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The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-23

YUyHE subscriber has just yeceiveda splendid assert
il ment of Three-ply CARPETING, which he re-
specully invites his friends and the public generally to
call and examine He has hand large and well Sc
ected assortment of low priced fine and superne In
gan Carpeting fine and super tufed Rugs, Floor Oil
Cloth, ga, "A and 81 Mating, Table Covers, &C. SC.
which will be sold low BY
RICHARD DUvAL.
mn % No ON Baltimore 81 |
The pilot and transcript. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1840-1841, 1840-05-23

/ peas hIack o,,o tooI on
| Glover seed. store Saiai0S
Timothy. do . 56
Barley w ~
Shin smtf bn HI ,ps' rs %
shorts do i3aia
s35 per loo nj
ain a. no-
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

F'Or Sale ct the Book and Variety Store, c MYTHS new Arithmetic on the Produc- O tive System-Also, general assortment of School Books & Stationery. BLANK BOOKS, consisting of Ledgers,Da Books, Journals, sc.
 Dwight's Character of Jefferson; Traits of Travel in Greece, Turkey. Russia & Poland. Woman and her Master, by Lady Morgan. A variety of Juvenile Books for children. Boys Life of Harrison. Scott's Family Bible; quarto, octave, school and pocket Bibles; Union Bible Dictionary. Rodgers fine pen and three blade Knives. Silver, German silver and gilt Thimbles. Scissors; Shell and horn Side Combs. A lot of boys hair seal and cloth CAPS, at
 cost, or less than cost. Also, Satin and
 Bombazine Stocks, at cost.
 CIarionet, Violin and Flute Preceptors; Vio-
 lin Strings, &c. J. GARRlTT.
 Litchfeld, Oct %. .... 22
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
EHousatonic Rail Road. s1Oo. Ep.5dgep1O9.t 0' CVe0U York.

EO0" Bridgeport d'OVeaO X'O1'AS' YVHE Passenger Train of Cars on the Hou-
 satonic Rail Road will leave New Mil ford, hereafter, until further notice, daily Sundays excepted, at 6 o'clock A. M. and ar- rive in Bridgeport at half past A. M.-He- turning, leave Bridgeport at o'clock F. M- running in connection with the Steam boats Nimrod and Fairfield,o ,one of which will leave Bridgeport every day, Sundays excepted on the arrival of the Cars, and New-York from the east side of Catharine Market Slip, at o o'clock A. M. Grriving in Bridgeport 1s season tor passengers to take he Cars for ~: MaJoro.
 STAGES leave Bridgeport on the arrlVai of the boat from New-York for NeW-Haven.
 Stages will leave North Canaan every day, Sundays excepted, in the morning, passing through Canaan, Cornwall and Kent, to New Milford, and arrive in time for passengers to take the Cars at 6 o'clock A. M. Returning the same day on the arrival of the Cars-and also Litchfield for New Milford on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays; returning Moh' days, Wednesdays and Fridays.
 Stages will also run from Danbury and Be- thel every day, Sundays excepted, to meet the Cars at Hawleysvil.e, returning the same day on the arrival of the Cars; and from Litchfield every Monday, Wednesday,, ana Friday, passing through South Farms Beth lem, Woodbury and Southbury, to meet the Cars at Newtown-returning on the afrlval of the Cars on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sa- turdays. R. B. MASON, Superintendent.
 Rri,foeDort. .TuEu l, lS4O. b
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
.Nechessstc0E aasSJ Surgical
 DENTISTRY.

