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Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01
Yrcth! Teeth !!

1T has become matter OF interest and inn
Il portance toall 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 improy-
ed method of setting and filling teeth as prac-
tised by the subscriber, does effectually re-
store beauty to the toothless mouth, and pre-
serve the partially sound teeth. (when taken
in season) to the end of life. San ounce of
prevention is worth a pound of cure" and ad-
vice given in season, if attended to, is worth
more than money can purchase, when disea-
sed. th-Setting from SO to s5. Filling
with gold, from 81 to So cavity, and less
for filling. UTFiling is often sufficient to
preserve decayed teeth. J Cleaning and
Extracting done with skill and care. Advice
freely given to all disposed to call upon
r. B. MERRIMAN, Dentist,
Too doors aoest Of Mansion House.
Litchfeld, Sept. 29. 49,.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01
GROCERIES.
A FRESH supply Of Family Groceries,
"A which will be sold cheap. Call and see.
January l6. s. GALPIN.
NOTICE.

EFT my service, on or about the 1st of
~ August, 1887, LuMAN ]. CHAPMAN, an in
dented boy tothe subscriber, about 20 years
Of age, Altpersons are hereby forbid har-
boring or trusting said boy ON penalty of the
law. MILO WATSON.
Ne'o- Hartford, Jan, so, 1888. a,... Il. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01
Beware of Counterfeits !!

Beware Of Counterfeits
TN order to prevent the sale of spurious
u Pills, DR.. Brondreth has prepared certs6-
Gates for every agent,signed by himsclf,which
we are to sign and distribute to every agent
appointed by us. All DR.. Brandreth's Pills,
sold by any person without certificate. are
counterfeits. FERRE s. PARMEI.EE.
Afidaleto,c,, June 1, 1887. fyl
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01
u. S. Mail Stage.
AMERICAN TRU $50.
JAQUTTRE'S PATETTsr'

JAZZ - - d az - ~ =: = ~,
TlNHE superiority of this instrument over
Il, any thing of the Kind ever offered to the
public is fully proved by the testimony of the
most experienced surgeons, and the repeated
instances in which perfect cures have been
effected. We know that safety and life are
jeopardized by neglecting immediate atten-
ton; instance the frequent painful surgical
operationsin cases of Strangulated Hernia.
This instrument is new in theory, and pro-
duces the most happy practical results. Gem
tlemen and physicians who take an interest
in Improvements which tend to alleviate hui
man suffering are respectfully invited to ex-
anime this instrument. saraoAs. 1lo,a
Recommendation from Dr.. Hyde, Brattleboro', w..
After several months investigation, and having
many cases under treatment with this and other in
strunlents OF the same kind the undersigned unhesta
tingy pronounces Jdquiths American Truss in his o.
pnion superior in mechanical construction, re.entive
power, manner OF giving pressure, and especially in
to the wearer to any instrument now before the
public. The principle is a just one-iounded on the
principle Of adhesive inflammation and the anatomy
Of the tissures inpcated and still more cogent
for this opinion is that Hernia has been cured by
the application OF the instrument in repeated instan-
ces. ''' DANA HYDE M. D.
Certificates and recommendations can be
seen at the Agents room. The best recon-
mend - an examination, together with fair
trial. Gentlemen who wish can have six DAYS
to prove the perfection of this instrument by
wearing it. This offer is made with the belief
that none will regret the trif1ing pecuniary
consideration in securing an instrument of
intrinsic value, 49,
It. This Instrument can be had al the Apothe-
carries Hail. and at the store Of DR.. J. g. Beck
'cith, Litchfeld, Conn.
July 6, 1887. 3m5
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01

