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Litchfield enquirer., 1842-01-06

gWNuE Judge of the Court of Probate for the
 District of Woodbury has limited and allowed SIX months fro,l the date hereof for the creditors to the estate Of MARCUS D. MAIL LoRy, late of Woodbury, in said district de- ceased, represented insolvent, m winch to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appoint ed Thomas Bull, Esq., and Phlneas $. Brad lev, of Woodbury, Commissioners 10 recelyc and examine said claims. Cert'1ed by
 NATHANIEL B. SMITH, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the dwelling house ot Phlneas S: Bradley, in said odbury, on the second Tuesdays ofhnuary and June, l642, at one o'clock in the afternoon on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the business of said appointrlent. PH1NEAs s. BRADLEY, Commis- THOMAS BULL, { saoners.
 All persons indebted to said estate are re- uuested to make immediate payment to ANDREW RooT, Admln'r. NABBA MALLORY, Admin D.
 WoodJury Dec. 20, l84l. 3l Ata Court of Probate holden at Woodbury, 'osth,
 in and for the district cf Wood0ury' o'tAe 2OtN
 dav Of December, A. D. l94l:
 Present, NathV B. Smlih, Esq. Judge. TTPON the petition of Caroline Way, ot O Woodbury, in the county of Litchtield, showing to this court that she IS guard4an or John Way, of Woodbury, within said district, minor: that said minor is the owner of real estate situated in said Woodbury, viz: Of piece of land containing about twenty acres, subject to the life use of Isaac Way, bounded south and west by highway, north by Lyman Summers, and east by David c. Bacon's land Also, one other piece of land, containing about five acres, also subject to the life use of Isaac Way, with house and barn stand ing thereon, bounded east by highway, north by John S. Bennett, westerly by Isaac Ways land, and southerly by land occupied by Isaac Way, all of which lands are in the easterly part of said Woodbury, and are va lued at about five hundred and fifty dollars that it would be for the interest of said minol that said lands should be sold and the avahs thereof should be invested as the law directs praying for liberty to sell said property fol the purpose aforesaid, as per petition on tile
 is ordered by this court, that said guardian give notice of said application, by causing the same to be published in one of the news papers printed in Litchfield. in the county o1 i.itchfield, three weeks excessively, at leas six weeks before the hearing; and that salo petition will be heard at the probate office in said district, on the 29th day of February next, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
 Certified from Record.
 | 3l NATHANIEL B. SMITH, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-01-06
State of Connecticut, ss.

Sfate Of COmmeCTlClut, SSe Brigade Orders for the 6th Brigade of Militia.
 HEADQUARTERS,
 L1TcHF1ELD, Dec. 10. lS4l. A General Court Martial Of said Brigade -A will assemble at Ltchfield on the 25th day of January, Anno Domini l942. for the trial of such person or persons as fnay be brought before them, to consist of thirteen members, to wit four Colonels, two Lieut. Colonels, two Majors, three Captains, and two Subalterns. Col. Wm. N. Reid, of the l6th Reg't Infantry, will preside. The Adjutant of the 16th Reg't will furnish an Orderly Sergeant. to attend and execute the orders of the Court.
 By order of FRED'K PHELPS. Brig'r Genl. ISAAC LAWRENCE, BrigGde o.. Master.
 Acting for PETER w. MILLS, % Brigade Mqjor and Inspector.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-01-06

Probate Blanks at this office.
Litchfield enquirer., 1842-01-06
NOTICE.

