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The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-22
/. SALT WATER BUBBLES.
By HAWSER MARTINGALE.
OF DUELLING.

hlNIODoIdc ~ IL ~ LLlLl!S1.
Duelling is custom which origin
! ated in an age when men were bar
barians-when physical courage was
esteemed first in the rank of the vir-
tues, and indeed was often regarded
as more than compromising for the
presence Of the most disgracelul vi
ces. But Dazzling is no test of phyy-
| icat courage-indeed, an arrant cow
ard has been known to conduct with
hrmness in san affair of honor" when
stimulated with thirst for honor, or
by alcohol. 1t is still less proof Of
] moral courage--for the man of firm
| and independent mind, who follows
the dictates Of his conscience, regard
h@ Of the opinions Of his fellow men
who is determined to do what is
| Light, will never fight duel. lie will
refuse challenge with smile Of de-
rsion and contempt. The folly and
| ae wickedness of duelling are univer-
| sally admitted.-and all wise lawgiv-
ers have framed severe enactments
against this reprehensible custom. All
| admit that the practice should be ban
| shed from civilized communities, as
| tits attended with many evils, which
| deeply affect the interests of society
/ yet the custom of dueIling still re-
mains among Christian nations--and
scherlshed by ''men of honor!'
AS general rule, sailors in the mer-
chant service are not duelIists-yct
the masters and supercargoes of our
SHIPS claim to be gentlemen-and
nave their claims allowed. They mix
with men in various countries and
cllnes--and we presume that their
PERSONAL courage, as a class, is un-
aoubted-but we seldom hear of a
case IN which an American shipmas-
sf or supercargo sanctions and en-
sourages the savage custom of fight
ing duels.-This is highly honorable
% 'hat large and respectable body of
var fellow citizens. 1t is true that
aey are sometimes placed in situa-
e aOns' where they feel compelled to
aoal, and then bear themselves brave
!-and at other times are induced to
'sot1 70 stratagem to extricate them
,s'ves from a scrap e-and avoid set
sus enelr lives on cast, merely to
s,aa'y the malignant feelings of bull
!. we are sorry to say it is rare,
,s'y rare to meet with Il man, either
:, u sea or on shore, who has the NOR
~ s0ufage to say he dares not offend
ns Ia laws OF God and Of men, by meet
V his fellow man in mortal combat.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-22
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST %, 1889.

but to finish it before his antagonist
would be able to find out that he was
not s'cunning in fence"
The parties met-the ground was
selected--the swords were measured,
and put into the hands Of the princi-
pals, who after bowling politely to
each other, in their stocking feet and
shirt sleeves, commenced the engage
ment; the Frenchman cycling his an
tagonlst with a savage look, as if he
anticipated an easy and bloody re-
venge. Captain D'Lorme made a false
thrust, for the purpose of learning
something Of the skill OF his opponent,
which Mr.. Dickinson parried with
ease-then quick as lightning sprang
forward until he got within the point
OF his adversary's weapon, which he
grasped with his left hand-and shor-
tenlng his own sword with his right,
at the same moment, he thrust it deep
INTO the body Of the vindictive French
man-who, uttering a loud groan, stag
gered back few PAGES, and fell at
the feet Of his less skiIful antagonist.
D'Lorme's wound was examined on
the spot, by professional gentleman
who was present, and declared to be
mortal. He was borne off to his
lodgings in the city, where he expir-
ed in few hours, execrating the
Yankees with his latest breath.
Mr.. Dickinson was congratulated
on his success, not only in escaping
from the sword of the formidable du-
elllst, but in having been SO lucky as
to rid the world of a wicked and dan
gerous man. But being man Of fine
feelings, he could not easily hush the
upbraidlngs Of his conscience. He
mad killed a fellow being-and the up
turned eye and features distorted with
agony, of the dying Frenchman haun.
ted his vision for many u long and
dreary night afterwards. He made
a solemn vow that be would never
again place himself in a situation tc
take the life of fellow creature in a
duel-and he kept his word.
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-22

