davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

THE Court Of Probate fer the district Of
Il New Milford has limited and allowed
to the creditors of the Estate Of Martha Ter.
ry late of New Milford in said district, de-
ceased, represented insoIvent, six months
from the date hereof, In which to exhibit.
their claims against said estate and has
appointed Nathaniel Gaylord and VIM. A.
Knapp, Esqrs., Commissioners to yeceives
examine and adjust said claims.
Certified by
...... NATHANIEL PERRY, JuTge.
We, the Commissioners above nnmed,
hereby give notice that we shall meet TO- at
tend 10 the duties of our said appoineEaen,,at.
the dwelling house of Jabez U. Govt OF said
New Milford. on the I'd day Of December,
1914 and the 18th day Of March 1916 at l.
o'clock in the afternoon on each of saiddays.
AIT claims not presented within said time
properly attested will be debarred a recovery.
Dated at New Milford, the 10Th day Of
September. 1874.
NATHANIEL GAYLoAps 7 Commits
4aera WIN. A. KNAPP. ( sioners.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested TO make payment to
"a Isaac HME, administrator.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

Oo-The Litch6eld County Temperance Society
will hold it's annual meeting at the Congregational
Church in this village on Tuesday next at 10 o'clock
Rev. Mr.. Dickinson of Mortified will deliver an
address o'clock in the afternoon. We trust there
will be full delegation from the several towns.
and more general attendance than usual Of our
own citizens.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

9u-We are requested to say that Capt. G. L. CO.
burn will give Lecture on Temperance at the
Court House on Friday Evening Of this week. He
has spoken with much success in some Of the neigh
boring towns, and comes to us well recommended
Let w give him a full house.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
Farm fOs. Sale.

THE Subscriber in pursuance of an or.
l. der of the Court Of Probate for the Dis.
trict of Litchfield, offers for sale a farm con-
tanning thirty :eight, acres Of land lying q.
Litchfeld, with dwelling. house convenient
for two families, two barns, cow house and
other out buildings thereon standing. Twen-
ty.six acres of the land is adjacent to the
hoSse, and we'll fenced into suitable lots to
improve. Twelve acres Of wood land near
by. Also variety of personal property con.
sisting of one OK Sled OK Jokes, one
horse sleigh, do. sled, pair sleigh run
ners, l scraper, lot of oak and chestnut
boards, besides many articles not here emu
merated. If the above property is not sold
at private sale by the LIST day of January
1916, the same will be sold at public auction
near the Mansion House at 9 o'clock in the
afternoon of said LIST day Of January.
OzIAs LEWIS, Trustee.
Litchfield, Nov. IL, 1874. %
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
10

The vote Of New York would have saved the e.
Isetion, and We cannot but feel that our wing friends
N that state have failed to dischage their whole
apfy. FL. ...
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
l.itchfieId Polelaic society.

LiGChfield POlemic Society.
TFHHERE will be meeting Of the members Of
l. this Society at the Court House, on Thursday
evening, Nov 2lst, at O'Clock, for choice Of Off
GERS, and making arrangements for series Of lee
lures and debates during the coming winter; at
which time and place the following question will
be discussed, viz = rss
Ought Texas to be Immediately annexed to the
United States!
Dispsstants. F. D. Beeman, and
assistants; Negative, G. Batterson and assistants.
Ladies and Gentlemen are respectfully invited
to attend, Per order Of The Chairman.
h cottville, will be eonsecrated by Bishop Brow
nell, on "Wednesday, December 4th. Service COM
mencing at ii o'clock. 49, a ~--.. ,
The Slips in the Church will be sold on the Sat-
upday preceding (Nov. 3Oth) at l o'clock.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
TAKEN UP.

PY the Subscriber on OF about the 20th
~ ult. a dark red Yearling STEER. lit
tie brown about the head. The owner can
have it by calling and paying charges.
HIRAM CHURCHILL.
Mortified, Nov. 4, 1874. ~26
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

o0-ME Clay's majority over Polk in Massachu-
aets greater than the majority of the latter in the
States Of New-YOrk, Pennsylvania and Virginia
combined. ,&F- 5$4s&s f-'
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
Taken L'w,

nNE white Barrow HOG. Also one
~ white sow about one year old. The
owner is requested to prove property, pay
charges and take them away.
WILLIAM WILLIAMS.
New. Milford, Nov. 9, 1874. 26*
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
h. II. ENSIGN

