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Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18
D. l.. FARNAMs Patent L5ftSasg lvasd FO1'cisaS g PUMPS,

MANUFACTURED BY J. s. LEIBERT & co.
 at Germantoon, near Philadelphia, Penn. M No. 2, Large Pump for raising water for IN the supply of Villages, or any purpose where great quantity of water is required, they will raise 200 gallons per minute.
 No. 7, will raise 60 gallons per minute, the aDove are we'll calculated for Steamboats, Ships, Stone Quarries, or Fire Engines, for Steamboats they are valuable for filling boil CTS ot 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. 5, 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' clsterns, or springs, from any distance, height not exceeding 30 feet, and will raise rom 10 to 20 gallons per minute, according to height and distance.
 These Pumps are all formed of metal, of the most lasting qualities, they are very sim pie in their construction, and those parts sub Ject to friction are packed with Leather, and may be readily renewed, (should they ever require ltD by any person of ordinary capa- city; years experience and the general ap- probation of those having used them, are a guarantee of their superior qualities, over 700 being now in use.
 For Pumps in the County of Litchfeld, ercept Warren. Washington and NeW- Miyord, apply to ANDREW BUEL. in Litch6eld.
 July 20, 1886. 2
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NOTICE.

THE subscribers offer for sale that valua- \ ble property situated in Cornwall Hol- low formerly known as RoLertS's Mills, con- sisting of Saw, Cider and Shingle Mill, in good repair, together with about twenty acres offirst rate land, with House and barn there on; also, Machinery for manufacturing Clocks, some first rate pine Shingles, with many other articles too numerous to mention. The above property is desirable situation for an enterprising mechanic or manufactu- Ter. If not sold at private sale, it will be of fered at public auction, on the premises, on the 3lst of May next 10 close the concern of NoRTHRoP & SMITH, insolvent debtors.
 BENJAMIN SEDGwIcK, As.;oneo.
 FREDERICK ROBERTS, ''"'
 CornwaU Holloac, April 26, 1887. 48
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Collegiate < Practical Institute,
 Fair-Havem. Conn.

dU4A ~A1G0VO449 OVAAAAo THIS establishment has been in operation N one 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 superintendence of J. PEARL, A. B. who is also sole proprietor.
 The school consists of Male and Female department, which are open to those who wish to pursue the higher branches of an English education.
 MT. Pearl will receive few lads into his family, and exercise careful supervision over their moral, physical and intellectual education, upon the following terms:
 For English branches, board, rooms, wash- ing, care of clothes, sc. (payable semi-annu- ally in advance,) $2OO Those preparing for college, 225 French and Spanish, each, per quarter, 8 Drawing and Painting, 6 The Institute is furnished with an Organ and Piano Forte, upon which instruction will be given by P. A. SMITH, Professor of Music, at $l9 per quarter for the Organ, and $Sl5 for the Piano Forte. Mir. Pearl will give course of lectures during each session in the science of Vocal Music, on the Pestalozzian system.
 There will be two vacancies in the year, viz. the months of May and November.
 The village of Fair Haven is pleasantly si- tuated, two miles east of Yale College, on peninsula between the mouths of the Quinni- piac and Mill Rivers. It's distance from the city renders it comparatively free from those temptations attendant on city life, while at the same time it is not so great as to place it's advantages beyond reach.
 The healthy and retired location of the in- 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, c. 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, Elizabethtown, N. J.
 For musica! ability, LOWELL MASON, Prof of Music m 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.
 Fair- Hapen, April 26, 1887. AZ
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DRINrED FRENCH MUsL1Ns AND GrNcHAMs. IL SILKS, &c.-A beautiful assortment of French Muslins, Ginghams, Chambras. Enc fish, French and Amer'n Prints, small figure. Mourning Muslins, Ginghams and Calicoes :: also black, blue- black and colored Silks, iust received by ISAAC LAWRENCE.
 April 27. 47
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RUNAW WAY.

TNROM the subscriber on the 2d day of N May, Mulatto Girl, named MARIA Ho- MFR. Said girl is about fourteen years old i; wore a snuff colored cloak, Quaker hood, and took with her small bundle of clothes. Whoever will give information concerning said girl, or will return her to me, shall be handsomely rewarded.
 All persons are forbid harboring said girl on penalty of the law. -..
 ALBERT HOMER.
 Litchfeld Mav g. 1887. 40
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PAPER-HANGENG. ED DWeARD VEc. KENeG.

