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Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
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AN our former Presidents had a heavy national debt to encounter. of which MT Adams during his four years, paid more than s4O 900 and Psesden, Jackson during his eight years more than 900 this left the country free from deh, when Mir. Van Buren came into office. Mr. Van Buren, instead of paying any, has run many millions in debt,
 The recommendation of MT. Postmaster Niles, touching the improvement of tIe mail service do not seem 50 attract much attention. His proposition to double the postage upon however, very generally secuted. As sure as eOaI eon neither publishers readers will stand any such nonsense.
 Bridgeport St1nddrd.
 We are glad 10 zee it stated that Mr. Recorder Nor ris has received his walking papers" frnm the Go vernon of New-Ynrk. Hon. F. A. Tallmadge has .heen appointed in his stead. M. M Noah Esq late ofthe Evening Star has been appointed by the same nu'l'ary Associate Judge ofthe Court of Sessions.
 .sr ". Haren PaL
 Wm. II. Bat,el, Esq. of Raleigh, has been elected Judge of the Superior Court of North Carolina, in the place of RomitUs Mnnlius Sounders who resigned his place upon the bench in order to become the Loco Foco candidate for Governor at the election in An. gust. Unhappy Romilus Manus Saunders! He lust every thing--hs seat upon the bench, and his election as Governor. He was candidate for rec. lection ns Judge, and the following was the vote Bat'el, Vhie, 9l-saunders. L, F.63. Mir. Saunders and Gov Morton of Massachusetts had better culti- vnte an acquaintance, as they can sincerely sympa. thize with each other. .......
 Bonrd'ng Ho"ses-Look out tor Borga,ns. "A con. siderable of wag in neighborng city agreed with
 landlord to board and lodge him for one year at the rate of 8 per week-nnd as he was in the hab, of dining with his friends he in return proposed to give the like encouragement for good dinners. The cove. nants in the agreement were that in all invitations. fifty cents head were to be paid to the landlord for such guests and when the boarder was absent from dinner the same amount should be allowed him! He took good care never to bring any friend, but in all cases was absent from dinner! The result was, that he got his board and lodging gratis, and brought his landlord in deb, to him every week 50 cents, and at the end of the year paid nothing, but demanded. 1926 as his just dues in virtue of the cunning contract
 If Queen Victoria has son hereafter, that son will take the crown in preference any sisters, whether born before after him. The rule of descent is the same in regard to lands-the oldest son is her there be son. Therefore the infant Princess is only heir ess-presumptive, not sheiressapparent.-Coa AdU.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Water proof Boots A Shoes.
 LEA THEIR. &C. &e.


 THE subscriber has made arrangements 1 so that he is able to manufacture to order thick double sole aud cork Boots, so much admi- red by an who like dry and warm feet and peculiarly adapted to protect the feet from the damp and cold soil of Litchfield county. Also on hand, and will MAke to order, CGt, Ksp and CoWRide Boots dr Shoes, Of the best materials and workmaulike man. ner; Ladies Cater Boots, buskin Ties, Slip pers, India Rubbers, &e. &c.
 u India Rubbers and alE other Boots and Shoes neatly repaired asusuaF.
 Also, 50 sides heavy and light Sole Leather, from Green county tanneries; Upper Leather. Morocco. Linings, Bindings, &c. for sale-on reasonable terms for cash or hides. P.S. A few notes aHd accounts on hand, which would be cheerfully exchanged for something to do business with.
 SAMUEL CLOCK. Litckfeld, Dec. l7. A .~& -E 70
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Wagons, Carriages, sleighs.
 JEROME JOHNSON

"OULD respectfully m1OrRl the public, w that he continues to manufacture all kinds of WAGGeNs, SLEIGHs, BUGeEs, &c.&c. of the best materials, and h the first Fnte style of workmanship.
 REPAIRING done on short notiee, and in substantial manner.
 N. B. RL0cks9gsitlti2sg, in all it's branches, done at his stand, near the East Mill, just below the Village of Litchfeld.
 Litchfeld, Dec. 24. #3O
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Yankee Farmer, Vol. VHI.