LitchGezd, Dec. l5, 1911
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
From he Spsciai Correspondent Of me Union
LIygRP.oT Fridav Auo ia 1910

Ni'hhFSoi'J riuhyt mug. ~ 1914
Important matters stirring in Eogond since |
wrote 10 you a fortnight ago. Parliament proro.
gued-news from India and China--an emeure in
the manufacturing districts which here we cali
riots" but which, Il i, had ito locale in any o,hsr
country, we should unhesitalingly describe IAN in.
suneoiion."
shall take these matters in due order, b. FIRE
give any gossip about things in general.
CLOSE OF THR SESSION.
On Ffidiy last, Angus, ~, the Queen went in
state, to prorogue Parlment-that is TO read n
speech which Sir r. Pesll had written, and tben
submitted to her Majesty, pro Jorna.
The House Of Lords (which alone has been hon.
ored with the visits Of Royalty, since the time NJ
the Siulrts) was very Handsomely fitted up on this
occasion. On the right Of the Throne YVES placed
The Prince Of Wales state chsir. On the sf, I'm, a
ie" inches lowor-i1r cJUfty etiquette says that
the Queen Regnant must occupy higher place than
the Prince Consou- Prince Albcr,'s chair -
The Pfnce Of SAKE Coburg and his wife was there
so there we're two chairs for them, little below The
others. However, they didn't occupy them. but
were among tho spectators, with The Queens uncle.
the Duke Of Cambridge. The Foreign Ambas,a
doris, two Hndus Of rank, and a crowd Of iadiss
The Prince and Princess occupied the state seats
The Queen, who had arrived in London from
Windsor, while the speech was reading, Ivy railway
that morning, entered the House Of Lords At ~,
o'clock. For the information Of the lsdies, adj
that the Queen looked very well, but-from farriiy
causes-slouter than usual.-Sho wore a whit
satin gown, brocndsd with gold lace, over which
we're the heavy robes Of state, purple velvet lined
and trimmed with ornnina.-The Duchess Of Roe
eleugh, and beautiful Lady Jocelyn bore the trao.
~ usual, the Queen spoued a diamond tiars.
Prince Albert wore the full dress Of Field MAJ
shi, several orders Of Knighthood snd those heavy
sex boots which he appears TO have great fancy
Tor but which cannot become any but a tall, mus
culnr man.
The FIRST Peer who entered the House was the
Duke Of Wellington, who made his appearance eX.
aetly al n. lie wore a Field MarshaPs uniform
and though a knight 81 every order Of Knghthood
IN Europe, wore only the insignia Of the Garer
lie looked we'll, and in fact lS better now than for
several years past, ss he takes care Of his beaIh
Of which he wps very careless. The Duke walked
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

aud would leave them, in time OF var, IN such q
state Of activity and domestic competition s to be
essily Susceptible Of enlargement aud increased
supplies adequate to The new demands, without in
dieting upon the community the exorbitant prices
cons, quent upon scarcity Of production.
As TO the articles upon which duties should be
levied with view TO the encouragement, Of our own.
would edopt the rule prescribed by MIR Madison
in his message OF December, 1915 AMI which have
already quoted. lie and General Jackson sgres
that the public patronage should be chi, ay extended
TO those, the home production OF which will render
US more independent Of foreign nations, "for articles
necessary for the pubic defence or connected with
the primary wants OF man."
Ito De esniinuod.)
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

i1SThe Tyler squad in New York are trying TO
make capital out Of the incident at tho Ashburton
Dinner; and because the company would not cheer
toast to Capt. Tyler, they propose to elect tn.
parsonage to the Presidency. They show their
wisdom in selecting such q subject base his claims
upon-as he is destitute in himself, OF every quail
", which would commend him to public favour.
The Locos, with their accustomed candour have
taken the matter in hand-nnd, nlIho' the dime,
was attended by both Wings and Dsmocrals-and
the one is no more responsible for VIVA, was done
than the olher-yet these ingenious gentlemen az.
feet TO DO Mortified ut the indisni.y offered by the
Wigs, to tho first Office of the Republic. II any
Slime is due any where it belongs to both parties,
and particularly to the Nanagers-consisting Of
prominent Loeos as we'll as Whigs-for proposing
toast, which they could not drink in the expecla-
ton, that others were less scrupulous.
The Y Express has the following remarks on
the subject:
"Tne toast was the first given in the evening, and
Il was pronounced before half of the compiny " re
aware that the drinking of toas,s had commenced.
The music struck III almost Immediately, and the
many present were not that the President had
been toasted until 1t was too late TO make a proper
response TO the sentiment. We would he among
the last 10 eountenance 40 insult to the Executive
office, but believing that was designed, we
/ cannot but regret the miserable effort which has
been and is making abou; on unin,entional omis.
sion The attempt to mike political question out
/ Of the neglect will prove failure. The Mayor
/ Morris, The Tx Mayor w Lawrence, the Posls
MASTER Mr. Janes Lee, and others prominent in the
ranks OF the Loco Foco party, were among the Goa
spicuous members Of the company, and some OF
these were the prominent officers Of the meeting"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
WILLIAM ANDERsON

