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Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04
fTEMS-sELEcTED.

4 Singular Fact.--1he Administration is all pow prful. They have ihe dispensalion Of rewards and punshments; the disposal of offices and h1nors are uns,io,ed in their hands; yet with all these advan- tages, no Whig member of Congress has ever been seduced to join the ranks of the office hoIders whilst every session witnesses men who were elected as Jackson men, but who, disgdsted with the practice and corruption of the administration, actually leave the ranks of the majority, and honestly join the pow erless minority. This fact speaks voumes.-NoT Co".
 TeHinE Lies.--A person in prison was asked by a friend what it was for !? For telling lies," was the answer. "Telling es!' Iejoined the other, how I' that 2" "Why, telling people that would pay them' and then moi keeping my word." ..'.....
 Eremplifcation.-O of the leaders lSsul Alleyl of the Tammauy party, who encouraged the cry Of rich against poor" announces limited partnership, in which he has invested the sum of $l00,0OO. Poor fellow how his friends, the agrarians, would like to divide with him-NOah
 Mir. Slater, of Carlton, in yawning, d'socated his jaw, and thus grinpng, with his mouth stretched open passed through the streets to the no small derison o' the multitude, ll he had reached the surgeons Mir. Mason who soon walled Up the aperture by replacing the bone in it's natural position.
 Melaachoiy Dhaster.-Among the storms that have devastated the Southern country, within the last few weeks, none so calam,ous the following, described in the Alexandria Louisiana lnelIigencer ofthe 29th ut. has been yet recorded :-" The gale of ihe l6'h of September was attended with fatal consequences 10 many of the inhabitants the sea board. O fIiy- two persons residing in settlement on the Mer- mentau, soms six or eight miles irom the ocean, no less than twenty-five were drowned. The swells in ,hs river have seldom been known 10 exceed three or four feet above bigt-water bat on this occasion the nunda,on, caused by inrDad of the sea, was more than I5 feet carrying destruction to all before it, Some of the inhabitants sought safety in the tops o the largest trees Hoping escape the immediate desruc-
 zion by inc water; but these hopes were of short dnfa ,on, for the trees were uniformly pros'raled by the wind, and the unfortunate people buried in the very element they had auemptedto escape" ..
 We have gloomy accounts of ile health of the troops al Fort Gibson, A. T. About one hundred men belonging to the regiment of dragoens, have di ed The last letters announce the deccase Of LeuIs Eastman and Wesi.-St LOsis Register
 Gyeat Fiye-A most caamtons fire occurred on Monday nigh, at Snow Hill, Maryland, il consumed forty houses, among which, the Court House, eight stores two hotels, kc. We are happy to state the cords and papers in the Court House have been pre- served The fire is said to have originated in a cabi- net makers shop.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04

An article is saihg the rounds ofthe papers on the authority of Rhode-Fsanf pnper, tha, E. K. Artery kas made fall confession of the murder of Sarah M. Cornell. We shall believe it when we see ii stated amtier his ow T hand.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04

Mr. 4Pyestcn-We are glai io learn that the report of this gentleman having had stroke of paralysis proves to be incosreci The Columbia tS. C.) T'efe- scope rays 10 the Chaslcsson Courier, which first pro- mulga,ed the report, that 'it is entirely misnformed The fac, is simply ibi.. Mr. Preston while attending Court in Winnsboro' last week, experienced deter mi"atioa of blood to the head arising, suppose, from the unusually robust of health that he has ia'ely enjoyed. No, confined his bed all, and to his only day, the next he travelled nome, and has since been going about nearly usual.''
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04

At q Court of Probaie holden at Litchfetd. ,eithin aud for the District of LitchJfeid, on
 Me a4M dGy of November, 1834:
 Present. Frederick WOicoli, Esq. Judge! IAN motion of Abraham WadhaDs and O Edwin Wadhams, executors of the last will and testament of ABRAHAM WADHAMs, late of Goshen. within said dstrict,' drceased: This Court doth decree that six months he allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to fhe executors; and directs that public no . tice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper published in Liichfeld, and by posting a copy thereof on the public signPost in said town of Goshen nearest the late resi- deDce of said deceased. 2,a.Ea,
 Certified from Record.
 qs FREDERicK WoLCOFT, Judge.
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INTERNAL. IMPROVEMENT.

