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The Ripley transcript. (Ripley, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1837-12-21

from doing so, on the ground that,
the war had been commenced
there, and must be terminated there.
If the press had not been surren-
dered a large amount of property
must have been destroyed as the stone
house in which the press was contain
ed more than 100000 worth ofgoods
exclusive of the value Of the build
ing.
The SIMooN.-l'he following no.
,ice oft Simeon Of the desert il
furnished by a correspondent # the
New York Americans:
From the great insecurity Of per-
sons and property there is little trav.
cling except in caravans. These fire..
gu nifty COMPRISE 10000 camels at
tended by thirty or forty thousand
person. Flying horsemen securing
the surrounding country at full speed
secure themfrom sudden attack; but
the chief danger they have to fear is
the hotblast of the desert. Its ap-
proach is tokened by lurid streak in
the heavenssuch as maysometimes be
seen in American sunsets. 1t is a
sign well understood by the natives
and they prepare for it immediately.
1t comeslikethe heatedair from a fiery
furnace suddenly opened producing
f.intaess and lassitude; and soon III
creasing in violence, il raises the soft
sand in clouds penetrating the eyes
nose and mouth and insinuating itself.
beneath the garments. The camols
are ha ted by the sound of a bugle the
note of a flute or some other wtll
knowasi signals and arranged mines Of
an hundred or, a thousands each with
their backs turned AID beneath the
lterthusaffordcdt the men PROSTATE
themselves upon the ground, The
drifting sand opposed in its course,
rises in little while to the camel's
back and begins to pour down on the
other side. Now they must again be-
stir themselves, if they would not be
buried where they lie. Although the
atmosphere is thick with the yellow
sand, producing darlsnessso totalthat
one cannot see an extended hand
and darkness thar can be felt-a new
position isto be takena newline OF ca
moIs formed and the same operation
gone through with. This is often me-
cessary to be done many times until
reduced to perfect helplessness by
exhaustion they sink and die and are
buried beneath thesand. The groans
of the women and children and blen-
ded. cries Of men and beasts help to
make tie scene awful beyond descrip-
ton. One Of these Simoons to
which Mr. Buckingham was exposed
lasted eighteen hours and out of car.
avian of2O, 900 persons returning from
a pilgrimage to Mecca to the shrine Of
Mahomt which was overtaken nea.
Damascus by this destroying blast on
lyJ fifteen escaped alive to tell the
The Ripley transcript. (Ripley, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1837-12-21

The Monticello (Mis. Bannettell
us a good story of a candidate in one
of tho counties Of Mississippi, mot :
hundred miles from Lawrenceri
whose friends boasted that he had.
made them all frechoklers, by send.
ing to tho precinct ten q'sartsr SCI =
lions Of GINGER BREAD, 10 bcsqaal1
Ily Grided sHseng the: CatsrS ~.
B0Mecr. ~ A8 .taaAss
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
D. L. FARNAM'S Patent Lifting gasGg Forcing PUMPS.

MANUFACTURED BY J. S. LEIBERT & co.
 at GermGntcaon, near Philadelphia, Penn. M No. 2, Large Pump for raising water for N the supply of Villages, or any purpose where great quantity of water is required, they will raise 200 gallons per minute.
 No. 2. will raise 60 gallons per minute, the above are well calculated for Steamboats, Shlps, Stone Quarries, or Fire Engines, for Steamboats they are valuable for filling boil CTS of water tanks, washing decks, and may ne safe guard in case of fire, as Engines tney Will throw water No. l, 100 feet, No. 2, 6O feet perpendicular.
 No. ;, for deep wells of 100 feet or less, they will work easy any depth. will raise 20 gallons per minute.
 No. 4, House pump for drawing water from wells cisterns, or springs, from any distance, height not exceeding 30 feet, and will raise rom l6 to 20 gallons per minute, according to height and distance.
 These Pumps are all formed of metal, of the most lasting qualities, they arc very sim pie in their construction, and those parts sub- Ject to friction arc packed with Leather, and may Do readily renewed. (should they ever require itO by any person of ordinary capa. city; years experience and the general ap- probation of those having used them, are a guarantee oftheir superior qualities, over 700 being now in use.
 For Pumps in thc County cf Lifchfeid. ercem Wdrren, Washington and Nelc-! Mitford, apply ANDREW DUEL, in LitcAfeld
 July %. lea0, 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
GARDEN SEEDs,

S. ply of Garden Seeds from the garden of
 L. Stone. April 27.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
NOTICE.

