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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07
LITCHFIELD
MAREEE NIanufactory

LITCHFIELD
fMARBLE EIanufactory.
THNHE subscriber having removed his Marble
L. Establishment from "first door north OF
the Bank" to Meadow Street, building for
merly occupied by r. S. Pottcr) would re-
specially inform the public that he is now
prepared, and will furnish to order, all kinds
of GRAVE STONES,
of selected Marble from the various Connect
cut, New-Yor and Massachusetts Quarries.
MON u ZGEN rs,
of American or Foreign Marble, according to
the latest and best designs. executed in neat
and workmanlike manner.
JAMES G. PATTERSON.
LichyGeld, May 20, 194l. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07
NOTICE.

THE Copartnership lately existing b~c
Il tween the subscribers under the u ,,n.
and firm Of N. K. & J. Parker, 10 dissol - 1
by mHtuNl consent on this day.
NORMAN PARKER,
RUFUS PARKER,
JASON PARKER.
Woodbury., March IA lea. ~SsG
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

EHUR for Trimm;ngs--also Fur Collars-a
Il few Fur and Seolette Caps-for sale by
Nov. II. r. PHELPS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07
LOOKING GEAssuG.

TINE subscriber has just returned from N.
l. York with new supply of Gilt and
Mahogany framed Glasses, cheaper than ev-
er. Also, Curl Maple Chairs, made in New
York-a splendid article. The above may
be found at the Cabinet Ware Rooms Of Mr..
u. C. Buckley, doors west Of the County
House. GEORGE DEWEY.
Litchfeld, March 81, 1870. d
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07


AT Court Of Probate holden at Ne,o- Milford,
scuhin and for the district Of Ne,o- isilGord, on
tie 10Th day Of March, 1912:
Present, Nathaniel Perry, Esq. Judge.
NX7HEREAS Odbru NJ. Cushman of said
w New-Niltord has made an assignment
of his estate to Oliver w. Pickett and Royal
J. Garfield in trust for the benefit of his
creditors and deposited the same in the Of
fice of said Court of Probate for Record
1t is therefore Ordered by this Court thab
Commissioners to receive, examine and ad-
just the claims of the creditors of said Cush-
man be appointed at the Probate Office in
said New. Milford OF the 9th day Of April,
1912. at 9 o'clock in the forenoon, and that
all persons interested may be notified there
Of the trustees will cause this order to be
published in newspaper printed in Litch-
field. and post a copy thereof on the public
sign post in said New-Milford nearest the
residence of said Odbru M. Cushman.
A true copy of Record,
"A NATHANIEL. PERRY, Judge:
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07
y UWP&.

Also, Pumps for drawing wnter from cis-
terms, wells and springs, furnished and put it
in operation and warranted.
ALANSON ANDRUS.
i.itchfeI, April 4, 1872. 6ra45
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07
TO DT,ACR s. nE,ETHg

TO Bl1EAISEg, s 8 W. I Z z % =
TO RENT,
TOR one or more years. the we'll known
4 shop formerly occupied by the late
Cha's G. Bennett, and with the same. if de-
sired, large set Of tools, bellows anvils.&c.
For further Information, apply on the prem
Uses. Possession given Immediately.
I,itchfcld, March 81. 1871. "a
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07
LEAD PIPE.

THE subscriber continues to manufacture
Il Lead Pipe for Acqueducts, Pumps
&c, of various sizes, and put it in operation
in the latest manner.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

THE Co-partnership heretofore existing
Il under the name and firm of G. B. g. T.
HALL is this day by mutual consent dissol-
we'd. All persons having unsettled accounts
with said firm are requested to call and set
tie the same with G. B. Hall, who is authori-
zed TO- settle the accounts OF said firm.
GEO. B. HALL,
TURNY HALL.
The business will be conducted at the
same stand by G. B. Hall. The patronage
of a generous public is respectfully solicited.
G. B. HALL.
Kent, June Goth, 1S4l. %
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

Ia Hartford the vote for Representatives stood as
follows:
Thomas c. Perkins. Whig 1914
Allen 8. StiIlman, Wing, 1859
William J. Hammersley, loco, $40
Mason Gross, loco 7ss
Melvin Copeland, Working mems ticket, Gl3
Waterman Roberts, Is $50
Wm. Hayden, conservative; 1872
Horace Goodwin, I'd, cons, 100
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

