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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-06-02

AT Conrt of Probate holden at Sharon, ,oiihin
and for tbs district Of Sharon, on the lAth dey
9fMoy, A. d. 1912:
Present, Cha's F. Seagwick, Esq. Judge.
I'm the motion of Robert N. Fuller and
" Silas B. Moore, Administrators on the
estate Of Moore Brown, late of Salisbury in
said district, deceased, this court doth de.
cree that six months from this date be allow.
ed and limited TO the creditors of said estate
to exhibit their claims to said administrators
and also directs that public notice be given
of this order, by advertising in newspaper
published in Lilchtield, and by posting CO.
py thereof on public signpost in said town
Of Salisbury, nearest the place where the
said deceased last dwelt.
Certified from Record,
52+ CHA's F. SEpowrck, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-06-02


THE Court of Probate for the district of
Il New Milford, has limited and allowed
to the creditors of the estate Of JusrUs Mules
late of New Milford in said district, deceas-
ed, represented insolvent, six months from
the date hereof, in which to exhibit their
claims against said estate and has appoint.
ed Daniel B: Drinsmado and Royal ]. Can.
field, Esqrs. commissioners TO- receive, exa.
mine and adjust said claims.
Certified by NATH'L PERRY. Judge.
We, the Commissioners above named,
hereby give notice that we shall meet to at
tend 10 the duties OF our said appointment,
at the Hotel Of George N. Mallory in said
New Milford. on the ID Monday Of July,
and the ID Monday Of November. 1872, at
10 o'clock in the forenoon on each Of said
days all claims not presented within said
time. properly as.ested. will be debarred a
recovery.
netsj al Nsu Milford fhe 23l deg Of Mey,
''s&' R:i :, c ss'n.aoD'' comm'r'.
All persons indebted % said estate are re.
qusied 10 make paymentt0
HEzEKrAH WEsIs, Admins.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-06-02

At Court Of Probate holden at Watertown on
the 23d day of May l642:
FSTATE of Josiah B. Dayton of said Wa
IA ter;own. an assigning debtor for the
benefit of his creditors:
1t is ordered by this Court that commits
sioners to receive, examine, and adjust the
claims of the creditors of said estate, be ap-
pointed at the Probate Office in WATERFOWL,
on the End Monday of June next, at 9 O'clock
in the forenoon; and that oil persons inter-
ested in said estate may be notified thereof:
the trustees will cause this order to be pub
lished in newspaper printed in Litchfield,
and post a copy thereof on the public sign
post i'm said WATERFOWL.
A true copy Of Record,
So Attest, HoLBRooK CURTIS, Judge.
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From the .Ne,o York Standard
TYLER MEETING IN THE PARK.

large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens in
favor of supporting the measures of the Adminisra-
ton of President Tyler, held the Park last
evening, which was addressed by several eminent
speakers with great applause, and series of resolu
tons adopted approbatory of the republican course of
conduct pursued by the Chief Magistrate. The meet
ing was attended by some two thousand of the bone
and sinew of the community, who filed the air with
their plaudits-men who are republicans in heart and
soul-in life and practce-who know how to estimate
what good and to condemn what is bad in the adj
mnisration of the affairs of the nationwide de-
termned to support honest Chief Magistrate in all
his Just and lighteous measures and who are pre-
pared, without "fear, favor, OF hope of reward, to
speak forth their sentiments boldly in relation to
those, be they friends foes, who would array the
people against the ruler whose desire is the best nte-
rests of his country.
Resolutions adopted by the meeting, recon-
mendng the President forthwith to remove Edward
Curtis from the Office of Collector of the Port of N.
York, and r. c. Wetmore, as Naval Officer. The
meeting also nominated JAMES KELLY, Esq, as Col
lector of the Port, in place of Mr. Curts-and the
was carried by exclamation.
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INFIRMARY FOR INVALIDS.

