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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
AN INVITATION FROM B.A.V'T.A.T E.ALKE,

TNHE inhabitants Of the town of Litchfield IL are very respectfully notified, that the subscribers are now fully prepared to offer their services to the community, in the BBaC ksmitsl Line of OfBusimess, on the low price system. For the present, the price for Horse Shoeipg will be s3 cents, ard done in the best manner-Cast Steel Axes by the box, or at retail, from 10 to 20 per cent lower than can be had in the town -the price for laying and grinding Axe. heads will be 75 cts. All kinds of edge tools made and warranted. All descriptions of Iron Work for machinery, large and small. done in workman.like manner-Carts and Wagons elliptic springs, &c. &c., and all kinds of tools for the farmer and others Flow and Draft Chains for from 12 to Is cts. per pound. All ofthe above can be furnish. ed for from 10 to 20 per ct. lower than can be had in the town. We respectfully solicit the patronage of one and all, and shall endeavor on our part to redeem our promises.
 Grain, &c. received in payment.
 c. C. PALMER 6 co.
 Bantam Falls, Sept. 8, ls42. 4mis
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For Sale by A. P. P. Camp,
 Russian Oil of Bark,


 Compounded ,oith the ErtrGc, qf Tan,
 For Rsnouasing old 8 Preserving neU Leather. TNI1S highly approved article and valua. Il ble discovery is now submitted to the public on its own merits. It stands unrival- led for it's renovaling and preserving quali- ties for all kinds of Leather. This article fs not only the best and cheapest, but is high. Iy approved fur restoring tho color and strength of barouche and carriage tops, har- nesses, &c., for it's softening. blacking, pol ishing, preserving and strengthening quail. ties, having received testimonials from a large number of professional gentlemen who have used it also from stable.keepers, tan- ners, boot and shoe. carriage and harness manufacturers, of its great utility. and it's wonderful effect in restoring old leather. and is more than 50 per cent. cheaper than any other article ever offered to the public. It leaves the surface of the leather in a very smooth state, and dust cannot stick to it, nor water have any effect upon it when the leather is we'll filled, and prevents boots and shoes and leather of all kinds from harden ing. cracking, shrinking, blistering, or noul- ding after being wet, or dried by heat. This article stands unrivalled for blacking and crimping boots without the aid of water When used according to directions nothing can be rubbed off. 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
R. HERMAN,
and

LEAVING fitted up new and more con- A IA Venient shop would inform his friends, and the public generally that he still contin- ues the business of Clock tr Watch Repairing; and that from his experience and skill, and constant attention to this important branch of business, hopes to give general satisfac- ion, and receive share of public patronage ALSO, ON HAND,
 A good assortment of WATCHES and JEWEL LERs' GooDs, consisting of lever, lepine, and common scapement Watches, ear rings, fin. ger rings, breast pins, silver spoons, specta- cles, thimSles, pencil cases, butter knives, sugar bows, plated spoons, near-sighted spec- tacles, steel pens, pen knives, scissors, twee- gers. tuning forks, Music Boxes, Clarionets, Flutes, Flies, Violin strings, clarionet reeds, clarionet and fife Preceptors, She'll Combs, watch oil, &c. ALSO,
 Dr. Wm. Evans camomile, tonic, and fa. mily aperient Pills, with directions, recon. mended highly for dyspepsia, nervous, and all stomach complaints.
 Dr. Evans Soothing Syrup, for teething, with directions-a real blessing to mothers. Also, Dr.. Hunts celebrated Pills, for Con- sumption & Liver complaint, with directions. Also, Dr. Goode's Female Domestic Pills, with ample directions. The above medicines prepared by Dr. Wm. Evans, 100 Chatham street, New. York-sold here by
 R. MERRINAN, Agent,
 Nert east of tke Presbyterian ChWrch
 Litchfeld, Dec. 9. 27
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
BYLAW.