A NEW volume commencing Saturday, January A 2. 1S4l.
 Besides the usual variety on inc subject of Agrcul- ,ure. Horsicultnre. Rural and Domestic Economy. Useful Aris and Miscelnne veadin0. ihe Farmer will contain Monthly Agricultural Reports from differ ent sections oF the coIirv showing the supply. de- mand. and price of agricultural produce the stnfe of the market the prospect of crops, that armers dsoers and consumers, may learn the prospect Tor fn,nre pr how it is proper to sell and buy
 This new feature will render the Farmer highly valuable to Dealers and Consumers well as to Far mers as other paper in the country contains ni"r
 Pest Masters sre authorized agents. Sois anv oth. ey person who win forward names with the money The sixth copy gratis 10 aGen,s, ,o.,or,
 Ros,ov .Laa q 1a4. g
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
THERMoMETRICAL TABLE,
MARRIED

In Burlington, Yates CO.,, NJ. N. U. Tracy, of Cor. ming, to Miss J. 4. Depew, Of Litchfeld- Ct.
 In Ellsworth. Jan. 3d, by Rev. 8. W. Scofield, MT. John Hall to Miss Matilda Cartright.
 to Miss Caroline N. daughter of Zalmon Goodsell, Esq.
 In Bristol, MT. Isaac Bates, of Plymouth, to Miss Sybl E., daughter Of Jared Horton, Esq. of Cheshire
 DIED,
 In Cleveland. Ohio. Miss Harriette Ann Benedict. ssged sl years. dangh'er of the late Amos Benedict, Esq of Watertown. N. Y.
 In New-H Haven, Mrs. Sophia D. wife of MT. Ben. iamn M. Sherman. aged g James A. Hilhouse, Esq. nged 50; Mr. Pa1lina Frost, aged 55.
 In Berlin. Mrs. Betsey Bishop, aged "A, wife of Mr. Samuel Bishop; Col Joseph Galpin, aged s6-s Pa-
 In Richmond, Va. Dec. 18th, Mr. Ebenezer Porter Mason, recently Of Yale College, and a graduate ot the class of l939 in the 22d year of his age, (sOn Ot Rev. Stephen Mason, formerly ofLitchfed. A few days since at the urgent solicitation of his relatives at Richmond he left New Haven, already much en: feebled and suffering under the pressure of fatal the 18th u much exhausted but he still exhibited cheerful an air to inspire the hope that his lie would he continued ior some months, On the 24th, however. he affected with alarming prostra- ti0n, which increased until o'clock on the morning of the 26th. when he expired.
 This extraordinary young man has fallen victim his zeal for the pursuits of astronomy, which, from the early age Of 16 has been the master passion Of his soul He united in himself so many of those pe- cuIiar gifts which are essential to form the accom-. plished astronomer and added to them nll passion ate ondness for the study of heavenly hodles, hnt lions that. if his life were spared, he would attain to the highest walks of astronomy. But mysterious hand has withdrawn him from view. to shine, ns we humby hope. in brighter sphere.--N II. Hernld
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
NOTICE.

T0HE Hon. Court of Probafe for the Dis l trict of Washington has limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors 10 the estate of CLARINDA CHER. late of said Washington, deceased. to exhtest sented within that time will be barred re- coyerv. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to
 JOSEPH E. HATCH, EEecUter.
 Rastington, Dec. 1O. lS4O. ~5I
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Flour, Salt, and Plaster.