rhe editor of the Boston Mercantile
,,1,urnal was formerly for several years a
sea captain. Having laid aside his speak
no trumpet and cumbersome pea jacket,
H. Is now enabled to discourse more at
large and to better purpose through the
.olumns Of his excellent Journal. He
has done much in elevating and adding
dignity TO the professional character of his
sea faring brethren, by occasionally no.
tcipg their most noble and praiseworthy.
traits. His powers of observation and
description, connected with good memo
~, enable him to depict scenes which
were enacted under his own eye, with a
truthful vividness. We copy a few inter-
esling extracts from his "Salt Water Bub-
bles,' which are in the course of publ
cation in the Journal, as anonymous COM
munications:--
GAIT WATER pTTppT nc
The Iowa patriot. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1839-1839, 1839-08-22

SGoNE WARE FOR DAIRY PURPOSES.
Few of our farmers are aware of
all the advantages Of using stone
ware in the management of the dairy.
1t being made of peculiar kinds of
clay, which by the action Of power
erfu heat is converted into stone,
should be sufficient to recommend it
to every one who has the care of milk.
1t is well known that the common
brown earthen ware so much in use is
glazed with lead, which will corrode
when acted on by an acid, and as
cream is very liable to become sour
in warm weather, the oxygen that it
imbibes from the atmosphere which
makes it sour, must in some degree
act upon the lead Of the glazed pot
and form the oxide of lead, md rem
der it not onl y disagreeable to the
taste, but very unwholesome.
The stone pot being entirely free
from all substances Of this kind, and
in a high degree a non~conductor,
keeps the cream cool and in pure
and sweet state much longer than the
glazed pot Or wooden vessel. And
for the purpose Of packing down but
ter the stone pot will preserve every
part Of it sweet and pure, while the
glazed pot or wooden irkin will i'm
part to that portion of the mass which
comes in contact with them a disa-
greeable flavor. For the same rea-
sons the stone churn for those who
have but few cows is far superior to
the old fashioned wooden article. No
one can properly appreciate the diff
ference between stone and earthen
ware for these purposes until they
have tried them.-Maine Farmer,
A PLEA OF NoLo sCoNTENDRE'.--A
native of the Emerald Isle, being
brought before a court in Massachu-
sets for assault and battery, was ask
ed if he was guilty or not guilty?
'sGuilty-be the powers!" exclaim-
ed he, making demonstration of more
than fight; 'haint a man right, in a
free country, to knock down any bo-
dy he phases, without being guilty of
salt and batthers, I'd AK ye?"
The court answering this in the
negative, Pat was a little at a loss
what to say. He did not like the
word guilty, and yet he gloried too
much in his character of a boxer, to
wish to deny the charge. While he
was hesitating what to say, gentle
man Of the bar whispered to him 10
put in plea ofsNolo Contendre'
''Nollengen tender yer said the
lrishman, who was better acquainted
with the shillalah than with law Lat
in, 'sWhat's the manin iv that?''
"The meaning is that you will not
contend with the country," said the
lawyer.
sNollengen tender yer!' said the
accused, turning to the bench; "that
is to say, LII not contend with the
aohole country; but, by the powers!''
| splitting on his hands; 81 can whip any
three ". We at the same timew
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Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06

NVOrO 1NCNv 1DWWAASe lst8
WUST received, the Young Ladies Home !;
81 Martha, by the Rev. a. Reed; Wyatt's
Christian Offices; Gfiswold $ Prayers; Clark
on the Mulberry Tree; the Young House.
keeper; Caleb In the Country M'Cree on
Esther; Oliver Twist, and variety Of other
Books. s IA 8. GALPlN. 81
= L;tchfeld, Man l6. 8 g44sf f 90
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
sGOLDsS
Eclipse Cooking Stove.
TMREE SIZES.