A T the annual meeting held in Winches. "A ter, Oct. Sd, ls42, it was
 VorED-That if any owner of any Horse, Cattle, Swine, Sheep or Geese, shall suffer the same .o go at large, or out of his or her enclosure, such owner shall forfcit and pay to the person taking up and impounding the same, the sum of twenty five cents, for each Horse, OK, Cow, Steer, Bull, Heifer, Calf or Swine, and the sum of twelve cents for each Sheep, or Goose, for each time they shall be found at large, or out of the owner or owners enclosure, and taken up and impounded.
 That it shall be the duty of the several hay wards in the town, and it shall be lawful for any other person, to impound any such creatures so found out of the enclosures of the owner thereof-and any person SO i'm. pounding any of the aforesaid creatures shall give notice thereofto the owner or own. CTS, and proceed according to the statute law of this state, entitled "Pounds," and the owner or owners of any such creatures im- pounded shall not receive the same from the pound, until he or she shall have paid to the person impoundiDg the same the amount of the aforesaid forfeiture, and to the pound- keeper his fees, and expenses for Keeping the same as are by law allowed in other ca. ses of creatures impounded.
 Provided, Glacays, that every housekeeper who owns or keeps but one COW, that is order- ly and free from vicious habits, shall have, the right to depasture said COW on the pu. blic highways in said town between sun. rise and sun-setting.
 Also, prouided, that in case the owner of an unruly or vicious COW shall suffer the same to go at large on the highway at any time, she may be impounded as aforesaid.
 That it shall be the duty ofthe Town Clerk to procure the aforesaid By. Law to be print. ed in the Litchfield Enquirer, four weeks excessively. Certified from recc,d.
 Attest. SAMUEL w. Coz, Town Clerk
 Winchester, Oct. l642. A,.ot
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MORE NEW 0o0Ns
 Al 2. 0. Whaalnrsa

rUST RECEIVED. which makes hi..,0or sb complete. Also. a large stock of sr~NN Cev.ies. Boots, Shoes. and OUsP Nkoss. k.. ne neck or b,lsheI-Gs chegp e eun br EousS eIsesCheye.
 T The above will be sold upon {. RR.Dr PAY' svstem-Cash or Barter. The snh. scriber has charged out One NtOre.ful of goods since April last, and has come to h;s former system again.-which is the safest and best for him and the purchaser.
 Also, come Ladies and Gents, and see.
 Rock Salt, best, 1 6 Cd. Geneseo Flour 45.25. 8. D. WHEELER.
 Those who have unsettled accounts with the subscriber are most respectfully invited to call and balance the same without delay, and oblige yours, B SD. w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
District of Litchfeld, ss. Probate Court, Oct. 2O. l849

T STATE of DENIS KELLOGG, late If H Cornwall, in said district deceased- The Court of Probate for the district of Litch. field, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their cl aims thereto-and has ap pointed Messrs. John Bradford and Seymour Johnson of said Cornwall, commissioners to, q receive and examine said claims. Certified by ELISHA s. ABERNETHY, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shalt meet at the dwelling House last occupied by said deceased, in said Cornwall, on the 2Oh day of December, lS42, and or tbe 20th day of April, 1643, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of al. tending on the business of said appointment.
 JOHN BRADFORD (Commis.
 SEYMOUR JOHNSON, { siouers
 All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
 22 pHIo KELLocs, Administrator. NOTICE is hereby given that the Court IN of Probate within and for the district of sharon, has limited and allowed six months from this date to the creditors of the estate of JOHN WHlrTLEsEY, late of Salisbury, in said district, decensed, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the subscribers for set- tlement. All claims not presented within siximonths will be debarred.
 ISRAEL CAMP: (cxecuto..
 ROGER AVERILL. 1"7e"'0fS'
 Salisbury, October IT, lS42. 9t2s
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B R \ e K.