LAS received large assortment Of SUCH
- GOODS as are usually kept in a coun.
try Store, which he will sell for CASH or
READY PAY lower than can be bought else
where in this vicinity. Az he does business
strictly upon the Ready Pay System. he can
and wat sell goods eesy mach cheaper than
those who give credit. .,
Almost every thing taken iT exchange for
Goods Except book accounts.
Wolcottville, Nov. IL, 1644. If %
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

AT meeting Of tho Board Of School Visitors Of
the First School Society In Litch6elds ON Thursday
evening. Nov. l4th. Rev. Isaac Jones was appoint
Cd Chairman, and Charles Adams Clerk. d..
Rev. Measrs. Jones and Eastman, and Mr.. James
q. Patterson were appointed subcommittee to
szamins Teachers.
Voted, That the several schools in this Society
BE- visited % follows:
Center School. by Messrs. Jones and Marks
North Street School. by MeasEs, Jones and Catlin
North Farms. Waterbury River and East Chesnut
Hill Schools BY Ms.EG Carpenter and Adams
Chestnut Hill School. BY Messn, Payne and Bat
tesson. t'@
South Plain and West Plain Schools. By Messrs.
Payne md Catlin. - sa .5 .:e7i '.s
South Chssnut Hill and Baach Street Sshssls,by
Msssss. Marks and Patterson. ...t
West Church, BTadleyville and Mount Tom
Schools. by Mess. Eastman and PaEkhurst,
The Bcaid make thu following Suggestions In re,
glsd to Books: F'.. -..,...s. ,-s,s a,.- a., Y
They. recommend Mitchells Geography and Al
~, % far - i % now used in the schools % being
COED work; bot where new classes are formed.
Mosss's new Geography is recommended - the best
and cheapest which has come under their ShseEva-
TAsy alss sscoinuaend Smiths Grammar and A
rignesic q tie bet for common schools Of any in
~ Likezise N adherenee to webster's Elemsn-
tay Spslliag Book being preferable 10 any which
hes been oAsssd.te the public.
Tia only altersiioa the Beard would recommend
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

AT a Cossrt Of Probate holden at WOODBURY.
s1iihin and for the Distric, of Woodbur9, on
the 7th day Of November 1871
Pressat, Lssson b. Spsgue, JuJgs.
ORDERED, That the Trustees Of John
" and John 8. Nichols of said Woodbury.,
Assigning Debtors, do sell at public auction
or private sale, as they shah judge will be
most for the benefit of said estate. all the re-
al and personal property belonging to the
same, and when effected return make of this
order with their doings thereon. And sad
Trustees are to give notice of such sale by
advertising in newspaper printed IN Litch-
paper printed IN New. Haven in the county
Of New. Haven, and by posting notice on the
signpost nearest the dwelling house of said
assigning Debtors in said Woodbury., and
return make Of the notice given pursuant to
this Order. LEdAN B. SPRAGUE, Judge.
Pursuant 10 the above order the under.
signed, Trustees Of John and John 8. Mich
OILS, assigning debtors of said Woodbury., do
hereby give notice that on Tuesday the 17th
day of December 1874. at 8 o'clock A. NJ
they will sell at Public Auction, unless pre-
viously disposed of at private sale, all the
real and personal estate belonging 10 the es-
tate of John and John 8. Nichofs-said real
estate consisting of about seventy acres Of
Land, House and out buildings thereon. Al
50 Satinet Mandatory and fixtures and
machinery. Wis, Cafding Machines, Looms,
Spinning lacks, Shearing, Securing and
Mapping Machines, Dye House and Axtures,
&c. Also 20 or more Hives Bees &c. sc.
SIC will take place on the premises.
l. cd al Woodbury., Nov. oh, 1874.
TREAT CAMPs I T,,.,e..
LEwIs JUDD, 'ses
u oNNET RIBBONS sOmenSw styles Ofsab.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
FRESH GOODS!!

CONFIDENTLY EXPECTS'r that hs
~ has opened during the pest week the
most elegant Stock of
STAPLE and FANCY DRY GOODS:
That he has ever introduced to this market
in proof OF which, it is grunt-ed that he may
win perfect safety refer tothe many beau
tiful specimens which are already gliding
through our streets, rejecting great credit
upon the good taste of the weareEs.
One door West Of the congregational
Church. Nov. s. 1914. "a
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
I.ACES.