THE business of Paper Hanging will be N 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. 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18

TIT is worthy of remark, that ISAAC LAW A RENCE has just received from New York a beautiful assortment of Fashionable and Seasonable D9.y GOOiyS-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.
 LttchfelA, April p. A7
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18
DAILY STAGE. Litchfeld and NeW-fIaven.

A STAGE will leave .Spencer's Mansion "A House, Litchfeld, every morning, Sum- days excepted, at 9 o'clock, for New-Haven' via Waterbury and Naugatuc, and arrive Ill New-Haven at half past 3 o'clock P. M.
 Returning, on the same route, leaves N. Ha- ven every day, Sundays excepted, on the ar- rival of the Steam Boats from New-York for Litchfeld, where passengers can take the AL bany stage, which leaves immediately upon the arrival of the stage from New-Haven, and reach Albany next day to dine.
 A Stage also leaves New Haven on the ar- rival of the steam boat from New York, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, for Plym- outh and Wolcottville, and continues on to AL bany same night. Returning, leaves Wol- cottville Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at 9 o'clock in the morning.
 Inquire at the old Stage Office, N. Haven, Litchield, of Mir. COB, Agent.
 J. w. HARRIS & co. Proprietors.
 Margarine, Nov. 17, 1886. 24
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RROADCLOTHS,

nF every desirable color and style; GAS O sIMEREs, plaid, striped, ribbed and plain !; riety of Summer Goods, cheaper than ever.
 April 9. ISAAC LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18

c GALPIN will receive in few days a O. lot of GEESE FEATHERS.
 May 2, 1887. A9
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18
TEETH! TEETH!

TEETH TEETH!
 TT has become matter of interest and inn 1 portance to all who would have good sound teeth and healthy gums, and to the ladies in particular, who have handsome lips and bad teeth, or none at all, that the present improv- ed method ofsetting and filling teeth as prae- tised by the subscriber, does ef1ectually re. store beauty to the toothless mouth, and pre- serve the partially sound teeth, (when taken in season. to the end of life. "An ounce of prevention is worth pound of cure," and ad- Vice given in season, if attended to, is worth more than money can purchase, when diseas- ed. Teeth-Setting from $3 to $s5. Filling with gold, from $l to $2 cavity, and less for tin-filling. DFiling is often sufficient to preserve decayed teeth. D Cleaning and Extracting done with skill and care. Advice freely given to all disposed to call upon
 R. B. MERRIMAN, Dentist,
 Nert door east ef the Presbyterian Church.
 Litchfeld, May 4. AS
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WARREN AOADENGX,


 1.-THE Summer Term of this institution will
 commence on the first Thursday (4th) of May. and continue twenty 1.-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 tcrIn' will be SO limited that all will be under the immediate supervision and instruction Of the principal. ,,.o, ,,,;,,, hoard in respectable private families on reasonaOlo A house having been recently erected ex- pressly for the purpose, the principal IS pre- re- pared to receive into his own family 10 or ~ pupils, whose studies, morals, ana amuse- nents will at all times receive his special at- tention. Terms for board, including wash ing, fuel, lights, &tc. $2O per quarter one nall No allowance made for short occasional abserce.
 Terms of tuition per quarter of Il 'ceeks:
 Common English branches $S'@ oo
 Higher 4'OO
 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 ot the right ones. J.C. HOWARD, Principal.
 Worren, April 4, 1887. A
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District ef WOod6ury, ss-Probate Court, Mav ], leST-EstGte cf MARCUS DE FOREST, cf Woodblry. Gn assigning debtor.
 ME Trustees pray the appointment of
 Commissioners thereon-Ordered, that commissioners to receive and examine the claims of the creditors of said estate be ap- pointed at the Probate Office in Woodburv. on the third Monday of June. 1887. at nine o'clock in the forenoon; ofwhich ali nersons in interest will take notice, and anpear. if they see cause, and be heard thereon.
 4S CHARLES B. PHELPS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18
GARDEN SEEDS,

S GALPlN has just received fresh SUD- S; ply of Garden Seeds from the garden of L. stone. April 27
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18
AUCTIONl

PURSUANT to an order issued by the
 Conrt of Probate for the District of Shs- Ton' will sell at Public Auction so much of me Real Estate of JAMES WHITE. 2d.
 late of sharon, deceased, as will raise the sum of $4l2 v cents. Said sale to he made at the house lately occupied by said White Tn said Sharon. on the third Saturday of May 1887. ALMON B. WHITE Admy' ol say' ShGr0n, April 26, 1887. *4s
Litchfield enquirer., 1837-05-18
.NE " GOODS.