N II KS. MOKDAN from the NeWEngand states,
lVl would inform the community that she has open
ed house for nvalids, of either sex, 10Th street.
near Maryland Avenue. Her intention is to make it
emphatically "home" for those who unfortunate
ly overtaken by sickness, in any of its various forms,
away from their home and relatives All are more
or less aware of the suffering which the invalid expe
hustle of a crowded hotel the prescriptions and d.
whose duty it is faithfully to regard them and the
individual either left to suffer proracted and
pensve sickness, or is at once hurried to his grave,
for the want of the thousand kind attentions sooth
ing to the sick Institutions of this character
tablshed in all the principal cities of Europe and are
almost invariably resorted to by strangers in sickness,
and quite frequently by the resident citZensnot only
that they better attended to in their sickness, but
is far less expensive to the invalid. Similar nstitu-
tons have been established in most of the New Eng
land cities, much to the benefit of those who have
awaited themselves of their advantages. The house
is open to the residents of Washington well as to
strangers The best medical aid Of the District will be
called whenever deemed necessary the patient al
WAYS having his choice of any of the regular physicians
The female attendants Of the Infrmary those ex-
perienced in the calling, and every attention will be
paid to those who entrust themselves to their
TIE location is airy and pleasant any in Wash
ineton and entirely free from the noise and impur
ties of the densely populated parts of the city
The house is new, and is fitted up in cores
ponding to the wants and comfort of invalids.
Individuals travelling for the improvement of their
health, stopping in Washington, cannot fail to be
pleased with her comfortable and pleasant rooms.
Letters from distance, post paid, will leceive
prompt attention. july l-2w
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RETORT PIQU ANT.

The Journal of Commerce is defending the Presl-
dent, and predicting for him after next election q
more submissive Congress, that will make his last two
years as smooth as the first two are disturbed.
We read at the bottom Of notices and advertise
ments from various Departments at Washington,
these words 'To be published in the N. Y. jour
of Commerce and N. Y. Sun.
Possibly there may be some connection here be-
tween the praise and the pudding.--N. Y. Amer.
And perhaps there may be some conheSion between
the unoppessab.e wrath Of the American toward the
present Administration, and the unsuccessful efforts
of its editor to obtain the New York Post Office
Certainly there must be some cause, AID potent
one, for the extraordinary change which has taken
place of late in he character of the Anne lean -ior-
merly the most gentlemanly paper in the city, but
now so low in tue scale of blackguardsm that It is
considered by many unfit to be admitted into their
hous s-.jOur. Com
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AMERICAN ATHEN EUM,
%, RUE BAssE NJ RAMrART.

TTNHE undersigned citizens of the United States,
i being DESTROYS of establishing an American IL
brary and reading in Paris, for the purpose oil
Obtaining nfor maiion generally relative to their ma
live country and of facilitating Just appreciation oil
The same throughout Europe, as well with view
to cement The amicabe relations between the Old and
the New World hnve agreed to pay the amount placed
opposite their name annually for three consecutive
years, from the LIST of January, lo42
They agree to submit the entire and permanent
control of the amounts paid by them to an association
composed of the following gentlemen, viz
His Excellency HENRY WHEATON,
LORENZO DRAPER, American Consul at Paris,
ALEXANDER VATTEMARE, author of The System
of International Exchanges"
HENRY LEDYARD, Secretary of Legation,
EUGENE "A. VAIL,
And authorize them or any three of them, to make
such arrangements for the disposition of the same as
they may proper to change them at their pleasure;
to appoint substitutes for them and successors
in case of the resignation death of either OF them
TO dispose of the books other property of which
they may become possessed should they at any time
deem fit TO do so; to appropriate the funds arising
there from, and all other funds obtained by them as
they may see best and, in short, to do whatever In
her judgment may most conduce to the execution OF
the above design.
la the event Of the resignation death of either of
the members of the association and the non accord
ance of the survivors the selection OF htih II
is understood that the is to be named by the d.
pIomaIic Agent of the United S ates al Paris.
(Signed)
NorE.- Those who desire to pay the whole amount
of their subscription at present, will please to add
notice that effect Toe sum subscribed will he re-
ceved by the American Consul IA, Place Vendome,
or 80, Rue Haueville, in cash, or in orders upon
bankers either here or in the United States and 1t
requested that this card be returned to the Consul
by post otherwise.
Specimens of American art, well as books OF ev-
cry description, will be acceptable donations.
Terms Of subscription.
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July l3-eo&dts
OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS,

July 10th, lS42.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the
- Commissioner Of Public Buildings for construct
ing a wooden pasade fence around the Patent Of
flee square, agreeably to the specifications in his o.
fee also for making and hanging panel shutters to
the basement story windows of said Office building,
corresponding with pattern in the Patent Office.
The proposals to state the price of the railing and
gates per running foot, and the shutters per pair,
hung complete, and to be furnished on before the
Odd inst. july l7-lw
The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1842-07-21

w AFTER WATER! WATER i,It.i !i!L IN M 1ay
w received a fresh supply of White Sulphur Wa
ter direct from the White Sulphur Springs, In Vr-
oinia which will sell reasonable terms, IN quant
ties to sui, customers--in barrels or otherwise.
WILLIAM YOUNG,
doors east of Gadsbys, Penn. av.
Also fresh supply of Congress water just received
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REMOVAL OF THE LAND OFFICE FROM
BURLINGTON TO FAIRFIELD, IOWA
LII

TN consequence of representations in regard to the
i expectancy and proprety of removing the Land
Office located BurIin gon, in the Iowa Terri
tory, to the of fairfield, the seat of Jefferson
county, il said Territory, and pursuant to authority
of law the President has directed the desired removal
to be made without unnecessary delay
GENERAL LAND OFFICE July II, 1912.
;,,ly ufu
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A CARD.