HE undersigned having been appointed 1 by the Hon. Court of Probate for the District of Ltchfeld Commissioners to ex. anime and liquidate the claims of the credit. ors or the WoicottUile Manutacturing Compa- s% said Company having made an assign ment of certain property, real and personal, to Trustees for the benefit of their creditors. hereby give notice that said Court of Probate hath limited and appointed six months from this lOth.day of May, A. D. 1887, for the ere. ditors ofsaid Company to exhibit their claims and prove their debts; at tho expiration of which time all demands not presented will be debarred e recovery: And wo further give notice that we will meet for the purpose ofdlscharglng the duties of our said appoint. nlent at the store lntely occupied by said Go. h WolcOtEvllle, in tho town of Torrington, en tho lst Monday ln July, le97, on tho lst Monday ln September. le87, and on tho Oth day of November, 1887, nt nIno o'clock ln tho Forenoon on each of nald days.
 NATHANIEL SAiITI,
 V. w. DoLLEa, COmmsrs.
 AtAanT HRpowIcK,
 IlicAIsn' May 10. ieS1. 70
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
AUCTION!

THE subscribers offer for sale that valua. A ble property situated in Cornwall Hol. low formerly known as Roberts's MiNs, con. sisting of a Saw, Cider and Shingle Mill. in good repair, together with about twenty acres oftirst rnte land, with House md barn there. on; Nlso. Machinery for manufacturing Clocks, some first rate pine Shingles, with many other articles too numerous to mention, The above property Ia desirable SltuNilon for an entorprIaing mechanic or mnnuIactll. TOT. 1T not sold Nt private sale, N wlll ho of. fered at public auction, on tho premises. on tho Blst Of May noxt, 10 close the concern of N0RTHRor & SMITH, Insolvent debtors,
 nENJAMIN snDowIcK. ] A,,,r,...
 FREnERIcK RonERTa, "s'S"0oS'
 cornwaN HolloiO, Apvila0 le37. As
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25

TT is worthy of remark, that ISAAC LAW A RENCE has just received from New York beautiful assortment of Fashionable and Seasonable D9.y GOOSgS-and what is more worthy of notice, he offers to sell them on better terms than they can be bought at any other place in the county of Litchfield.
 Litchfezd, April 27, AT
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
WARRENY A0ADRWY.

THE Summer Term of this institution will 1 commence on the first Thursday (4th) of May, and continue twenty two weeks.
 The school is designed for pupils of both sexes, and instruction is given in all the branches usually taught in such institutions. The number of scholars, for the ensuing term, will be so limited that all will be under the immediate supervision and instruction of the principal.
 Scholars can be accommodated with board in respectable private families on reasonable terms.
 A house having been recently erected ex-- pressly for the purpose, the principal is pre- pared to receive into his own family 15 or 20 pupils, whose studies, morals, and amuse- ments will at all times receive his special at- tention. Terms for board, including wash- ing, fuel, lights, &c. $2O per quarter, one half payable in advance.
 No allowance made for short occasional abserce.
 Terms of tuition per quarter of II ,ceeks.
 Common English branches, $500
 Higher 400
 Latin and Or. lang. and higher Nth. 500
 Books and stationary furnished to such as wish, as reasonably as they can be obtained elsewhere, and the scholar will be sure of the right ones. J. c. HOWARD, Principal.
 Warren, April 4, 1887. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25

DRNrED FRENCH MusL1Ns AND G1NeHAMs, 1 SILKS, &c.-A beautiful assortment of French Muslins, Ginghams, Chambras, Eng fish, French and Amer'n Prints, small figure: Mourning Muslins, Ginghams and Calicoes also black, blue- black and colored Silks, just received by ISAAC LAWRENCE.
 April 27. A7
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
PAPER~HANG
 BY ETn KEO ~ MD Ea WMO K|KANAx

HE business of Paper Hanging will be IL carried on by the subscriber during the coming summer. All orders from this town and county will be promptly attended to, and executed in neat manner, by applying to him at his residence in this village.
 E. w. KING. Litchfeld, April 20, 1887. 4G
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
NE w GOODS.