.NlHE attention Of the community is cont
I'LL nually called to this, and that, and the
other Cooking Store; each claimed TO De the
very best, and entitled to homage almost as
great as was paid TO "molten images" when
It was proclaimed "These be thy gods, y Is
rael." The subscriber Worships no such
"work Of the craftsmen nor does he desire
that even his own |" latest improvement should
be regarded beyon its we'll attested merit.
been in very extensive use for the last two
years. received its name at first from the Pc
culiar construction of its front part directly
over the fire, and which is made to adapt IT.
seifto kitchen utensils of any size but dis
corning public have since decided its claim
TO the title for other reasons too obvious to
mention. Do other stoves speedily warm q
room SO does this. Dothey bake well, boil
we'll. roast we'll! so does this. Are they hand
some? SO is this. Can their inventors refer
to gentlemen who will recommend their
stoves! We might refer TO gentlemen, aye,
and to LADIES too, SO numerous and SO Mighty
respectable, that we must decline doing 1t,
from motives of delicacy, as 1t would be invl-
dious to attempt selection. Ask any one OF
the .1better half Of creation" among the hun.
dreds who have made trial of the Eclipse, :
and you will be assured that it does indeed
eclipse every thing ever designed for cooking
baking, broiling, roasting. washing. The wo-
man who sets about her Mondays work, on
Monday morning, bright g. early. (and what
notable housewife does not y may in a mo-
ments time calculate an eclipse, and bring it
on, by means of which--let eveyy husband and
ereyy housekeeping bachelor take nOiice-a 'wash.
ing day is turned from day Of dump and
sorrow. into day of cheerfulncss and plea
sure. Let those who may have been seeking
for d consummation SO devoutly be wish
ed. ',please call at the subscribers ofice,near
the South Westinghouse. Cornwall. where
they will find the Stoves all sszes-in good
order, all the doors trimmed with mnlleable
| Iron, and set up in the most workman-iike
manner. 7.
Also-SroyE PRE-, of the several quali-
ties and prices, and all kinds Of Copper. TIN,
and Sheet Iron Work, done to order, in the best
manner.
i Prices of Stoves from SIG to $50,
STEPHEN ]. GOLD.
Corn,caH Dct. d. 1888. q
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
.N.OTECE.

TK1HE subscribers have formed limited
copartnership in Woodbury., Litchiie!d
county. Connecticut, pursuant to a ceTtaln
statute law of this state entitled An act au-
thorising limited partnerships in certain Ca
SEES" passed in 1922, under the name and hrm
of the Woodbury. MGnlf featuring Company IN
which name all the partnership business snan
be conducted. AUSTIN CowLEs OF Woodbu-
ry is the general partner: The special part,
Curiiss, Abel Benedict, Harvey ]. LnsleyA
Nathaniel Preston, David Summers, Benja-
min s. Curtiss, Solomon Strong. Seth Strong,
Talcott Norton, Benjamin Fabrique, Natnanc
iel B. Smith, and Horace N. dudley, al OF
Woodbury., and none others. s;i v -a.Sst
Austin Cowles, the general partner. rs au-
thorised TO manage, transact aud sign for the.
M rtnershiD. James Preston has paid in and
fnrnished. i've hundred dollars, Thomas Bull
five hundred dollars, Daniel Curtiss theu-
sand dollars, Abel Benedict two hundred and
! fifly dollars, Harvey j. Linsley five hundred
dollars, Nathaniel Preston two hundred and
fifty dollars, David Summers two hundred q
fifty dollars, Benjamin S. Curtiss five hundred
W dollars, Seth Strong five hundred dollars,
Talcott Norton orhundred and fifty dollars,
Benjamin Fabrique i've hundred dollars, Ma
thaniel B Smith 1--WE hundred dollars Horace
M. Dudley two hundred and ,hffy sdpItaIs,-
The said partnership is to commence the nfss
Say of Nav, 1889, and 10 termlnaie ON Ano
first day Of January, 1871: !, ,ooo
= Dafed Al Wood6,,ia, lie 23d 2ay Of April 1888.
Au,t;n. Co,rles.s = sSoleROn StFORga
III .Jc,nes i9vesso,. Is Sch Stn0ngs -
ET.Io,s,,aoe R,In sr Talcon Norton,
! Raniel Cartisss BenlasR.n T {!
.s.-sSel Renelicf, R ,NathGnieL y. Nmilk,
/ ~ T.. Il...ll.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
New Goods! New Goods !!
.At sNG5pa.se r. C02aaa9sS.