Al a Court Of Probate holden al Norfolk, pithin
and for the District Of Norfolk, on The l4th day
Of February, A. ID. 1888:
LNSTATE of AUGUsTUs Roys, of said Nor.
II folk, insolvent debtor, which estate is as
signed for the benefit Of his creditors On
motion of the trustees of said insolvent debt
or's estate, this Court doth order Commission
ers to be appointed at the probate Office in
said Norfolk, on the 10th day of March, 1888,
Mt 10 o'clock in the forenoon, to receive, exa-
mine and adjust the claims of the creditors
Of said debtor at the time Of his assignment;
and that all persons interested in said estate
SO assigned may be notified thereof the said
trustees are directed TO cause this order to be
published in a newspaper printed in Ltch-
fieldat least two weeks before said 10th day
of March, also post a copy Of this order on
the signpost in said Norfolk. Certified by
80 sc MICHAEL r, Minis, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1838-03-01
The Steamer NeyvrIHaven,
CAPT. j. STONE, AND .se
The steamer NeWaYOrlk,,

HE steamer NeyVrAHaVG0,
CAPT. J. STONE, AND -ase. .
The steamer NeW-YOrlk,
r5bEa v z Cart. B. STONE,
XN7IIL alternately leave New- York. daily,
w from East River Steam Boat Place, foot
of Beekman street, at Z o'clock A. NJ. Return
ing, leave Ne,o- Haven daily, at Z o'clock A. NJ.
%, Excellent Post Coaches will be at the
Steam Boat landingin New Haven to convey
passengers to Hartford, Boston g. Providence.
Also to Iitchfield, via Waterbury, Mondays,
Wcdncsdaysand Friday via Woodbu-
ry, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
also to Winsted, via Wolcottville. Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturday. to Albany,
via Hartford, daily, Sundays excepted, and
via Litchfield, daily, Sundays excepted.
II Freight taken as usual.
C. w. HINMAN, Agent.
N. B. The New-Hayen Steam Boat Com
pany will not be responsible for packages of
any sort unless delivered in New York to the
Captains of their boats, or their agent. JOHN
SAxToN, and in New-Haven at their office.
Nep- Haren, Dec. 2G, 1887. ..: 80
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Civil rights inuaded.-A bill has been
introduced into our State Senate, which has
created no little excitement in different
parts of the State, and called forth large
meetings of the first intelligence and integ-
rity, without distinction of party, religious
or political, who demonstrate in the strong
est terms. 1t is bill that makes an invid-
ous and unconstitutional distinction among
witnesses introduced into court of Justice.
1t is bill that NEEDLES with mans rel.
gious opinions, and grants or denies him
that which is naturally the right of every
unmpeachabe witncss--the privilege Of
relating facts, when called upon; before
any legal tribunal of the country. lterects
a standard of belief TO which all must bow
before permission can be granted to testify
conscienciously to the truth. Suppose u-
ry were about to condemn to the gallows,
on the strength Of circumstantial evidence,
a prisoner accused of murder. A man
guiltless Of a dishonorabe act, and who
would not put in jeopardy the life or prop
erty Of The humblest individual, knows the
prisoner 10 be innocent,-for he saw the
nluTuer ConlIlllltcu ny uuOilicr--Hc - Coicu
upon for his knowledge of the facts. But
a denunc alton from an I.am-holier than.
thou, seals his mouth by the unsound plea,
that the offered witness believes too little,
or disbelievcs too much. The question is
shifted from what do you know, TO what do
YOU believe, and the blood Of an innocent
fel'ow.beng must rest upon the head OF
the questioner. The rights of all are equal
let their be let be what it may and he who
would abrid!e them for opinions that the
natural depository oil those rights may en-
terrain, is, SO far, tyranf. Our constitu.
ton declares that "tte cirH and political
rights, prjp,leges and capacities Of no indi-
ridual shall be diminished or enlarged on
rcconnt of his opinion or belief on matters
of religion" The bill, therefore, is framed
in gross violation Of the constitution, and
should never be allowed TO disgrace the
statute book. --Cold,oater Observer.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11
HEAD-QUARTERs, DETROIT,
Adjt Cents Office, March 81, 1888.
GENERAL ORDERS-No. 3.

