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n UIZOT'S EDITION OF SPARKS WASH
VI INGTON CORRESPONDENTS, in vo-
lumes Paris, 1910 with ar Introduction and Essay
by M Guizot the Influence and Character of
Washington, Jus, imported and for sale by
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Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
Tlse World Redeemed.
Res,vrect;ion 0y Persian EiNs.


 IT EFT the inhabitants rejoice aud Se grateful lie 1 \ Aday has come when they can arm themselves with the precions relic, which almost dehes disease in all its various ramfcations, and gaddens the heart sinking under the grievons burhen ct weakness and disease Doctors with all their boasted science step aside and contemplate the usheriDg in of and eventful era in which the inhabitants are their own physicians.
 ot all light has opened her vast storehouse, n' is pouring forth mortas the precious sap of lite and health. ....
 Persia and India the adore8 ot the present, and the worsbippe of future ages, avishing upon their richest beons causing the heart leap for joy, at see- ing the sick healed, the lame walk, and presenting to those that are whole guarantee for Sl cents, for preserving the shield of health and enjoyment
 The Persian and India extracts, the wonder of the ape. have been so thoroughly tested. proved, and unanimously paronized, and conceded to by all pro- fessions and classes, physicians not excepted who have become acquainted with their unparalleled vlr- tnes |: the universal and unbounded confidence they insure added to the grateful and lncalled for esmo- nals in their favor is sufficient to warrant every in- diyidual with confidence to make trial of them.
 A treatise on most diseases, Their symptoms and who have been raised where the skill of the best rhy- sicans had faled and the various medicines of she day had been tried in vain, accompany each box
 For convenience, these extracts are made into fils and ore called RESURRECTION OR PERSIAN PILLS. Try one box. and your money will be re- funded if they are what they are recommended the Ne Plus Ultra of the age.
 Lake & Hayse Bethlem; Messrs. Betis, Woodbury
 J. M CLARK, general agent for the states ot New ester. N v. ly23
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
JEW DAVTD'S OR HEBREW PLATTER!

TFVHE pecuiarities of this Chemical Compound, are 1 owing to it's extraordinary effects upon the anl- nal fibre nerves, fragments and muscles, its vEtues being carried by them to the immediate seat Of dis ease, or of pain and weakness. However good any internal remedy may be, this, an external appca- ton, will prove powerful auxiliary in renewing the disease aud facang the cure, in gases o1 L9csl h. Inf1ammatory and Chronic Rheumatism. and in all cases where seated pain or weakness exist.
 A gentleman travelling in the south of Europe and pas ss % sS EW A6s TffS 'e HsSREW as PLASTER and of the Jas he consldefed) mira culous cures it had performed that he was induced to try it on his own person, for Lung and Liver affection, journey, but which had resisted the genial influence of that balmy and delicious climate. He soon found his health improving; and in a few weeks his cough left him, the salowness of his skin disappeared, his nently reinsated Since that tiIne he has been re- commendng it to his friends and acqnantances, for all fixed pains whatever such as rheumatism, gOut, headache, nervous pain in the side, hip, white swelling. hard tumors, stiff joints, ague cakes, ogue in the breast weakness and pain in the stomach weak linbs lameness. affections of the spine, female weaknesses, &c No female subject to pain or weakness in the back or side should be without it.
 Marr,ed Ladies' in delicate situations, find great lief from constantly wearing this plaster The appli- cation of this plaster between the shoulders has been found a certain remedy for colds, coughs, phthisc and lung affection, at their primary stages. It de- stroys inflammation by producing copious perspira- tion No physician should be without it. For par ticuars, see bill that accompanies each box and di- rectons Each box contains sufficient to spread or plasters Price 50 cents per box.
 Sold by the AgentsAt the Post Office, Ltchfeld Lake & Hayse. Befhlem; Mcssrs. Betts, Woodbury.
 JOHN M. CLARK, general agent for the states of New-York and Connecticut. Oftice,' Arcade Hall,
 N. B. The above medicines are for sale in all the principal places in the U. States. Nov. 2. ly23
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02