TNHE subscriber would respectfully in- A form the public that he has the past season. by an experienced workman, put up large kiln of BRICK, which he now offers for sale, one mile northwest of Har- winton Meeting House.
 ALLEN BIRGE. Harwlnton, Oct lA le9& SwS8
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
L. B. &PR.aGUE, Attorney and Counsellor
 At L9ws

HAVING opened an Office for the prac- III tice of his profession, in the GA1prr BUILDING, two doors South of Beckwith Ss Seymour's store, in South street, respectfully solicits share of the public patronage,
 Titchfield, Oct. l2. l640. ON
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
English and American Palntss
GLOVES.

IT ADIE's and Cents black Fl. s. and A Kid Gloves dark and light assorted do,, from A No. l. to those not qMite as good- prices accordingly-Ladies' bPk Fillet do of every description plain Silk, spun Silk' and run Silk, do., with great variety ot Cot ton Gloves, for sale by F. PhELPS'
 May 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
DR. ISRAEL DELAMATER'S
Nsrve and Bone Rheumatic LinimG

NGrUe QDG Bone ICheVM0Etc LNtMent.
 Tue numerous nervous pains of which 50 many eiens, cannot escape the reach of these Medicines. The external application. and the internal use at the same tine y reach the nerve and follow its strange and wandering course from one part of the body to apcther, until t s banished from the system and the patient rejoces in . perfect curs. TRy IF ALL yg AFFLICTED AND PROVE IT!
 All the Warrantees are intended to apply to the large sized bottles of Liniment and Specific, though in light eases, one bottle each of the small size is sUf ~. CoMsrocx & T1LEa.
 DR LrBBY's BrTrERs are highly spoken of in this ~icinity by gentlemsn who are not in the habit 0f drinking bilters (any than the good girl of gaing to meeting for the pleasure of it. We have no taste tor these ings ourselves, being bitter enough sssady w.hou. the gid sf rue wo5%Tood . 70. or qHas. diseases enumerated in the adverfisement and 0bl. ged to become either "pil swallower," bibber, we should be inclined to call for Libby's Bttors.
 Take Physc early-Medicine comes too late,
 When the disease becomes inve,erate.
 RECOMMENDED BY THE FAcplTv-LIBBE's PILLs.
 By long experience these Pills have been proved by thousands be the best and safest Family Medi. cine hitherto discovered. At a eeasOns of the year they will be found very valuable io ell who wish to secure themselves against sickness. They alike safe for children as for any period of life, and require liver complaints. dyspepsia or indigestion. nervous diseases sick headschs. and in fact, all diseases aF- sing from impure state OG the blood, or disoFdsF- ed state of the stomach 0F bowels. are speedily remo ness and it's consequences; therefore seaiarng mon should never be without them time nor climate ai- Gects them not. CoMsTOcK & TYLER.
 Wholesale Druggists and Sole Agents. New York.
 o1rF For sale at tho siga oE "DruGs & MedicineSs" LIch6ol0. omS
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17

NOTICE.
 BOOts, Shoes, Se. &c.
 Rn "HE subscriber has remov.
 1 ed to the store formerly G@A occupied by s. P. BOlles. in
 west street, and will be happy to wait upon his customers and the public to any thing in his line. He has on hand a good and full assortment of Boots am6 Shoes of all kinds, suitable for the season, and intends to offer them for good and ready pay, at such prices as to make it an induce ment for those in want to call and purchase. Also. Leather, Sole and Upper. Calf skins. Linings. Bindings. Heel balls, Boot cord, shoe thread, Sc. &c. cheap for cash.
 SAMUEL CLOCK. P.S.-A few smAll notes and accounts yet on hand. which it is very necessary should be adjusted soon.
 Litcafsld. WsN Srssi. Feb. l6. le42. Se
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
DENTISTRY. R. R. sMERREvE.AN.

A T his Office, up stairs, two doors South
 EA of Beckwith & Seymour's Store, will be in constant attendance to wait on those who may wish Dentistry in any of its various style. p Particular attention paid to Ex. TEACHING TEETH. sep 12 16
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
NOTXCR.