MORE NEW GOODS just received, a. 1xA mong which may be found great va- riety of Summer Cloths, such as Buffalo Cloth, figured Hastings, Ladies' Camblets, Princet- tas, plaid and striped Drillings, &c. &c.-all of which will be sold low for cash.
 0 We have just received an assortment of Shakers Tubs and Pails; also Garden Seeds
 N. H. NORTH & co. Litchfeld, May4. 4S
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1Gorwalk & 1.itchfeld Stage

 NHlS STAGE will commence it's regular \ trips for this season on and after Tues- day, April 18th, and will continue to run On the following days:
 Leave Litchfield every Monday, Wednes- day and Friday at o'clock A. M and arrive at Norwalk in time to take the Boat, at Il o'clock, for New York.
 Returning-Leave Norwalk on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, on the arrival of the Steam Boats Fairfield and Nimrod from New York. U- The Boats leave east side of Catherine Market Slip, New York, on the a. bove days.
 Fare through, from Litch!fezd to New- York,
 only $3, ,5O. For seats, or further information, apply at the Mansion House, Litchfield, to
 s. SPENCER, Agent. Aprl 27, 1887. 47
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-NeaE Goods.

rTTCT received from NeW-I IOIk u EIesH . Snnnlv of GOODS suitable for the sea- con. which will be sold low for cash or prompt @ son, "N'0 s. GALPIN.
 Nav 2. 1887. 4e
The herald., 1837-05-06

Ar We respect the editorial fraternity about fifty
per cent more than they deserve. That extra qsan-
uy ofrespect sometimes induces to pass ever their
peccadlocs, and TO refrain from exposing them 10 OBJ
loqiy. An editor should be guardian Of the public
morals. Unfortunately oil are not so. We have had
our g G upon of the corps in New York for some
tine, and have often been tempted to give him a Sc
we're and well melcd castgation. IL the editor OF a
paper, &C nerally deemed respectable will be rake,
let him al least refrain from boastng Of destroying
the peace and running the reputation of the VIC
Tins Of his arts. Ii IS not gentlemanly, u -
not becoming, it is not night, Il is not manly-but y
foolish, indecent and brutal Let him repent before
next Thursday week.
The herald., 1837-05-06

PoIcr.-Enday. Narrot escape "A very inter
esting Young cir, named Mary Mcintyre who was
left by her mother at the aims house in 1894 from
whom she has since heard no tidnqs was observed
Yesterday by officers McCsdden and Madden in COM
pany with negro wench of dIsreputable character
SuspectinQ the colored girls Intentions these vigant
officers followed hem and just they were about TO
enter into the pureus Of vice. arrested the white girl,
the wench escaping, and conveyed her before Mr..
Justice Lownds.
The humane magistrate after reprimandlng tho
girl for her folly, committed her pro tenn. to bndewell
until she can be suitably taken Of
Lost but NOT fouRd-A colored man Of the name
Of JOSIAH q. Brown, a cook on board the Hibcrna,
lying at the OF of Beekm man street, arrested on
a charge made by Mr.. Marks Jordan, the second
officer of the same ship, of having stolen his pocket
book, containing two soveregns, two silver dollars,
and one dollar and seventy five cents in small coin.
witness deposcd that he had seen two soveregns
in the possession Of the cook soon after tho robbery
Josh, however, declared them wara't nothing bus
two brass buttons"
Committed for re-examlnaton.
Lore and larcenu-One Mr. Nicholas Hydenger,
of No 1871 Green street. few nights snce, espoused
the pretty sister of Mr.. Adam KeePel very muoh
against his consent; but the lady
Loved her u We, and-msuied him
the speediest and most efTectual mode Of getting rid
of the tender passion known. aar
Adam felt furious and vowed
He ne'er would see the lady
and fortunate had il been for him If be ha stuck TO
his resolution. ~
But, who alas can kafe and then be wise,
Adam went over to Brooklyn where convgals were
spending The honeymoonj and, forgetting his wrath,
paid them visit got glorious and, rs nc asserts Tor
o spree, carried away with him pocket book con-
tanning s93
His newly made relation, not comprehending the
The herald., 1837-05-06