ii will positively prevent any disease. having ten. deney to keep the animal system m perfect health correcting the circulation and impuFity of the bood and dsspatng the heterogeneous humors of the stom ach This article is considered by all who constantly use it. real eOmfort-Eeviver of nature, and ae Tsat Elirir ef Life.
 18th. Dr. Els Tssthing Syrsp-This is one of the most highly pFzed articles with mothers, nurses, and the public in general. A child could have no more efectual remedy It affords the little sufferer instant relief How many children might have been saved, by the timely application Ofthis invaluable syrup! IL soothes the pain at the first application, and used according to the directions, will prevent series of diseases such as feveTs bowel complaints droPsy, fits, and death True, it is costly, but deareT is the com fort and life of children. Try it, no disappointment will be with, and fit deserves patronage recom-
 iSd isth D. Fs Hsaiisg SalUs. for bruises scarea- ton of inc skin soreness ulcers and the piles. This s one of the most scientific compounds for the above complaints It will very soon heal upthe most obsti- nate chronic and oldest soreness-abate al infian- maton-and gives almost instantaneous relief to the internal or extefna Piles, (so caed either blind or bloody.
 Agents for Me GbOue-Litch6eld, A. A. Lord Beth lem, S.. I. Loomis; Plymouth, Dawson & Bancroft Woodbury. Merriman & Douglass Bristol, George Mitchell BroOkheld, H. L. Peck & Co.
 New York, Oct, M. l4J9 lY2l
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
Geese EeOEkers.

TnIHE subscribers have made arrangements I to keep constantly on hand a superior article of Geese EcatheKs-and will at all times furnish any quantity, from 2O to 1000 pounds, at as low prices as they can De obtained of equal quality in the state:
 S.&L. HURLBUT. Vv;,cbestsr, Feb. IA Is3o. ly37
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
WILLIAM CLARE

WETOULD give notice to his customers and w the public that he has lately engaged first rate workmen in LBLvCk:SaRet ttGtatg and such us wish to have their
 Horses aEnd Oxen ShO0 in an expeditio,,s and suitable manner, VIII do well to call ut his shop in East street. All L;nds of iron work done to order, with neat ness, accuracy, durability and despatch.
 Hf He would also inform the public that he continues to carry on the
 TV'0ggO9s .M6SIc5aeg BaSst1eess, as usuaISand is prepared to manufacture and furnish, at reasonable prices, Wagons Carriages, Sleighs, Cutters, sc. in durable and elegant manner. All orders will receive prompt attention, & be punctually performed
 Litchfeld, Dec. 5. .- S7
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
Athanol Cooking Stoves

AthanOr Cooking Stoves both of the old pattern, and likewise of the new and latest improvement, which by hav- ing a more spacious oven and more copious draft around it, (well calculated for roasting turkeys and pigs for ,thanksgiving,l is war ranted to do the work in a manner which clyaa,t be be0E-and has an external fin ish that laughs at comparison. Besides, the adaptation for work is such as entirely to ob- viate the difficulty of lame backs and scold- ing wives, thus reducing every thing to order, convenience, and ECONOMY. What more, CAN be desired? Prices, without variation, l6, 23, %, % dollars.
 F6pe Sgasd FSgs.aaitsg9'e, Made of first rate material and in good style,
 Litchfeld, Nou.2l S5
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
0Opartnership Notice vrHE subscribers have this day formed a conSrtnershin under the firm of
 6sHAunwpislA Ry ArAVpd.


 copartnership under the firm of
 Church & AgaPdS
 for the manufacture of Tin, Copper. Brass and Shest fro" were
 IN WoLcoTTvILLE, where they will furnish Pedlars with gooo Assortment of the above named wares, toge- finer with general assortment of Yankee !No- t,or.s. BritGnniG Wares, 8c.. as low as can pc bought atany other establishment m the sta,e. All orders received from merchants 10 .ne amount of @25 and upwards will De hlled al the regular wholesale price, and forwarded 10 any town in the county free of expense. Fave Troths and Conductors made and nut I'D in the best manner.
 ALSO,
 Will keep on hand good assortment of
 COOKING STOVES, amongst which are Morse's celebrated Atha- nor, Gillett & Rand's Farmers Stoves. Parior Stoves, Box Stoves, Fire Frames, Oven Mouths Cast iron Ploughs. Sleigh Shoes, Hollow Wares, Gcc. &c., which will be sold as cneaP as can be bought at the manufacturers.
 u All kinds of work done at short notice.
 ---- CHARLES s. CHURCH,
 BRADLEY R. AGARD. Wolcottriz1e, Mdrch 2, 1889. f A
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02