GROCER AND COMMISSION MERCBA
Corner Of Cary and 18Th Streets
Is receiving by snndry arrivals his soek OF oot a.,
the tau trade which he offers for sale low viz ~
~ mus ~ CroH aud i Rico Sugar, fair 10 prIo.
4tl bags Laguyra, Rio, Java aud 81 DomInro &C.
~ boxes single, double and ire ole Ioafsngar
w hbis clarified and Powdered 10
- hhds Porto Rico Molasses
~ do Orleans do
~ kegs Nails and d ads
Vosa9ks Liverpool blown sali, Ashton and Marshap,
SO sides sole Leather, damaged and good stamp
60bbls Common Whiskey
- 90 VA 90, part very supefior
100 kegs Bcatiys and Dupontis Powder
lOOJ lbs Bar Lead
2ions Shot
0hnif ehesis II son and Black Tea
20 boxes q Tea
q haii chests very superior Gunpnyder and pi,-kr..
- oVNes sperm, inflow, and Hulfs patent Cantes
81 80 HulPs family AMI variegated soap
~ dozen painted Buckets
~ do simmons Axes
pipe o,ard, DnPuy &c Co.'S very superior Old Froneh
half pipes good French Brandy
ppe; asH plpes,' az. casks Old aud Genuine 3. NJ.
bales Hops
% 'o on, snsnsh sTedes, and country Iron
! do Engish and German steel
Malaga aud Muscat Wine
Window Glass, sKlO and I01l2
Madicr, indigo, Pepper
Ginger, Alsplce, Numegs
SSt.letrc Alum Coppcrls, Epaom.sals
Oznaburss, Richmond Factory
q. hrooks' celebrated Wheat Fans &C &o.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
THOMAS & CHARLES ELLIS,
'"rohibhS W DRY GOODS. HARDWARE CUT
IEMA. AND GIINl

,,,re,OmAS q CHARLES ELLIS,
'"' YIN Inns vi p pRY GOoDs HARDWARE, CUT
a ms, 49,. IJgsife Ms ETehdnge Bdnf,
a 10 I,or.. ppicYng ~ arrivals direct from Liverpool
invite The attention of County Merchants generally WV
!" ,,ie DIy So,d! apartment will be found tho best
t'isIbs. =, N S.,.d' uo,i9 20 : plains
Il iess' ssiineres VostinKs Prints, Cambrics
i,i"ens, Fannels, s1itincfs, Rcrseys, Laos
moIctyi Gloves Ribbons, La~es. Edslnga s,auta
"anuNerc"eis Threads, and all kinds Of Domcsties
ALSO,
Superior French Cotton Blankets
Ready made London f'vcrc0aia
Extra suporfne beaver Cloths
Leather Lozrins and Caters
Dnie9n selae Teino- -fIardbsm's No aaua
la INC Hardware Department. which IL distinct iron, b,,
Of the Dry Goods They offer S' NUN '"''
E isS y Pes PSese Table Cutlery and sesors
"-'ohoIs sna ofoayos q sons Files, Rasps Tools
spears lemon, Hand and PANEL Saws
5amost andoihor makes of Wool AMI IRA "a scrovs
''aikH Hollow Ware, aud narrow lnd Broad BAIT
oarpcP,s,i,, sod all ou,cr kinds Of Knob Locks ant
Pal, Chez, TN Trunk, Closet aud Uupto,rdIo,t,
nfass and Iron Candcsticks Of Eli kinis
Trace Halter, Dog, OH aud Log Chains
li1fso shoe and Wrought Naila-also, Cut Malls
'"nes and Oolnmon Cast Iron, Tea Eeules aud
wccdins IiIlnr add Garden Hoes and Rstos
rtd Irons and Taior's Irons
anvHs and vices slcdge and Hand Hammers
ndIoa' Axes Haichots and Hand Adzea
NH, Cross Cut, ~ aud Hand saws, Of all kinds
ssgalc' andHlovcis-2, and prong Forks
sioyos,C ohee Mile and bed Cords
Brass and Wovo Wire Fondcrs
bright add hnncalcd wire, rom Nos 5toO
Fairbanks warranted Scales Cat agents o. A. a,
from 10000 1000 pounds
Pl,ied ssiIsry, sirnips, Brlde Bate a,dIca,bers
Common ,,snIv,Ty superior sinGs aud Double Guns
N'5lcT cos Cast, Shear 'ad Blister sl.,r. by TIT.
Tin Pla'e and Block tn, Castings. &c. ,.s tmd
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