SeGggaUicE & Porter
 Haue just receiued their supply of Spring and
 Summer Goods, sDhich consists in part of
 the toyoaOing articles, viz:
 DRoADcLoTHs of every desirable color and ID quality splendid assortment of CAss1- MEREs and 'VEsrNes; Grape Camblets, white Mole-Skin, Bangup Cord, bro. Linen Drilling, Stormants, Plain Cassineres, and great va riety of goods which are very handsome for gentlemen's summer wear; Domestic Goods of all kinds; French, English and American Calicoes; Furniture Prints, French Muslins, Ladies Cravats, black Italian Cravats, Fancy Handk'fs, Merino Shawls, Light and Mourn ing Ginghams, Irish Linens, Damask Diapers, Russia do., cold Cambric, Jaconet Muslins, Swiss do., Linen Cambric Handk'fs, Linen Cambrics, Gauge Veils, Hosiery, Gloves, silk and cotton Lacets, Flagg Silk and Pongee Handk' 'fs, Cotton Check for aprons, Black Silks, Bobbinett Edgings and Footings; In- sertings; Vest Springs, Elastic Straps for pam taloons, Umbrellas, Parasols; few ready made Vests, Counterpancs, spool and skein Thread; and finally almost every thing that is usually kept in a country store, and all are for sale at the very lowest prices.
 Litchfeld, May 10. 49
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25

Crockery and Glass Ware, A GENERAL ASSORTMENT, just received by "A May II. I. LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
Collegiate < Practical Lns:atate
 Fair.Havem. Conn.

Collegiate dc Practical lmst1tNte,
 Fair Haven, Conn. THIS establishment has been in operation IL ore year,and the liberal patronage which it has already received has far exceeded the expectations of its friends and proprietors.- It will hereafter be under the esuperintendence of J. PEARL, A. B. who is also sole proprietor. The school consists of a Male and Female department, which are open tothose who wish to pursue the higher branches of an English education.
 MT. Pearl will receive few lads into his family, and exercise a careful supervision over their moral, physical and intellectual education, upon the following terms:
 For English branches, board, rooms, wash- ally in advance,) $2O0 Those preparing for college, 225 French and Spanish, each, per quarter, 8 Drawing and Painting, 6 and Piano Forte, upon which instruction will be given by P. A. SMITH, Professor of Music, at $l6 per quarter for the Organ, and $l5 for the Piano Forte. MT. Pearl will give course of lectures during each session in the science, of Vocal Music, on the Pestalozzian systenaD There will be two vacancies in the yeak viz. the months of May and November. The village of Fair-Haven is pleasantly sjf tuated, two miles east of Yale College, d've peninsula between the mouths of the QYto WI piac and Mill Rivers. Its distance froiduHe city renders it comparatively free fromweh { temptations attendant on city life, W lchY the same time it is not so great as to Iet th1& advantages beyond reach. X The healthy and retired location of tEctlor stitute renders it peculiarly adapted to litera- ry pursuits; and parents and guardians are assured, that constant attention will be paid to the manners, morals, intellectual and phy- sical culture of the pupils.
 REFERENCES.
 Rev. JEREMIAH DAY, President together with the other officers of Yale College.
 Rev. JOHN MITCHELL, Northampton, Mass
 Hon. S. INeHAM, Essex, Conn.
 Hon. s. v. S. WILDER, G. A. TOWNSEND, Esq, and RUEL HowE, Esq, New-York. s. THOMPSON, Esq, Utica, NY.
 Hon. DANIEL WALDO, Worcester, Mass.
 THOMAS A. DEXTER, Esq. Boston.
 Hon. s. P. BRITAIN, Eizabethtown, NJ.
 For musical ability, LOWELL MASON, Prof of Music
 in the Boston Musical Academy.
 Further information relative to the school may be obtained by addressing the Proprie- tor, through the medium of the Post Office.
 JOSHUA PEARL, Proprietor. Foir- Hauen, April 26, 1887. SAY
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25