THE subscriber may be found ut his office 1 in Litchfeld until further notice. His permanent residence in Ltchtield, and constant practice in the Dental art for a number of years past, together with unceas- ing exertions for the introduction of all inn pTOveMents which have resulted to the sci- ence from the united experience and obser- vatio0 of talented men of this Country and Europe during the past century, give him confidence in saying that GR las ,OOrk shall be done sCith care sad skiH in the operation, in the most appraued n,Gaaer and ,ciR good materials combined aoith moderate Gad reasonable charges aud fdelity to the patient. All work warrant ed, and unless satisfaction is given no charge or fee will be required.
 REUBEN B. MERRlMAN. Leave has been given me to refer to the following gentlemen for testimonials of char acter or ability.
 J. c. Beckwilh. M. D. Litchfed.
 J. S. Wolcott, M. D. do.
 A. s. Lewis, M. D. do.
 Samuel Bnel, M. D. do.
 R. II. Woodruff. M. D. do.
 c: W. Grant. M D., Dentist, NesD6GEgh.
 Alanson Abbe. M. D. Worcestsv, Mass.
 Henry Nsh, M. D. Salisbury.
 November l0, lS40. 25
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
LEAD PIPE.

Fer Aqueducts, Pumps, and various other uses. VEyHE subscriber continues to manufacture A Lead Pipe suitable for Aqueducts, Pumps, &c. upon the most approved method, of any size or thickness which may be wanted, and upon ;he most reasonable terms. More than ten years experience and observation which the subscriber has had in making and putting in operations for all its useful purposes. the above article. enables him to do it in the most thorough and perfect manner. The Pipe is thoroughly proved with force pump before it leaves the factory.
 The subscriber being near to navigable waters, can forward Pipe to any part of the country. Orders, or inquiries, by mail or otherwise, will be promptly attended to.
 AkANSON ANDRUS.
 Canton, Cos. May IA, ls40. 6m5O
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
tchfeM, June, lS4O.
NOTICE.

THE Furnace Business will be continued, \ and all the accounts of Darlington and Morse settled, by J. CGrrington 9' Son-and they hope, by strict attention to their busl- ness, to merit and obtain a share of patron age from the public. All orders will receive immediate attention and despatch.
 THEY HAVE ON HAND, Meeting house StoUes, Wash Stoves, Boz StOUes, vGrious sizes, Farmers Kettles, Fire Frames, Antlirons, Dish Kettles, Basins, Griddles, Se. 8rc. All of which will be sold as low as can be purchased elsewhere.
 The Furnace will now be in constant ope- ration, so that we shall be able to accommo- date customers on short notice.
 J. HARRINGTON & SON. L;tchfeld, Oct. l, l84O. l9
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
STOVES! STOVES

At the Old Stand is Vest street. TSNHE subscriber begs leave to inform the N public that he has now on hand an as- sortment of STovEs far surpassing any thing ever before offered in this market. In con- nection with his four sizes of far-famed Ath- anor Cooking Stoues, he has a beautiful nssort- ment of Parlor, Counting Room, Shop, and Meeting House Stoves, of entire new & most splendid patterns. Also. sheet iron Stoves and Stove Pipe of all descriptions, ready made or made to order. Furnaces and Fire Frames in all their variety.
 He is likewise constantly manufacturing all kinds of Sheet Iron, Copper, 6' Iin Ware, all of which he will sell at prices correspon- ding with the times, for CASH or approved cre- dit. Those wishing any of the above arti- cles are respectfully invited to call at the Stove or Sheet iron Ware House of the sub- scriber, where every exertion will be made 10 accommodate their wishes and interest.
 MOSES MORSE.
 N. B. Be particular to call at the old stand of Moses Morse. in Wsst.street, doors west of the County House. M. M.
 Litchfeld, Oct. l, 1S4O. IS
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