Elg9'a99e9'8 aRkke91EIO29! ' T'ke subscribers hare for sale, 0n HteraI terms, 300 barrels Rochester superffne FLOUR, 500 bushels THrks Island SALT. and 200 tons Nova Scotia PLASTER. Farmers and others, in want of Plaster or Salt, should be on hand the first fair snow.
 H. M. WEIGH & co.
 Long YelisW Steve, Plainviilp December 2. 3O
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

Al Court of Probate Aolden at LitchJfeM, With-
 in and for Me District cf Litchfsld, on lhe 4th
 day cf Jea~ary, le41
 Present, Ralph c. Comp, Esq. Judge. 0N motion of the Trustee of KrLBouRN & O Coz, of said Litchfield, assigning debt ors, this Court doth assign the 25th day of January, ,1e4l, at one o'clock in the afternoon. at the probate office in Liechfeld, for the hearing, allowance and settlement of the &C., count of said trustee and doth direct him to give public notice to all persons interested in cause) befoge this Court at said time and place, to be heard therein, by posting said order of notice on public signpost in said town of LitchfieId nearest the residence of said assignors, and by advertising the same in newspaper printed in itchfeLd.
 Certified from Record.
 32 .. RALPH c. CAMP, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Litch6eld Academy.

TLASSES in DrGOing Gnd Embroidery are O about to be formed in this Institution i; and the services Of a competent teacher will be secured, if Q sufficient number of pupils make immediate application to the Principal.
 The course of instruction jn the English department. for the remainder of the present term, will consist, toa considerable extent, in familiar. and occasionally expcrimental, Iec- try, Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology. &c.
 Pupils will be received for one quarter or for the remainder of the term.
 .. J. CATLIN, Principal.
 Litchfeld Dec. 90. 3E
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

The returns Of shs Marshal from g counties n the Seate ef Pennsylsanis, sbow population of 565 This is nearly as large she entire population ct the State ten yeam ago. There are sll seventeen eoun: ties @ be heard iOm which, is estisated will swell niTliOns
 The free eoIored populaiios of the State of Con: nectcut is and theSe m addition 54 cOored
 D,tv tO Wkig EdiO0.-A correspondent Of the ". Work Democratic Press proposes to give the Whig Editors of the Union Dinner tos the services they haTe nerformed in the late election. There iS . .rch betier way for the people show their regard for such ssgvices. IL w S1 TO PAY UP WHAT THEY OWE THEM: square OG theiF accounts yns;ohbors- who depend upon borrowing, to subscribe an3 pav Tor them too This iS but justee and right. and e hope they will come tO the eonciuson to do it. Prompt payment is the only means Oy which payer can be 0us.aine3
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
NOTICE.

U1HE Hon. Cour, of Probate for the Dis II trict of Washington has limited and al- lowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors to the estate of CLARINDA GEER. late of said Washington. deceased. to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those not pre- sented within that time will be barred . re- covery. All persons indebted to said estate will make payment to
 JOSEPH E. HATcH, EreeWtOr.
 Washington, Dec. 10, l64O. sS3
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Ti1ch6eId POleHmic Society.

Lftchfield PO1eHmic Society.
 Institution at the Academy, this tThuTsday) eve Oaerv for d;scussiOn-"1s 1s there more happiness to he derived from the married state than from state 0f Ladies and gentlemen are respectfully invited so attend. By order Of the Chairman. Litch6eTJ, Jan'y 14, ls4I. .-------- general debate of the annexed question will take pIace al the Academy on Monday evening the 18th instant :-"Has State under any chromosomes right 10 treat as void an sct Of Congress
 The public are respectfully invited to attend.
 Etchfeld, Jan'y H, l64l.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
CENSUS RETURNS.

The following is a table Of the Population, as off, eiallv returned by the Marshals iR sixteen of the States of our Union and also in the District of COlum
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
Collectors Notice.