At Court ef Probats holden at LitcEsld n and for
 the District cf Litchfed, on Ue l9h day of Dec6sr
 le39-Phinehas Miner, Esq. lote Judge of he Court
 % PrO1ais p fOr @ said sistr.et esiag dsaa@ Present.
 ior ths adjoining districs of PiymoaI, rSo may Sy
 iaso act, hOlding Ae scme.
 TTPON the petition of Charles s. Buel, of O Litchfield. in the county of Litchfeld, showing to this court, that he is guardian of Isaac F Hart, Luther B. Hart, Timothy Hart and Mary ). Hart, of Litchfeld, and Lamira w. Hart, of Torrington, in said district of Litchfield. minors that said minors are the owners of real estate situated in said Litch- land set out and assigned to Martha Hart, late of Litchfield, deceased, the widow of Isaac Hart, late ofsaid Litchfield, decd. as dover in the estate of said Isaac, viz one piece of land bounded northerly on highway, easterly partly on highway and partly on Samuel Merwin,s land, southerly on Martha s. Hart's land and Isaac P. Hartis land, and westerly on Mary J. Hart's land and highway, con- taining about five acres also, one. piece of land lying north of the highway, containing three acres. bounded northerly on Hull Chur. chill's land, easterly by John Marks, land. and westerly by highway: also. one other piece of land lying west of the highway. containing one acre and three- 3onrths, bounded northerly by Joel Tharp's land. easterly on highway, southerly on Eli aksn s:As Curtis land. and westerly on said Cur. ns S a1n0 N and said Tharp's land, with the barn, SSi snsse0n-Salued at about one hundred aoi.a.s. eS snat said land is nnproductiye. and .nas aand 9I s of said minors that of placed at interest or exnsnSe ae a;a'ls M shere- turs. education or advaneerncnt oe saia sH n~; v, nors, and praying for liberty to seis sa;S S.a '. perty for the purpose aforesaid. ea u ner na.; S- ton on file: -. p0"-
 IT.. ordered 6y this couyt. that said suur,,;.n give notice of said application, by cauainr this order to be published in q newspaper printed in Litchfield. in the county of Litch- field, three weeks snecessively, at least siz weeks before the hearing and that said pc. titicn will Dc heard at the probate office in said Litchfield, on the 2Ist day of February next, at 10 o'clock A. M.
 Certified from Record.
 20 G. c. WcoDRvFT, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02

nLEAcHEp and brown Sheetings and Shirt ID ings, Bed Ticks, Canton Flannels-s good stoek-for sale by
 Dec. 5. ISAAC LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
GEOHES.

" ADIES and gentlemen's lined Gloves A also, ladies' kid, gents buckskin. cash mere, merino, black and cold G. skin, and coarse woohen and cotton Gloves; boys and misses woollen and cotton Gloves good lea ther Mittens, for sale at
 Nov. IA. l. LAWRENCE'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
H, P, TROWBRTDGE

TTAS removed to the stand lately occupied HI by George Bolles, five doors west of the Court House, and two west of the "Centre of Attraction" where he will continue 10 Manufacture BOOtS G' Shoes,
 equal to any in the state.
 ALSO, ..--rt Just received from New-York, 100 sides of SOLE LEATHER, with variety of Upper Leather, Calf Skins, Morocco, Lnings, Bind ings, &c. &c.
 Cash orleather paid in exchange for Hides. L;tchfeld, NOv. IA. A
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-01-02
NEW GOODS, sAE Elee (z6eNW Cash SkOa.4