A G Court of Probate holden ct Woodbnry,,
 Within and for the district of Woodbury, Nor.
 g, 1S4e-
 Present, Nath1 B. Smith, Esq. Judge ETPON the petition of Sarah Minor, of U Woodbury, in said district, showing that she is guardian of her daughter Cornelia Mi. nor, and praying, for reasons in said petition set forth, that some meet person may be au-, thorized by this court to make sale of the real. estate of said Cornelia, situated in said Wood bury, and known and described as follows, viz: about thirty and 8 half acres of land. called Simeon ahs, bounded north by Wm. Atwood, east by said Atwood, south by Ho- race Minor and others, and west by highway and Charles s. Minor-also, about four acres of wood land, called Tomlinson land, situat- ed easterly from Willys Downs grist mill both the above pieces are subject to dower- Also, one equal undivided half of the dwell- ing house, barn and out houses, with about three 1ourths of an acre of land, where the petitioner now resides, subject to the life use of Ephraim Minor-Also, any right said Cor nelia now has or soon may have in a part of the Curtiss meadow. north of the Poland bridge, so called-the whole of said Corne- lia's interest in the above property valued Ut about eighteen hundred dollars.
 The court assigned the Sd Monday of Feb ruary, l64l. at 10 o'clock A. M. at the pro- bate office in Woodbury. for hearing the pe- ttioner on the merits of the above petition; and ordered that she give notice of the pen- dency and object of said petition by adver- Using in paper published in Litchfield for three weeks successively, at least six weeks before said third Monday of February next.
 Certified from Record. r7 ,a-5e
 t97 THOMAS BULL. Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
NOTICE.

THE Court of PrOhate for the District of, 1 Harwinton hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors to the estate of EEIzAHErH ScovELL, late of; aarwinton. H decessed. to exhibit their claims sent their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 SHELDON OSBORN. AdnsinistrakOr.
 acifh the soin Gnnered.
 Harwinton, Nov. 90, l940. "'"' e7
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
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nR. ALIENS Balsam of Horehound, Liverwort Complaint, Coias, Coughs, Spiti;ng e9 Hood G. tarrh difficulty of Breathing, Pain the side Papita tion e he hear Oppression and soreness o the chest PLeuTisy, Hectic FeUev night SUedtS, dicu and pro- fuse E1pectoratiOn, aud aH cfections of the Lungs, Chest aud LiUer.
 The Horehound, Liverwort and Peurisy Root have for centuries been celebrated in the cure of affec- tons of the Lungs and Liver. Dr. Allen, after se res of experiments, has been able to extract from these medical herbs, Balsam which exerts wonder full effects in curing Consumption and Liver Con- plains.
 For children laboring under Inflammation of the Lungs. Colds, Coughs. Group, Quinsy and Sore Throat, this Balsam is of great importance. During the winter of lS39 rising of one thousand families ployed this remedy, in the city of New York. The consequence was, that the number of deaths among children reduced to less than one half the usual numbeS, as may be seen by the City Inspectors re- Monthly Report of the cures performed by Dr. B: ID. Aliens Balsam of Horehound. Liverwort and ed and completed the cure of Consumption in ll2l cases-Iiver Complaint lO2-Dyspepsia l96-Asth- ma asl-Palpason of tn" heart 97-Raising Blood 56 Total l653
 in which Dr. Aliens Balsam is held.
 OPINIONS OF THE MEDICAL FACULTY. At meeting of the Medical Society of Washing ton County, the following resolutions were anani. Resolssd, That from knowledge of the compost ton of Dr. Aliens Balsam of Horehound, Liverwort ana fieuflSy fGOO ana the mOSt aStOnlSnnG eHeCLS we have seen it have upon our patients, it s our de- cided opinion that it win cure Consumption and Liv CT Complaint, and we do strongly recommend it to the faculty and the pubic generally.
 JOHN R. SMITH, M. D. Prest. DAVID P. HALE, M. D. Sec'y.
 From J. Y. Rogers, M D.. NesD- York City. R B P babI of Peer Sir For hound, Lverwost and Pleursy Root, to my patients in private practice; have also used in the Hosp aI find it remedy of great efficacy in affections OE fho IIInnu nd EJ in nk Cough, Asthma and Bronchitis. have found it very eficacous, and believe it is prescribed very gene- rally by the profession. J. l.. ROGERS, M. D.
 To B. D. Allen, M. D.
 From the Rec. Dr. Scotf, ef Neto- York.
 DF. B. D. Allen Dear Sir am most happy to in- form you that your Balsam of Horehound, Lverwort, and Pleursy Root has cured me of Liver Complaint disease under which had labored upward ot six years. have recommended it so several of my friends afflicted with the same maady, and in every instance has it been successful. Hoping that God may spare your life for usefulness,
 I am, respectfully yours
 To B. D. Allen, M. D. JOHN ScoT7, D. D. CAUTION. 0cS- Purchase none unless it has the certificate of Copyright" on the wrapper and label and the written signature of .
 Sold by w. A. TYLER, at the General Depot and Wholesale Office, s9 Barclay St. New-York.- Sold in Ltchield by Dr. BEcKwITH, Agent for Litch- l field County. lvl3
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
EB. KK. MORSE'S Stove Establishment.