Alta meeting of gentlemen friendly 10 the improve mem of the travel from Li,chfeld 10 Haven, by opening a New Road from Litchield to the Valley oi the Waterbury River, through Plymouth Hollow, there to nterse ct the Turnpike Road to Waterbury Nov. 1834-Joseph Adams, Esq. was called 10 the Chair, add Seth Cattin appointed Secretary-'he fol lowing proceedings were had, to wit:
 Resolred That a committee of five persons be ap pointed, 10 report sucH in their opinion this meeting ought to adopt
 committee was appointed accordingly, consisting of the following gentlemen: James M Pietpont' He zekiah Murray, Levi Merriam, Jona,han Darlington, and Anson Beecher.
 The committee after retiring submitted verbal re- port-,ha it is expedent for this meeting 10 appoint committee whose duty it shall be to examine the pro- posed route iron LitGhe,d through fe valley Of te we4, branch of Waterbury River, po", at the Wa terbury river turnpike Reynolds bridge, and 10 estimate the probable expense of inc road, and make report with such views they may entertain as 10 the practcab,y of said road, to future meeting. 10 be called by them at such time and place as trey may deem proper.
 The meeting accepted the report ofthe committee and in pursuance thereof appointed the following a"- med gentlemen for the Committee of Examination, to wn:-As shbel Wesseis, Levi Merriam, Henry Terry, 1 James Nj. Pierpont, Horace Buell. William Beebe' George Stanley James NJ. l.. ScoviIl, Jonathan Car ring,on, Lewis Johnson and Film Harrison. | Resolved, Tha, the doings ol this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in the L,chffeid Enquirer. VI
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04
4. VESSELS, Chairman.

The Lnchfsid County Temperance Society held its monthly meeting according io adjournment at Roxb"- ry Oh the 25h inst. Eijah Sherman, Esq one of inc Vice Presidents, in the chair. Owing to the unpe eas- an,ness of the weather but few of the brauch associ ations were represented. Rev. Mir. Chipman favored the society with an interesting address; and the S"ci- ety adjourned to meet Norfoik the fourth Tues day of December, al 10 o'clock A. NJ.
 JAMES NJ. PIERPONT, Sec'y pro lem. . Eitchfeld, Nov. g, 1884.
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DOMESTIC GOODS.

WY SD. PORTER offer to the public at
 w . the lowest market prices bIeached and brown Shirtings and Sheeiings; black blue and fancy coIored Sattineits, which are very fine black and white Wadding, suPern"e ana common Batting. Carpet Yarn and other kinds. with various other Goods too nume- rous tO meBii0O.
 Litchfeld, Dec. A. 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04

THe Pirakes at Bosten.--The tfiai oftwelve of inc pirates charged with robhng the brig Mexican, of Sa- tewsin the rear 1892 commenced at Boston some days since, and was brought a cnse on "Wednesday last. The trial lasted days and, says the Boston Cewnei excited the universal attention oi the citi zena the Court was crowded from day to day. and far the last three days the crowded with la dies anxous lU hear ,he arguments of couHsp and to see living speoiueBs of desperadoes the characters of whOm have been depicted to the imagination by wri- ,ers of history and romance. The Jury brough, in verdict of gsiy against seven, and mol guilty as 10 five. The names oi the guilty ones are. Pedro Gi'- bert the Captaio of the Psnda, the pirate vessel Ser na rdo de Soso frs, ma,e Francisco Ruez carpenter, M anuei Boega, Manuel CssteIio, Angel Garcia. and Juam Montenegro, seamen-ail, their names shew' foreigners. After an account of the riai and the fndng' of Fhe Jury, the Bosso" Centnel says
 Mfr H;Ia.si then moved that Costa, Ferreir, GniZ- man, Montaao and Veasquez. be discharged from eus- iody. and they rft the other prisoners Al this moment tIe Foreman of tie Jury rose and rea from paper in substance that he was dlrected by the Jury 10 say that t.ey earnes,iy iureased inc mercy of the Execu- tive n favor of Rernardo de SosOthe mate for h's hu- maue co0duc, a lor,ner occasion when commander of vessel, iU coming to the rescue of an AmercaH vessel when in great pert whereby the passengers and crew ,o the nuTniDer OTTO American citizens were saved from impending death. He requested G,e Court in forwarding the papers to Washington: to or ward also this request of the Jury. The learned Judge answered promptly and emphaically, "certainiy he should do with great pleasure and should unite with them H his behalE" The interpreter then comnuni. caed this to De Soto, who bowed te the Court and Jury and sat down.
 At the mosnen, the acquitted prisoners went out, great excitement exhibited by Of the prison. ers CastIo begae talk very loud, and repeatedly declared hs innocence with sort of bysteric augh. Rvez the carpenter, who of the first to board inc Mexican, and to beat the officers and men, aad
 ID, .Aa ha.H hv Q arree was the last abandon her, and left lighted match in train connected with 19 casks of ganpow- der blow up the Panda at the imminent rsk of ihe Rr;tsh ofSeera-Ruex violently smote the seat with hSs hand exeiaiuing repeatedly that he was inno- ceut-that he had never injured he har o any Ehans hssS and that he was condemned and that his life was sSorn away by false testimony" This he repeated Sv;,h violent gesricuations looking uP and calling God m witnees what he said. Bogga, who sal next 10 hIm also declared his innocence bat attempted to pacay WreS. The caplain mate and mosa ofthe others were onies. md depnrted themselves wah psoprissy. The A snsn hsd aeara and was much a@ecsed ln tbsss of - eKev vvsre pemanod lo psinon and conducted
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04