THE undersigned having under the firm of John
Il son q Caan, oIened an office of General Agen-
cy for the negotiation and transaction of such bust
may be conided hem in this city, beg leave
to offer to their friends and to the public their services
in The sale and purchase Of all kir DIS of real and per-
sona property, corporation, bank, Insurance. and oher
stocks negotiation of loans and investments of mo-
ney, collections of claims upon the several Depart
ments of Government rents and dividends, bond bills
and notes from abroad payment Of taxes for non-res
DENTS settlement of estates, executing the duties of
trustees, &c. Sc; all for fair and reasonable COM
mission at their office, street, few doors east of
Messrs. Corcoran & Riggs, where they may always
be found during business hours.
The undersigned feel happy in the belief that, to
those who know, or who have known them, it is
unnecessary to say their business will be conducted
upon principles ofthe strctest poprety in all respects
and that all moneys passing through their hands will
Ing to instructions.
LEWIS JOHNSON
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AND MILITARY OUTREMENTS, AT
PUBLIC AUCTION.
ON TUESDAY The Goth inst, at 10 o'clock, IN.
" we shall sell, by order, at the U. S. Arsenal,
Washington, ID. c., large lot of Scrap Iron, Scrap
Steel, and condemned Military Announcements, &c,
viz:
Large LOT grape shot (castings),
do do scrap, cast and wrought iron,
do do old muskets, rifles, carbnes and officers
sabres,
Musicians and commissioned officers swords and
sword belts,
Rifle TASKS, iron trucks bride bits, curb chains, and
srrups,
Tongues, Wheels swingletrees, &c.
large lot of naves and spokes, for wheels, well
seasoned,
Large lot second hand tools axes &c, drills Fullers
files, assorted
Gauges hammers, saws, &C.. large lot planes and
plane irons,
Spades shoves picks, sledges smith tongs, anvils,
screw taps, iron trucks, &c. &c
With great variety of other articles, not deemed
necessary to be enumerated.
The attention Of manufacturers Of iron, sadIers,
whcelwrighs, and others, is requested to the above
sale. Terms cash, payable in specie or its equivalent
Articles to be paid for before delivery.
ROBERT w. DYER & CO.
jy9rop&3risif Auconeers.
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE AT AUCTION.
ON Wednesday, Goth instant, at half past five
" O'clock afternoon we will sell in front of the
premises, at pu6ttc auction, ue tnree story pflck
dwelling house situated 18th street between E
and street. now occupied by Richard Cuts, Esq,
and belonging to the heirs of the late Cor. Mclean
The house is centrally situated within few yards of
Pennsylvania avenue, has good water in the mmed-
ate neghborhood, and every way pleasant as a pr-
vate residence
Te,ms-One-thir purchase-money cash on the
balance credit will be given of three, six, and
nine months; the credit payments to be secured by
deed of trust the property. Any information
given respecting the property on application to
ROBT w. DYER,
iuly 13-eo&dts Auctioneer
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PATENT OFFICE, July IL, 1912
ON the petition of w. w. Woodwork, admins
" traitor of the estate of VIM. Woodwork, de-
ceased of the city of New York, dated the 18th day
of July 1872 praying for the extension OF patent
granted to said VIM. Woodwork, for an improve
ment in planning growing and cutting boards, Sc for
seven years from the expiration of said patent which
takes place on the 28th day of December next
1t is ordered thht the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office, the first day of September next at
~ o'clock, M.-and all persons are notified oappear
and show cause, if any they have, why said Pc
tition ought not to be granted.
Ordered ALSO that this notice published IN the Ma
disonan and National nelligencer, printed at Wash
ingon, D. c.; the Baltimore Sun, printed at Bati-
more; the Journal of Commerce, printed at New
York; the Saturday Courier printed at Philadelphia,
and the Times, printed at Boston-once week Tor
three weeks.
H. l.. ELLSWORTH,
July l9-law3w Commissioner Of Patents.
P. S.-Papers named above will please copy and
send the papers containing the publication, with their
bills. TO the Patent Office
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Sand Box s, do do.
Wafer Stands, do do.
Ink, in quart bottles, Maynard & Noyes', black.
Do do Cooper & Phillips, do.
Do in half pints. Arnold's, red.
Waters, red, per h., including cansters.
Pounce, per pound
Black Sand, per bushel.
Prepared India Rubber, per pound.
Sealing Wax, best scarlet, do
Cotton Irvine, assorted sizes, do
Seine do do do do.
Each bidder must furnish with his proposals sam
pie, andbM one sample, of each article bid for.
Each article must be bid for, and no more than
one price named for any article.
Bids not fully conforming to the advertisement will
not be considered
The terms and conditions annexed to the advertise
ment for Printing, are, as far applicable to be in
corporated in the contract for Stationery and the
head of the Department will in all cases, judge
whether the articles rendered by the contractors are
of the quality required by the contract.
G.. A. WICKLlFF,
july 19--tA1 Postmaster General
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REFERENCES:
Very Rev DR. VIM. Matthew'S
Gen. John P. Van Ness
Richard Smith, Esq. ! Washington.
George Thomas, Esq.
Darius Cagett, Esq.
Gen.Water Smith, ceoroetown
Mess,s. Hugh Smith & Co., Alexandra.
Nath, Jewet, Esq.
Messrs. Loring Il Kuprer. nosoh'
Messrs. Young, Smith & Co.
Wolfe & Carkes In
Bay, Ward & Co. I'VE" YORK.
Benz. II. Field, Esq.
Hon John Sergeant,
William d. Lewis, ESQ. Philadelphia.
Messrs. Levi Garrett & Sons, }
Z. C. Lee, Esq
Robert Mickle, Esq. Baltimore.
F. KONG, Esq.
Messrs. Dunlop, Moncure & Co, Richmond.
Messrs. J. & w. Soutbgate Norfolk
Messrs !. w u 'chary & Co. Now Or,o,ns
Hon E. D. White, Ho. of R. I've" o'e"nS
Washington, July 14-law3w
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Having determined to dispose Of the above, purcha-
sers will do we'll to make early application.
w. w. CORCORAN,
b Jun 20-law6w
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-25

