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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
WH1G STATE CONVENTION.

NNHE Wings of Connecticut will hold State Con- A ventiOn at Hartford, On Wednesday, the 18th day of January ext, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor Trea surer, Secretary and Comptroller, and for doing any other business proper come before them. The Con- venton to consist of delegates from each :own equal to double the number of representatives in the Ge- neral Assembly. The committees 'n the several towns will please call meetings Of ihe Wings on Tuesday, the 10th of January, tor at sae other to said Convention; and it is particularly requested that every town be faly represented. The Wings of Connecticut remain firm and unbrOken, and they have only to put forth exertions such were made in lSSS, 39 40 and Al, to glorious triumph.
 JAMES F. BABCOCK, Whig
 EZRA s. HAMILTON, State Central
 HENRY PECK, Committee. Nelp HaUen, Nou. 29, lS42.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
New and Valuable Art. GiEGL6aRSc hAE G6EEpxlaiRaaa.

HNHE inhabitants of Litchfield County are U respectfully informed that MT. Reuben Merriman has purchased, from MT. 2. H.. Ward, the right of GLIDING, by this valuable process, for this county, and is ready to show specimens of this Art, and to do any work, at his Jewellers Shop in East-Street: {: such as Watch Cases SpectGcles, Pencil Cases, Sitter and German Siloer WGres, Surgical In- struments, 8'c. 4c. All articles Gilded with Gold or Silver in this way can be warranted for durability, will stand all acids, and for beauty need only be seen. Its application to Steel and all the finer Metals, make it a valuable Art, from it's ability to preserve from tarnish and rust.
 U The public will do we'll to call and examine samples of Gliding on Spectacles, Pencil Cases, Watch Cases, Dials,-dEc. &c.
 R. MERRlMAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

el men at all times according to their deserts and when he is placed in nomination for any Oice never lakes an undorhanded course to promote his own election, but is always frank and unreservsd.
 The people of this government have been too long the dupes of contriving aristocratic demagogues and it is time they should awake from their drowsy lethargy assert their dignity and independence, and through the medium of the ballot box teach dishon- est aspranss that there is yet vestge of liberty left in this country, and remnant of enlightened, honest intellect to preserve it. ALGKRNoN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

THE subscriber tenders his thanks to a
 1 generous public for their very liberal patronage hitherto, and takes this opportuni- ty to inform them he has now on hand at his old stand in West.st. O most splendid assort. ment of Stoves, including Cook. Stoves. Par !or-Stoves. Ca great variety) Counting House, Meeting House. Franklin and Box Stoves and being aware of the scarcity and value of money, is induced to offer them at prices full ly corresponding with the times, and assures the public that he will sell as low as can be purchased elsewhere. New Stoves eXchan. ged for old ones on accommodating terms also on hand a variety of second hand Stoves for sale very low.
 Stoue Pipe, Sheet Iron, Copper and 7in We're,
 constantly on hand or made to order of
 first rate materials, and work warranted.
 Those wishing to purchase any of the above articles are invited to call and examine and for Cash or approred Noles, we assure them we will redeem the pledge.
 Do you doubt it! Try and see.
 U- All notes and accounts of long stand. ing must be settled without delay. As a word to the wise is sufficient we trust it will be done. MOSES MORSE.
 Litchfield, Dec. ', 1e42. tf26
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

WHEREAS George Merchant of LiCsff, w field, in the Probate District of Ltch. field, on the 29ih day of October A. D. ls42 made an assignment of certain estate, real and personal, to Sidney Peck of said Litch- field, in trust, for the benefit of all tho credi- tors the said Merchant-Tho Court of Pro- bate for said district has limited and allowed six mocths from the date hereof for all tbose who were creditors of said Merchant atsthe date of said assignment within which to ex- hibit their claims thereto, and has appointed HOtbrook Curtiss, Esq. of Watertown and Abraham Beechers Esq. of BethleR, Con- missioners to receive, examine and adjust said claims and all claims not presented within said time will be debaPred recovery ofRny of'the avails of said assignment.
 Certified by
 , ,, ELISHA s. ABRRNKTHx, Judge,
 Ltchfield, Nov. I6, 1922.
 The undersigned hereby give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling house now occupied by the said Geo. Merchant in said Lnchfield, on the 16ah day of January. and on the 18th day of May, 164S, at 10 o'clock, A. M. on each of said days, to attend to the duties ofsaid appointment.
 -> ~.. HoLBReoK CURTIS, ] Comnis-
 ABRAHAM BEEcHER, sioNers.
 Litoh6eld, Nov. 16, 1e42. %
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

THE Court of Probate for the District of 1 Woodbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cre- ditors to the estate of HORACE M. DUDLEY, late of Woodbury, deceased, to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred rccove- ry. All persons indebted te said estate arc requested to make immediate payment to
 JEREMIAH PECK, Adm'r.
 Woodbury, Nov. 26, ls42. s27
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
FASHIONABLE HATS, for sale by N ang A. PIP. CAMP.