i1e We hear nothing from Mr French or the
Medical Report. Did not the Editor Of the Enqui
rer. on the night of tho memorable hoax, tell Nj
French that the honour of both Of them required a
full investigation a, the hands Of ths Faculty. lie
could no, have meant, that the investigation itself
without its results, would save their credit-pnr-
teuaEly when report says those results explode the
whole science. Come, give the facts. Ii MI
French the Editor will no, call for the report OF
give their consen, to its publication, We appeal d.
rectly 10 the faculty. This 10 a matter ia which
the public are interested. If bs imposure, lei
IL he exposed.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

Totao yrs s5j279 3g5 Total duty paid s7ss37go rs
Average OF yrs 5i,6J3.l3l Average duly 26,76,g "
This is more than 50 per cent. on the whole a.
mount, and is an annual contribution from our com
meree to the British Government, Of larger sum
than we derive by our tariff laws, from the impor.
tations into our county, from oil the world.
Bot let US look little further, and see how this
duty disiributed what interests in this country
1t bcsis hardest upon. The same document shows
the following STATE OF things and explains, ~ some
degree, why the people Of certain portions of the
United States nre 50 opposed 10 any change Of our
revenue laws.
How much Of this contribution to the support
Of the British Government did the cotton interest
p8y1 Our exports Of cotton constitute about three
iouTths OF the entire exports Of the country, and Of
course We would expect TO fad it yielding the laIg
portion Of this sum. We will see.
Cotton imported from the United States into Great Britain,
ior3year5 aud the duty paid. No's Tile duty cotton,
under tlie British Tariff, IL y cents per cwi
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

The duty on flour and grain is regulated by
sliding SCALE having reference 10 the selling price Of
tho article a, the time in that country. The duty
for The most part, Is entire prohibition. II is on.
ly when the crops fail, and the people are threatened
with starvation, that the duty is 20 far relaxed as
10 enable us 10 export -four and grain to Great Bri-
tain al all. Hence the small quantity exhibited
by the above table.
Nov this tabular statement shows the policy OF
the English Government /. is policy very early
adopted IN that country, and which has been seodi.
~ and unvavonngly perseveredin. II looks 70 her
own Interests exclusively her landed interest, her
manufacturing and commercial prosperity. We
have seen that cotton pays but 1.-THE Of the tex
levied upon our trade. Why is this sol Simply
lccause Il is a raw material necessary to her manu-
features. Il is her protective policy which admits i,
into her ports almost duty free. The members on
this hoOr from the cotton growing States, ore willing
20 take The benefit Of English protection 70 English
manufacturer, but are opposed, as one nsn, 10 ex.
tending any sort Of protection TO American esiab
lishmenls. They fear that duties levied by Us on
foreign impouations may, IN some manner, drec
or indirect, affect njudousy the cotton trade. They
happen 20 produce a commodity Of barter which
suits the Engfsh handkerchief England is willing
70 receive upon easy terms, and which she invitei
by nominal duties. Virginia, however, produces
and exports four grain und tobacco. The EnglIst
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

