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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
DISTRICT or CONNECTICUT-ss.

DISTRICT OF CoNNEcTIcUT-ss. EDEIT REMEMBERED, That at a District Court ED of the U S. held Canterbury. in said District,
 Present ANDREW T. JuDsoN, Judge.
 Then, was duly filed in this Court, the application and petition of JAMES M. JOHNSON. of the town of Woodbury, in the county of Litchheld within said District, setting forth, that the petitioner is owing debts and engagements which he is unable to meet : setting forth also, list of his creditors, their respect i've places of residence and the amount due to each together with accurate inventory of his property, rights and credits, of every name, kind. and descrp. tiOn and the location and situation of each and every parcel and portion thereof according 10 his best knowledge and belief, as he saith; verified by the oath of the petitioner: praying for the benefit ot the Act of Congress, entitled An Act to establish uni. form system of bankruptcy, throughout the United States" Approved August 18th, l94l, as per peu' lion on file, dated the 18th day of October, l942
 Thereupon tt IS ordered That said petition be heard at the District Court Room in New Haven with. in said District on tho 18th day ofDec lS42, when and where all persons interested, may appear and shew cause if any they have why the prayer of said pet ton should not be granted notice whereof to be given. by publication of copy of this order, at least twen- " days before the day of such hearing in newspa per printed in Litchfeld, in said District, called the Lchield Enquirer.
 IL. S.] In witness whereof have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, the day and year above mentioned.
 Attest, CHARLES A. iNGERsoLL, Clerk
 The foregoing is true copy of the original order.
 Attest CHARLES A. INGERsoLL., Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
BYLAW.
4 T the annual meeting held in Winches. kE ter, Oct. Sd, l642, 1t was

4 T the annual meeting held in Winches. kE ter, Oct. Sd, 1642, it was
 Vo1ED-That if any owner of any Horse, Cattle, Swine, Sheep or Geese, shall suffer the same to go at large, or out of his or her enclosure, such owner shall forfeit 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, Cali, or Swine, and the sum of twelve cenlS 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 ywar1s in the town, and itshail be lawful for any other person, 10 impound any such creatures so found out of the enclosures of the owner lhereof--and any person so i'm pounding any of the aforesaid creatures shall give notice lhereofto 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 iin- pounded shall not receive the same from the pound; until he or she shall have paid to the person impounding 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- scs of creatures impounded.
 Provided, alscays, 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 tho duty ofthe Town Clerk ed in the Litchfield Enquirer, four weeks sLccessively. Certified from record
 Attest, SAMUEL w. Coz, Town Clerk.
 Winchester, Oct. 1642. 4ts24
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
District ef Litchfeld, ss. PrOhake Court. Ock. 2O. 1642.

TN STATE of DENIS KELLOGG, late of E 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 clo.ins thereto-anG has ap- pointed Messrs. John Bradford and Seymour Johnson of said Cornwall, commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by ELISHA s. ABERNETHY. Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling House last occupied by said deceased, in said Cornwall, on the 2O,h day of December, 1s42, and on the 2Oth day of April, 1s43, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of at- tending on the business of said appointment.
 S,dBsa sCnS BRAPrOsn T|o,.D.,, cSm@is- c;Hnnnl
 All persons indebted to said estate, are requested to make immediate payment to
 S9 PHno KELLOGG, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
District of LitchfeM, ss. ] Probate Court, NOp. 4, l642. {


 WHEREAS JOSEPH w. CRossMAN, of w Litchfield, in said district, by deed, da- ted October IS, l642, conveyed certain es- tate. real and personal, to Alanson Hall and Frederick A. Marsh, of said Litchtield, in trust, for the benefit of all the creditors ot the said Crossman The Court of Probate for the District of Litchfield hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for all those who were creditors of the said Crossman at the date of said assignment, to exhibit their claims-and has appointed Messrs. Alanson J. Pickett, and William Beebe, of said Litchfeld, commissioners to receive, examine and adjust said claims.
 Certified by
 Elisha s. Abernethy, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling house of the said Joseph w. Crossman, in said Liichfield, on the Sd day of December, 1S42. and on the Sd day of May, lS43. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon on each of said days, to attend to the duties of said appointment.
 ALANsON J. PICKETT,
 WILLIAM BEEBE. Litchfeld, Nov. 4, 1642. "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