ITS in the basement of Lords building, one \ door west of the Mansion House. Cooking Stores, wifh Pipe Sr Furniture, Church, Parlor, OGce, and Boa StoOes, Fire Frames, Sc. SC.
 A share of patronage is solicited.
 Litchfeld, Oct. 8. 19
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
New Goods! New Goods :!

TUsr received at MORSE & CAMP's, and for ey sale cheap for cash or produce, first rate assortment of DRY GoODs, among which may be found black, blue black and brown Merino; black, brown and green striped and fg'd Tagleons for cloaks; black and blue black Bombazines black and blue-brk SIX Velvet for cloak trimmings and Vests; print brown and bleached Canton Flannels; brown and bleached Shir:ings, Sheetings, and Drill lings; brown and bieached Table Diaper Fancy Table Covers; Satin Jean Net Draw CTS; royal ribbed Skirts, rose & horse Bian- kets, Sc. &c. Litchfeld, Nor. l2.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
Cast Steel Axes. A GOOD article, for sale by
FOR SALE.

1mA TT0HE subscriber offers for sale
 I the farm on which he now 2 resides, situated in Litchfield, South Farms Society, one mile east of the centre, containing sixty acres of the best quality of land, on which are one large and one small barn, three cowhouses' a wood house, work shop, and good story and half dwelling house. All the build ings are nearly new. Twenty acres ot the land are first rate mowng-there are three never failing springs of water on the premi- ses-no waste land. Should this farm not be large enough to accommodate a purcha- ser, sufficient land adjoining may be had at a fair price. For further particulars inquire of the subscriber. .
 DANIEL L. BENTON.
 NnaLh Farms Nor. 5, 194O. 23
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

Ala Co~ri of Probaie hol1len at Plymouth. mah-
 in a"d tcr Ahs district Gf PAkmouth, o" the 2fta
 day of November, A. D. 1S40:
 Present, Caicin Butler, Esq. Judge. nN motion of Chloe Warner and Eli Pot OD ter, administrators on the estate of APo1.- LOS WARNER, late of Plymouth, within said district. deceased. this court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to tho administrators and directs that public notice be given of this or der by advertising in a newspaper published in Litchfeld, and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost in said town of Plym-, last dwelt. Certified from Record.
 P CALVIN BUTLER, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
: Keep guar head cool, &. your feet s0arm,
 t&e1 bid de fdnce to ths Physician.
SAMUEL CLOCK

SfAWW U EIA OAVON
 "AS removed to the building first south LII of the Mansion House, known as Mo- South st., where he would be happy to wair on all of his old friends and customers, toge- ther with the public generally. assuring them that they can have large assortment from which to select a pair of Boots or Shoes; and in all cases to suit the prices to the times, viz Gents Boots from $3 to $6-boys, miss es and children's in proportion. LGdies' mo- rocco, cloth, and kid Slips. from to $l 50. Do. Caters. Buskin Walking Shoes. Sc. in proportion.
 A fine lot of mems Brogans and Hayma-
 L,itchfed ApriL 23. 47
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
U. S. Mail Stage
FROM
FROM Lifchffeld to NeWsHaVem,