We give the following. from the Cincinnati Gil
'she. with the fullest kno Wedge that We shall. In
20 doing, peril beyond measure the nervous system
Of the Napoleon Of the Press" but iaasmush as
the same old Coon" will show itself in spite Of Us,
aud as the sovereign people ein have hines in their
own way, ohhough ths, may seem dis,as,efui to
the hekory.pole and whole hog democracy, il Is
horol tina, our venerable neighsor may 10 able, by
gradual approaches to ieseh the poin, OF endurance
before the entire battery OF Mill Boys and Coon
skins is brought TO tear upon his tender sensi-
bilities
.fnusing Iacidmt-Ths Same Old CoSn.-Ar
incident occurred a, the great Wing gathering al
uamilton, on Saturday last. that 'olted vast &C
Of amusement. As one OF the de egstions from n
neishborins township was entering the town in q
long procession. beuing various banners emblcms
and devices and singing Whis songs IN the spirit OF
$50, cluster OF Loeofoeos standing among the
Wings werc busy in making remarks upon the
approaching multitude. "Sse." said one OF the Lo'
cos, "there comes Whiggsry with its banne-s. clap
traps and humbugs. and | shoud'n, wonder if they
lad the same cid Cson they had here in the Conyen-
ton of lsio."
BY this time the vsn Of the procession began
passing the group. A long sting OF horsemen, SIX
or eight abreast, each one bearing some appropriate
banner. Next came car on which number Of
olacksmths were at work, and bearing various en-.
Items OF their trade. Then came another car bear
ing parcel OF shoemakors a: work, aud also hav
ing appropriate banners end devices Next came
large car Of Log Cabin boys bearing various
blems Of husbandry, and particularly representa-
ton Of humble life in the "Sashes Of Hanover"
In the mills, Of the car was a saplin OF Kentucky
oak, on which was pcrched noble looking Coon.
having label Immediately above his head, in large
letters, THE SAME OLD COON"
Soon after this was discovered. one OF the Wings
roarei out, "Thsrs comes the old Coon, sure
enough"
Tie Loco who had before pcopheeied that il
would come, appeared TO bc struck with utter dis
may, and with an agoniz,i eoun,enanee. exclaimed.
"the same old coon, sweir." and turning to his
Loco companions said, "come boys, let's go home,
we're teu now-no,hng can sand against Wing
songs and Coons."
This ELECTED eenNal shout OF triumphant merr-
ment from the Wings that made the welkin ring
TOT mile-every one exelamlng "rHE SANE
OLD COON,"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
ENGLISH GOSSIP.

Another entertaining letter from the English Cor
respondent Of the New York Union, is inserted in
our co umns to day.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

Compare this with tobacco and -four, and OBJ
serve the relation which the duty suslains 10 the
value.
Tobacco, manufactured AMI manufactured imported
fusm the United states into Great Britain. for years
Eois-Tbe duty on manufactured tobacco, undor tho
British Tariffs 81 iG per poundi and unmanuiactu'
red ~ Ccnfsper pouudt
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