SPEcIAL INSTRUMENTATION, Tyler has recently
cen. Special Message TO CongTe.si in relation to the
financial concerns of the country. in which he re.
comMends the repeal suspension Of the Distrihu'
ton Act The wants Of tho Treasury are pressing,
and the difficulty Of relieving it great, that he pro-
poses tho pedgng of the public lands for security to
the public creditors. The President st;l adheres to
his former distribution principle but is induced to
recommend temporary departure from it in conse-
qusRce Of an unlocked for emergency.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

Deacon Pequirk, staunch temperance
man, having ACCIDENTALLY swallowed a
rousing tumbler of gin the other day. was
said he. why, felt as if was sitting on
the roof of our meeting house, and every
shingle was a jewsharp.'
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

Cur attention has been called by Post
Master in a ncighboring town, to the follow
ing letter from the Post Office Department at
Washington. We commend it 10 the peru
sal OF all, las there is we suspect a very general
misapprehension in regard to- the subject to
which il relates.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

BLANKS fr~ sale ali this eEee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

On Saturday night last, about ten o'clock. the
buildings attached to the dwelling house of Mr.. Isaac
Baldwin, Of Milton, discovered to he on fire, and
before relief could he obtained. the barn and other
buildings were enveloped in flames, and were de-
s:royed. Nine cows and three young calves, with a
few ione Of hay we're also destroyed We learn that
q suspected person has been arrested, and is under
bonds to appear for examinations the perresrat".
Of the llorrid act
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

We regret to hear Of the death Of DR.. WHY'S
Wsedruf1, of Meyiden, aged about 40 years. Dr.. w.
died of ,yphus fsver-he was higAly esteemed as a
physician and man, and his dea I'll has created much
ecnsaiiaR in M-riden.-F. II. Palla3in@.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

fremont TheGlre.-We learn that the Rev.
Mr.. Colver's (Free Baptist and Anti-Siave-
IVY Church have secured the purchase of
she fremont Theatre, Boston, for 10000
under forfeiture Of $1,000 if the bargain is
not consummated within three months.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

Melancholy SuciIc.-Leut. John Carroll OF the U.
s. schooner Poker living at the Navy Yard, Brooklyn,
committed suicide lac. Thursday morning at half
pas, clock, by shooting himself through the head
with pistol. He was most worthy and merIso.
rious o(feer-a native Of Kentucky, aged about 80.
His depression of spirits was caused partially by a
private disappointment. His loss is universally re-
GREETED.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

A young sperm whale was caught on
Tuesday near New-Bedford, towed ashore
and the next morning lay high and dry or
the beach.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-04-07

Adams, the murderer, died in prison in N
York on Thursday night last.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17
note you require me do an mpossibiIity.

note you require me do an impossblity.
But, sir, | say TO that man, here is law
which requires you TO redeem this uore in spe.
Gle; if you have disabled yourself from doing
so' by selling your specie In an eastern mar~
ket--either go and bring back that specie and
redeem your notes, or give up your charter.
No, sir. his lordshIp replies,-we will do nei-
thef; your legislature dare not compel US 10
resume; we know that we have been plunder-
ing you for years, but if you care to pass a
law compelling us TO resume, We will visit You
with destruchon-we are able to do 90, for we
have not only great power within ourselves,
hut we are backed by the - won, say
il Mr.. Speaker, wont say it. Mr.. Speaker,
these bankers shipped their specie to eastern
markets IN The epace of about eight days; we
have given them thirty days 10 ship it back a.
gain; and say sir behind their backs and be-
fore their faces, that they ought to be compel
led to do 50. if they have not Kept enoug b to
redeem their bills with.
Alter some further debate the bill passed,
yeas 80: nays 25- every Democrat voting for
ii, and every whig but one against 1t.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17

come the vassas Of an American nobility, Under such
system, you may succeed in building up splendid
government, but you will have an impoverished peo~
pIe All may be great and magnificent without, but
wreichedness and misery will stalk abroad unmasked
within Let your legislation be founded upon prnci'
pies oJnstice-levy 10 taxes upon PORTION for The
benefit of anuher-give equal protection to all classes
OF flndusry-excusve privileges to none, and you will
have placed this republican government upon an immo
Vabe foundation-a foundation capable of sustaining 1t
long after the rotten despotisms and corrupt monar-
ces ofthe old world shall have toered and crumbled
to the dust.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17