W HEREAS my wife LouzsA, has, with.
 out leave or provocation. left my bed SnG ooard' this is to forbid all persons haF- Ocnng or trusting her on my account as this date. Io~~ n Hsw~.1
 South Canaan, Oct. lS, 1888. sae
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
Iitchlield County Mutual
 FIR E
INSURANCE COMPANY.

lNSUNANCE COMPANY. 'FHIS Company has been in operation a -A considerable time, and has insured pro- perty to very large amount. It has funds on hand, and property pledged. sufficient to which will probably take place. The differ. ence between the expense of insuring in this company and in ordinary insurance compa- nies, is now too we'll understood to need any explanation. Individuals in this county, who choose to insure their property at a irifling expense, can apply to the Secretary in the Village of Litchfield, or to the agents in the several towns.
 DIRECTORS.
 William Beebe Jason Whiting
 Oliver Goodwin David c. Sanford
 Josiah G. Beckwith Richard Smith
 G, c. Woodruff Israel Coe
 Samuel G. Braman
 WILLIAM BEEBE. President. JASON WHITING, Sec'ry. II
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
Drugs and Medicines,
AT WH0LEsALI AND RETAIL. O6Is, P0issts, WesseS, Sc. J. e. RECKWTTH

WuOAGo48o
 O6Is, POIsts, VVsisses, Sc.
 J. G. BECKWITH
 OFFERS for sale complete
 U assortment oft above arti-
 cles, in quantities to suit the Pur-
 chaser, on asgood terms as they ~ can be bought within thestate, for cash or credit-including an assortment oI Bronzes, gold and silver Leaf and Foil, Gums Copal and Shellac, Alcohol, Japan and CoPal Varnish, Tamarinds, Madder, Cochineal, h. digo, American and Russia Isinglass, Spices Sal. .Eratus, Patent Barley and Cocoa, Soda and Seidlitz Powder, Congress Water, supe- riOr and common winter sperm, castor, pure Linseed, and Sweet OILS; Chlorine. Tooth Wash, Preston's Salts, Bayberry Tallow.
 A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
 Patent sNedGC6aeeS, including Anderson's Cough Drops, Swaim's Panacea, Bateman's Drops, Welch Med. icamentum, Thompson's Eye Water,
 PILLS of various kinds, &c. &c.
 Also, complete assortment @ English and American Paints among which are white and red lead, Whit ing, Chrome Yellow & Green, Prusslan Blue No. l and 2, Dutch and Rose Pink, Terra oe Sienna, Vermilion, Lamp Black, &c.
 London Brown Stout, Porter; old Madeira Pure Port, and other WiMeS-Pure Cog niac Brandy, Holland Gin, West India Rum' &c. as medicines.
 rP phvsicians, Painters, Hatters, &c. SUD- piled on as good terms as they can purchase ,he same qualities in New York.
 T.st,.hfeM ,Julu ?.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
HOusatonic Rail Road From North Canaan For Bridgeport, NesO- York aud
 WeaO-H H1Uem.


 THE Passenger Train of Cars on the k ,HOuaatonic Railroad will leave North Canaan lon and after the l0th inst.) daily (aundays exceptedl at 6 A. M- and arrive at Bridgeport at half.past 10 A. N. Return. at North Canaan at P. M.-running in connection with the steaEnboats NIMROD AND CROTON, One of which will leave New York from the east side of Catharine Market Slip every day Sundays excepted) at 6 A. M. and arrive in Bridgeport at half past 10 A. M. Returning leave Bridgeport at II A. M. and arrive in New York at 4 P. M.
 Stages leave Bridgeport for New-Haven al II A. M. and 6 P. M. Stages leave West Stockbridge, passing through Van Dusen- vile, Great Harrington and Sheffield. and North Canaan, and arrive in time for Pas sengers to take the cars at 6 A. M.; return ing the same day on the arrival of the cars at North Canaan.
 Stages also leave Litchfield to meet the cars at New Milford on Tuesdays, Thurs days and Saturdays-returning on Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays; also leave Litchfield on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays via South Farms, Bethlem, Wood bury and Southbu,y, to meet the cars at Newtown-returning on Tuesdays, Thurs. days and Saturdays.
 Stages will also run from Danbury to meet the cars at Hawleyville, returning the same day on the arrival of the cars from Bridgeport.
 pA Freight Train will leave North Ca. naan daily, Sundays excepted, at 8 A. M. and Bridgeport at P. M.
 Fare $2,SO If paid through from Cornwall bridge, West Cornwall, Falls Village and North Canaan to New.York.
 R. B. MASON, Superintendent. Bridgeport, April l2. l942. 49
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
WOODBURY TAILORS.