The major generals brigadier generals and CO.
lonels, appointed. and az promulgated in general
orders number one, of this day, arc hereby di-
rected to proceed to fill their respective division.
brigade and regimental stafis.
The colonies will, within tenNlays after re-
ceiving notice of their appointment, divide, or
ganze, establish and number, or letter, ten com.
panies, or as near that number at present prac-
ticable, in each regiment, and cause elections for
company officers, to consist of one captain, one
first lieutenant, and two second lieutenants to
each company, to be held, and make the returns
Of these and all subsequent elections to the brig
adler general commanding, specifying the num-
Der or letter of the company to which such off,
Ger to be commissioned belongs, and if that Off
Ger approves of the same, he will send the re-
turns with his approval, to the adjutant general
for the commissions.
No commissions will be issued, or designations
accepted, unless approved and transmitted by the
brgadier general as above stated.
Every officer Of the militia of this state, who
henceforth accepts commission, is obliged TO
uniform and completely equip himself, within six
months from the date Of his commission, and il
of the line according to the prescribed and now
established uniform Of the army of tho United
States, and If belonging to the separate or vol
unteer corps company, according to the adopted
uniform Of that corps and company; officers
nominated, but unwilling to comply with this re-
QUESTION, are at liberty to tender their resgna.
ton, otherwise, if found in default their names
will be stricken from the roll.
All volunteer corps or independent companies
now organized and existing, which have moi
twenty-five rank and file, equipped and uniform
ed according to the adopted uniform Of the corps
or company, from the date Of the passage Of tho
above act, are to be considered as disbanded, ant
the members will do duty and return to the line
Each brgadier general will direct the colonies
in his brigade to cause an election to be held with
in thirty days, for one lieutenant colonel and ont
major to each regiment in his brigade, from a
mong and by the company officers elected, ant
apply for commissions as above.
By order of the Commander in-C Chief,
J. Z. SCHWARZ, Adj't General.
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for the space of four years from its pas
sage.
Approved, March Is, 1888.
"a true copy,) RANDOLPH MANNING,
Secretary of State

Navigation of the 81. Joseph and Cold
,oater rirers.-The rich and beautiful val.
ley Of the st. Joseph, with its hundred
streams from the north and the south, and
its hundreds of eligible locations for mills,
manufactures, and villages, demands, and
should receive, the liberal consideration of
the legislature. The report Of the engi.
neer, who made the survey, is favorable,
and points out the immense resources that
are yet to be developed. The cost of max.
ing the river navigable as far as Union City,
twelve miles from this village, would moi
exceed 100000. AT trihing expense
the Co dwater river can be made navigable
from the village of Mason-one mile west
of this place--to Union City--for con.
siderable portion of the route is well fitted
by nature for the purpose. We have no
doubt the work will yet be done-making
the village Of Mason the head of navigation.
The interests of Coldwater and Mason are
one, and the two villages, in few years
will be but one extending along the pleas.
ant sites of the great Chicago, like the beau
tiful village of Canandaigua in the state Of
New York. Let these improvements be
accomplished and our neighboring village
of Union City, with her enormous water
power and noble situation, will, indeed, be
one of the cities Of the west; and this vii.
lage and mason, surrounded by the best
portion Of Michigan, with our present SUI
perios water power, and the Improvement
suggested two weeks since in the Observer,
in growth and prosperity viii not lag be.
hind The foremost. COldicater Observer.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

the friendly relations Of the two countries
on tho night Of the unhappy affair of the
Caroline.
AS to the alleged discharge of arms from
Grand Island, on the 18th instant, by a
party Of New York militia, upon the boat OF
Lieut. Elmsey, of the Royal Navy, and the
correspondence which ensued between Col.
McNab and Colonel Ayres of the New
York Militia on the subject, ! have no
knowledge except through Col. McNab. ]
shall inquire for that correspondence, and
refer the whole subject for investigation to
the proper state authority now present,
only remarking at this tine that Col. Ayres
was not then, nor is yet, taken into the SER
vice of the United States, or under my
command. have no doubt that all that
is proper will be done in the case, and to
that end shall give my attention.
Gen. Arcularius, who has, | know not
how, got into correspondence with her
Maiesty's authorities on this frontier, has
believe, returned to Albany. He held
no command on this frontier, either under
the state or general gevernment-beng
here, learn, as the agent of the former.
TO clam and to get possession of certain
arms purloined from the state arsenals.-
MANY of these cannon and muskets have
already been recovered, and we hope soon
to recover the remainder.
have received note from Lewiston
stating that ferry boat, belonging to that
place and Queenston, has, for some cause
or other, been detained on your side Of the
river, to the great Inconvenience OF oul
people in that neighborhood. | make nc
complaint on the subject, because | am ig
norant Of all the material circumstances
but will suggest whether it may not contri
butte to the restoration Of good feelings OF
both sides, to permit the ferry boat to resume
her usual trips, particularly as think | car
assure you, all the Navy Island people have
advanced up the country, to this place an(
beyond / have the honor, &c. &c.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
p. ST. have engaged the New-Eng
3 land, and party Of troops has just gone
down to take possession of her. The hos
I tile expedition can now obtain no boat th
side of Erie.
Y w. S.
Col. c. Hughs, British Army, comman
: ding &c. &c.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11
HEAD-QUARrERs, DETRoIT,
Adjt GEMS Office, March 81, 1888.
GENERAL ORDERS-No. A.