THE undersigned, commissioners on the \ estate of JOHN LEVI, late of Sharon. in the district of Sharon, deceased, hereby give notice that six months from the 18th day of November, ls42, are allowed to the creditors of said estate to present their claims; we will meet on the business of our appointment at the late dwelling house of the deceased. in said Sharon, on the 2d Monday of Febru- ary and Sd Monday of May next at 10 O.. clock A. M. on each days.
 SAMUEL E. EvERIrT. Commis-
 PETER BIERcE, { sioners. Sharon. Nov. %, l642. 2o
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
District of LitchfeLd, ss. Probate Court. Dec'r 6. l842.

 LN STATE of AARON c. GILBERT, late of A Litchfeld 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, to exhibit their claims for settle- ment Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attcsted, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 28 EDWARD PIERPoNT, EXecutor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

TINHE Judge of the Court of Probate for 1 the District of Kent, has limited and al. lowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors to the estate of WILLIAM Coon. SELL, late of Kent, in said district, deceased, represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Wells Beardsley and John Wilson of said Kent, commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 RUFUS FULLER, JR. Judge. -eni, November IA, l642.
 The subscribers give notice. that they shalt meet at the Inn of John H. Sl. John, in said Kent, on the last Saturday in December next and on the second Saturday in May. l043, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the bu. siness of said appointment.
 JOHN WILSON, Ic..
 WELLS BEARDstEH, s s' All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment 10 T SALLY GooDsELLs Administratrix.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
DR. WOLCOTT,

III AS removed his residence to the house 1 IL of the late Hon. Frederick Wolcott, where he can be consulted also, at his Of. flee, over s. P. Bolles' store, in Spencer's New Building.
 Litchfield, Nov. l6, lS42. 26
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

Tive Geese Feathers, For sale by A. P. P. CAMP.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
.a VALUABLE FARM. AmA THE subscriber offers anla. sfTsGR For SGyEe, |R Wkl9 n oF n hN,,a r,v,M

isfTsM For SNEe,
 ksss FARM of about one GEY* hundred and seventy nA five acres of land, very pleasantly situated about two miles east of Litchtield Court House, (with tho Litchfeld and Hartford turnpike road running through it.) There is on the farm a very large and convenient Dwelling House, with three Barns and a suitable number of other out houses. The farm is well proportioned into Meadow, Pas. ture and Plough land, with good supply of Wood, together with about POO Sugar Maple trees, standing but a short distance from the house, with variety of fruit trees, such as Apple, Pear, Cherry and Plum. There can be cut on the farm fifty or sixty tons of Hay annually, with as good privileges for Water as can be found on any other farm.
 For further particulars enquire of
 JONATHAN BUEL.
 Litchfeld, Nov. IS, l642. St26
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

MOP HANDLES For Sale by
 WI aug A.P. P. CAMP.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

MassachuSetIs EIectiOn-The latest, of all sorts of accounts given by the Boston Atlas of Friday, thus -Whg representatives l77-LOcOs l7s. The Post, on the contrary, claims loco majority of three in the House and five in the Senate. Not fully decided
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
NOTICE.