"A fax in the town of Canaan, on the List of 1899, are hereby notified that we will meet them at the house of Charles Lewis. on Fri day the 5th of February, from 10 o'clock in inc forenoon till 2 in the afternoon; and at Hawley Dunning's on the 9th from 10 o'clock to F; or at Heman Howe's at any time pre-; vious to said days of the same week; All those who do not comply with said call must expect to pay the legal fees. without any mis- lake. LEHMAN HowE. ! coueetOvs.
 JOHN WATsON,
 (nmmnm Ean l2. lS4l. oO
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
HOuSatOnic Rail Road.
 Winter Arrangement. Two Trains each way daily:

U VNW M &NAMS VaHOHA way A&NAMN nN and after Monday, the Huh inst, the O Cars will leave New. Milford at half past 8 o'clock A. M. and at half past 9 P. M., and Bridgeport at 8 o'clock A. M. and ? P. M., or on the aHrival of the Steamboats from New York, except Mondays the morning train will leave New Milford at 5 A. M. and arrive in Brids port in time for passengers to take the Boat at 6o'clock..
 R. B. MASON, Superintendent.
 Bridgeport, Jan. z, l94l. 32
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

By order of the M. E. II. P. and w. M. Litchfeld, Jan. 4, 164E. ". 3S
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

At Court of PrObate holden at NOuoK, Oithir
 and for ihe district of Norfolk, on the ssh dov
 9 January, A. 70. 1641:
 PreseN1, MickGel r. Mills, Esq. Judge.
 NH1S Court doth direct the administrator 4 on the estate of WILLIAM CoUCI1, late of Norfolk, in said district, deceased, represent ed msotvent, to give notice to ali persons in- terested m the estate of said deceased to ap- pear Cf they see cause) before the Court of Probate to be holden at 4he probate office in sald district, on the 18th day of February, le4l, atSo'clock in the forenoon, to be heard relative to the appointment of Commission CTS on said estate, by posting said order of notice on public signpost in said town of Norfolk nearest the place where the deceas- ed last dwelt, and by advertising the same in a newspaper published in Litchfeld.
 H Certified from Record.
 3S MICHAEL F. MnEs, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

Greens State Register
 For 1S4l, LUST received and for sale al inc DooA aJ and Variety Store of ,c,- Dec. 30. J. 0AnnI -IsI- ! =.
 RYE FLOUR Dec 90. al A. NONAh II O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

Senators tO be chosen must Do 0s tho same politics.
 NeD. York.-The legislature of New. York conven- cd at Albany last weekOn Tuesday. The parties in she loser house being pretty nearly equally divided. every whig member was in his seat, and we believe every loco. Peter B. Porter. D. Of Niagara county. was choaea Speaker. He had 6s votes, snd Levi S.
 Cha.ield of Otseeo, O. In the Senate, Lieut. Gov
 Bradish took the ehair The message Of Gov. Seward was transmitted the same day. and is of monstrous length-ocsspyiaga aiae columns of small yps in the Albany pspss is however. as it shOuld be. prin- cipaly devoaed to the affain of hia own state. We should be glad to give synopsis of it. but have not room this week. Al the close, be reisss 0 ths ehoce of successor to "s avoriss sea-" in the following beautiful manner + .-s..4 IA. {.
 "The Chief MaelstTate of the Union Eiu enter upon his trust with favorable auspices. The pubic Roed Tequires and the public mind consents to Iepnse
 FeEtmnate ia experience of pubc service m the Be- nate apd the field. in executive and diplomatic sta- lions; fortunate in exemption from pTeudlce m iavos of any erroneous policy hitherto puESued fortunate m the enjoyment Gf his eosntTys venerafion and era" isude and especially fortunate ia having at once oe-
 ned and reached the boundary Of his aEnhsiiOn the President can have other objects than the punalc welfare and an honorable fame. The people expect that he viii preserve peace; maintain te nfegE'sy Of our teErtoy and the invi0labty of our flag; eOOpe; rate Nah Christian nations m expressing preey ana Ghe dave trsdei axod alliances for every OthsE PSF-
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

THE annual meeting
 II of Darius Chapter No. l6, and St. Paul's Lodge No. II, will be held at the hotel of Col. OdeR. in Litchfeld, or Thursday the 14th ot January inst.-the for mer at 3, and the latter
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

uThe person who borrowed a PEWTER Bed P6V0e. long time ago, is requested to return it without delay.
 January lS., ...a., .. G,
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14
THE ENQUIRER. LITCHFIELD, JAN'RV IA, ES4l.