RATIONAL ADvIcE-Arise every morning
as soon as you get tired Of lying in bed, and
If the weather is cold, dress yourself before
going out. Take your meals as soon as
convenient after your appetite becomes
sharp. Never lay out or pay out more mo-
ney than you can possibly comma nd al the
time. Do not rob your neighbor's hen roos,
or tear the shingles from his his house TO kin-
die your fire witb.-Never pick and EDITORS
pocket, nor light your pipe with piece Of
red flannel. Endeavor TO find some amuse.
ment when you have nothing to do and cannot
sleep; and always be cOntensd when your
mouth is full, your body warm, and you have
nothing 10 fear sor desire.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17

An eloquent con of the EmeraldsIse once
said of himself and his deav home: "My
friends was born al very early period Of
my life; and if ever live 10 see the day Of
my death, (and the Lord only knows whether
| will or moi, my soul shall see sweet Ireland
before it leaves Philadelphia" PLAIN Dealer,
We heard Frenchman once ssylo his Va.
let de Chambre. Wy you not do vat Franklin.
says You know val bim1 he say, nAvar leavg
off dis day what you will do Tomorrow b R.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17

AN EMBRYO REPyBL1c.-The settlement at
The mouth of the Oregon is growing rapidly
in importance. Tie number of inhabitants
has been recently much augmented by emigra.
tiOnj which is on the increase, and it may be
expected that in few years it will flow with
food tide such as has overspread our ter
ritory in the valley Of the Mississippi, and in
the space Of quarter Of century filled
wilderness with numerous and thriving pop
ulalion. At the last accounts, preparations
were in progress TO oIganize among the settlers
regular form of Government. The next
news probably will be the establishment of an
infant republic on the shores of the Pacific.
Under judcious arrangement the progress of
the settlement cannot fail 10 be more rapid and
Prospero GUS even, than was that of The Ameri-
can Colonies. The experiment commences
under the most favorable auspices. The foun-
ders of The young commonwealth belong to
the Anglo Saxon breed, and are well educal-
eG and deeply imbued with the spirit Of true
democracy.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17

SUBLIME CORRESPONDENTS In recent de-
bate ihe following dialogue occurred:
'Mr' Stanly-The government has no pri~
vleaes here, ] suppose:'
'Mr: W. members, have thought
Mr.. StanIy.- They do not deserve any,
Whereupon Mr.. Wise sent letter BY DR..
Mallory to the Hon. Neddy, to inquire of him,
if he the Hon; Neddy, when he said they'
mean; 'he,' particularly the Hon Henry Alex
ander; whereupOn the vaIourous Neddy res-
ponds that tis he Neddy, used the words
'ihey,' &c, but by no means meant 'he,' the
Hon. Henry, particularly. a j.,
Jack-TOm, did you crook your thumb at nei'
Tom mo, did't crook my thumb at you,
but crooked my ttnmb.' Exeunt; Tom at
one door and Jack at the other.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17

"THE Glory OF ENGLAND. ."-Thereis one
district m Lancashire, England, SO poor, that
the grashoppers have 10 goen miles into en- I'D
jsceni county, in order to get strength 10 die.
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-02-17
THE RUSSIAN SERF.

The following ls extracted from a lecture
delivered by Mr. Dallas, late minister 10 Russ,
Ia II pictures 10 The life the character Of The
Russian serE Ofthem, there are no less than
forty millions. twenty Of whom belong 10 the
Emperor Nicholas;
"lmagne human being, we canno:
say clothed, in undressed sheeepskn, The
wool turned inward, that which should be a
coat resembling loose gown-havng no COLI
lar, and cape tapped over by piece of rope
or other materials, as belt around the waist,
His neck is uncovered, red, rough, and hard,
hls beard long, matted and coarse, his nous.
tache hanging down and covering his mouth.
lie wears bell shaped cap of wooIsn stuff,
trimmed with dirty fur, and shoes either pieces
OF hard wood scooPed out, or kind of sock
OF pebbIed pliable. .bark-hs has hung at his
back sort of axe or Ratchet, and his exteri-
or 10 altogether harsh, ,soiled or dirty, and re-
pulsive.
man thus characterized and ha5ited, sud.
dently appearing in our streets, or in any part
OF The country, would awaken at once alarm
and pity, as some escaped wanderer from The
cells OF lunacy of crime. In the moral mental
qualities of The Russian serf there are mingled
traits Of good and evil. He is mild and amia-
BILE, but imbecile g. servile. To theProfoundest
ignorance and vilest superstition, uniles Chi
nese imitation, quickness,a and an abject rever-
enta faith in the dogmas of his church. He
crosses himself at every flash oflightuing, and
faces death fearIessly under priesty promise
ofparaciee. He endures without complaint
the most frghtful extreme of physical exposure
and privation He is content with a block of
wood or stone for pillow, a plank for his
couch and some black bread and onions for
his daily meal. Like our western savages he
yields at every opportunity 10 alIurements of in
toxicating drinks In the presence of power
he falls PROSTATE in the dust propitiating safety
or kindness from his superIors, in the most
disgusting servility. Yet, Notwithstanding the
rigor ofhis destiny, he is utterly unconscious
that there exists happier or lairer regions on
the earth, he loves his country with enthusias.
tic and unbounded ardor, and when fighting his
battles abroad he is almost willing victim to
the enemy, in the confident belief that after
death, but before he takes his final flight 10
heaven, he is suffered TO visi! for 'hree days
his native cottage.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05
From The N. O. Picayune.