TWNHE undersigned, Trustees on the estate of Bronson & Blair, assigning debtors. have, with the advice and consent of the Judge of Probate, having jurisdiction of said estate. appointed SiIas II. Bronson. and sherman C. Blair. the said asSigDOrs. agents of the trustees for the safe and disp"sol ot the assigned property, subject at all times to the control and direction of the trustees.
 H. GeGDwTN, (T,assa...
 ARIA AFFORD. . HiteheockNills, Nov. 8. lSa2 $Wxv
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
District of LitchfeH, ss ~N kSrN

District of LitchfeH, ss
 Probate Court, Nov. 22, l642. UPSTATE of AsArH HALL, late of Goshen. H in said District deceased. The Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield, ,hath li- mited aud allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of snid estate, repre- scented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed ErasIus Lyman, Ener Bailey and Moses Lyman, IT. Esqrs. of said Goshen, commissioners to re- ceiYe and examine said claims.
 Certified by
 ELISHA s. ABERNETHY, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet al the dwelling house of Robert Palmer in said Goshen, on the 18th day of January. and on the 22d day of May A. D. l64S, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, on each of said days. for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 ERAsrus LYMAN, J
 EBeR BAILEY, Comm'rs.
 MosEs LYMAN, JR.
 All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 LEWIS SMITH, .a, 26 HANNAH c. HALL, '"
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

LUST received by A. P- ?. Camp. French O Tie. Bowed, and Plain Satin and Bomba~ zine @eOcAte of all qGalitiee apd prieee-
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
"TEMprRANcr-No TEMPERANcr." :"

IEMPEkANCE-NO ! IEMPk4IANCE.
 Mr. EDIToR-SlR-l wish, through your columns, to request MT. Stephen Deming to give full report of his speech at che late Temperance Meeting at the Town Room. Will the said gentleman comply7 Litch6eld, l942 HARRY BISsEL1.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08

TEVHE Judge of the Court of Probate for l the district of Watertown, has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of the estate of SAMUEL P. Cor LEY, late of Watertown, in said district, de. ceased, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has ap- pointed John Buckingham and Merit Hemin- way, commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 HOLBROOK CURTIS, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice. that they shall way, in said Watertown, on the first Mon- days of January and May next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 MERIT HEMMwAT' com'r'
 All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to f@ofs1 5oss F. RiosanDs. na1nasD'' Admin'r'.
 Watertown, Nov. IA l642 *T At Court of Probate holden e, Salisbury soith- in and for the District ef Sharon, 0n lks 27h
 day of October, 1642:
 \ Present, John c. Michel, Esq. Judge. nN motion of the Executors of the last O will and testament on the estate of SAMUEL RooD, late of Canaan, in said dis. trict, deceased this court doth decree, that six months from this date be allowed and li- mited to the creditors of said estate 10 exhibit their claims to said executors-and also di. rects that public notice be given of this or- der by advertising in newspaper published in Litchfield. and by posting copy thereof on public signpost in said town of Canaan nearest the last residence of said deceased.
 Certified from Record
 27" JOHN c. MITCHELL, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-12-08
Dr. Phelps' Cough Pills,

the unvivalIed remedy for Coughs. Colds, Wh"opng, Mc Thsse Pills are n combnat ton of inc most ap- moved vs~etGble remedies for Lang Affections. and are unsurpassed in their operation Of removing all kinds of irritation of the ungs and are suited 10 all co0stitutions. 25 cents. Also,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
ISs~ Ia LsssAss'r ytsini-a. hsy ..
VIRGINIA M. EDITIONS.

On Thursday Last. the election Gor members Of
the next Legislature "eame off," as the racers say;
and, although we have as yet received out few ne
turns they are OF such character as to Justify the
apprehension that the Loco Foeos may have a de
decisive Majority next winter. We shalt see, in
that eAse what effect their .fHfi Bank doctrines
which they will Of eoure carry out IN practice
will have in sofisning the "hard times" and i'm
proving the prices OF our agricultural products
In this county, the wing candidates have been
re- elected, though by a majority greatly reduced.
THIS We were prepared to expect, as our friends
know, and indeed as we predicted some days ago.
The causes OF that reduced ma oriy are well known
at home, and do not deem u necessary therefore
particularly, TO advert to them ali. The pro-
mincnt among them, however, was the want OF har-
mony among the wings themselves. Every dts
cerning man saw that our dissenSions stimulated
our opponents to extraordinary eSertions--and We
will do them the iustics TO say that they lett no
stone unturned TO achieve a triumph. We do not
know how many Of their voters remained NJ home;
but OF this We feel confident. that, for every one
who did so. there were ut least three Wings. As
for "changes," so far as we know. they were "few
and far between" At the Courthouse (where VIC
were.l they were particularly noted-and the
amount Of It was that hrss gentlemen who had
heretofore voted for the wings, this year sustained
the candidates on the other side. and one who had
formerly voted for the Democratic ticket, support
ed the Wings. In reference to the other precincts
we cannot sreak.
"Next Spring." however, Fronting by the lessons
Of this, harmony will be restored TO the Wing ranks,
and we shall again triumph by a large majority
Mark the prophecy
The "hnrd times" and The "low prices OF produce"
were handled adtoilly and not without effect
particularly among those who always seek for the
causes either OF good or evil in some proSjuiaic
measure, and who unable to connect effects with
causes far remote but which are linked together by
ham, which, though strong as fate, is invisible
10 the common eye.
We suhloin such returns MS have reached Us:
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
RICHMOND WING.
wEpNespAY MORNING. MAY a.
THE RESULT OF THE ELECTIONS.