MNAY be found a splendid assortment of
IVl Mouslin de Laincs, of various qualities
and patterns; French. English and American
dark and light Prints; printed Lawns, fancy
Handles, gents Cravats: 80 pieces figured
dark and light Silks; brown. black and white
silk and cotton Hose; printed linen Table
Covers, Table Linen, Irish Linen linen Lawn,
linen and silk Hand'fs, brown and bleached
Shifting and Sheeting, Swiss and book Mus,
Inns, Bishop Lawn. Tickings, fg'd & checked
Ginghams, cold Cambrics. Cotton Cheeks
linen, cotton, cambria Edgings & lnsertings.
BRoApcIorHs, wool dyed, Cassimeres, Sat.
tinets, with variety OF, Sunaaaer Cloths; fig.d
and plain Satin Vestings, black and blne-bbk
silk Velvet, do. do. Surge, &c. &c.
L;tchfeM. MQu 9, 1889. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
EnglisI, and American Paints,
E.itchfield County Mutual
e y r Il R d ,.. Az.
INSURANCE COMPANY.

THIS Company has been in operation a
Il considerable time. and has insured pro
perry to very large amount. It has funds
on hand. and properly pledged, sufficient to
indemnify those who insure against any loss
which will probably take place. The diiier.
ence between the expense of insuring IN ms
company and in ordinary insurance compa'
MES, is now too well understood 70 need any
explanation. Individuals in this county, who
choose 10 insure their property at q trifiing
expense. can apply to the Secretary in the
village of Litchiield, or to the agents in the
several towns. v set yssa5 ,snt nsY
DIRECTORS. - 80
William Buel Jason Whiting 4,
clliver Goodwin David c. SANFORD
Charles L. Webb ysEs IA Richard Smith a
Sylvester Galpin Lucius Bradley
Joseph Adams .u.r,sF6f - fH;,stes.,f.
- s.ss WILLIAM Buzz, President.
SYLVESTER GALPIN, Sec'ry. q
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
Litchfe1d, March %, 1888.
----.--.------------- -
MOSES HORSE

MOSES MORSE
WTOULD take this opportunity of tender
w ing his thanks to the public for past ia
vors-and having dissolved the business of
the firm of M. Morse g. Son, he will now de-
vote his time exclusively to the RETAILING Bu-
s1NEss. and hopes by his attention to his GUS
toners to merit a continuance of their patron
age. Those who may want articles in my
line Of business will please call at my shop,
where they will find good assortment Of
WARES, consisting of Plain and Japanned Tin
Ware, Britannia Cofee and Tea Pots Of carl
Gus patterns, Brass Kettles and Candtesticks-
Soapstone Furnaces-together with most arti-
cles usually wanted. 1e7ea. 1il ~.
Also, on hand for sale. an assortment of
COOKING STOVES.
The above Wares will be sold on reasona-
BILE terms. Also, oil kinds of sa
Sheet Iron Work and E0Ue TTOwghs
.rs made to ordeH on short notice, by
MOSES MORSE, West street.
Litch1eld, April l6, 1880. 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
Centre Of Attraction!!!
~. W. North g. co.