0rOckOry and Glass VvaTo. LUST received beautiful assortment of O Crockcry and 0lass Ware. which shnll bc sold nt reduced prices.
 Mny 1. HEnGWICK & PORTER.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-25
y. q. BECKWITEH.


 y. c. BECKWETEH,
 nFFERS for sale Q complete
 9 O assortment of the above arti- cles in quantities to suit tho pur-
 chaser, on as good terms as they can be bought within the state, for cash or credit, including an assortment of Bronzes, Gold & Silver Leaf and Foil, Gums Copal and Shellac, Alcohol, Japan and Copal Varnish, Tamarinds, Madder, Cochineal, In- digo, American and Russia Isinglass, Spices, Sal Eratis, Patent Barley and Cocoa, Soda and Seidlitz Powders, Congress Water, supe- rior and common winter sperm, castor, pure Linseed and Sweet OILS; Chlorine, Tooth Wash, Preston's Salts, Bayberry Tallow.
 LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
 PATENT sWEDKCZVES, including Anderson's Cough Drops, Swaim's Panacea, Bateman's Drops, Welch Medica- naentum, Thompson's Eye Water, Pills ofva- rious kinds, Sc. &c.
 Also, e complete assortment of & American Paints, among which are White and Red Lead, Whit ing, Chrome Yellow & Green, Prussian Blue No. and 2, Dutch and Rose Pink, Terra De Sienna, Vermillion, Lamp Black, &c. London Brown Stout, Porter; Old Madeira, pure Port, Samos, and other WAVES Pure Cogniac Brandy, Holland Gin, Vest India Rum, &c. as medicines.
 T Physicians, Hatters, Painters, Sc. SUD- piled on as good terms as they can purchase he same qualities in New-York.
 Litchfeld, July, 1886.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10
TO THE AEFLICTED.-DH.w WILLIAMS,
u INDIAN SPECIFIC SYRUP ALI, OF HFRES.-n


generally known in this country herb medicine
HE safest and bes medicine This Indian Specific Syrup
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaints, Cholera Cramp Choiies,
Cholera Morbus shortness Of Breath Srairhtness
Breast Gddness In the Head Loss of Appetite Pain
Breast Fever and Ague Rheumatic Palms. Govt Coughs and
Colds and can he taken with safety.
here by certify that In taking bottle Of DR. Williams In
dian Specific Syrup perfectly cured Of the dyspspaR
pres ure and misery in my breast.
CELIA DICKERS0N, No. York st.
New York, Sept 20, 1887
certify that In taking bottle Of DR.. Williams Indian
Specific Syrup cured Of the Dyspepsia, and
sure and misery la my breast and head J. LEWIS,
Corner OF Leonard and Church st
New York, Sept -, 1887
certify that since have taken DR. Williams Indian Spec
nc syrup although complaint breast and head have
been OF long standHg satisfied by taking but fsw
times that i wiz cure me. J. MACK, i53 Thomas
New York, September 90 1887.
Ihave been taking Dr. Williams Indian Specific Syrup, and
feel satisfied that II Is the best and quickest medicine Tor the
dyspepsia and and psss in the head and shorne Of
breath taken
ABRAHAM TAYLOR, No. I55 Church street.
New.York Sept 20, 1887.
This certify that when lcf Baltimore for my heabh
weak with the complaint Ia my head and breast that
thought could reach New York Immediately COM
taking Williams indian Specific Syrup, have been
king Il weeks, and home rejoicing in my
good health HARRIET BUTLER, Hin ST.
5 doors from Sharpe s., Baltimore.
New York, Sept 20, 1857.
For sale at NJ C. Slocums sos Broadway j. H. Harris
Broadway and Chambers street and al Tbos Green's
Drug Store, corner Of Broadway and Walker street
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10
no. FL ANN STREET.