At c Court cf Probats kOlSsn at Satistnsy Gak
 in and fOr Ae District gf Sharon, on ths S5
 day ef November, 1642:
 Present, John c. MitcheL Esq. Judge. THIS Court doth direct Ezra s. Levi, ad- U ministraUur On tho estate of John Levi, late of Sharon in said district, deceased, re- presented to be insOlvent, to give notice to all persons interested in the estate of said deceased, to appear Qif they see cause) be- fore the Court of Probate, to be holden at the Probate Office in said district, on the 26th day ot November, l642, Ut 10 o'clock, A. M, to be heard relative to the appolu,mont of commissioners on said estate, by posting said order of notice on s:gnpost in said town of Sh"ron. ]. nearest the place wht re the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising the same in a newspaper printed iR Litchfield.
 Certified from Record, "A JonN G. MITCHELL. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
NOTICE.

THE subscriber would inform his friends \ and the public generally, that he has opened grocery in s. D. Wheeler's build- ing, where he intends keeping constantly on hand, Refreshments of all kinds, Oysters by the gallon, quart. bowl. or plate, to suit pa. irons. And all those who will favor him with call shall be accommodated with all articles commonly kept in his line of busi- ness.
 N. B. He would also inform the inhabi- tants of this village that he has made ar. engagements with Mir. Russell, to furnish him with oysters, so that he can accomodate all who wish, by the keg, quart, or plate, &c: &c.
 A. P. AMMAN. ;,chGald Nov 1 16AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

~ FORGE MERCHANT, of Litchfield, in O the Probate District of Litchfieid, hay. ing on the 29th day of October, l642. made an assignment of certain estate, real and personal. in trust, for the benefit of all his creditors-The Court of Probate for said dis trict hath assigned the 18th day of Nov'r, l942, at 10 o'clock A. M., at the Probate Of flee in said Litchfield. for the appointment of commissioners to receive, examine and ad- just the claims of all those who were credi- tors of the said Merchant, at the date of said assignment, of which, all persons interested, will take notice and appear ifthey see cause, and be heard relative to said appointment.
 SIDNEY PECK, Trustee.
 Litchfield, Nov. 2, l642. 24
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
District of Litchfed, ss.

Probate Court, Nou'r Q, l642.
 UPSTATE of AMAsA ScovILL, late of Tor IA rington, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate tor the district of Litchfield hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said es- tate, represented insolvent, in which to ex- hibit their claims thereto-and has appoint ed Demas Coe and Uri Taylor, Esqrs, com- missioners to receive & examine snid claims. Certified by ELISHA s. ABERNETHY, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the house lately occupied by said deceased, in said Torrington, on the 5th day of December, 1942, and on the 9th day of May, l643, at ? o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attend ing on the business of said appointment.
 1s1 1514s T451e., c9s; Commissioners.
 All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to "A WILLIAM LEACH, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
A SCHOOL

NOR Ladies and Gentlemen, will be open. E ed by the subscriber on Chesnut Hill, about I and a half miles southeast of Litch- field. on Monday, November l4th.
 Tuition, from 8 to S4 per quarter. A few boarders can be accommodated with board and washing at Sl,50 per week.
 JOSEPH l.. MORSE. IiJchfield, Nov. 6, l642 *24
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
.N'OTKCE.

WHEREAS my wife LOUISA, has. with
 w out leave or provocation, left my bed and board, this is to forbid all persons har- boring or trusting her on my account as will pay. no debts of her contracting after this date. JOHN B. HowE.
 South Canaan, Oct. IA, l94s. '2S
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
SINGING SCHOOL.
M1'. Bartlett

ON2"s BNI1tEetE
 PEGS leave to inform the citizens of ID Litchfeld, that he intends opening a School for instruction in Vocal Music, about the first of November, provided sufficient number of Scholars can be obtained. The School will not be confined to one Society, but open for persons from either.
 TERMs-One dollar and half per Scholar, for one Term of twenty -four Lessons.
 The subscription papers are left with J. G. Patterson, and Oliver Wolcott. 3t22
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

ar MT. SYMEs, of New-York, will deliver Lee ture on TEMPERANCE at the Town Room, this (Wed- nesday) evening, commencing at o'clock ALL are invited f0 attend
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
MARRIED.