| We have expressed the wish lha, Mr.. Calhoun
my 10; the opposing Candidate TO Mr. Clay for
three reasons-1. That Mr.. Calhoun is n gentle
man, and we would rather be beaten by such a one,
than by another OF different stamp. 2. That Mr
Cllhoun's extreme Locofoeoism, If carried out into
practice, would saeelually annihilae Locofoeoism.
And 3. Tha, wo are thoroughly persuaded, thu,
Nj. Clay can beat Mr. Calhoun.
| 10 reply 10 this, the Enquirer says:
"CsuaiGy, the very course which the Richmond
Wing wishes 10 SEQ pursued, is for the sake Of Mr.
/ Ciay-and therefore, the very last thing which Mr.
/ Calhoun and the Republicans will do. Fas est al
hosis d0esri-lt is lawful 70 be taught lessons by on
enemy-nnd tho wishes Of the Whis will operate
/ upon Us as warnings"
And therefore. Mr.. Calhoun shall no. lie The
Candidutel This is very inlelligible-and we ask
Mr. CO. attention 10 H.
The Madisonian INDUCES prediction that Eis
Calhoun will be read out Of the Party in less than
six monlhs We hnd the annexed in that paper
THE PRESIDENCY.
So far, the discussion Of the Presidential ques.
ton, and the presentation Of candidates for nomi-
nation, have all been in spirit that promises the
best results state or personal Partially for orc
candidate, has not sought is qualification by the
dsparsgemenl Of another-.9lJany Argus.
we MINK oucfenly-Wo Know differently. The
writer Of the above had not, perhaps seen the re-.
cent articles on tho subject in the New York Even
ing Post, md the demonstrations 10 one or two su
borned papers in Alabama.
We predict that in less than six months Mr. Cal
houn Will he read out Of the Democratic ranks by
the Regency party" if the ability is possessed "a
do Il. Il s dee'etd by some few ''leaders" that IN,
North shall not support a "Froo trode" man-nnd
will the South havs nolhiog TO say in tho matler7
We de.es, schisms, but we see very plainly thai
these Leaders" will rule or ruin" They will mol
irule,-yNaeisoHian.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

,,,y FALL AK - WINTER GOODS.
Eagc Iseeis.or fiom Nov YORK sSI opsDin, ever,
IN The sy w fatciFn and Domestic Dry Goods suited
~, ff.otchng season, which are offered ,vboleusle
ne ei, fH NeJ oN prizes, for cash or accepfsuces la
N' t,,, VALENTINE, BRReDEN&CO,
f,r--p, white buildings, ~ Atrooa shoctoe min.
-uy-r@uculars In future sJverisemaT. eco
- rnnnT,,s sTEAM-REF vANILbA
s,,,si. IAN CANDH-Anothef lot OF tbis deiclous
e-Justfeceyed and for rslo wv
na BOLTON a HARRISON,
Corner above the Bsnks
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
Tot.lv.luo sS,si575i Total duty o., 5s7,195 50

Average duty s32st22i Average do Ell 1898 W
FlouT exported from the United Great britain for
lhTnr
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10
Import duties paid on the ADORE al Hapsna.

This we should take to be tolernbe fair specu-
aton. But let US look little further before we
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1840-1842, 1842-09-10

COURT c0StTf.
Tho Qnoen and Prince Albert, accompanied bv
her court, nro going TO Scotland for some weeks.
She starts early in September, and will 20 by sen.
The ancient Palaee Of HolyfooJ is even now being
hted up, but lhi', I suspect will chiefly he for tho
pufposs OF holding levees, dfa wing rooms. &C., rs
me queen will Toxic Up hcrrosid.nco with the Duke
ana duchess Of Buccleugh, at Dalkehh Palace.
Inc Earl Of kinnorol, tho Earl Of Mansfield the
Ear o. BfeodnlDtne, and Lord Wengley D'Erss
" viii also have the honor Of visits from tho Queen
in sn WI take her into various parts Of Scotland.
The Duke of Wellington will accompany the
Sovereign il being his fret visit n Scotland, Peel
. also expected, end Sir James Graham, n pubic
9uues ellow' Ihe Lord Steward, the Lord Cham.
berain, and the other great officers of State will 70
Win the Queen IL Is now exactly 20 years since
George V. visited Scotland. Al Edinburg great
Preparations are being made already.
Prince Albert Is not 10 return with the Queen,
out GO 70 the Highland moors 70 shoot.
The Prince Of Wales, and Princess Royal will
| accompany the Queen.
The visit would have first been 10 Ireland, but
Earl ds Grey, the Viesroy, h absent on the eonli-