So much of the general orders of the 7th inst.
as directs the company drills TO be held on the
7th, 18th, 2lst and 28th April, and on the 5th
of May next, are hereby repealed, and the drills
on those specified days are to be dispensed with.
The regimental review and inspection directed
by said order TO be held on Saturday, the 18th
day of May next, at 8 o'clock, A. M, will take
place. as directed, at the several regimental head
quarters, and the colonies will report the numeri-
cal strength of the regiments to he brigade in
spector, as heretofore ordered.
Byorder Of the Commander in Chief
J. E. SCHWARZ, Adj't. General.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of
the Mississippi. His stubborn pride was
changed by long disappointments into
wasting melancholy and his health sunk
rapidly, and entirely under conflict of g.
motions. A malignant fever ensued, du-
ring which he had little comfort, and was
neither visited nor attended as the last hours
of life demand. Believing his death near
at hand, he held the last solemn inter.
view with his faithful followers; and yiel.
ding to the wishes of his companions, who
obeyed him 10 the last, he named success.
sor. On the next day, (May 81, 1542) he
died. Thus persisted Ferdinand de Soto,
the Governor of Cuba, the successful asso.
ciate of Pizarro. His miserable end was
the more observed, from the greatness of
his former prosperity. His soldiers pro.
nounced his eulogy by grieving for their
loss the priests chanted over his body the
first requiems that were ever heard on the
waters fthe Mississippi. To conceal his
death, his body was wrapped in mantle,
and in the Stiffness ofmidnight, was silently
sunk in the middle Of the stream. The
dscoverer of the Mississippi slept beneath
its waves. He had crossed large part of
the continent in search Of gold, and found
nothing SO remarkable as his burial place.
-Bancroffs History Of the United States.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Important appropriations. -The Ohio
Legislature have passed the Black Swamp
bill appropriating $4,000 to be expended
the present season in Matchmaking the
western portion Of the Black Swamp road.
bill is before Congress- appropriating
$5l,1l3 for a pier at the mouth OF the st.
Joseph, $4,000 TO improve the harbor at
the mouth of the River Raisin, $40, 900 for
The harbor at Chicago and 100000 for the
harbor at Michigan City. Ofthese project
ed improvements there is not one Of more
importance than that on the Black Swamp
road.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

F7orida.-A Slip from the Savannah
Georgian of March l4tht gives an. extract
Of letter received in that city, from an Of.
ficer of the army, dated
Fort Mellon, E. F., February 10. 1888.
"Report says that Cooacooche (wild cat)
is now on an island in the most extensive
lake yet discovered in Florida, called o.
keechoebe. 1t is SO distant from the shore
as not to be visible. He has collected his
women and children two hundred cattle
were taken on the 2sth of January by the
army. The Indians appear determined to
fight to the last; so the war is no nearer
its termination, TO all appearances, than
when il FIRST began" 5,,.....
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