= PHELPS has replenished his cases and now
= Offers . largeassortment Of beautiful styles of
Thread. Lisle Thread, Ashburton, Patent Valen-
eiennes & Bobinet, Edgings & Incertings, together
with evrey variety Of Footings Cuttings &C. Also,
an unusually One stock Of CAP LACES, with
new styles Of Cap Ribbons to match. Ladies' are re-
minded that it 10 not necessary to purchase the
privilege Of examining them or any other goods Of
fered 1t this establishment, one door West Of the
Congregational Church.
Nov. 10. i . e54 %
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

TOR COLDS AND FEvERS, brought or
IL by sudden changes of the weather, there
is no remedy SO etfectuals as DR.. Phelps
TOMATO PILLS; -
as they purge off all offensive matter, open
the pores of the skin, and bring about heal.
thy state Of all the functions. Rheumatism,
Lung Fever. Sick Headache, Jaundice, and
all bilious disorders are speedily and effec-
tually cured by this substitute for
CAI.OMEL
with perfect safety and their operation is
SO pleasant and mild as a purgative that
they have acquired o universal representa-
ton of boing the best Family Mi9,cine ever
invented for the aged and young, and those Of
delicate constitutions. They are never known
10 fail of curing Dyspepsia. in short time if
taken according to directions.
For sale by J. G. Beckwith, Litchfield, and
by Merchants in oil the country towns, and
by the Proprietor, No. % Cbapel Street,
Hartford. %
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

"ANTED-Two girls to work at the
w Tailoring business that have had ex.
perience at the trade. Also-a girl 10 do
house work. Good wages and constant em.
ployment given. Address n
A. BEERS, Bristol. "A
November 18th, 1874. 9.-. 6w26
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
M A RR ED

In Wolcottville, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 6.
by Rev. Mr.. Day, Roderick A. White, M. d. of
Simsbury, to Miss Elizabeth w. eldest daughter of
John Hungsrford Esq Of the former place.
1.-THE Printers fee received.1
In Fayetteville, Franklin Co. Pa, on the 5th
inst, BY the Rev. J. H. A. Bpmberger, John Kill
born ESQ Principal of the High School at Boonsbo-
rough, Md. formerly of Litchfeld.) TO Miss Cath
arine Monroe Crawford, of the former place.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

U 0NNET RIBBONS SomenSx styles OfS&b-
ID iRand lastrnag al
Now 10. F. PHELPS
TVRAvELLING BASKETS prices to suit pur.
j. chaseEs. ak caSex d FdRIS :
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
DRESS GOODS.
#. PHELPS

0FFERS among others, great variety Of styles
~ ofthe following Dress Goods, viz: Black, Blue
Black, Plain, Figured, and mode color Alpacas,
CASHMERE D'ECOSSE,
p CASHMERE de LAINS,
, VELVET de LAIN,
GRAPE de LAIN,
MOUSSELIN de LAIN,
GRAPE WORSTED'S,
CHANGEABLE CHUSANS,
AFGHAN SATTNS,
PURE WOOL SAXONY'S,
together with stock Of Prints altogether u,,n,atc1.
able, One door west of the Congregational Church.
Nov. IL, 1874.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21
DIE D,

At South Farms, Mrs Harriet Hamlin, wife I
Mr.. VIM. Hamlin, aged A.
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

d UFFAL0 ROBES, 3 bales just received and
ID now open. PriceSfrom rs cts to $500 at
26 q Clock & FoRD's
GRANTED that long 4 short Lynx, Chinchilla,
VI Jennes, s. Squirrel Muffs can be bought at
Clock g Ford's cheaper than at any store in
Town. %
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

INDIA RUBBER OVER SHOES. 4 eases ofsf
Il per Rubbers now opened prices to suit custO-
uesast gs EsSl CNTF = FdaDs
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

ERINGES, GIMPS & GIMP CORD, COAT,
Il over coat & boot cords, coat & over coat bind-
ipgs, buttons. silk, twist, &C., at
- So q Ns14 CLOCK & FoRDs
Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1844-11-21

TLOVES, the samsstyle of Kid Gloves that has
VI heretofore given such satisfaction still contin-
ued at Nov. 1871 F. PAELPs'. 4
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
TO FARMERS OF
SHENANDOAH & ROCKINGHAM.
III oU29CI IUCI It'5IdIII III ItJrII'IOJ
= shire county, Virginia, offers
FOR SALE,
10000 @oo,o, oP q3ano,