 THE subscribers would respectfully in- A form the inhabitants of Woodbury and its vicinity. that they have taken the shop formerly occupied by Lewis Kirkland, over the store of Walker Ss Kirkland, one door South of the North Congregational Church. where they are prepared to Cut and Make all kinds of Gentlemen's GARMENTS. at short notice. and as Fashion or the Customer shall dictate. The subscribers flalter them. selves that the practical knowIedee thev have had in the business will enable them io please all that may favor them with their patronage. -" T Much care will be taken in Cutting and Fitting work that is to be made out of the shop. MERITT TREAT.
 JAMES H. TAYLOR. Moodoury. Oct. 26. l642. tf22
 Boots & Shoes.
 EENT's Seal Skin Boots. Ladies EliDs. O do Kip aO do. do Ties'
 do Brogan Shoes do Buskins
 do Pumps. Also Lads walking shoe~ For sale by al. P. CAMP.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17

will keep on hand, or manufacture to order,
 Hlgs'9eeSSes Of NII kisaGlS, Saddles. Brides, Trunks, &c. He invites those who want work in his line to give him a call, as he has no doubt he can satisfy them both as to quality and prices. manner and at short notice. Many articles of Produce taken in payment for work.
 FREDERICK w. BROWN. LiichfeH NOp 16. 1S41. 9
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17

'cHFYELD COUNTY. Garritt and Baldwin. Alexander H. Holley. Matthew l.. Graham. Co nield & Robbins. Joha Franklin. John C. Swift. Lawrence & Phelps. M. and G. w. Merrills. T. Wadsworth & Co. s, and l.. Hurlbut. Hungerford & Co. Erastus Hodges. Myron Harrison. E. and o. Swift. Preston and Minor. Lyman Smith. William Leavitt. A. s. and J. Loomis. ". c. Wooster. M. Douglas. A. A. Gridley. s. M. Mitchell. George w. Whittlesey. Bronson and Blair. M, and c. J. Camp. David Gould.
 lvs22
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Also by the eame Agents, Dr. B. Brandreth's External Remedy or GinimeNtp

soreness .hus sprains stiff sinews whi,e swelngs rheumatic pons or stiffness, stiffness of the oints tue mors, unnatural hardness, stiff neck. sore throat croup, conracons Of the muscles scrofnlous enlarge affecting :he exterior of the human frame cured greatly relieved, by his never.tobe sufficiently ex. tOlled remedy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
ORERT WILLIAMS.

ROBERT WELLAAMS9 VK7OULD inform his customers, and the w public in general, that he has received khe latest fashions from New. York, and is prepared to do all kinds of work in the v TAILORING Line ef Business. Two doors South the Mansion House.
 Litchfield, June 23, l642. tN
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17

"OP HANDLES For Sale by
 lN aug APE. CAMP.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-17
DR, B. BRANDRETH's U1aSDersOL PGCtS,