State COnUensiOn.-The Wing Central Committee have called the annual Convention at w-daveR on "Wednesday the I7th of February next Delegates to double the number of Representatives to which each town is entitled will accordingly be appointed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-01-14

All oue, ,rih Van Bsrsa.-The Boston Quarterly Review for January has been placed on our table famous Mir Brownson is it's editor. Among it's artl. cIes is ore respecting she policy to be pursued heFea ter by the Loco Foco party which we have reed with
 I, deals rather severely with Mr. Vsn Bureu-severe: ly we mean, for Q man Of the Loco FOcO party. and tells some plain, sound democratic trmihs MT. BrownsOn De right n his application of MT. van bu' re. some other leader must bo found to retrieve the losses and change the fortunes Of the defeated Loco Focos. Hear MT. Brow nson!
 Mr Van Buren strikes as deficient in boldnees and enthusiasm He is not deficient in mere intel eci, and his political information is respectable He wants elevation. nobility of ideas, and warmth oi heart In ordinary mes when h pGs.% 2, S . Ps sident 0f free people Bnt n these Fevosnto"ary times. his qualities are not Of the sort most 'n de- Stand aside, Mir. Van Buyen! Such man ns yon are described by MT Brownson to be, cnn never roll back the wheels of revoluii0n! You will never an' swer the purpose of party leader'-Bosf0" Anas.
 S,ork,ou and Stokes are among the most extensive mail contractors in the Union. Pennsyivania and Virginia are ovevrun by their Stage Coaches. They were originally Jacksopmen bn went si,ong .1f Gen. Kanison. A western paper say: that MT Stockton. inc great stage proprIe!er st the west, now building af his manufact0Ty n rennsyivania' most splendid six horse carnage, 70 ~ S.ed Y February next. SfOrktOn s the owner q sbo1i nine hundred horses and he wili seiect SIX of the largest and Vevy best tor this csnsee-1rSy Ma@
 TIE Smr GARRIcK-rt is said by the N. Y. Signal of Saturday evening-has gODs to pieces. and that her entire cargo must be . tOtsl loss She went ashore at A. M on Thursday, % miles south of ihe HrhIands. The passengers and crew, nnmbering in all P, were taken of with their bssgaee. The ship s worth from sixty five seventy thousand dollars ssS eco of vbich vas insured. The cargo is suppo- sed 10 have been wOFlh about T20CO pounds serlmg, come of which as insured-PGtLGd-
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-22

for cocoons. aud manufactures for the
nsa IF the raw material. will doubtless
sOr;pg 3D. as the supply and demand in
ereases. The purchase OF the cocoons,
and the preparation Of the raw material at
our State Prisons, will, we think, open a
source Of employment for many Of the
convicts, not liable TO the objections go
strongly and justly urged against the
manner in which they are now occupied !;
and at the same time furnish convent
ent market for the silk crop OF large
portion Of this State.-Cultirator.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-03-03

I'm Interesting case Of Lor.
ness Of Spirits. acith a rio.
lent Sp0smodic Anfction

