever is though,lessly done IS 'h done. A little observation. will con- vince any man, that Nell regulated. close calculating minds is seldom fcund on inc shady side of the hill, while essat n,anv of those whom misfortune has overtaL ey have done things for which the on,v evcnss they can offer is-tkey d;dn't tk;nk
 All are not fools who do foolish ,h;n.. ahe wisest men are sometimes caupht ;n ,h. silliest acts. simply for want of proper re. dection.
 Of that class of men who are in tho h.h it of getting their wisdom by experience the great majority make this mistake--tRe don't tkink. and theiF misEOrlunes are to ;
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
DAILY.

NHE excellent Dispatch Line of Coaches A have resumed their route from Litcktield to Noraeolk-leaving O. Wadhams' Hotel asI o'clock A. IA. EVERY DAY. and arriving at Norwalk at n A. M. where the Steam Boats will receive passengers for New York.
 Passengers availiOg themselves of this Op- Portunity, may leave Litchfeld at A. M. ar rive in New-York at P. M. and be in Alba ny at o'clock the next morning. Persons travelling by this route will find the coaches easy and cOmmOdious. the teams good, and the drivers attentive and obliging.
 CHAS. PARTRICK & co. FGre-tO Noncalk. S2 co.
 [" tO NesO- York, 2 I&.
 For seats, apply to O. Wadhams.
 LitchfeId, May, 1888 U44
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
HENRY c. R0RTER & co.

HENRY c. PORTER & co. HaUe imported in the ships Britannid, Helen, North America, SiLas Richards, and Roscoe. recently Grrived at Netc. York from LiuerpooL,
 l2A PACK KAGESs comprising Gn ertenSiUe and superior assortment cf Birmingham and She6fetd HARDWARE AND CUTLERY, sOhich has been selected vith care, and purchased aOith cash, ie Engl0ad.-- Their stock of Goods IS nOO open, and $ offered for sale at tks tOaOest prices.
 CONSISTING IN PART OF A WILLS and Vices, Trace Chains, Gate EA and Post Chsins,s We'll Chains. Shovels and Spades. Files and Rasps of every description, from the most approved makers. Best Cast Steel Circular Saws, of all sizes. Mill Saws, Cross cut. Hand, Flannel, Tenon and other Saws. Cast Butt Hinges, Brass and japan'd Thumb Latches, Locks of every description, and every article used by Builders Saddiers', Shoemakers', and Joiners' Tools. Brass Kettles, Brass Andirons, Shovels and Tongs, Table and Dessert Knives & Forks, Carvcrs and Steels, pen and pocket Knives, RaZors, Scissors and Shears. Brass suspended Lamps with Glasses for ma nufacturing and other establishments.
 
 Screws, of all kinds. Plated. timed and japanned Saddlcry and Harness Furniture. Brushes of every description, Brass Wire. A variety of TOOLS used in the different branches of manufacture. CAST STEEL suitable for axes, also in square and round bars, of Sandersons', 'Greaves', and other makers. Cast Steel in sheets, for Hoes, and manulac- turing purposes.
 Together soith e general assortment of
 Hardware and Cutlery. nFS Yhe 0GoUe stock is ENTIRELY NEW, to achich constant additions acin De received from Engiand, and sold os low os can De purchased in Nev- Fork or Boston.
 ALSO, 1000 Casks Cut Nails, assorted from Cd to 60d.-A full supply of Cast Iron HOLLOW WARE. ofsuperior quality. for saleat man. ufactufer's prices. Sheet Iron, Sheaih;ng Copper. Zinc. Iron Wire of superior quality, of all numbers. TIN PLATE, of common and extra sizes, best
 brands.
 North Store in E.rchange Building,)
 Main Street, a fesc rods north of the Stnte House, Hartford, Aug. I. 6,ceO3o9
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
NEW BOOKS.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 A Ia Court of Probate holden at L;tch- "A field. within and for the District of Litch- field. O0 the 5th day of August, 1888, we the undersigned having been appointed COmmis- siOners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the several creditors of the estate of
 MOSES WADHAMS, -. ate of Goshen. in said district. deceased, rep. resented insolvent, do hereby give notice that we will attend to the duties of our said ap- pointment, at the late dwelling house of the deceased. on the first Monday in October next. and an Monday the 18th of February, lS34, at one o'clock P, M. on each of said days. Six months from the date hereof are limited and allowed by the Judge ofssid Cour, Co the creditors within which to present their claims against said estate. | ERAswUs LYMAN, lo.
 SAMUEL LYMAN, o."'"Us- | WILEIAA STANLEV, s''S' Goshen, August t4, 1888 sIC
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
HARTFORD, Conn. August |, 1888.
COPARTNERSHIP.