MING Trpatpissuea every morning except sunday.
Price two cents per copy Country subscribers furnished t
the same rate for any specific period on remittance In ADJ
vance No paper out, unless paid IN advance
EvEsIre HsRsLD-issued every afternoon ~ One oclcck
Price tive cents per copy. Country subscribers furnished
the same rate-cash In advance.
WryvIy liz RALp-issued every Saturday morning AZ -
eock-Prce, 81 cents copy FURNISHED To country suoscr
bers AT "a per annum, In advance.
wsysIy HSsaIp ExraA-I~ucd every Wednesday morn
ing AZ 10 vcockPrce 81 cents per copy. Furnished W
country Subscribers ri - per annum, IN advance.
In all tbose nj u6
usual rstes-awsys payable m advance.
Co.s requested address their letters 10
James Gordon Benner propretov and al letters cnbusns~
must BE- post paid
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10

- are taken for goods At the following grocery Ben
ian ms s spr.g - slmaps corner Of Bleecker and Cor,
msrce 1s Van Worts "a vesey sturdvsnrs, 47t hrosd
way wisms s70 washington ct, and redeemed ut go North
Market Albany D. Bsrrngsr Brother 81 State St sche-
nectsdy; wn. Martin Staten Island.
Orders received Cor small ts7 Greenwich ST. view
YORK. and those redeemed there In diver sna eastern
money or city banh bills slSImT
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10

D4k;s - - nA3.p ceLs1aArsD sTRxNeTH.
- ENlNS lA9T9A-The nees valuable remedy fbs
wsakncs: a.d pain In The de bsck and ssOach and ioS a.
ey IN rs back and ioin from TIE effect OF and d
voc auon u the bcnes ever ored the public Dr. Sweet
q Franm Conaecsicul 80 lag distsguhed for Bene
ung wiling 70 meet the wishes Of his friends-and the
tnousanas suffering from pains and weaknesses may avail
has arranged with Mr. b. G. Baxter Of New Lendon Conn
TO bis Strengthening Ssve every city
and town In the United States None genuine without the
etor. - $500 r'~r-'
Messs Pratt Ray druggss ss Maiden lane, wholesale
agen's for the city Of New York and for sale q the
IespcctaDie nrugRlstS rr1ce 20 cents roll n3l 6us
EOM THE REMOVAL OF SUPERFLU.
GUS HAIR-The bane Of female beauty, whether the
forehead neck still unsghiy, the upper lip may be
eiectnaly removed by free use OF ATKINSONS DEPILA
TORY Its operation instantaneous the hair with
out the least approach pain and leaving the skin wher
softer than before BY twice using the Deplaory the
the har are usually destroyed require further a
Pcaton OF IT, No bad consequences from its need be APP
bad effects.
The advertiser prepared every bottle sold by
hn to operate eecusy, and TO be perfectly innocent It's
effects. Price S. Sold wholesale and retail by
H. c. HART, IT'S Broadway,
ar2o-Sm~ Courtasdt St
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10

WATCHEs-The subscriber h,

WATCHEs-The subscriber has hand from late
w arrivals and offers for sale large complete assort
Of gold vertical epne duplex anchor and
independent second Watches, silver do do.
Musical snuff Boxes in she'll cases, stunes
do. Boxes, large sires, and tunes some with sa
cred music, an entirely article
Alahaster, ebony and 9th er Ciocks
elm r.. A. IOVSE No G. Liberty a
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10