Mr., Francis Caldwell was afflicted IN .....
years with extreme debility, together wub /, ,f...
of symptoms generally termed nervous sf,e.a..
and which, perhaps, it would be Impossible III.
pen OF the most learned physicians 10 ae.e,.s.
In THIS case the spasms in the stomach getes.e.
quent and eXcruclaing as nearly 10 deprive INN :.
reason, ps in the limbs, and extending eree,ott
fingers toes. sickness OF the slouasA -.
general agitation Of the whole system. tta.np..
ttha common incident rendered he mud ~,
aud apprrhensivc. in order o remove tl..e...
trosslng symptoms, and restore The comtinnna6
It's former energy, large portion of ncdics
had been exhausted without any advantage: elss.
OF ali, and other remedies were also uneyai,p h.
the mind and body appeared to be deyotd ID,
ruthless disease. IN this hopeless ald aae.,
Mr.. Caldwell! was rcconment,d,osstf
trial OF Hunts Botanic Pills, the cfc,lscf Wiz,
were visible in a few days, ard b, eouliroarr.
of the medicine (accordlng to dfcc;loGs3 4.
strength became completely restored, and a uas.
state Of health most happily established
FRANCIS CALDWELL
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-03-03

breathing, and some pain ia fh6 chest. semeii moe
- ~ preceded b. oppression al the chest, cry
tickling cough and sitehl shooting pa ms. This
disease - always more or less dangerous The
great danger is that these symptoms may terminate
In consgm puon; aEd immediate remedies can alone
save thls end. Bat d.. Tsyior's Bslsam of Liv-
| erwor' rs a remedy and TO show its uBparsi-
leea success, Certificates Of cures from 42l citizens
and many physicians, will be published IN few
days.
Or NERVOUS DfsEA.Es s. WEAKSEss.-
! DR.. Taylor's Bslsam of Liverweri, made at 3T5
BewerY, IS assuredly an excellent remedy for those
diseases. siy wife has been less Ill Tor
| these ten years. She extremely nervous, and
at times so weak that she could not aic0d 10 her
domestic duties BY the use Of this medicine,
her strength is wholly restored, ana she Is as heal
lhy as can wish her 10 be. Ny address IS al DIR.
Taylors Office
CURE OF CONFERENCE.-The. Martin,
worthy member Of nv cougreg cation, was taken 10
some time since with cold, pain IN the breast and
some dih'enliy ef breathing, and IN few daYs
thereafter she had violent cough and violent pain
10 the sides which no medicine could relieve. She
continued in this way fer a long time under the
medical care Of DIR. Rea, but finally became con-
sumptive, and was evidently near the end of hor
earthly suferngs, when her brother persuaded her
TO try DR.. Faylor's Basam Of Liverwort. When
she commenced this medicine, il did not seem 10
agree with her for few days ,but by lessening the
Dose she found il answered admirably; IT relieve ed
her cough and her difficulty Of breathing instanter
and we had the pleasure of witnessing her rapid
recovery to health. REV. WIN. SMYTHE,
OBSERVE Buy only that which is made al
the Old Office, S75 Bowery,N. Y. and for sale by
GEO. BARNEY, iS,eantoa.
n. Webb, RouSe'S Point.
J.. DooIittle, Champiain.
Mott s. Pattes, 81. Johns, l.. c.
Wm. Lyman & Co. Montreal, l.. {.
Russell 4 Skeals. 81. .4ibans "
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1841-03-03
o o K HING SYR u u
FOR CHILDREN TEETHING.
PREPARED BY HIMSELF.
To Mothers and Nurses.

The passage the T eeth through the g, ums
duces troublesome and dangerous symptoms. 1t is
known by mothers that there is great irritation ia
the mouth and gums during the process The gums
swell, the secretion and saliva is increased the
child is seized with frequent and sudden fits of cry
ing, watchings, starting in the sleep, and spasm,
OF peculiar parts: the child shrieks with extreme
violence, and thrusts its fingers into its mouth II
these precursory symptoms are not speedily allev-
ated, spasmodlc commissions universally supervene,
and soon the dissolution of the infant
Mothers who have their little babes afflicted with
these distressing symptoms should apply DIR. WM.
EVANS CELEBRATED SOOTHING SYRUP which
has preserved hundreds of infants when though
fast recovery, from being suddenly attacked with
hat fatal nal ady, commissions.