RKroRN IN THE CoRPoRATroS.-Ths remarkable
body have rsscinded the grog shop license formerly
given to the keeper of the City Hail. where the alder
men loafers used to eat drink, quarrel get red faces
and concoct wickedness. We wish they would car
~ the reform bit further. Suppose they stop the
champagne annual dinners given at Bellevue on their
inauguration This is not time to eat drink and
get merry whan all are getting hungry around Think
of il.
The herald., 1837-05-06

II Two bellies in Broadway yesterday, wore
enormously largcleghorns, new pattern. They ap-
peared conscious Of being the first in the mode, tho
in opinion, nothing but the extreme prettness Of
the ladies' would have excused the over shadowing
dimensions Of their bonnets.
The herald., 1837-05-06

Murders IN New Orleans growing more fire.
quent. An unofendng citizen named Hart, was
brutally buchered on the Leyee, on the 18th ult.
No measures were taken to arrest the murderer.
The Herald asks, "Who will visit New Orleans, or
who when here will venture out after night fall if such
proceedings 90 unpnnshed Z,
The herald., 1837-05-06

~ II is calculated that IL, 100000 bushels ofgran
are distilled annually in the cities Of New York and
Brooklyn. Enough 10 supply them with bread, ten
times over
The herald., 1837-05-06

II 1t is nmored that the citizens of Yazoo county
had torn down the court house and compelled the
sheriff to resign, and that several other counties had
followed their example
The herald., 1837-05-06

II Miss Tree took benefit at Baltimore Thurs
day. She returns to New York soon.
The herald., 1837-05-06

II Audubon, the Ornthologist has arrived safely
at the South, from his late exhibition.
The herald., 1837-05-06

sJ' new Theatre and Garden, was opened at
noble on Tuesday evening. An address with grand
concert, by Mr. and Mrs. Mosley, and others took
mart
The herald., 1837-05-06

II The Legislature of Mississippi has assembled,
but has refused topass any law, to aulhorse delay
of payments by the people of that state. Gov Lynch
is censured for proposing such measure.
The herald., 1837-05-06

The WEATHER-Last evening we were visited
with heavy shower of rain, accompanied with
plenty of laundering and lightning-a fair prospect
of warm weather.
The herald., 1837-05-06

a5 An attempt has been made to burn the New
Orleans Exchange, by an incendIary. Several SINH
ar attempts have been made recently in that city.
The herald., 1837-05-06

II The dressmakers are now getting into the way
Of making the small sleeves very graceful. We saw
some excellent ffs at Stewards yesterday. Dresses
Of cheap material too, arc becomisg fashionable
This is as il should be.
The herald., 1837-05-06

II CAPT. MARRYArT is up for sight at the Ame-
rican Hotel. He lis the famous author of Peter SIM
pie and Jacob Faithful He means to sejourn in Yam
keeland three years, to study oafers, and paint
their characters. The captain is plain, sailor ook-
lng simple chap, very easy and very unpretendng in
his manners Our literary folks calling see him.
Captain Marryatt will never know this country if he
confines himsefto fashionable or literary loafers
He must go into that class Of society who have soul,
independence, mind, heart and no pretensisns All
Our literary oafers trade on borrowed capital and are
breaking.
The herald., 1837-05-06

u II is quite amusing to the different opinions
expressed, in the public prints around the country On
the Herald and its editor. Some think us devil
some an angel-some a fool-some philosopher
some wise man-some a droll one-seme curious
chap-some a nddlc-and all deem us a mystery
and phenomenon. Gentlemen, you don't know
me one half yet-but you will soon.
The herald., 1837-05-06

~ Broadcloths, and every species Of dry goods,
are selling al half price.
The herald., 1837-05-06