COPARTNERsHIP. "ENRY c. PORTER, of the late firm of c. 1l SigOurney S. H. c. Porter of Hartford, Con-, and BENJAMIN H. FoLGER, of the late firm of FOIger & Lamb. of New-YOrk. have formed COpartnership under the firm of Henry C. Porter G Co. to conduct the Hardware Business in it's vari- Ous branches in the city of Hartford.
 HENRY c. PORTER,
 BENJAMIN H. FOLGER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29

INe SUPERIOR, Capt. M. Sanford, and
 " SPLENDID, Capt. B. Stove, WILL. alternately, leave New Haven dai- w ly, Sundays excepted,) at 1S o'clock M. Returning, leave New-York daily, (Sun. days excepted) at o'clock A. M. Passage from Netc- Hauen to Nes,- York, $2 % '' Litchfeid and Hartford ~o
 to Ne,o- York. including stage fare, 'o Excellent Post Coaches alwayssin readiness on the arrival of these Boats at New Haven, to convey passengers to Hartford, Providence, Boston, &c.,. also :o Litchfeld. via Salem Bridge. Waterbury and Watertown, on Mon- days. Wednesdays. and Fridays and via Der by, Humphreysville. Oxford and Woodbury, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and to Pennington on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and return on the alternate days in time for ihe Boats.
 Gj@Freight will hereafter be taken on board the above Boats."
 JOEL ROOT. Agent. |, Ne,o- Haven, Aug 8, 1888 y9 *1he Steam Boat United States, .cliich has | been employed as q freight boat, has been ,eith- dra,cn from the line.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
SPRAYED,

At q Court of Probate holden at LitchEe
 icithin and for the District of Litchfel oa
 the 7th day of August, 1888:
 Preseat, CaiUin Butler, Esq. Judge. nN motion ofihe administrators, with the O will annexed, on the estate of
 OLIVER WOLCOTT, Esquire, late of Litchdeld, within said district, deceas- ed-this Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the administrators and directs that public notice be given ofthis order by advertising in newspaper published in said Litchfeld, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign post in said town of Litchfeld.
 Certified from Record.
 CALVIN BUTLER. Judge. JOHN s. WoLcoTr. 2 Administrators, ,ciih ELIHU HARRIsoN, thc eciu 0anered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1833-08-29
NOTICE.

THE Hon. Court Of Probate within and -L for the District of Sharon has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors 0f the estate of
 ISAAC CHAMBERLAIN, late of Sharon. in said district, deceased. to exhibit and present their claims against said estate to the subscriber. executor thereon. JAcoB CHAMBERLAIN, Erecwt0r. Sharon. Aug. 5, 1888 slo
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-01-10
Nr,u-On1-r.ra u

60. NEW-ORLBANs, Dec. II, 1892
The trial Of Capt Vereal, and the other officers Of the
Mexican schr Monezuma captured and brought into bs
port by the s. schr Grampus, Capt Talnall for com
milling an act Of piracy the American schr W A. Tur
ner, terminated yesterday in the u s. District Court The
Captain we learn, has been found guilty. and the other
officers acquitted
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-01-10
REDUCTION OF THE TARIFF