VTVEND to cure all Disease because tney onIy SyS re re
 natr al medicine of man, and therefore ony ey;r .E
 ,hs corrnnt or vtiated humors the cause ot pam ""S "" sickness. leaving the good hnmors to g!ye
 LIFE AND HEALTH TO THE BO9 BO19t I.,,,n Observe that each agent has an engraved Geas,m n, cate of agency containing representation oL D Bandreh manuac,oy et Sing Sing ana on wnSH now ,,srn w ToS TIE BRANpRETH PILL BOXES. and which IS Ss~eCeS @ eCCeoSuTNT1ERFEITERs' DEATH BLOW .SN. no The Onbic will therefore please observe; fhat n9 R,anJre,h Pills can be relied upon as the TRUE and GENUINE unless each box has these new lao .oeis upon it. There three and each ecnasns cE aTs s, 1 yed on steel beautifully designed, and done at an expense of several thousand dollars. .en.p REMEMBER, the fac simile signature ot Dr. D. pondro,h Tnnst he upon the top of the box upon the side and also the bottom of the box By careful ex animation the name of Benjamin, Brendreth will De net transfer of the writing of Dr. Brandreth. This name will he found in the net work.
 TRe Pius are sold Gt 25 cents per boz, at 24l
 Psoo.],ro,, Mean. Vork
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1842-07-07
From The Saratoga SeAtinel
BATTLE or THE GROVE"

A day or two SINCE | was witness in comnsnv
win a Trend To a most novel conn!ct. The sf,r
occupied by the bellIgerenis was Chancell,r Wal
woflhs grove, and regardless of the sauc,itv IL
possesses as the TesIdsnce uf a stern Champion ol
Law and Ordcr' they waged most deadly ,ombat-
ne beliigerehis themselves were two Robins VI. a
'~hipmunck. Being unable to ascertain the mini
OF dispute from either or The parties, / copiecInrs
that Chr (who by The way was as gallant and ro.
Die looking fellow as can be imagIncd) had come
rom a distance 10 enjoy the fashionable season nj
iie Springs. and knowing That his prelensions IN
responsibility aud importance would be measured
by The elegance Of his stopping place. forthwith
selecleu 'he Chanccilors rove-whic does indeed
aiiJrd as luxurious accommodations 10 gents or
ms class as any similar place IA Broadway.
Saunierng out a morning or two after his arrival
Tor an adventure hc had not proceed far ere he
discovered a robins nest. lie had come TO sara
ioga for recreaiOn-and was already flushed with
feelings Of importance. aud DESTROYS for lmlic. Ia
winch, IN his more humble sphere and scdate con-
duct at home he had been a stranger The res,
was perched IN a sly place and tie ltile hungry
especianis within. were awaiting the return of
the rollins With food. By careful peeping over the
edge OF the nest young Chip saw just how matters
were. The whole four were his right by dlscoyc.
y-so yielding 10 his mischievous propeasires. he
gave them a slight stirring up with his paw. and
vas wonderfully amused 10 see the LILLE fellows
"Fth HeI hoHlhs 50 VIDE, Tor which as a p1rial
recompense for their trouble. he uckled their lhrpots
win The same instrument with which he gave them
the stirring up.
But Of lhIs stage Of the proceedings Chin vo.
interrupted that The "beaks" were upon him in real.
". 9 first he gave, Them good banle-bpt ,bis
was an unrghteOus cause. lie had envadcd d,
nestle peace wuntOniy injured helpless innocence
and the aggneved pary-lhe robins, without $40,
ping 20 HE her bulls az the ChanceIlors Office
pohed their fiery iucies" into his eyes and head
with such aHeciual assiduiiy, as 10 make him r..
treat. But they we're as quick on The wing as n,
was nimblc on Tho foot Ia vain he inmped rom
bong 10 bough-irom Tree 10 tree-in vain be i'm.
plofed The mierposiuon Of tho Chancellor as tbs
grand Arbitrator Of disputes, or appealed 10 The
gods OF the grove or with momsntary epo,gg
t0fned upon his standardization Tree 20 tree hsy
pursued him, tll he was compelled 20 esc,pe 10 a..
hackwoods. vanquished. dishonored and where
ttough punished in such suitable manner for bs
nischievousness-he will undoubtedly congratulate
himself Mat has escnpe-iechnically and IN The
eye OF The law-was legal one. Thus terminated
the "Biule of he Grove" q : y
Saratoga Springs, June IS. 1912.