LATEST FROM TExAs.-An engagement toiM The
Mericdns.-Thc fas, running steamship New York,
Cant. WrInhi arrived yesterday moving faom Gal
weston bringing dates TO the 18th inst.
A confer arrived at Houston from LpartltIan on
the An inst bringing dispatches from Gen. Davis,
commander of the forces Of that post, in which the
particulars of an action with the Mexiclns s detailed
We give an extract from Gen. Davis letter TO the
Texan Secretary of War; Col. Hockey -
HEAD QUARTERS texas VoLusTErns,
Camp Tipanttan, July Z, 1872. y
This morning about daylight the enemy seven nun
dred strong, entered our old encampment, and IN a
few minutes attacked us in our new position whlch
they kept up for about twenty minutes, ondthGn maze
n h1stv retreat Three MeX.cans were left dead on
the field and from their trails many were dragged OILS
their killed and wounded could not have been less
than thirty men I am happy TO inform You that we
had not man either killed or wounded. My whole
force, including Capt Cameron's company of mount
ed gtnnendd not exceed two hundred men; the Mex
lean force, as learn from wounded prisoner, CON
sisted of two hundred REGULAR troops and five nun,
bred Rancheros, the whole under the Command OF
Gen. Canaes The expedition was ftci out Tor inc
express purpose of attacking this post They had one
field piece four FOUNDER
The Indians arc committing dcprcdallons IN the
vicinity of Austin.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05

WASHINGTON, July 30.-As to the Tariff, a
stronger opposition has been made by the Loco
focos IN the Senate than was expected They
have battled every inch OF the ground They
have advanced but a small distance yet, and The
discussion is likely to he ploractod. The bill
Will be finally passed without doubt. 1t will
be vetoed, 10 all human probability, by the Pres
ident; and the bill that will eventually become
the law OF the land will be Alr. SINoNs' bill re-
ducel TO 20 per cent. atiiyjng ad yalorem du-
ties or the sye'em Of nome valuation, each ar
tiole being specifically valued in the bill. On
these subjects will speak more fully to-mor-
row.
The House has been engaged with private
bills both yesterday and to-day
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05
ENETCEECJT.

= TANi AND VARIOUS are the WAYS of dispos
~ ir Of Money but none for the moment tC
be 50 advantageous TO the subscriber 10 put it in.
TO his hands az he accent of the People and take thcc
for such useful beautiful, and ornamental receipts II.
are OF the handy workmanship of art row collcctc,
from all 'hc several descriptions of American Manu-
features thereby at the sauetime giving encourage
mcnt through ms RECEIVING and distributing emporium
10 the i.ahoring Agricultural Manufacturing Ira.
ding, and Commercial interest of the whole conmu.
nifty which is hoped viii not be cast oil from but vet
receive the fostering care and patronage Of our pub
lie Servants whom We unitciy call the Government
and all Of which and when accomplished IN strict ac
cOrddncc with the above suggestions Will prove high
~ beneficial IL the largest accomplishment Of the pro
groesiyc spirit Of intellect and productive improve
mcn Of the ace and thus to all the patrons of tho
Money Store Kept by HOWARD.
Chrnn Cash Sinrn % Inly -.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05
From the \. Y. Union.