The Editor Of the National Gazette has taken his stand
among those who object to reduction of the tariff at this
ne because il will have the appearance Of yielding 10
The threats OF the nullfers of South Carolina. FL
tends that there is force in the remark that should
not refuse to do right because they have done tcyOpR
because he says IL is questionable whether ii would lie
right TO reduce the tariff after they have adopted such
high handed effect II. With all due defer
TO the superior judgment and learning Of the Ed
tor oil the Gazette, feel constrained consider the
ground he has assumed upon the subject very puee and
ridiculous IL strikes very extraordinary that any
intelligent individual should suppose is properior the e0
vernmen OF nation TO refuse do what seems 10 be de-
nanded by view Of the general condition. and gard for
the general interests of the country because small por-
lion Of the community have adopted improper measures TO
effect IT, The, think would certainly be doing wrong
because others have done wrong and would according 10
our view of the matter, be acting very improperly Tho
proper conceive, would be to take view Of the
state OF affairs generally, TO consider what due 10 all the
interests Of the country, what will tend promote the hap
pnes and prosperity Of the nation and secure the perpe-
tuy Of the Union, and then adopt such measures as will
be likely TO secure the greatest good, and prevent the
greatest evil without regard TO the solicitations or threats
Of small and detached portions Of the community however
improperly those solicitations threats may have been
made. TO pursue different course, particularly under
the present state Of affairs would We conceive be very
improper and very unwiso.
What is the present state Of the case The whole Of
TIE Southern States, and Of those Of the east
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
EsEEEs.

Yesterday morninS. Do. rAoM,s SEMMEs, in
tHe 18Th year Of his aSe-one Ut the Oldest and
Iaust highly esteemed physicians OF this place.
'Ihe death of Dr.. Semmes will not only DC a
| tsrc,:cmsnt 10 his family, hnt a rUbllc loss
which viii be felt and iePlored. lie wa, uni.
rc-sslsy beloved aud respected, aud commanded
the esteem and confidence, not on!v Of his pa.
uspts. bat of the whole community. His was
the Mud heart, and the generous disposition; his
rc;,eHce sonthed the PAINS pf sickness, even
ubere ii, skill failed to bring relief
In all the relations of life. DR.. Semmrs sus.
famed the e'Ost enviabIe character As hus-
band, parent AMI friend, he was all that Could
have been wished. HIS memory, with these con
pected 10 him bs the eudearing ties nf klndrtd
or affection, will ever b. cherished and his maine
held IN grateful remembrance.
ilt' skill as physician, and his constant and
a-sliious attention 20 those h" sought for or re-
CURED his all, were always acknowledged. and
procured for him mast extensive Practice
Ills professional career has been 10 the highest
degree useful aad honorable.
We perform a melancholy duty in Denning
his slight tribute TO the memory ol the deceased
We hope that some abier pen will, IN more
extcnded form, dn ample justice to DE-. Semmes'
merit, as a man aud ply siciau.
u" The Funeral will take pace This Morn
ing, at IL O'ci0ck. from his late residence en
Cameron street. which the friends and arquain,
ances Of the family are invited to attend
At LeesSurg, Vagina. on Monday, 29th Ju.
IL, in tue fourth year uf her ace, PAuLINA Gait
MOVE, dausktrro of Col. AUcuie,LD HxxpEasox,
of Washington, ID c.
o. Sunday morning last. in the 4.th wear Of
his age, Col. JosErH B iiILL.
Col. Hill was the Architect aud contractor Of
tie Monument Ia the Mother of Washino tn.,
Gr-r, ,one GOuths SAGE, removed hither fro'a
Albany, with the Intention Of making this his
permanent abode. HIS scjourn amongst US was
orIei--but long enough to inspire universal re.
spect sor his character. Of unexcepuonabie ba
bits, dignihrd department, great industry and en-
terprizr he was rgarded, by all who had the plea.
sure OF HI, acquaintance, as valuable accession to
our community. and his death is deplored as
public loss Tie had recently taken a contract
under the RaPpahannock Navigation Company,
FOR an important section Of the river and by that
company his lnss will be severely felt. He has
.eii iarge family to mourn their bereavement.
kredeieksburg .4reaa
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
IN COUNCIL, JULY so, 1883.

