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Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

DOyr COn0entiOn ie PTouidenee.-A Conven- tion of the friends and sympathizers of Thomas w. Dorr, met on Wednesday of last week, and was or- ganized by the election of Thomas F. Carpenter, Chairman. Among the speakers were ex-Governor Morton, of Massachusetts, and ex-Governor Hub- bard of New Hampshire The proceedings were 'peaceably conducted. Within the yard of the pri- son, company ot soldiers stationed, prepared, 1t is said, for all emergencies; but there was no parade of soldiers in the streets. A long process sion was formed at an early hour to receive the sympathiZers from other States, and when the whole body reached the place of meeting at l2 acre hill near the penitentiary, there appears to have been altogether some 10000 persons present, in- cluding among numerous spectators, near thous- and women
 The New York delegation, on their return to that city. before landing. adopted unanimously the Following resolutions.
 Whereas, we have no doubt that the paper mo- ney of Rhode Island is powerful means in the hands fthe landlords of that State to amass wealth without labor, and to maintain usurped power in their hands, they are drawing interest from the people for all they circulate-in other words, for all they owe to the community-therefore
 Res0fred, That we pledge ourselves not to give the bankers of Rhode Island any further credit till Gov. Dorr is liberated, and the Peoples Constitu- eion restored; and that we recommend to every 4rend of Dorr and Free Suffrage throughout the Union, to refuse to take Rhode Island paper money 1H eHCHdHSc iOE WOuuCtS Oi tLlcIE 10Os anu luule. xiiately to demand specie for what they hold.
 ResolUed, That we hold the rigAt of the people 10 be in possession of arms, to be of the most sacred conservative powers of the Constitution.
 Res0l0ed, That we hold ourselves, one and all, in readiness to go to Rhode Island. whenever the peo- pie of that State shall require our sympathes services in the cause of constitutional liberty and equal rights.
 .asOther Horrible .M,ydcr.-Our City Wednes- day evening was made the scene of another horri- ble murder of the most appalling character. The circumstances in relation to the foul deed are az follows. Fos some time past man named Mich ael Dowd, carman, who lived at No. 255 Mott street, had been living on bad terms with his wife, Bridget, about 27 years of age.
 Wednesday he employed persons to drive his teams stating that he intended to punish his wite Aboat two o'clock. he went to his home and after Yaaffehng with her, most inhhnaaly beat her, from the effectsof which she soon after expired.- The cosardy rnfian then fled. and has not yet been taken. The wife was encie'ste, and was most bru- tally kicked by the monster. The Coroner was called to hold inquest, and officers spatched to endeavor to arrest Dowd.--yN Y. Express.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

T OST, by lady, on the road from Watertown \ to WOlcettville, Fourteen dollars in BANK BTLLS-one s bill on Phoenix Bank, and the re- smainder in two dollar bills. The finder will con- fer favor and be reasonably rewarded by leaving ,the money at H. P. Richards, WOlcottville.
 Sent l84O. IT
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

DURSUANT to order of the Court of the subscriber beink thereunto authorized by said Court. will $Il and convey SO much of the real estate of 1Oseph FaFnham, late of LitcbfieId, in said 1btrict deceased, as will raise inc sum of lO6 dollars, Ia cents, and incident charges d sale.
 I6 SIDNEY PECK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
Dis.rict of Lilchfeld, ss.

Probate Court, Sept. 0th, 1s44. 1N in said District, an insane person.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Probate for said district. will be sold at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, on the 21st day of September, at g o'clock in the forenoon, so much of the Real Estate of said Fanny as will raise the sum of @9O0. Sale to take place on the premises in said Torrington. Terms made known at the time of sale. [l61 URiALBuRR, Conscrvator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
Carpets {! Carpets :!

THE subscribers have recently purchasl
 A ed 600 yards CARPETING, which i addition to their former stock makes thei assortment better than can be found in the county. They are all bought for cash, and will be sold at a small advance from cost for ready pay. Persons wishing to purchase are particularly requested to call and exam. inc for themselves. They have also a good supply of Rugs, Matts, Binding. Stair Rods, &c. &c. LYMAN 6. PORTER.
 West Cornwall, Sept. ls44 l7
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
M AR. R IE ID

Tn South Farms, OR the 1lth inst, by Rev. Mir. Parmelee, Mt. F. J. Calhoun, of Cornwall. to Miss Mary A. Marsh, daughter of Mr. Daniel Marsh.
 At Bantam Falls, by Rev. Mr. Eastman, Mir. Mi her R. Potter to Miss Julia P. Stone, both of this town.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

05-Henry Huggins has been removed from the post office at New Haven, and Edward A. Mitchell appointed in his place.
 Geo. Wheaton has been re-appointed postmaster at West Cornwall.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
NEW GOODS!!

Gs GAAE
 ITS this day opening the BESk )RT. 4 MENT OF GOODS FRI DIRK. and other markets, that he U opened in l.itchficld. Many of thu yles of godas for lades' dresses are entif Jew and |s titul, and have been caref selec .ii the latest importations. EIs ass l.Is of GImPs and Cords is large, and Designed to match almost any pattern. q has new style of Party Gloves, we'll wotth the atten- tIon Of ladies' and cannot fail to fit and please them. This stock of Goods will be sold off at low price for cash.
 Litchfield, Sept. l7 Swl7
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
NOTICE.