however, appears h. he that II viii increase consumption
end favor tie tobacco trade generally. Tie high prices
given IN the Hiiei states fJr tubaceo o I've spe. 10
Eurupe this Season, exeiies surprise aud regret
~ tbs slde, where every circumstance is thought
10 bear against the article aud present the g8oy
sect that preceded tic business ol any t9nCr
yeaf.
Ia the State Of the market prospects for Cotton
there Is material change since cur last circular.
lucinang advance OF sda ID obtained partially
siOay upon some OF the lower desert pons, affords
valid contradiction To this statement The better quail
lies remain stationary in prices while low Cotton iinged
with red. Of which there is large quantity here is al
most unsuitable. The demand for consumption contin.
10 b. large, but lis effects falls counieaced by The
readiness with which ii is met by importers. The IA
vorabe circumstances ola probable early and abundant
harvest, OF which lie country every where presents the
appearance. and the improved state Of the anufacu
ring bnsinss m the interior. in great nru
irazed IN their effect by the received from the
States Of the uncommon forward state Of the Cotton
crops. With cur present state OF cotpn there is ap
parent probability OF upward movement in prices from
NY cause but that OF nnlavorable reports Of the growing
crops of America.
Experience Of the general of nature teaches
thai good crops prepoudaaie bad TO the extent OF
less than three four to one Taking the chauces in
this raiio II beIooyess every prudent Spectator 10
suine that the coming crop will be full one, and
mensnrae with the physical power annually increasing
will not be less thdn two millions Of bales quantity
with which II is scarcely possible for consumption 10
deal even at present lower prices.
species Of panic. which still prevails, has seized
The Con- trade, and depressed prices ot Grain and Flour
4 our quotations
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-25
THURSD7F, AUGUST IS. 1872
TIE TREATY RATIFIED

We learn that the Treaty lately concluded betvee,
Lord Ashburon and Mr. WEBSTER las BEEN after ,,,
tracted discussion. ratified BY the Senate-lhe oslt,
tona majority of two thirds beng in its favor It ia
said that nine Senators voted against ratification I'm,
Their names, except that Of M Benton who seems J.,
have been Violently opposed to the arrangement arc M,
mentioned The provisions of the treaty are sill nm
known. We presume. however, that the Injunction If
secrecy will SOON be removed
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V AsnINGrnN.. Anvnsl |!