An ediroris but creature ofimagination.
Nobody ever SAG an editor. Nobody hath
known him. He il invisible, impalabe,
immmeterial. He is not an individual
being, for he is WE! An 81" is de.
fined, substantial entity, which all can under.
stand who have looking glass before them;
but "we," singular plural, a multum in
parpo, is mystery that CANNOT be compre-
hended by common Grains.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Awful Situation. The following alarm.
ing adventure happened to a gentleman in
the course of late visit to the celebrated
cathedral of st. Paul's, London. In his
investigation of the several curiosities of
the place, he arrived at the turret which
contains the machinery of the clock. Here
the dial plate is accessible, and on its inside
is small square aperture, for the conve-
nience of the person shifting The hands Of
the clock. Our friend being of decided
ly inquistive disposition, and particularly
fond Of thrusting himself into every strange
and out Of the way corner. Immediately
popped his head through the inviting OPEN
ing. He was instantly absorbed in the en-
joyment Of the view his elevated situation
afforded him, his position in reference to
the hands of the clock never costing him
a thought, when, guilloiine like, down comes
the ponderous bar which constitutes the
larger hand. right over his devoted head.
| A gentle and gradual pressure on the spine
soon gave him hint of the predicament in
which he stood.
To draw his head out was impossible,
and il became an unavoidable fixture, while
the powerful and steady motion Of the ma.
chinery was scarcely at all impeded. De-
capitation in its most lingering and shock.
ing form must have been inevitable, had
not the bell-ringer, in the exercise of his
duty, at this moment arrived. He Instant
! ly perceived how matters stood, and with
the quickness of thought stopped the ma.
chinery. The bar was showed up by means
of levers, and the terrified and astonished
man released from his peril. 1t is said he
has ever since been very shy Of trusting
his head off the perpendicular, and gives
! an involuntary shudder when, in looking
out ola window, his neck by uccidenttoucl.
es the frame. --Grcenock Advertiser.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Great Fire at Cincinnati.--On the 7th
inst, fire broke out in the smoke house,
attached to the large pork house Of Messrs.
Schooley & Reader, situated on Sycamore
street near the Canal. The adjoining
house occupied by Hartshom 81 Child, was
also totally destroyed. The loss in pork
lard, bacon, &C., is estimated at rising Of
100000, besides the buildings and other
property, The fire was still raging when
the Cincinnati Gazette of the 9Th inst went to
press.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Spring in Southern Michgan.-Spring
has come with her pleasant sights and sounds
The rudy morning and evening skies, and
the kindly rousing and nature.kindling in.
huence of bright warm sunshine are a.
round US; the cheerfully hailing US and
gratefully welcoming the magically trans.
forming power of an almost Italian spring.
Grateful is all we hear, see, and feel. In
this portion of Michigan the season assumes
its character with its name. The whole
month Of March, with the exception of
few days, has been equal 10 York state
May. Nature is busily at work in her dark
and secret cells-expanding the bud, pre-.
pairing the future harvest and the delicate
dyes of a thousand shades to tint the wild
flowers of our woods and prairies, which
will soon be the glory Of our early spring.
How different is this from the gloom, the
clouds, the storms, and wintry blasts of the
March to which we have been accustomed
in the blue law land, and the empire state.
We would not exchange one mile square
in Branch County for all New.England.-
81
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Charleston and Cincinnati Railroad
The first ground in this great enterprise
was broken, with much ceremony, on the
l4th inst. at Columbia, SC. A large pro.
cession paraded through the streets and at.
tended at the place Of beginning. Robert
Y. Hoyne, President Of the company, de-
liyered an appropriate address, and with a
shovel threw up the first ground--hc was
followed BY all near enough TO Psrtakc OF
the honor. ff
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Fifteenth Brigade.

Fifteenth Brigade.
The 29th regiment to be formed of the east half
of Kalamazoo county.
30th regiment Of the west half Of Kalama-
zoo county.
Sirteenth Brigade.
3lst regiment, of Eaton, Barry and Allegan
counties.
32d regiment, Of Ottawa, Kent and Ionis
counties.
BY order of the Commander in Chief,
J. Z. SCHWARZ, Adjt General.
Constantine republican. [volume] (Constantine, Mich.) 1836-1838, 1838-04-11

Major Gen. Winfield Scott has arrived
in this city, and we are glad TO see is in
apparently excellent health after his arduous
and fatiguing tour of duty on the borders of
the Lake.--Nat. Int. ..b ~. e a