situated in different parts of said county, and
in various sized tracts, which he will sell in
lots or parcels Of from POO to 500 Acres, as
may suit purchasers, at prices ranging from
One to -Four Dollars per acre, according to the
quality, location, and the Improvements upon
the land.-Payments to be, fourth in hand,
and the residue in three equal annual install
ments. A liberal reduction will be made in
the price, for the cash all down.
The lands are of quality, which, in Shen-
andoah or Rockingham, would command three
times as much as The prices at which they are
offered for sale.
Mr. John T. Hickman, residing in Wood
stock, Shenandoah county, formerly citizen
of Hampshire,) is well acquainted with the
location and quality Of a large portion Of the
land offered for sale, and letter of recomnen-
dation from him to the subscriber, will be Of
advantage to any person making application to
purchase.
The title to the land is unquestionable, and
deeds with general waIrantee Of title will be
made to purchasers.
ANGUS w. MCDONALD.
RoInney, Hampshire county,
June 27, 1914 6m#5
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
MORE NEW GOODS

FKFiIE subscriber has Just received an adj.
Il dtionsl supply Of New Spring and Sum.
mer Goods, in the room next door 10 his old
store raom Particular attention is invited to
his stock Of Cal.coes, Ginghams, Muslins, Cam.
brics, nbazines-embracin The latest and
handsomest STYLES, domestic and imported
at very low prices Laces, edgings footings,
and in fact every variety Of substantial and
fancy goods used BY The ladies. This rooin
is attended by the Misses Schinitts, who re-
specially invite their female friends and the
public to give them call.
His old stand is also richly furnished wifi
everything in the line of groceries, queersware
medicines, drugs, dyesuffs, and so OH.
UTCaN and see -e1amine-Qnd bug.
April JOHN G SCHMITT
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
DIR. I'HOMPS SONS
UTERINE TRUSS.

IT is the opinion Of all the principal profes;
Z sors Of medicine in the United States. who
have given their testimony, that Dr.. Thomg.
sans "Pa1ent .8pparatus far the cure Of ProLap-
sus and other Diseases" possesses superior adj
vantages over any other apparatus of the kind
ever presented to the public, Their certifi
Gates to that effect can be seen by calling or
the undersigned at his store in Woodstock.
These Trusses have been examined by Dr.
Irwin, DIR Msgruder, & Dr. {yunder, and they
concIr with the above sentiments-that it's
he most easy, safe, and certain remedy for
those diseases it processes to cure, ever nven-
ted.-They can be had at my store. Those
who stand in need Of an article Of this kind.
would do well to make immediate application.
JOHN G. SCHMl1T.
Woodstock, July 90, 1843.-y
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01

Ject possess SO much nalvette and frank
ness, We annex the whole of them IN a
note from the Congressional Globe Of
Jue 30th, 1842.
MI. Weller observed: THE gentleman
l1I. GIanger) said the Democratic party con
tended tor spoils, VIII he tell US how many
Victims We're guillotined whilst he remained in
me tost Office Department? Were there no
sPolis then TOR which the gentleman himself
contended?''
Ms. GRANGER said, che would answer the
question which had been pat to him The
number was 100"
Mr. WELLER. ''Yes 1900 Individuals
turned out Of office during the short career OF
the gentleman; and had he remained in Office
Two weeks longer---"
NoRANGER f'would also give the gentle
men information on this head Had he re-
named IN office two weeks more. {. 900 would
sll.n
Nlr. WELLER ''These 700 men were
vletimized to this lust after the spoils, before
the gentleman himself became victim
Qsughter) This too is the gentleman who
talks about spoilsl''
"t'' buchanan, on Inc &4tn OF June,
l84l, (see Congressional Globe Of
that date) computed the removals Of
PoStmasters to be then going on at the
late OF 100 per week; which, if contin-
ned SIX months, would amount TO g.
zoo. independent Of these smaller
deputies, the subordinate officers in
the customs, the light-ho keepers,
the clerks in the land Offices and de-
par'ments-none Of them going to the
Senate, undoubtedly exhibited ten or
eleven hundred more victims. All
'heSe would constitute an aggregate of
al least 1900 removals in less than six
hs, under auspices entirely Wing
III 'heir character, and previous to the
rupture between that party and their
aching President. Nor let any pre-
tend that one in hundred of these was
touched for any cause except mere
honest difference of opinion.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
ISAAC pAEJEl.
COMMISSION n~ER CzEA2gT