HNHE subscriber has received an addition IL to his former stock of Goods, which he is anxious to sell cheap fer cash. Purchasers can find at his store, among other articles, black, green and olive Cloths, Pilot Cloths, Sattinets, Merinos, Mouselin de Laines Ital- ian, Poult de Soi and Lustring Silks; French, English and American Prints; Furniture do; Rob Roy, Brocha, Merino and other Shawls; velvets, light and dark Vestings, cold Table Covers. Table Linen, Irish Linen, linen Cam- brio. cross-barred and sarsnet Cambric, Book Muslin, Bobinet Lace. linen cambric and silk Handk'fs. silk and gingham Crasats, brown and bleached Sheetings, brown and bieached Drillings, Canton Flannel. Ticking, Cotton Cheek. Corded Skirts, Cotton Diaper, Batting and Wicking, white and colored Wadding, Socks and Mocasins, Hose, Gloves, UmbreI- las, Suspenders, &c. &c. &c. ~
 ALSO,
 CzeS9aH, Cs'Ockcea.V, E09khese.
 B1'GESS 6g1eSg Atgg'Gg Ware,
 Molasses, Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Spices, ground and unground, FLOUR, Salt, Snuff and To- bacco, smoked and pickled Holabut, pickled and dried Goldfish, Shad. Mackerel. SOLE LEATHER, &c. s. D. WHEELER.
 Litch6ela, Oct. 9. l9
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1840-10-03
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1910.

sions; they look very elegant, especially
when fringcd with red feathers. They
are the gold of Samoa. There is also u
durable mat, about the size of sheep
skin, and much of the same appearance,
one side being shaggy. 1t is woven with
the bark Of the Eau.
The stalk OF the arrow root is also a
useful material and is plated for hats, &c.
OF some of the above materials they also
weave very neat and useful baskets.
The bark of the Chinese paper mulbcr-
ry is in these islands, as elsewhere, beat
out into coarse cloth, which is in extern
sivc use for clothing, bed covering, &c.
They paint, or print some Of it in neat
patterns, and dye some pieces all black or
all brown. But it does not wear long,
especially if often wet.
NETS.
These are made from the bark of the
hibiscus. Their construction is much the
same as that of a common fishing net in
England, with stones instead of leads. and
bits of LIGHT wood instead of cork. Net
making is also distinct trade.
TAToOING.
This is also a distinct trade, and a very
lucrative one for the family of the youth
who undcrgocs the operation are expect
ed to subscribe the best samples of their
fine mats, slapo and other property to the
professor. 1t is unnecessary to describe
the process, as it does not materially DIFF
fer from that practiscd in other groups.
1t is called here ''ta-tatau." The males
only arc tatoood, and the only part of the
body thus Ornamcntcd is from the waist
to the knee. 1t is done very tastefully,
and one would imagine it to have been
adopted in imitation of brceches. 1t
does, in fact, somewhat abate the appear
ance of nakedness, and thus gives an air
of deccncy. The people are extremely
fond of it indeed it is the ceremony of
Inauguration into the class of manhood.
Yet many young men among the Chris
tan portion have the courage to grow up
without it, as they understood from the
dllliidn lCuCilCIS III was lOfDluuCn.
MEDICINE AND SURGERY.
The same person is often a kind of
priest and doctor. He depends as much
or more on his incantations than his med
lcal skill Scarcely any thing is known
by the Samoans of surgery, but q few
Adventures from Tonga and the Fills,
have found great practice. The latter
are in great reputc. What is known at
Tonga is learnt from them. Mariners
"Tonga Islands" may be consulted on
this sub Jet. The Samoans, however.
were not entirely destitute of skill and
resources. Many trees, &C., were in use
by them.
For burns, the ashes Of the burnt BAN
boo cane are said to be c(licacious.
For the disease called the supa, which
has the appearance Of kind of lcprosy,
the fruit of the tree called the auauri, was
taken. 1t is said to produce kind Of sal
walton.
For cutancous disease of children,
called the fla mea, a Juice is expressed
from the iibres Of the cocoa nut husk.
The fruit Of the nosru is applied to
sWeiings called the -fua
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1840-10-03
Vol. 1. No. ~.