Centre Of Attraction sss
". IN. NORTH g. co.
XXT ouLD inform their friends and the pub
wv lie that they have added TO their for
mer assortment q large & we'll selected stock
of GOODS, purchased at the lowest cash prl-
ces, and will be sold accordingly. Among
their variety may be found a splendid
Assortment Of DRY GOODS.
FOR THE LADIES.
An assortment of the most fashionable styles
of Mouslin de LANES of the latest New York
patterns; Prints, light and dark, of all styles,
colors and qualities; Printed Lacons, Furni-
lures, Scotch Ginghams, of an entirely new
and handsome figure black, blue black and
color'd Silks; black and blue-black Bolnba-
zines; black and sblue-black Grape. Roche,
Rob Roy, Merino and rawsilk Shawls; chal-
ly, sewing and raw silk H'dfs; Scarfs, Wells,
Hosiery ofall kinds; kid, picnic, Isle thread,
plain silk, linen and cotton Gloves damaSk
and brown linen Table Spreads; Table Cow
ers; French Slippers and Shoes of all kinds
linen cambria Hd'fs, Parasols, Shaker Bon
nets, Laces, Muslins. Quiliings, lnsertings'
Edgings, &c. &c. &c. eF
FOR GENTLEMEN. $40,
Broadcloths---black, blue black, brown, mul.
berry, Adelaide, green, &C. Casslmeres and
Sattincts-fg'd and plain Satin Vestlngs-a
large lot of light do.--silk and cotton velvet
water proof Moleskin; worstcd, cotton. and
gum-elastic braces Pongee Hd'kts, sllk and
cotton Flnggs. Plaid & black Italian Cravats
H. 8. linen and cotton Gloves. satin ana pom'
bazine Stocks, Palm leaf Hats, &c. &C. &C.
An extra lot of LOOKING GLAssEs. Just re-
ceived, of mahogany and zebra wood frames
all sizes. Also, Fslsnlure Paper.
GOOD ASSORTMENT OF
EyAeNeKces.ss. Hollow Ware.
msvass7sg,Sgg.e. tsf-7 and
GSesSs vV'0sae, GROCERHES,
including an endless variety Of Goods, toe
numerous to be mentioned. but may DC seer
Of their store in West street, where the call:
Of the public are respectfully solicited, and
where they fiattcr themselves that they viii
still continue to merit share Of the patron
age Of this and the neighboring towns: :,
Barter. Taken Ia exchange. all Kind:
of Lumber, Butter, Cheese, Lard, Tallow
Beeswax. Eggs Grain, Cash, &c.tec.
Litehfeld, AprI 25. Al
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
II. s. Mail Stage

@@ FROM && %s* -5&*f
Litchfield to NeW-Eavem,
n caves Litchfeld Mondays, Wednesdays
- and Fridays, al o'clock, arrives in New
Haven at A o'clock p. M. Returning, leaves
New Haven on the arrival Of the steam boat
from N. York, passing through Humphreys
and Saturdays. For passage or information
apply at either of the public houses in Litch-
field, or to ii. MIX, New Haven.
9 8. DELLIBER.
L,itchfeld. March %, 1888. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
4 II. S. Mail Route.
Steam BOvt, R0fI IgOSgd, ssssN
... Post Coach Lfale.
WRinfar Arrangenaent.

Winter Arrangement.
TTNT1. further notice, the Steamboats, New
~ HAVEN, Capt. ]. Stone, and New HAVEN,
Capt. 8. b. Stone, will alternately leave New
Haven daily from the Steamboat place at 9
o'clock A. M. Returning, leave New York
daily, from the Steamboat place foot OF Beck
man street, at z o'clock A. M.
For Hartford
The passengers for Hartford, and the towns
Intermediate, will proceed Immediately on
their arrival at New Haven in the cars OF the
Hartford and New-Haven Rail Road Go. to
Meriden, from thence in Post Coaches to
Hartford, arriving at about Z. IA.
FOR ALBANY
Post Coaches leave Hartford for Albany
every evening, Saturdays excepted, at ~
o'clock, and arrive in Albany at about 8 T.
M. the next day.
Foo. .aEbGsas91, UtN L6tcb1SeId, 1c.
Passengers can also take the stage at the
Steamboat Landing at New-H for Alba
nv, which leaves Immediately on arrival OF
the boat, via Waterbury, Litchfeld, Goshen,
and Canaan, Mondays, Wednesday and FRI
days, and via Wolcottville& Winsted Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays, and arrive
in Albany at about 3 2. M.
CHA'S w. H1NMAN, Agent.
Neap Hdren, JAM /, 1880. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06