IRE RESULT ot Il lie ELEC iONS.
Only a few OF the Western Counties have been
heard from. but they canno, materially vary
the resul'. The loss Of such COUNTIES as Fauquier
Franklin, Hampshire, g.. cannot be repaired by
any gains, which may be made elsewhere. But it
is not likely that these gains will be made-lt IL.
probable that the same cause which led to defeat in
those suongholds of the Wings, wall operate in
other counties, and produce like results.
We must, then, content ourselves, as well as we
may, with the conviction that We are defeated. A
drubbins is not pleasant, any way you can fix it
IL may have been caused by our own apathy and
neglect, and may ultimately enure to our benefit
as trust and believe this will-but nevertheless
it does not digest well. We could have wished it
had been ordered otherwise. But it is idle TO re
pine.
WINGS OF VIRGINIA Lot US go to work
forthwith TO retrieve our losses. Our cause is not
half SO desperate RS 1t was in 1889. We have got
rid of responsibility, enisilcd upon us by Loco.
foco nisrule-enOcsh to crush any party, and which
will crush tina, upon which 1t is now dcvolved. The
losi in many Counties is only spparent-not real.
They can be restored to the Wing fold. whenever
the occasion calls Tor the eSeftion Of Wing strength.
The cupdity and ambition of the Richmond unto
IN our favour. Every movement will be so directed
rs to minister to the rapacity ambition of that
concern. The people cannot stand this-and we
mistake greatly the characIef OF many Of those
elected II they do not rebel against 1t. Dsscnsions
with regard to the Presidential asprants too cannot
tail to operate to benefit. There may be
majority opposed to Mr.. Clay-but that majority
will not DC IN favour Of any other man. There
will TIC Van Buren, men--a very respectable spin
kle of Calhoun men-a soodly number Of Benton
men-itho' these, according TO the Madisonian,
are neither more nor less thar Clay nenl-Some
Johnson men and some Buchanan mem We
have heard of no Tyler man yetl-and If they
move together tremendously, will excite just
wonder,
Whilst they are quarrelins among themselves,
rs they will qusuel-let the Wings organiz- them
selves md move forward IN solid column to the
great object they have at hear. Let them beg
Immediately 10 disseminate Wing papers among
the people. To overcome error IS a work OF time
Ignorance cannot be oyerIhrown in a moment-ani
Prejudice must be undermined: It cannot bc storm
ed. Light must he let in by degrees. and ns it
were, una~ares. The scorer the good work is be.
gun, the better.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
DEATHS.

AZ his residence, ~ the County Of Albemarle on
Tuesday, l9th instant, in the 9Th year Of his age
CnARLHs SMIrm. Esq, after n painful disease Of a
few months, which he bore with Christian como.
sure, coincdent with the holiness Of religion and
the greatness Of philosophy.
The death Of this nmiable and good man, who
has, like the rIpenng fruits Of Autumn, been gath.
cred IN his fathers In good old age, leaving dc.
voted wife and four kind and affsctionnte children
10 shed the nngushed tears Of sorrow over their sad
bereavement, whose attachment had been secured
10 sootho the decline and evening Of his days, by
devoted Kindness and the oKemplifcation Of the pu-
rny Of that faith founded upon the brightly beam
ing star Of morality, that will alone
"Ovor bounden ruins SMILE
ord siard unscathed-unshook and serene "amid
iht dread conclusion Of dissolving worldsr The
Baptist profession, Of which Mr. s. has long been
Jealous md interchangeable member. has lost ons oC
us brightest ornaments and supporters. having ever
manifested an anxiety warm indeed and beholdng
tg prosperity and purity. In the delicate relations
NJ lite, as husband, parent md master, he cannot
be 100 much admired. by his great moral worth
md weight oi character, which he had deservedly
acquired m society, he is now placed above nll re-
pro1ch, md needs no rddtion 10 the anthem Of
praise by those who knew him best, whist hone
bids his bereavod family u look for a happy re
union beyond the bounds ofumc,
where eorFonal spirits meet 10 pert M more"
Died, Of pulmonary consumption. in Albemarle
county, on the 10Th instant IN the 39th year Of her
age, Mrs HARRiEr, wife NJ Mr. John Wioe6eld
and daughter Of the late Capt. Nathaniel Bowc, of
Hanover County Va.
Kind and cheerful in her disposition. bland and
frank in her manners, she was most loved IN that
circle IN which she WIS most intimately known.
She boro her pforactod illness with fouitude and
patience. Her last words wcro-"The will Of the
Lord be done" Having thus spoken, calm ne the
setting OF the summers sun, she Tell asleep IN
death.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
FOREIGN REVIEWS.