In Watertown, on the 26th ult, by the Rev. Philo R. Hurd MT. Sheldon Everitt to Miss Maria Wood. ward. daughter of Nathan Woodward Esq:
 While passing through the prime of life,
 Has caught al last pretty wife. In New Haven, in the Trinity Church, on the 18th u!; John Cotton Smith. jr, Esq. of Sharon, to Mary Huder, daughter of Timothy Bishop, Esq. In 1'orrngton, on the 18th ult., by Rev. j. A. Me- Kinstry, MT. Henry s. Champion, of Winsted, to Miss Mary A. Gilett.
 In New Hartford, on the Bis, ult., by Rev. c. Yale Mir. Lynde l.. Jones, of New York, to Miss Ann Maria, daughter of Roger Mills, Esq of the former Torrneiord, to Miss Charlotte Henton, of New Harlford Mr. Lewis B. Miller, of Torrineford, to Mrs. Jane Trumbull, of New Hartford on the 18th nlt., MT. Hart Baker, of Harwinson, to Susan M' Caldwell, of Wins,ed.
 DIED,
 fin Waerown, on the 2Oth ult., of dysenterv, liar: rirt Eliza, youngest daughtero of MT. Nathan w. and Sarah Ann Atwood aged years.
 "The golden bowl by death is broke,
 The pitcher burst in twain,
 Afflicted parents feel lhe stroke,
 The pleasant child is san.'' In Delphi, Ind :. Sept. IS. Abigail Pen6eld young est child of Mr Ebenezer w. Boles formerly of this village, aged 5 years and months.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
District cf Litch hfeld. ss PyObate Court, NOu. 6, 1642.

Probate Court, NOU. 6, l642.
 TSTATE of PHILANDER WEsTovER, late EAof Litchfield, in said District. deceased. Ordered-That the executor exhibit his Ad- mnistration account to this Court for adjust meut, at the Probate Office in Lilchfield on tho 18th day of November l642 at 10 o'clock forenoon; and that all persons interested in said estate may be notified thereof, the ex- ecutor will cause this order to be published in a newspaper printed in Litchfield county. and post copy thereof on the sign post in said Litchfield, nearest to the place whe re said deceased lass dWelt. Certified by
 24~ ELISHA s. AsERHxTEH, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

StenliHg Copper.-A man named Welton was com mtted to the Tombs yesterday, on the charge of be- ing engaged in an extensive business of stealing copper from Waterbury, Ct. belonging to the esta- blishment of Burnham, Baldwin & Co.,, lS9 Pearl st. and MT. Elton of that place. l7OO lbs of the copper was found at Patrick Cohanes junk shop, 46S Water St. and 800 lbs. at Davis in James slip, where Well ton had sold it.-Erpress.
 "TRe End not yet."-ln reference to the Miller prophecy the Boston Traveller says We learn from pretty good authority that the time hitherto fix ed by large number of our fellow citizens for the end of the world has been again postponed Instead July next. The question was decided last week in council by the board of directors who have the ma nagement of this stupendous undertaking"
 The annual meeting of the L.chield County Tenn perance Society was held at South Farms on the 25h of Oct. last.
 The following persons were chosen officers for the
 HERMoN BALDWIN, President. Nce Preside"ts-!ohn Dual. Urlah Futile, Leman w. Cutler, Frederick w. Gunn, George P. Tall
 Philip s. Beebe, Secretary
 Israel COe, Treasurer.
 In consequence of the storm on the day of the last meeting, the society adjourned to again at South Farms, on the 4th Tuesday (the 22dI of November inst, at ten o'clock, A. M.
 ~ r. D. beeoe1 secretary. DR. ALIENS BALsAM of Horehound, Liverwortand Peurisy Root, has gained reputation for the of Consumption and Liver complaint, never acquired by any other medicine. This medicine is not intended like the common humbugs of the day, to cure every disease but is only for the of diseases of the lungs and liver. and for these complans has equal on earth Raising blood. cough and loss of strength are certain symptoms of consumption. Dr. B D. Al. Root, is never failing remedy, and if the sick and distressed resort to they are certain o being restor to Hull and stupy the tremoves the disease, heals the lungs, gives health and strength. Let :he sick use it.
 OPINION OF THE FAcuLry.-D Disease of the Lungs Dr. Alen-Dear sir: nave prescribed your Balsam otorehound Lpersoort, and Peurisy Root, in severe coughs and consumption, and it has proved efectual after other remedies had failed. am glad to find valuable medicine without any deleterOus or mar. cotc ingredients. I entertain high opinion of your Balsam, and shall continue to recommend nm t to my patients. Yours, &c. C. PRESTON,
 Physician New York City. For sale, wholesale and retail, by w. A. Tyler. ss Barclay st. and at the sign of Drugs and Medicines South st., LitchGeld. 6m
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