nF IHe Visitors ofihe First School Socie- ty in Litcifeld sciN meet for the purpose 2 Ger an.ining School Ieachers Gt Ne County House on Saturday nert, at o'clock P. ".
 neceniher 1.
Litchfield enquirer., 1834-12-04
SETH CArLIN, Secretary.

NOTICE. The committee who were appointed to examine the proposed route for new road men, toned in the above proceedings requested to meet a, the house of Henry Terry, in Plymouth Hollow, on Monday the 9th day of December inst. at 10 o'clock A. Nj. for the purpose of attending to the duties oi their appointment.
 Dec. 4. A. WESSELLS, ChdFMd"'
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NOTEx,s.y~-~

VNO A ~ &IsL1S TNHE Board of Relief for the Town of \ Ljtchfipld win meet at the County House in said town, on Monday the 5ih day-Of Jan uary next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of hearing all appeals from the doings of the Assessors of said town on the List of 1884.
 SAMUEL P. BoiLEs, Board
 SIMEON SANFORD, 0f WILLIAM BEEBE, } Rettef. TYRE Assessors and Board of Relief ct satd -A town of Litchfield, as a Board for the Abatement of Polls of sick and disabled per sons, will also meet at said time and place tor the purpose of making such abatPnents as the law directs. ,ag-
 FREDERICK BUEL,
 HENRY SHELTON, | Asooseors
 WE. FUTILE,
 ELI CuRTIss,
 S. P. BoLLEs, Board
 SIMEON SANFORD, of WM. BEEBE, ) RetteJ. Litchfeld, Dec. l. 1884. 26
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POLITICAL.
KEPOi,T-

VI The minority of the committee of Wavs
and Means, on the removal of the de-
Posites Submitted March 4, 1S34-by
Mr. brNNEY, to the House of Represen
tatiYes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-03-18
RICMNO.vD, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY. .M9RCM IS 1884.
.HXO1sSielxx. YOllSOil