MIR Lindsay, tho agent Of Mrs Mason, who re.
publishes most Of the English Periodicals. is now
in this city, FOR the purpose Of procuring subscribers
We have been in the habit for sometime orperusng
these publications, and no where have we found q
richer store Of entertainment and instruction. They
contain the finest specimens of the genius and liter
nture Of Britain. They nre supplied either sepa-
raieIy or collectively, at a very low price. For
particulars see advertisement
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
POETRY.
THE SUMMER BIRDS.


Sweet wsblers of the sunny hours,
Far ever the wing
love them, as love the flowers,
The sunlight. and the spring
They come Ike pleasant memories,
In summers Joyous time,
And sting their gushing mcioh'es
As would sang rhyme.
Ia the green aud quiet places
Where the rolacn sunlight falls,
We ~ with smiling iaces'
To List their silver calls,
And when their holy anthems
Come reahns through tie air.
oar hearts leap forth 20 meet them,
With blessing and prayer.
Amid the mornings fragrant dew
Amid the Inists Of even
they Warhle on as finley drew
Their music down from Heaven
How swectly sounds each mellow note,
Beneath the moons pNe ray.
When dying zephyrs rise and noa',
Like lovers signs, away
LIKE shadowy spirits seen at eve,
Among the toInbs they glide, A, -.i.,.
Where sweet pale forms, for which We g'eNe'
Lie sleeping side bY SIDE
They break with song and solemn hush
Where peace rsclincs her heai,
And bnk their lays with Inourniul thoughts
That cluster round the deal
Far never q an my soul forget
The loved of other years;
Their memories I'LL my SPIRIT yet
I've kept them green with tears
Aud their singing gree,s my heart al hihes'
Tnensh their music, and their lovehness,
n o'cr-fur ever Ger.
And onen, when the mournfll night
Comes with low, sweet tune,
And sets n star on every height.
AUD one beside tho moon
When not 4 sound Of wind or wave
hal afl
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04

From the Petersburg Intelligence. Apri31.
We present our compliments to Squire Richie.
Of the Richmond Enquirer, and inform him that his
attempt TO opernte on the Petersburg election. (nf
ter warning ITS citizens against Richmond Influence J
by his ridiculous and slang changing letter, puL.
lished N the Statesman and dated on the 2jth in.
slant, has been perfectly abortivc, and that his
absurd and rattle and snap efTusion is now the
laughing -s;ock OF the Town.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
such returns as have reached Us:
CAMPBELL.

llt is proper to say that Capt. Perkins. who went
upon the bench at the Court House, only, ns he re
marked, to main,nn his consistency, remained there
hut lev moments
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04

y EcElvfp. per late arrivals the North, an az.
White ln'liA Mating
Colored 40 80
% DO dn 30
- White do DO
German Burlaps Nos l. 2Ant
Z ani { BRUSH Oxnsburgs
Irish and Russia Diapers
cached aud Brown Linen NAPKINS
White aud hrowu Linen priilngs
brown Linen Table Cloths
Grass Linen skirts
Linen Table Diapers At 81 per ward
Linen 'suhu- ihdiF &c, all OF which are offered Tor
sale cheap, tor cash, al W.
!. n. CUNNINGHAMS
- Cheap Cash Dry Goods store,
NAV Main street
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-05-04
BATH.

Byrd I'll elected ever Loekridge lw.I
There will be three or four Byrds in the next
Legislature. We hope they will be OF different
feather from the one IN the last.