The resignation Of James Thomas, as Keeper
OF the Poor House, was received and accepted
by the Council.
On balloting for Keeper Of the Poor House,
in the place of James Thomas resigned, Jacob
Curtis was duly elected.
A communication from the Inspector Of Tobac.
CO was received and read, and referred to Messrs.
Brockett, Johnston, Davis, Janney and Baird.
The Council resumed the consideration of the
bill entitled, " An act to amend an act to regu.
late the expectation Of Flour from the County of
Alexandria, &c.; which was read second
time, and upon motion to read the bill third
time. the ayes and noes, being called for, were
as follows:
Ayes-Messrs. Baird, Brocket, Miller, Vic.
lett
Noes-Messrs. Johnston, Snyder, Stewart,
Jameson. SmoOt, Davis, Janney, Hough, Taylor.
Ordered. That the Superintendent Police do
proceed to remove the nuisance on St. AsaDh
street, between King and Cameron streets, in a
permanent manner.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
Fur G.eNt OF SMle.
NI.NE NINDRED .4CRE

60 NINE HUNDRED .4CRES, or
Ct.-s ahouttS ".thirds o. th>t fertile an. we'll known
~ farm called VASY GROPE. tie property
- sssSs oE tie hers Of the late Col. A J. smith Of
tn, and three hundred and fifty acres ere reIeem.
cd from the river, BY dixie constructed OF earth an
gravel drawn frcm he hills. About a third of this As
been clear sad put IN cultivation. The soil is We.
se,abe mou' hve or six feet in depth ofcoursc ,asy
"a cUNStOn, and not to be surpassed in fertility. t
T"ught to ae well adapted the growth of tobacco
az TIE IN st sJftthiS, however would be worth the
consideration OF planters Could it ne rented 10 to.
oaeco grower. the owner waull such houses as
might he deemed necessary for the business The
ether portion of the anh has oeen dtched and fenced
with grea, Care and expense, and has meadows of We
y Considerable extent, wei taken with timothy No
sn It better adapted TO the production of grass than
this Farm.
The whole Dr- hundred acres viii be reated or sold
S'seihcr, or divided into several Farms u suit pur-
'A'5erS or tenants bong leases could he eff ct,d
very advantageous terms might be oGsined. The
r"rci has several substantial houses on IL now and
others would be built Il 4 could be made an object
a SHAD FISHERY, with all accommnda.
toas tor isborers aud the curing h. has be EN- made
ON that part OF the river bordering the reclaimed land
aud viii be rented with the land separately Also
\ HOUSE < LOT, containing two Acres.
Just without the corportse limits oil Alexandra, but
Ia that part fthe town called the Village The house
is comfortable, and the garden is early one. The
lot has good water and fruit on it Also,
Another TWO ACRE LOT, lying upon the
Great Hunting Greek, and including the Brdge-house
portion OF which In the occupation OF Nr e..
Murray For terms apply 20
ought T w. HEWITT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
ALEXANDRIA, I'd. c.
THURSDAY M0RNIyG, AUGUST l. 1858.
B. W. LEIGH, Esq. of Va, has been formal,

B. W. LEIGH, Esq. Of Va, has been formally
nominated as candidate for the Presidency, by
public meeting at Mecklenburg Court House,
Va. on the 18th ult. Maj. I. NJ. Nelson presided
At the meeting, and WIN. o. Grode acted as Sc.
cretary. The Hon. Mark Alexander made the
nonlaatiou ia a series Of resolutions, which were
adopted after some Opposition.
The foreign news received BY yesterdays mail
pr,yents US from making more extended notice
r. the Mecklenbur. meetin. II was hume
rol, aud respectable one, and its proceedings
viii doubtless be followed up elsewhere.
We consider the movement premature, and
must continue to deprecate the agitation at the
vre,en, time of the Presidential Question. Let
d, have lutte repOse and peace. This is not
saving Ihat at the proper time. and with our pre-.
scn' impressions, we would oppose Mr.. Leigh's
elevation. II Is too sam however, We must re-
peat. to commence Guew the business Of pre,i-
tcnt making.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
NOWng Aadies' Seminary.