WILL stand the ensuing season, at my stable in the
Nv county Of Chesterfield, about 20 miles from both
kichmond and Petersburg and within mile OF Moody
avern-he Is now at his stand ready serve Mares al
500 the season, payable LIST August next, when II
viii expire-$l00 insurance, payable soon as the
mare Is known to be in ioa parted wihone dollar
The groom in every Large and very extensive pas
urage sown in small grain, expressly for left with
the morse, separate lots for and colts, many.
stables for them in bad weather. and board gratis
Those sending from distance if convenient will send
servants with their that they may be attended to-
agreeaby TO their own instructions Mares fed, if requr-
ed at 20 cents day. responsibility for accidents
capes, but every precaution TO preventthem
GEORGE w. JOHNSON.
PEDrGREE.-.1fonsieur Tonson was by Pacolei, he
oy the imported horse Citizen, he by Pacoet Of England
he by Blank aRd Blank by Goophin Arabian his dam by
Top Gallant he by Gslian, Gaa,in by imported Bedford
&c. &c., his grandan by Grey Medley, imported Oscar
imported Fearnought &c.-Monsieur Topson is the full
brother OF Sir Richard. Henry and Chsnpion.-S Ri.
cha and Champion have proven be superior horses
and have never been beaten.
Monsieur Tonson has made himself % tceH kno,pn bv
ms uTooAed achievements the TUT, render fur
Their notice unnecessary. Those who desire
detailed account OF his pedigree and performances
ferred to SINNERS Turf Register, January No 1881
Monsieur T0nson's colts have sold atvery high prices.
saw their improvement he having had last fall win
ners than the get OF other horse in Amercahe
evidence, however, OF my opinion OF him is that paid
last November ten thousand dollars cash Tor him.
w. II. JOHNSON.
Chesterfield, Sh February, 1884. S9-tf
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SOMETHING NEw.-Beipg the authorized agent for
~ the State Of Virginia Of Messrs. Webb Weight
man OF Washington City, for the sale of Keer's highly
improved horse power for Wheat Machines, Horse Mills
Cotton Picking Machines, &c. offer to the public
what has been so long desired and sought Tor, viz horse
powerso constructed 10 combine chespness simplicity
and durability, and susceptible Of enlargement TO
apply any power which may be required. say cheap
because its cost will not exceed 40 dollars simply because
there is but wheel (besdes the band wheeD
only foyhree inches in diameter, and yet there is
ton enough got up for the purposes required; dura be-
cause IFS gearing is OF cast and Of such proportion and
construction as 10 render IL is potsbe that FIVE
lift IL on Wagon, and gains such advantage
that two horses will do The work Of four hav-
ing constructed which will be put in operation
next week in this place, where farmers aud mechanics
from the country may have opportunity Of seeing and
Judging Tor themselves The day upon which il will be
put in operation will be made known through this channel
at which time the members Of the Legislature together
with all others, are invited TO view It's operation My
quarters at the Washington, where fmay be generally
found, and shall take pleasure in making any explanations
which may be desired. My stay here will be until the
l6h OF March. Any communication by mail will be
promptly attended TO. After that, all communications
will be pleased addressed TO Madison Court House. va
TO REUBEN NJ. STROrHER
Richmond, Feb %, 1881. f97-2awn
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AND FOR sALE.-By virtue of decree pronouue-
u ed al Circuit Superior Court OF Law and Chance
ry held at the Courhouse in the of Petersburg, on
Wednesday, the I4lh day OF November, 1892
Henry Nimmo WIN. Holden, Benjamin Buckley, Ed.
ward Homer, WIN. Coahupe, Ambrose Gilbert King,
Henry and Tho Muller, Pills.
against
Elizabeth Gibson and Robert Preston, son Of - Pres
ton, and Hannah his wife, formerly Hannah Gibson both
OF whom are now deceased, and VIM. Colquhon, Debts.
shall sell at public sale, TO the highest bidder,
ready money, on the 2Sth day OF June next, at the
Red Sulphur Springs, two tracts Of land, lying within
about six miles OF the Springs Aforesaid and situated
10 the county Of Monroe, the waters of Indian Creek
and Wolf Creek; one tract containing 1890 acres, the
other 1925 aying been appointed by the Court afore.
said, Commissioner The title Is thought TO be indispu-
table, Given under my hand this Isl day OF March,
HUGH CAPERTON, Commissioner.
March III. l0I-I2t
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FRESH Spring Goods.

NJ wish to apprize our customers and country
w merchants generally, that we are in the daily
expectation OF The arrival Of Spring Assortment Of
BRITISH DRY GOODS, direct from England which
viii be much The larges, we have made-le less
probably than 800 900 in vslueapd which will compre.
bend greater variety OF articles aud styles Of Goods than
IL has been customary 10 import into this market The
favorable terms on winch many OF these goods have been
bought 10 England, aud the still more favorable rates at
which have obtained Exchange TO pay Tor them ia.
ken connection with the important reduction in the du
~ many leading articles, enable us we think TO
give those who may obtain their supplies Of us, I'M
common advantages this When they arrive inn
mediate notice will be given in all newspapers Of the
time they will be open, and ready for sale.
Our supply Of American, French, India, German and
Swiss Goods, will be iull and complete during the
month OF March, as at any time this Spring
We would also Inform customers, that shall pro-
badly receive by the ship which brings Dry Goods,
(but this Is not cerain) 1000 sacks best LTTERPOOL
SILT, FACTORY FILLED, fen 10 the f0n-sueh in all re.
spects we have imported for several seasons past.
r. & J. s. JAMES & CO.,
February Is. [oS-2swtg .Morket sqadre
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March IL.