Lifchffeld to NeWoHaVem, IT EAvEs Litchfield Mondays, Wednesdays A and Fridays, at 3 o'clock A. M.-arr!ves in New. Haven at 4 o'clock P. N. Returning, leaves N. Haven on the arrival of the steam boat from New York, passing through Hum- phreysvil!e & Woodbury, Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays. For passage or intor- nation, apply at either of the public houses in Litchfield, or to H. MIX, New Haven.
 s. DELLIBER.
 E;tchfel .Tune 1840 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

First rate BGckskin MittSns, MYTH a first rate price attached. Also w quite varieAy of fau f aoiEter GloveS' Stocks, Golfers, and SWspenders rubber Overshoes, Boys Belts, fine silk Cloak Cords and Tassells, Fur Collars-all for sale.
 Nov 10. ISAAC LAWRENCE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
V'OTECE.

oVOTXCE. TUST Received, and for sale at the Book eD and Variety Store, first door east of tine Court House, a choice assortment of
 DRY GROCEkHES. which will be sold cheap for cash. JOSHUA GARRITT. LiiehfeM, NOr. IS. 25
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
Gor N. Eor1s, trt=tDeettlp
 Through i'm 10 hours.

A STAGE will leave the house of George "A Bolles, South street, Litchfield, three Times e ,ceek, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, at o'clock A. M. and arrive in New Mill ford in time to take the Cars for Bridgeport. Fare through to New-York $3,5O.
 Persons wishing to go to New York, will find this the most pleasant and expeditions route. For seats, or information, apply at the Public House in South street.
 J. c. RILEY & co. Litchfela, May IA. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

FUR HATS, at the low price of $2,25 may 1T be found at A. NORTH'S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17
GROCERIES.

TNLOUR, Molasses, Sugars, Teas, Coffee,' E ,Raisins, Rice, Ginger, Pepper, Pimento, Cinnamon, Salt, Saleralis, Goldfish, Candles, Tobacco, superior winter strained Oil, Nails, Lumber, Sc. &c. may be found at
 A. NORTH'S CASH STORE. Litchfel1, N0U. 5. 23
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

ceived, solicits continuance of the same.
 His Hotel now offers additional induce ments to the travelling public, as the Housa- tonic Rail Road is completed, and running daily trips each way from Bridgeport to New Milford. Stages are running daily to and from Litchfield and Sheffield, Mass. connect ing with the rail road, and there is also line of stages to Poughkeepsie three times week. Horses and carriages are also in readiness at the hotel to carry passengers to any place not on the stage routes.
 At present the cars leave the depot at this place at 6 o'clock A. M. for Bridgeport, con- meeting with the Boat, and return to New Mil ford immediately on the arrival of the Boat from New York.
 Nev- Milford, March 19, 1889. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

SOuth O1 me MahSlOn IiOuSe, m IlltchIleIu, all kinds of fresh DrugstkNHedicimes warranted to be of the very first quality, on terms as low as can bc purchased in tho county. purposes, which were selected with great care, and are very superior articles.
 Also, genuine London Brown Stout,purcha- sed from the vessel in which it was imported.
 Orders will be punctually attended to, and prescriptions put up with care and neatness.
 He respectfully solicits a portiu: of the public patronage.
 Litchfe June i, lS4O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1840-12-17

A G Court of Probate holden ct Woodbnry,, Vahin and for the district of WoOdbury, Nor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-01-24
T Hardware Goods,
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
I'D. R. THOMPSON.