Al Court of Probate holden al WGtertOHOn, in
 the Probate District 0f WGtertOOn:
 E STATE-of SAMUEL P. CoPLEY, late of LA Watertown, deceased - The adminis- trators represent the estate insolvent, and pray the appointment of commissioners thereon; Whereupon, ordered, that commis- sioners to receive, examine, and adjust the claims of the creditors of said estate, be ap- pointed at the Probate Office in Watertown, on the 18th day of Nov'r, le42, at 9 o'clock, forenoon and that all persons interested in said estate may be notified thereof the ad- ministrator will cause this order to be pub lished in newspaper printed in Litchfield, and post copy thereof on the public sign. post in said Watertown. A true copy of re- cord. Attest, HoLBRooK CURTIS, Judge.
 Watertown, November |, l642. %24
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
Dress making.

MTISS c. JUDD would inform her friends
 IvI that she will accommodate them in the line of Dress Making, either at their resi-. dence, or at her boarding house in West Street. Nov, 1, 1S42. St2S
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

TVNHE undersigned. Assignees and Trus. -l tees of certain estate, real and personal. assigned to them by Joseph w. Crossman of Litchfield, in the Probate District of Litch- field, in trust, for the benefit of all his crsdi. tors-BS the advice and with the consent of the Court of Probate for said district, have appointed and employed the said Joseph w.. Crossman as our agent for the sale and dis posal ofthe goods and chattels so assigned to us in trust. ALANsoN HALL, (T-,.,o..
 FRED'K A. MARSH, ~ Iitchfield. Nov D l842 24
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
Prepare for Cold Weather !!
 Fashionable Z0ilOa.6ag.

A s one of the "trade" who wishes his fel-
 "A low man, that "noblest work of divine hands," dressed in garments befitting his DO. sition, viz. with a Coat, Vest, and Panta. loons-also protected with an Overcoat or Cloak to defy the storm and wind of the coming winter -begs liberty to inform THE PUBLIC, that they can be accommodated,e either in the Cutting or Making of the said garments at short notice, at his shop in Spencer's build- ing. next west of the Mansion House.and most respectfully requests their patronage.
 *.* Fashions AmericGne. q lG French, EW. ropean, or ScotchiGnG, just received by late ar- rivals. Fl. A. HULL.
 Litchfield, Sept. %, 1642. IS
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
District cf Litchfeld, ss.
 

PrOb0le COlIT7, W0Dr 2, I542. LN STATE of PH1NEAs LORD, late of Litch- lA field, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the district of Litchfield hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said es- tate, to exbibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immedi. ate payment to
 JOHN s. WARNER, ] Adminis- 24 WM. n. BALDWIN. tratorS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
RATRAwAX,

AAMeAWAX, LNROM the subscriber on the sth of Octo. 1T ber last. an indentured Apprentice by the name of JOHN LYONS. This is to forbid all persons harboring or trusting said ap- prentice on penalty of the law.
 ALBERT SELLECK. Salisbury. Nov. I. la42. eM
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
FOR SALE.