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~ 49, '" :. =, pi's''''ea h'S"u"on
'5}n"i"g me H"o''''''' Of W avs ana Means 10 report
~ ~ 10 "a, 'I'"i"E f"at"N
~ F'os,o' "'''""' noh "plo''s u'oel ''e 'oh
pnu'' Act
~ ~ 'P"ts5 "u ~ F'''fap ""y upon TEA a"u eoi'o''
- TAX eolu ana sd'tf Wdl'
'ig''1oas we've ma'' 10 me Suspension "l 'he h"es'
I'" '' ii9es' N'9e9 ~ afeh''aloh 'tais' ''e lhlro
''.,'o" -, -, = W, p,@'@'u l'3l'c'
-, - f''''i "' eiih'' lo""ea WIN pro
Ps'' - '7 t''1' ia'p3 'he PROVISIONS ot "o 'ohl'o
M M ~ aI u" '''ee '"nee'' u'ue' net"ten
'ta''''' ts#''' ''N "as '"' h'a" "diu'u u me pni
proposed. ,.,.,,-.,,,,
NJ, ~ ,.N''' "'Nta "Fp7fe''Soh u ,ne MUGS.
o#ase''os ha'In2 1''h laa'' Ihis Was mo'iuh Whch
required mo uiias ihe motion was rejected ny a
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~, = =. 'N'f,",, - "oNo ',la' Tue i'ooS' go
mo ''ln'a"'e q NO Nh'l' an me Stale ct lie T.
hl'n' WIN view oI "Hliis w n Revenue bli Inc
'hoa," I'sF""'u. - i" -.
-. SO 'iuns' paN"g Ro,v n.o '"mh'lue al ue
" n"'' nj a. II ''''f'i''ola' WAS 'ailea 10 We
emu ,..1,,,
VT. - iN@f 'Noil' moved to postpone lhe or
ue' u ouss'' III ""'' u lh' up WE hih npo1eu ny
"'' N",'H''c o""'t Io""'''A' We h's' ,'i""h vas
upon me en'Wsh'o poa'h'sS-Na Naval o'',) When
uo HOUSE "e'o as' /" eomh''"e o' NE Nhoe on iae
alat" o' the '"hi'
i"o nn was l''' asiee "ve,hoihg'y' ana uie Nom
,,''o No''' W eosuV' 'le pn ielo''ea ny MI. niger
sol,' ,.,
MI bAhNAhi'' as poihi oi order, commended that
inc b lns ihiroanHrn tihn' from the Judiciary Com
mitlee 10 supply temporary detects III The COMPOUNDS
Aei. must he hfst read aud considered.
HE ohair 50 dec'dod. and this B'li WAS explained
by MIR BARNARD, and was proposed to be amended
and defended upon us merits. IN amendment was pro
posed IN regard 10 the retrospective feature OF this Bill
which Mr.. Barnard explained.
Mr.. ADAMS continued the debate in of his pccu-
liar speeches. lie argued against the bill aud par,lcn
ary against It's uoipecpe character lie commended
that II was retrospective Bill, and therefore unclus
tuuonal. Il proposed. he argued. to leeazc the col.
lection of duties which there was no power to collect
The distinction drawn 10y the Chairman of the Judiciary
Committee, he commended, was one which would moi
bear examination.
ifthcre WAS 10 law to caeci Revenue. the coec
ton OF it high crime and mlsdemcanor. and III,
Supreme Court, IN derldiuc against the power under
the Compromise Act would decide upon the question
nnvor Mr All,,ns in The ,,,rs, II he ,cn,,rLs nod
some ausion 10 the conduct Of the members from ia.
South who had shown some sensitveness upon the sub
jee OF Tariff lie reminded these zen enrn that the,
had done most fer Protection by voting for the free adj
mission of tea and coffee when duties upon these ar
ticlss We're purely Of A Rtycn1e character
Mr. Adams spoke at considerable l,npih and was i
bowed by Mr. pR0FFIYnrerIy. and in denuncation o
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-08-25
REFERENCES.
NEW GLASGOW ACADEMY.

TIVE undersigned Trustees of the above institution
have engaged the services of MIR, William ID. Fair.
distinguished graduate OF the Virginia Military lnSll-
ute who will enter upon the discharge OF his duties on
the 10Th OF September next.
In addition To the reputation which Mr. Fair holds
before the public ior his scientific atalnmens. he has
furnished the Trustees with the highest and most salts
factory ta onals from the conductors 1.-The Institution
where he graduated.
Ii is designed 10 put the New Glasgow Academy on
the most elevated footing, approaching, dnot eluallng,
that OF our ordinary colleges.
PROGRAMME OF STUDIES
NJ ,rHEM ATIcs
Arithmetic. ALGEBRA. Geometry, Irigonometry (Plane
and Spheriel,} analytical Geometry. Dtprental aud
Integral Calculus, Descriptive Geometry, Shades and
Shadows, and Perspective.
ENoilS u pArrmENr