OAMPRTa h 1.-THE subscribers have hand a. ele
u Raut ana Of Brussels Three Ply ~
per6se and fine Csrpeting; twed. danss.h ana xhsps
Venitan Carpeng for halls and stairs in sets 70 mscn an
widths Tufed Imperial Brussels and WHOM heaIh nues
in every variety Colored and white India maMhg LOOT
Mats Astral Lamp Stands Table OIL Cloths Piano, Table
ard stand Covers, &c. &c. 49,,
he stook Of Patent painted Floor Oil Cloths large asso
ment Of all widths some OF which well calculated for
large rooms, the cabins OF steamboats, &c, being In sheets
The above goods bve ordered with the greatest care
with ,ard 10 The fe colo &c and will be sold very
Iow-belcw the market price. j. J. H.-SACKETT,
a-.wr 30 Eas, Broadwav. and III Division street.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10
VyHE sUBsCHIBMRS having entered into coo,

Tor the OF the Stove Copper Tn and Sheet lion
BUSINESS and having purchased the entire stock in trade be-
Patent A.tLrace Coal and Wood Stoves &c sci they now
rally complete assortment OF said Justly celebrated Stoves
which, after years of Trial have fully sustained their character
and still held in the highest estimation by those who have
had opportunity of testing their Rerts In point of safety
convenience cleanliness and economy comparison
the meantime, been introduced Ansng the assortment
those well adapted to halls stores banking churches
lecture rooms bar rooms steamboats, and ships cabins;
the saracenc CRATE to parour nurseries and basemen,
rooms; the franklin to bed rooms, and the plain and
ornamened sylndrc sheet work factories,
&C. Wood and coal cock of acknowledged superiority
with from to five boilers, and well cal
culaed Tor families OF from $50 persons, together with all
the appendages affixed either of the aorenaaed
when required short notice all of which will be disposed OF
reasonable for cash. short approved paper their
242 Water street. ROBBERY M. STRATTON
CHARLES SEYMOUR
New York Sent. Isl 1881 o5
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10
Two Ali THE WORLI BE 1T KNOWN
Il HUNTERS RED DROP, a blessing 10 the human race


Copy Of letter received Through the posi- office:
Mr. }. Levson, 1888 Division st. New York -Dear Sir-A
the request Of friend who has lately been liberated from the
angs Of affection by the aid OF your ncstnabe Hunters Red
Drop address YOU He tenders you his sincere thanks
gratitude for the blessing he has received hand having
been radically cured by magic were (usng only part
phia) OF dangerous disease which he had ray expo
sed himself IN unguarded hour but having received
both anda lesson, indeed truly grateful for ore
and hopes TO receive saluary benefit from the other my
self who witnessed its effects testify its merits and
Christian phianop most sincerely that the public
may be made acquainted with its utility.
u! pour thy balm upon wounded world
And let the banner of disease be fued;
Lies embeTs re-hlume-whle yet one sparks alive
And bid the kindliDg glow Of health revive
Extend thy arD--ihe suf. rer's pangs appease
White grooming meath the demon Of Disease
And grateful hearts shall all thy repay,
Wien stern afliclions chains are burst away
Deienceless youth Iii Passions firm control
Has placed thee where dark waves OF aneuish ron,
Where sorrow regns and storms of suffering fall
Where mercy's ear neer heeds the pieous CALI
Then flee to him who kindly holds for thee
Those precious Drops that soothe and set the free.
And when thy just Affections are DER
Go, rescued "child of wrath, and more"
Yours respectfully, ZAP.
Sold at No Division Price 81 per bottle This letter
can he at the office. sl5-lms
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-10-10

MIXTURE never failed ss.ssss-s gravel and
seminal weakness 50 satisfied of It's wonderful efficacy Is Dir
Poet be would hesitate forfeit $1,000 In failure
The increasing demand for POETS Specific In this city, well
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Providence, and New
Orleans, Is the best proof ofits worth.
New York Agents-A D. Sands. 100 Fulton street; j.
b. Nones GA Broadway, Sign cf the golden w. Hor.
will, corner Canal and Hudson; II Austin 4s Csrnine 81
and r. Burnet, IS 6 PhiadclphiaS r. Grhths
9th and Chestnut BosonA Ceyer, corner salem
and Hanover Providence, d. J. Woodwork Price w.
o4-1mt