- sasEfAsi Sa0--H>~~S ~ ~-s-ssH4S-< -
TEVENDERS his acknowledgements to all
Il who have favored him with their pat:
ronage. He commenced with the busine' S
at the Depot and Railroad and working hard
all along now finds himselfpermanently loca
ted, at present resolvd steadfastly to pursue
thc even tenorof his way, serving the pub
lie according to directions and on the best
terms. Having about twenty Years expert
ence i'll business and superior facilities &c
do promptly all entrusted to his care, most
respectfully Offer his services to all persons re-
curing an agent at this place. Also Offers for
sale, on easy terms, GENERAL STOCK OF
GROCERIES. &c &c, wholesale and retail
10 suit purchasers.
Q-r Further, his Transportation Wagons
running from Winchester to Stanton are in
complete order, and regularly on the Road.
Merchandise, when full loads, conveyed from
Baltimore to Stanton in 7 days, at one dollar
per hundred pounds, al charges incladed,
with improved arrangements and facilities in
Stanton for safety and despatch, as they are
destined through Virginia & East Tennessee,
at rates equal to any other rotes Come and
see. ISAAC PAUL.
Winchester, Jnlv 70, 1914.
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
VALUABLE. LAND
For Sale.

4 NHE subscribers, being DESTROYS 10 remove
q to theWest, offer for sale the valuable
Tract Of Land on which they reside. called
'Frut I'LL, lying in the, county Of l'ockbiidge
> miles south Of Lexington, s miles from Fam
cy Hill P. o. in a pleasant and healthy neigh
borhood. and om'aining between 8 & 900
acres, about 400 Icing in original timber of
the Purest growth.
The quality Of this land is equal If not supe-
rlor TO any in the county, and is particularly
valuable for the growth of wheat Ii is in the
ne'ghDorEood Of four manufacturing mills, the
arthest about 5 miles of within three miles
from boat navigation, and near the turnpike
road from Lexington to. Lynclburg,. distant
about 81 miles from tie latter. The land lies
we'll Tor cultivation and is easily improved =
There are many excellent springs on The tract,
and the one near the dwelling house IS not
surpassed by any i'll the state. Fifty or sixty
acres OF watered meadow may be made--there
is also large peach and Young apple orchard
on the land.
The Improvements consist of good and
cOmmodlous Brick Dwelling House and Kitch-
! en-smoke and Ice House, large BARNS
shielded all arOund-Corn Houses-Negro Ca
| bins new with stone chimneys, and in fact all
! the necessary ont buildings fer a large family.
Also good Log Dwelling House, with the
| necessary out houses on one end Of the farm,
so that it coulI be divided to advantage.
This would be fine situation for person
who wishes to educate family, as the Military
Institute, Washington College and Female
School are i'll the full tide Unsuccessful ope-
| ration at Lexington,
| A further description is deemed unnecessa-
ry. It's but rarely such property is in mar
ket, and persons disposed to purchase are re-
| uueste1 TO call and examine for Themselves
to whom the premises. will be shown by the
| subscribers with pleasure.
The terms will be accommodating, and pos
session given in the fall - -.
BENZ. F PORTER,
jas. S. GRIGSBY,
AND. J. GRIGSBT.
Lulr 5. i84S-tf
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
N @ TIcE

FHyHE undersigned have, this list day OF
d July, 1874, associated themselves to-
g ether in the FLOUR BUSINESS, which
will be hereafter carried on in the name OF
HOOP & PowEIL, in the town Of alexandria,
-They will purchase and receive on con-
signment, all KINDS OF COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and will always make reasona-
BILE advances on the same; and they w'il
keep constantly on hand at their house,
A General supply Of Groceries,
which they will sell on as good terms as they
can be bought in the market.
DANIEL r. HOOE,
WM. l.. POWELL.
P. s.-Grateful for the patronage hitherto
extended, the undersigned respectfully soil
cts its continuance to the firm, now hereby
annouGced, and Eaters himself they will be
able to give satisfactio to the public
DAN'L T. HOOE.
July y. 1344-2t -
Sentinel of the valley. [volume] (Woodstock, Va) 1841-1848, 1844-08-01
FIRST IN MARKET.
New Spring Goods.

TOHN c. KERN has just received and
% opened, at his store opposite the court
house, an assortment of Spring and Summer
Goods which he viii sell at very reduced pri-
ces for cash. His assortment of CalicoeS,
Muslns, Cambrics, and other articles for dres-
ses, is worthy of the attention Of the ladies
Fancy shawls and handkerchiefs. variety of
cap and bonnet ribbons, laces, edgings &C.
Cloths, cassinetts, cassimeres, vestngs of the
latest styles, very cheap. Queensware, hard~
ware, groceries: boots. shoes, hosiery, gloves,
and many other articles. The public are IN
vited to give him q call.
GTPunctlal customers will be supplied on
time upon accommodating terms,
April 1874