4 COTTON MILL of small size, contain. "A ing IS Looms. 2 Mules and other requi. site machinery of the best fabric and in com. plete order, being nearly new. This Mill is situated (near Hitchcock's Corner) in the town of Sharon, Litchfield Co.,, Ct, and within seven miles of the Housatonic Rail Road. It is in good neighborhood--is a healthy place, and where the Decessaries of life can be procured remarkably cheap. The concern will be sold at low rate, on ac. commodating terms, and possession immedi- ately given. Title indisputable. It is tho't that there is sufficient home market for all the goods the mill can manufacture.
 For further particulars apply to Messrs. Swift and Hitchcock, merchaDts, near the premises, and to John ThompsLn, Esq, Po'. keepsie, Duchess County, N. Y., ov to James Grant, Esq, Cashier of Farmers G Manu- facturer's Bank in Po'keepsie, N. Y. Sm 9 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 WHITTLEsEY, late of Salisbury. in said district, deceased, to exhibit their claims against said estate to the subscribers for set- clement. All claims not presented within six months will be debarred.
 ISRAEL CAMP, )r
 ROGER AVERILL, E1ecutoss'
 Salisbury, October IF, l642. 3s23
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
District of Litchfeld, ss. ] Prnhnte ( 0nrf. Non. 4. 1a42. {

District of Litchfeld, ss.
 Probate ourt, Nop. 4, 1642. UPSTATE of ALBERT H. BIReE, late of EA 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, represented insolvent, in which to ex- hibit their claims thereto and has appoint ed George c. Woodruff and Amos c. Bishop, Esqrs. of said L.chfeld, commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by ELISHA s. ABERNETHY, Judge. The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Inn of Seymour Stevens, in said Litchfeld, on the 2d Monday of Jan'y l643, and the lst Wednesday of May l643, at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the bu- siness of said appointment.
 GEO. c. WOODRUFF, Commis-
 AMOS c. BISHOP, sioners. All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to "A JOSEPH BIRGE, JR, Admin'r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
DANCING SCHOOL. Mr. T. w. Snow.

n ESIGNlNG to open school of this D kind in this village. would invite alf of those wishing to attend, too meet him at the Hotel of Col. Odell, on Thursday, the 10th inst. Terms, $2 50r including all ex- penses.
 Private lessons given at the residence of scholars if desired.
 Litchfield, Nov. 3, le42, aw2&
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

VNHE Winter Term of this Institution will \ commence on Monday, November g.
 Tuition from S3 to s per quarter. The price of board is reduced. It can now be obtained in good families at from $l,3S to Sl,5O per week, including fuel, lights, &c.
 JOHN F. NORTON, Principal.
 Norfolk, Nov. l, lS42. "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
STRAY ED,

szmsse From the pasture of the sub
 scriber. about the 2(lth of May last, Light Brindle YEARLNe NW HEIFER. Whoever will give information concerning said heifer, or return her to the owner in Litchfield. shall be libe- rally compensated for their trouble.
 OLIVER GooDwlR. LitchfeI1, Nov. Q, 1642. 24
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

LUST received by A. P. P. Camp, French J Tie, Bowed, and Plain Satin and Bomba- zine Stocks of all qualities and prices Also-&c@ssf6. cct 22
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10
NORFOLK ACADEMY.

Litchfield, Nov. 1, ls42.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-11-10

OMo-The Cincinnati Times. neutral paper. publishes statement which proves that while shan non's vote is about the same ss in le4O. Corwin's vote 19 l74 less than it was that time. No wonder that the Whies were defeated when SO lsEge 2 num- Ter ahsented themselves from the polls The Times
 ys the result was brought about not by change cf opinion aeoaal polifics, for the Loco vote IS not increased over le4O. Dedueting Hamilton county. where over thousand foreigners were natuEalzed . lew days hefore the election, nearly all ct whom are said 70 have voted for shannon. and it will he found that he runs behind his vote Of that year. In the seven counties of Ashtabula, Cuyahoea, Erie, Guernsey, Lake. Summit. and Muskiueam, COTwin'a vnte this year falls exactly 2619 short of his vote of Y04O while in the same counties Shann0ns vote only varies s from that of lD4o If the whole Abolition voae be added to C0Fwin's the two united will still
 fall over 1aO00 short of the Whigv of ie40 These facts show eoacusvely. that the late triumph of the IOeOF FocOs in Ohio is temporary one, and that by
 united rally 0f the WhiRs they can carry the state bv inc overwhelming majority which crowned their eiEVn as the Iast presidential election. That they SS realize the importance cf uniting tbsiE energies snd making such sTaIy tn 1894, we hsvs not doubt
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1842-06-09

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