On 81. .asaPh street. between King and Cameron
institution will be opened for the reception
l. of Young Ladies on the first Monday in septem.
Der next. The most approved Teachers will be en-.
ployed for all the purposes Of complete female edu.
cation. From long experience and past success with
The many improvements the subscriber has made in
his system OF instruction. lie faters himself he will
be enabled to give general satisfaction to his patrons.
The most shcient means will be used for the purpose
OF ehcuhg and Strengthening the mental faculties.
by the frequent exercise of and Judgment and
lnouins the mind with sound and practical inforna.
tom; No study will be passed without eonpre.
hending FIRST principles Mental Arithmetic, SO well
adapted 70 produce habits Of attention and discipline
the mind tor other studies will be much practiscd-
strict attention will be paid to the Manners as well as
re'g'sus and moral duties, of the pupils. Every
young lady who by perseverance and application can
sustain an examination, through certain course Of
studies comprs ng the most essential branches Of fe
male education shall receive printed diploma at the
expiration of such time All Interested are respect.
tu! invited to visit the school frequently, and witness
Tor themselves the advancement, &c. Of the pupils
WILLIAM 81. JONES.
Alexandria. C July 81, l8SS-3m
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
Alexandria boarding SCHOOL,.

YENiiS Institution will be re.opened on the Cd of the
l. 9Th month, (september); and the Establishment
yea, there will be accommodation for an additional
number OF boarding Students.
The branches taught in the Institution are the Ia
tin, Greek and French Languages and every part of
complete English Education, including ell the branch.
es of Mathematics, Natural and Mental Philosophy.
Chemistry, Minera!ogy, &C.
Full courses OF Lectures delivered to the sin
deni' on Natural Philosophy and Chemistry in which
the principles OF these sciences illustrated by good
collection Of philosophical and chemical sppsrstns -
The students have the free use Of Cabinet of Nine
rails, and ofs Library containing upwards of Eve humid
red volumes of well selected works of History ogr.
ply, Philosophy, Poetry, &C.
In teaching every subj jet, particular care 10 taken
ths the students understand the principles of the sci
ences they are sudyiaGi they Ihen able TO sppIy
these principles to any particular cases One means
adopted for accomplishing This. to have the student,
each dsy IN classes, to explain every part of the per-
t"mances OF the preceding day; by which they not on
ly become more careful, whom pursuing their std;.s
ia impress The pr;nniniA.
daily exercise Of their reasoning faculties in explains
ing principles and conducting mathematical Invest;ga
tons has great tendency to strengthen and expand
the mind-the great end of Education
The students are ue.ted IN all respects part Of
the family Of the subscriber. They expe ctcd regu
larry to attend some place Of orsip At the dscrc.
ton Of their parents guardians. the first day Of
the week; not to 60 in the water on it, the ice
without permission, and the necessary attention 10 pre-.
serve them from dangers and every care is taken to
guard their morals promote their comfort, and effect
their real improvement
Terms for Board, Lodging, Washing and Tuition in
all the branches except French and Drawing 40 dol.
lars year. each quarter payable in advarce the quar-
ter consisting of ~ weeks. when the washing tor
sude mt exceeds six pieces week. it is found
to make charge for the excess at the rate Of fifty
cents per dozen. French aud Drawing, each dollars
a quarter, extra Reading books, pens ink. pencils,
sc. 50 cents per quarter. Other books used in the
School furnished, ifrequired, at the store prices; Blu.
no money furnished to student unless at the special
reques! oi his parents guardian.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL.
Aiexasdra, %. C.. 9Th mo So l835-lm
UJ Tie Leesburg Wasaingtonisn, Winchester Re.
publican and National in,elIigencer, will insert the
above in their country papers fer month"; AID send
their bills to The advertiser.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
PrOpOsaAs

WILL be received by the President and Directors
~ of the Middle Turnpike Company, until II
o'clock on Saturday, the Sd dry Of August next, for
breaking the Stone for about half mile on that
road some distance above wrenn's Tavern. The
Stone is already placed on the line of the road.
Also, for putting on second coat OF screened gra
vel on about an half mile Of said Road, above Mrs.
Williams.
fsr further information If desired, application may
be made to the President of the Company.
THOMSON r. MASON,
~ 27-fw President.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1833-08-01
N0NHN ay.

ETR0M the subscriber, on Sunday last, q Negro Man
u who calls himself THOMAS tPINDS0R He is
about feet inches high, and has rather down look
when spokento He formerly belonged 10 Benjsmn
Baden, and nov belongs to Mr.. Thomas Wilmington.
He had on waen he went away, summer pantaioons
and roundabout, striped and new straw hat.
hereby forewarn all persons from hsrboring him or
trusting him in my name, shall put the law in fun
force against all offenders
~ 3i-3t WILKINSON G WILLIAMS.