WASHINGTON, Friday, July Doth, lSi2.
The bill regulating enlistments in the Navy
Of the L. $. was amended on motion of Mr,
Calhoun, so as 10 exclude blacks and mu!atioea
from the service, except az stewards and ser
wants, and on motion of Mr.. Preston, provision
was inserted, excluding this class OF persons
from the Armv--the bill then passed
The Tariff Bill was taken Up, and Mr.. Cal
houn left speaking on an amendment TO reduce
the duty on cotton bagging from IL to 2cents
the square yard.
In the House a report was received from the
Com mittee on Indian Affairs, accompanying a
resolution strongly censuring MIR. Spencer OF
the War Department for refusing 10 finnish GER
tain papers 10 the committee. because they
were Of an exparte character, and calculated 10
inure individuals The report was ordered to
be printed.
The House then went into committee Of the
whole on private claims.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05
WANTED.
A good female Cook. -Enqlircof
N HIRAM f. GRlSWOLD.
Burlington July H. 1872

M j. the suhscrll err, having Teen appuncl ny
w the Honorable Tie Pro- ate Court for the Dis
trct oi thltendCn, commissioner. TO receive, exam
inc and adjust the cpim> aud demands OF all persons,
AGAINST the estate Of Henry Town end, lalc Of Troy,
and also all claims and demands exhibited in oi.ct
thereto and six months from the day Of the date
hereof Icing allowed by SAID Court for that purpose,
wc 30 therefore here give notice, that we will at
Of John Howard in Burlington, IN sad -trirt, on
the first Monday of September next, at 10 o'clock,
A. NJ. Dated til, ooh jly ofJIuc, 4. u. 1912.
LUTHER LOOMS. Commits
PlliiO DOOLliTLE, >ioner-.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05
E-iR.H For SIZE.

T-o's FOR SALE that well known Farm sit
|.'. uatod N VI lion, about one mile from the
Pc upper Falls, formerly owned and occupied
~ I. by the Rev. $ Il. Crane, contain NC be
tween 2l5 and 500 acres of land compr ed IN part OF
moving, tlllago aud pasturlng, and good wood lots
and sugar orchard. SAID farm is well watercd, has
Two good dwollnr houses one of which - OF brick
the other of wood, both in good repair; three good
good barns, one of which is 90 by Il feet the Others
80 by 10 feet; horse barn and other out buildings
with good yards and water brought into them and To
on tn, farm; being a desirable situation for a man
who wants 70 raise neat stock sheep or both or
IS an excellent farm for the dairy business Those
wishing 10 purchase snch farm would do well by
applying soon TO John ard james Morton on the
premises, or to Gen. VIM. Nash of New Haven.
Milton, March 81 1872. 42-tf
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05

WE the subs rihcrs, having been APPOINTED by
w the Honorable the Pho ate Conr'ilr ihc DIS
trr' Of ChlcHirn, commissioners 10 receive examine
and adjust the CLAIMS and demands Of all persons,
against the estate John 3. Ca,,.us late of Hines
burGh in snd District, deceased. rcpres ntod lnsol-
vent, and also all claims and demands exhibited IN
offset thereto; and SIX months from the day of the
date hereof hcinr allowed Y said Court Cor that pur-
pose, We do therefore hereby give notice, that we
will attend 10 the business ofuur appointment, at the
dwelngo widow Jera!ia CaIkIne m Hmcshulql
in said Dls'cl, on the Third Mondays Of October and
Januarynex', Ii 10 O'Clock, j. ". OH each of said
days.
Dated, this l2h day ofJuv A. d 1912.
AUGJ STUS NclUFN Commits
SMITH NOBLE sonors
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1842-08-05
The Ncw Che Up Cash Store,
by WM. NURYnUT.

The Cash System FORKS ven.
II tNING Tried II TWO wceI, ami received very
literal patronage, we are EN- 'uuraacd to continue
hc same, and 10 o'cr very General a.. ortmcni #
casona'ae Fancy and Staple Dry Goods ant Family
"Guod, well bought, are >alioIc half >od."
Need any one be- told that Goods well laid in at
New YORK IN May 1872, must he cheap!
Customers who are cred old goods an cost, will DO
wei To call AT the sL3HNEw CuEAP CASH STORE,
before masking their purchases, ami examine an entre
Fresh ~tuc, Just opened.
MnnlaN Mornne, lnne 81. 1872.