New Store and New Goods,
Cheap! CEsely20!!
8. I'D. WHEELER c
OFFERS cheap for cash, or responsible
" names, a general assortment of
DRY Goods and Groceries,
Crockery and Glass Ware,
Hollow Ware, Brass Kettles,
rolled and bammcred-Horse Cards. Curry
Combs, Hardware, Provisions. SALT by the
sack or bushel. Most kinds Of produce taken
in exchange for goods-and a share of public
patronage is respectfully solicited.
For sale at a bargain, q one-horse WAGON
with eliptical springs. ~
Ut "A pair of full -blooded BERKsHIRE Pres
six months old, viii be found ut my barn in
this village. Fsu
Litchfeld, April ii. 40
15 toms good HAY,
ae FOR SALE BY
March 7. s. GALPIN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
RR OAMNT G1gla.E.ss

A II extensive assortment Of superfine and
IN common Cloths, Pilot Cloths, Beaver &
Mohair Cloths, blue kull'd Cloths. all for sale.
JGnaGvyl7. !. LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06

Alta Court IF Probate holden at Litchfeld, Nth
y in and for the District Of. Litchfela on The
I6th dan If l9oy, "A. ID. 1889:
,ll Present, Pkinehas Miner, Esq. Judge.
TTPON the petition of Benjamin Vail. Of
~ Litchfeld, in the county of Litchfield,
showing TO this court that he Is guardian Of
Catharine e. Beebe, formerly Catharinc E.
Hall, Harriet "A. Hall and Charlotte III. Hail,
all of said town and district Of Litchfield, all
of them minors under the age OF 81 years
tnat said minors are the joint owners OF two
pieces Of land lying in said Lischfieid, about
Two and a half miles southwesterly of the
court house la said town; the first piece con-
! tanning about ten acres, and is bounded west
by Herman Bissel, north, and east by Amos
Bissel, and south by Lyman Warren'S land,
Of thevalue Of about 800 dollafs; the second
piece contains about eight acres, and bound
ed west and north by Amos Bissel's land, and
east and south by VIM. Beebe's land, valued
al about I6O dollars that said land in its
present condition will yield them very little
income, and that il would be greatly for the
interest of said minors that said land should
be sold. and the avails thereof vested in other
real estate 70 be conveyed 10 them. or placed
on interest on good security, or be laid out ia
the nurture and education of said minors.
praying for liberty to sell said property fol
the purpose aforesaid. as per petition on file
rs ordered By has cOark that said guardian
give notice of said application, by causing
this order to be published III one of the news.
papers printed ID LtchHeld, three weeks sue.
cessivHly, at least six weeks before the hc0r.
iiig and that said petition will be heard a,
The Probate Office IN said district on the 9Th
day cf July next, at nine O'Clock in the fore.
noon. CersJGea from Record.
81 PHIEEHAs MINER, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1839-06-06
STOCKS! STOCKS!

ll3ll 3sEAN'WNAAS1 ~ "A VONMSs
a HANDSOME assortment of Gentle
IN mems STOCKS, just received and for
sale, Cheap, at the Variety Store of
Li.ckfeld, April IL. "A. "A. LORD.
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1839-10-09

Currency Of Vuginid.-The currency in Richmond
and the board towns consists almost entirely OF the
notes Of the distant and inaccessible branches When
bank or broker sends drafts checks for collection to
Richmond, he is paid in notes Of the Lynchburg, Bu-
chanan, Charlestown- Kenawha, or Danve branches.
II he asks for Northern funds he is refused at any
price and if for specie he is told he may travel on
horseback over the mountains and collect it well
he can.
In consequence Of this the brokers here decline pur
chasing Virginia funds at a less discount than per
cent except the notes Of the banks payable at Norfolk,
Petersburg, Richmond and Fredericksburg, which are
almost entirely withdrawn from circulation. ID.