CouRr SEssIoNs.-Beiore the Recorder, Alder
men Taylor and Ran ALL
Ellen o. Brien, charged with uttering forged bank
bills, liberated entering into her own recognx-
ances in the sum efS $500.
David Tuder celored mar, pleaded guilty TO a
charge of petit larcency.
Joseph Sackett and Ann his wife, not appearing to
be tired for assault and battery their recognizances
e5treated.
William Brown was indicted for stealing a quantity
Of watch movements, the property of Messrs Plat,
who sent the goods by mistake to Hollis Hotel for a
b,arder named Curtis. There the property fell into
the po session of the prisoners, who was employed
at Hollis and he tried to dispose Of it at pawn
brokers on his own account
Martin w. Brown examlned.-I am in the employ
of Messrs Pat they had customer living at Hollis;
he purchased some goods which were to be packed up
for him. after the packing, some goods were missing,
and not recovered for three weeks; young man
brought some o them to house TO II the goods
belonged 10 Messrs Plat.
Catharine Lavcrty examned-I am a cl ambermad
AT Hollis; went into the room occupied by Mr.. Cur
tis asked the prisoner if the gentleman had gone
he said yes; told him parcel was left and hek had
better take II 10 the bar The next day saw the par
Gel again, and he said he would report il at the bar
after this, saw him take the parcel out of the room.
Cross-examned-l cannot tell how large il was; il
| remained in the room two days.
Stephen Il. Holt examined-Mr Curtis and other
gentlemen staid Al my house. and all the party left
together parcel ever was left at the bar; have so
/ pt rsons IN my employ.
Cross examined-I never knew the prisoner to be
other than trustworthy; he heda responsible situe-
| ton in my establishment.
| Mr.. Marks cxnmined-I keep store in Chatham
street; the prisoner came TO my store and produced
three Tin boxes, and he said he had more il would
buy them asked hm where he liy d; he said at
Hollis, and suspected all was not right and said
would pay next day; took them 10 a watch i'm
porter, who told me who they belonged to.
| Cross-examined-Th prisoner behaved like a gen.
tleman when he came to me; was TO have given $50
| for the six boxes.
| Guilty and recommended TO the mercy Of the
i court.
Samuel Daviswas put to the bar charged with sea al
| ing coat from Mr.. 5. Anderson who dcposed that
he was boarding al the City Hotel, in March last,
when his over coat was stolen, and recovered from
\ the police ofica.
/ Cross-examined--I cannot say il il was stolen or
taken by rsistake-t was two three days before 4
missed il.
The jury fund the prisoner guilty and the court
sentenced him 10 six months Imprisonment on Black
wells Island at hard labor and to get out stone.
The court then adjourned.
The herald., 1837-05-06

INDIAN CURE roR THE HYDRoPHoBIA.- salt On
the flesh wounded apply it TO the mouth and suck it
VIOLENTLY for an hour more. Repeat this frequent
~ and occasionally scarify the wound until it bleeds
freely. This remedy is said TO be efectual, no evil
effects beng felt by those who apply their mouths
the wound, they being cautioned to rinse it frequently
with vinegar The,patent mights suck his own wound,
tor all we would do yet this may be the best treatment
in the world.
The herald., 1837-05-06

TRouBLE.-Thc southern planters, IN many in
stances have been obliged to sell their slaves an
enormous discount TO buy provisions for the remain
der Negroes that three months since cost $500 or
$500 apiece, can now be bought for 5000 or $500.
The planters anticipated their crops lived upon the
future, and now they are bankrupt, crushed, and are
Obliged 10 sell their slaves for next to nothing or
make them hunt and fish to keep both masters and
slaves from starvation. There arc al this moment
thousands of slaves in Mississippi that know not
where their next morsel is to come from New
Orleans paper cooy remarks-"The master must
be ruined 10 save the wretches from being starved"
Ir Why don't people blow their brains outl In
all this revolution Distress bankruptcy, failures,
have not heard of single of suicide. Is il be-
cause that misery loves company that every bsdy
wants to see how every body else will get along7 In
ordinary times if a man lost his whole fortune in
day, he would hang drown, or poison himself Now
every body seems determined to live az long as he
can, whether he has any thing TO live on or not
That's right. Let as keep up our spirits, ENJOY life
better than ever, help another warm our hearts
with kindly feelings and do all the good we can. There
- no use Of taking leap in the dark II is altogether
doubtful whether the sod, climate, natural produc-
tons, men and women Of the other world are equal
TO those OF the one we inhabit