FOR WOUNDS received IN war the burnt
bark of the chestnut is used.
AS laxative the oily juice expressed
from the pulp of the ripe cocoa nut.
Dose, half a pint or more. To check
lcannoss of the bowels the taro is said to
be very ellicacious. But query, whether
this would be the effect on those who eat
it daily:
The following is a sample of their
quackcry: If a man knew that an abb
sent relative or friend was sick, he would
take up some ashes into his hand, and
looking towards the place where the sick
man was residing, would drop the ashes
into his other hand. This is a sort of
cure all It's alledged effect is certainly
more wonderful than the mysteries of ami
NAL magnetism. They have, however,
many quacks by trade, who Go not rely
on medicine, but on their interest with
the aitus OF spirits, and the prayers and
offerings made to them.
One of the most useful services which
science has to render to Polynesia is, for
some medical botanist to point out the
medical properties of the plants and
herbs, in order that they may be applied
to the cure of the peoples diseases.
FISHING AND BIRD CATCHING.
The greater part of the people live on
the sea coast, and chiefly at those places
where there are reefs. because, in addition
to the facilities Of landing, it is there that
fish most abound. 1t is within these in
closures of shallow water, that the varied
and beautiful beds of coral abound, which
furnish shelter for the smaller fish. And
it may turn out, after all, that the fish are
the real coral builders. Why not other
fish, as well as shcll-fsh construct their
habltatons or places of shelter. The
principal materials are alike, only the shell
is more compact and more fabricated.
Fish is an almost daily article of food
to those on the coast, and therefore many
OF them are trained up to catching them.
They use the net, the spear, the hook,
and for Holsters, &c, kind of trap bask-
ct. They often hook the shark, of whose
flesh they are fond, as they also are of
his liver, although it sometimes half poi
sons a whole village. They construct
also sort of pound, or inclosure, of mats
and cocoa nut branches. leaving one end
open. a party then spreads about and
: drives the fish in that direction, and thus
often enclose large number at once.
But this can be done only in certain
spots, and at low water. At the COM
menccmcnt of the wet season, and again
on the sun returning to the equator, i'm
mcnsc shoals of very small fish make their
appearance, and on the wet season coming
in (Oclober) shoals of a small long sea-
worm also appear. These are Joyous
events with the people; they take these
small creatures by thousands, and feast
upon them with avidity.2
There are, however, some inland settle
mcnts, and the people there, being far
from the fish, are trained to climb tho
mountains and to catch birds. There
game is abundant, and they have great
/; or variety than there is in England. The
birds are chiefly taken by means Of nets,
but many can now, also, bring them down
with the gun.
To be continued
The Polynesian. [volume] (Honolulu (Oahu), Hawaii) 1840-1841, 1840-10-03

TIE SHIP YARD AT HONOLULU
Mr.. Error,
Dear Sir,--Wo beg leave to call the
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-12-02
From the Philadelphia 7 lzer.
HnUT EsG nav INA


A STRATAs.s.-The principal proprietor of one OF
the most extensive ~ the patent medicine manufac TO-
res is in this civ. arr, has been here for week
or TWO, believe for the purpose 81 institutng prose-
cutionS against some OF the smaller dealers, who, il is
alleged have infrnged upon the patent right uned by
the former. In pursuance of his design, this person
DIR. HOuck inventor OF ''Houcks PaRacea,' entered
a suit before the United states authorities, who OF
COURSE alone have cogniZance of the infringement of
patents, and tie Deputy Marshal OF this district, Mr.
Thomas O'Nelll, was charged with the serving Ofthe
wits consequent upon the process OF law. He called
several times al the establishment Of of the prose-
euted vendors, and invariably received for answer from
one OF the apprentices, expressing adesTe see the
prorHetor that he was ''nnt in town. Believing that
this not the case and tina. the vender in the clas-
steal language OF the age, " smelt she fnend
OF his to bay some pills. This went to the drugge-
~ and made inquiry 10 their price by the which
inquiry, being made in pretty loud tone of voice.
brought out rUm snug back room all Sunless the pro-
puetor. He inquired what quantity the gentleman
wanted. The =" gentleman" was chewing, and sought
the door to avoid the spitts in his mouth This was
he concerted signal 10 the awaiting Deputy Marshal,
and so, without more ado, he stepped in and secured
US man. n9l