NOTlCE.-Was committed TO the Jail OF SPOTS vania
county, on the lst January, 1884, as runaway,
brownsh complexion, five feet inches high and slen.
DERBY built, has film or blemish the right eye, and
severe marks oil the lash his backs calls himself James
and says he Is the property Of William Coffin Negfo
trader, OF Louisiana, and was purchased Of a James
Wright OF the Borough Of Norfolk by The said Coffin from
whom he escaped some time In the month Of July last on
his way TO the South. Had on when committed coat
psnaoons and vest OF woolen and cotton CLOTH very much
worn The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property pay charges and take him away otherwise lie
will be dealt with according 10 law. THOS. HICKS
March ~. [102-Ifl JdiLor Of SpotfsI IpGnia Co
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DURSUANT to a Decree OF the Circuit Superior
~ Court Of Law and Cbancery, held at the Capitol in
the City OF Richmond will be sold 10 the highest bidder,
for cash. before the door OF The Bell Tavern in said City Of
Richmond, on Saturday the 18th day Of april next, between
the hours OF IL and o'clock p. NJ the Tract Of Land
on which James Andrew resides lying near Cold
Harbour, in the lower end OF Hanover county: contain
ing 80 acres be the same more or less which said sale
will be made, according 10 the provisions OF the Deed Of
Trust made by the said James Andrew 10 me as Trustee
TO the payment OF money in the said Deed of Trust
mentioned AS shall cell in my character aforesaid +
will convey only such title as authorized TO make by
virtue OF the said Decree and Deed Of Trust.
BOWLING STARKE, Trustee
March 6. 90 = 2a,y,ds-
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m AND AND NEGROES FOR sALE.--By virtue ot
~ decree OF Amelia County Court, pronounced Fe.
brusry term last will be sold at the late residence Of Mrs
Ann r. powel IN Amelia county, (near Soney PoDt,)
Thursday the 10th day Of March IN fair if not The
next fair day the Tract Of Land lately held by said Ann
P Powell dover IN the estate OF her deceased
William Powell, containing about hundred and sixy
four acres. Also will be sold at the time between
twelve aud fifteen Negroes; consisting Of men women
and en- dren credit, until the 18th December next will
be given for both dnd and negroes-tie purchasers
cutting bond with good security, payable 10
THE COMMISSIONERS.
March 6. go-2swtJ
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Feb. Is

Id EMOVAL.-The patrons OF the VIRGINIA HAT
IL STORE respectfully notified, that the subscribers
have removed TO the New Store front tenement lately
occupied by Mrs. Mcconnell, fancy goods and mil
nery store, directly opposite the S. Bank and second
door above Mr. Jno N Gordons, where they contemplate,
by keeping full assortment Of the best and most FASH
onable Hats, Caps, &c. that the Northern market Affords
to insure continuance OF their former custom.
SAMUEL CLARK,
WILLIAM CUNLlFFE.
Feb. %. 9i-2,w6t
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STOP THE RUNAWAY /! !-S25 REGARD : Ran.
~ away from the Eagle Tavern in this place. on Sunday
eveningla last, negro fellow named NAT he is a car
pener by trade Of low stature and s,ouly made has an
intelligent couneaance and is about s5 years of age had
on white becrowned hat, with wide brim, and grew
kersey coat and pantaooDs He is shire wd sensible ne
gro, and is no doubt attempting follow his wife, who
was lately sold TO spectator named "Redmond' who
was lately in this city The above will be paid by
Mrs Lucy Nj. bowman, OF Sussex county, Va as soon
as s asceraind that the said negro is safely lodged in
any Jail in this State.
NJ b. The above described negro was brought 10 this
place on Sunday morning last for sale, his request
and gave The young gentleman under whose he was
the slip the evening.
March H. 1oo,f
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TuNHE Sherffs Of the counties of Norfolk, N ansemond
IL and Princess Anne; Brunswick, Ditfwiddie and
Greensville; King s. Queen, King William, Gloucester,
Mathews and Middlesex; Fluvanna, Goochiand, Louisa
and Hanover; Loudoun and Fairfax; Allegheny, Bath
Pocahon,as and Bo,eouri; Brooke Ohio and Tyler;
wba Mason, Cabell, Logan Nicholas Fayete and jack
son. and the Mayor of the Borough of Norfolk will take
notice that elections are TO be holden at their Court
Houses, and other places appointed by law for holding
elections in the month Of April next choose Senators
to represent their respective Districts in the next
Assembly. ADDISON HANSFORD C. s.
March Nth, 1884. iO2-At
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Do Tho Enquirer published twice week, generally and
three times during
r.cs the same Five Dolas ad
ceved in Tho Editors win sacy of remit
them by nall the postage Of all letters bcns paid by the writers
W No will be discretion OF tho
Editors, until all arrearagcs have been paid up.
~ Whoever will tho OF nine shall
hnvo the
TERMS ADVERTISING.
% CENTS No
Or assumed bv in this city its envons.
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MASH FOR NEGROES.-I shall be absent two mr.
" three months from Richmond. During my absence
MIR. VIM. Ii. Goodwin will attend my Jail and the rur.
chase of slaves for Liberal prices will be paid
Nov. &c. (5S-til LEWIS A. COLLIER