OFFERS FOR SALE AT The LOWEST PRICES,
- l. E G Fl BELLS, Wood Saws, Hand
- Saws, Warming Pans, Flat Irons, Tai
or's Irons, Trace Chains, Files and Rasps,
Door Handles, Butts and Screws. Door Locks.
Gun Locks, Trunk Locks, Pad Locks, Till
Locks, elegant Tea Trays, Shutters aud Trays,
Tea Bells, Fancy and Common Bellows, Floor
aud Hearth Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Shaving
Brushes, Horse Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Per-
cussion Caps, Curry Combs, Cattle Cards,
Iron Candlesicks, Japaned Lamps, Cofite
Mills, Table Butts, Casters, Bed Screws, Au-
gers, Chissels, Gimblets, Spit Boxes, Shoe
Hammers, Shoe Pinchers, Avis, Awl HATS,
Brass and Pewter Fassetis, Bit Stocks, Screw
Drivers, Hammers, Hatcheis, States, Quilts,
Pins and Needles, Shell and Horn Combs, Toy
Watches, Cow Bells, Squares, Axes, Steel
Yards, Toasting Irons, Grid Irons, Brass Cur
tain Pins, Carpet Rings, Pocket Pistols, Plated
Britannia and Iron Spoons.
Jan. LIST, 1910. 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-01-24
Youths Cabinet,
EDITED BY N. Southland.

EDITED BY N. SOUTHLAND.
Prospectus ofVoS. Commencing Jan. 2, $40
This paper which commenced without subscr-
4 Der, has exised two years, 10 The midst Of host
Of competitors, securing man, friends, and receiving
the comneadaIion of about one hundred ediiore,
and many parebrs and teachers.
'.You have no idea Of the eagerness with which my
little girl gets your paper" said father few days
ago sit would be n q aud thing TO inlrnduce as
reading book in Cannon schools" said dsiingu
aborer 10 the Of education.
III is just snch paper desire 10 have plaed
weekly 10 the hands Of Children" says the Chris
tian Herald. "We have never known paper ia
which, children take so deep Interest,"" says the
Waldo (Aiaine) Ciazatte.
''We have seen 20 paper expressly devoted 20 the
young, which combines with more felicity, amusement
and sound primo pies, says The Bristol RI Ihoenix.
Its engravings. which average two or three each
week, not intended merely please the fancy, but
to illustrate truth, convey instruction and deepen good
Impressions, - H M
While Il Is confidently presented 10 iba favorable
notice OF all who love The Improvement Of the young
il has special claims on those who desire the immed-
extinction n all forms OF oppression, and who believe
the best seruIi, for liherlies, Ia sacred re-
gard for the rights Of others ya &
II is published weekly ~ No. Spruce u, New
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$i4; 80 copies fos SIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-01-24

able to give his name. but the physician ex.
pressed strong hopes OF his recovery. He
had been two days and nights on single
bale Of cotton, and on reaching the shore
walked thrce-quarters Of a mile, TO house
He is from Providence, and is supposed TO b.
Mr.. William A. Green, OF the firm OF Allen
& Green.
About thirty chests and trunks came on
shore at differen, points al ng-Island shore
chiefly in the vicinity Of Old Field Point
Among them. chest, containing 6 oil
1000 dollars in specie.
Many ofthe trunks were stove and all O
them, as well as the bodies, covered with ice
The Journal Of Commerce states that the
baggage cars had come ashore near OLD
Field Point, all stove; also the life boat o.
the "Narraganseu," not much stove. and ca
pable OF sustaining greatnumber of persons
Also great namber oil letters
Nothing had been heard OF Harnden's Elk
press Car As il contained an iron chest, i
may have sunk.
The letter bag ofthc Lexington, II any
was sent has not been received.
Pieces OF wreck and fragments ofbaggag,
SC. were TO be met with at short intervals al
along the shore Among other things wal
lady's hat
Mr.. Dow states that at one time the burn
ing steamboat was within mile and hal
Of the Long Island shore but probably
from the tiller chains giving away, she sool
rapidly receded A boat put out from tn
shore at one time, and rowed two or tire
miles, but finding the Lexington was increa
sing her distance, returned. Ii was low It'd
and none of the sloops and schooners coul
be got out. Some The inhabitants say the,
heard two explosions in the night. whicl
they now suppose 10 have been caused by III
bursting Of the boilers.