THE next meeting of the Litchfeld County IL Temperance Society will be held at Lime Rock, on THURSDAY the 26th, instead of Tuesday the 24th Sept, by particular request of the Lime Rock Temperance Society.
 H. BALDWIN, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

0ODL01 " N-AaSEN-L-I6
 A E ER "@ @ o NT@ THE subscriber offers to the citizens ot Il Litchfeld county, James D. Egbest's FORGING PUMP, which will draw water from we'll or springs the usual distance, and at the same time throw it over common dwelling houses so as to extingnish fire, wheH it might not be preventeAin any otll. CT way. The Pump is.simpl& not liable to get out of order, and easily repaired when worn or otherwise injured. Town rights are also offered at a bargain by the slbscfi- Der who is making the said engine Ut Waier- town. Also, the best Shingle Machine in I6 JEREMIAH PECK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
District ef Lischfeia, ss. ! ProbGte Ccurt. yula 6. l6AA. {

Probate Court, July 6. l644.
 HESITATE of Amasa Scovill, late of Tor 1L rington, in said district, deceased.
 Pursuant to an order from the Court of Probate for said district will be sold at public auction. to the highest bidder, on the 2Oth day of September, 1S44, at 2 o'clock. in the afternoon. if not previously disposed of. so much of the real estate Of said deceased, dent charges of sale. Sale to take place on the premises in Norfolk, in LitchIield county. 15F WILLIAM LEACH, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

"HEREAS my wife. Slatira, has leit w my bed and board. all persons ara forbid harboring or trusting her.
 BARRA Anno1. New Preston, August, al, leaA la
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, }
 Litchfield County, (S

Superior Court, August Term, lS44. TTPON the petition of Benjamin Bra dford O of Cornwall, in said county, brought to this Court at the present term, alledging that on the Sd of September, 1888, he was law fully married to Catharine Rebscca Jack. son, then of said Cornwall, and continued in the due performance of his duties till on or about the l7th of July. 1640, when the said Catharine Rebecca wilfully deserted the pe- titioner, and continued said desertion 10 the date of said petition, with total neglect of duty, and praying for divorce-as per pe- tition on file, dated Aug. lst, l644, appears.
 N IS ordered, That notice of the pendency of said petition be given, by publishing this order in two or more newspapers in this State, immediately after the rising of this Court, six weeks successively.
 Blythe Court,
 6wl7 GEO. c. WOODRUFF, Asst Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

THE Court of Probate for the District of A Woodbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the credit ors to the estate of Alfred c. Brown, late of Bethlem in said district, deccased. to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neg tested, within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said es. tate are requested to make immediate pay ment to-
 HAROLD BROWN. Ad'mr. Sept. 9th. l644. l6~
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

THE Judge of the Court of Probate for the A District of Litchfield, has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors to the Estate of SAMUEL TRAIL, late of Ltchfeld, in said district, deceased, represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has appointed Efastus Hodges and Geo. P. Bissell, Esqrs of Torrington, in said district, Commission. CTS to receive and examine said claims,- Certified by DOUGLAS WATSON, Clerk.
 The subscribers give notice, that they shall meet at the dwelling house of ,Demas Coe, Esq, in said Torringlon, on the 18th day of January, l645. and on the 18th day March, lo45. at two o'clock in the aGIakpoon on each of said days, for the purposs Df at. tending on the business ofsaid appointment. ERAsTUs HoDeEs. c.,
 GEORGE P. B1ssELI, omfs'
 All persons indebted to said Estate are re-. quested to make immediate payment .o
 DEMAS COE, Administrator.
 Litchfield, Sept. 12, l844 l7
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19
NOTICE.

THE residents and non-residents of the
 -1 town of Harwinton, liable by law to pay state taxes in the town of Harwinton, and town taxes on the east side of the said town of Harwinton. on the list of lS43, are hereby notified that will meet them at the city hotel in said Harwinton, on Monday, the 7th day of October, ls44. All persons neglecting the opportunity must expect to pay legal fees for collection.
 l6 WILLIS CATLIN, Col.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

THE Judge of the Court of Probate for A the districtOf Harwinton has limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of the estate of Rosannah Baldwin. late of Harwinton in sd district de. ceased, represented inseivent. in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and has ap. pointed Elisha S. Abernethy, Esq, of Litch. field, and Moses Beach, Esq, of Harwinton, Commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 LEWIS SMITH, Judge. The subscribers give notice, that they shall meet at the dwelling house of Erastus Baldwin in said Harwinton, on the last Monday of Nov. l644. and on the second Monday of March l945,at ten o'clock in the forenoon, on each of said days, for the pur- pose of attending on the business of said appointment.
 ht':s. no:s: ss4ss, 8; Ans''HF"T' }com'r'. All persons indebted to said Estate, are re-. quested to make immedia fate payment to
 ERAsrUs BALDWIN, l7* JONATHAN BUEL,
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-09-19

c UPPER GA FLOOR MATING, for sale by . July 2lth. F. PHELPS
The Cecil Whig., 1844-02-17
= SOMETHING NEW
- y Beauty and ec
: EcOnOny. q

But little more than three months have elaps-
ed since the subscriber submitted for the inspec-
ton of the public his superior fine FUR HATS,
at the low price of 81, rs, equal, III all respects
TO the most costly, (and with which he challcn-
&C Il COMPARISON and III this short period oftimp
he has more than alsed his most sanpuiue ex-
pectations. He would therefore take this oppor-
tunity ofmaking his grateful acknowledgements
to discerning d public, and also Of EXPRESSING h1s
gratitude TO his former friends and patrons who
have so generally called on him since his re-es-
tabishmcnt in busness-as ii is proof tha he
has heretofore given satisfaction. He will now
use every exertion not only to please the fancy.
but to furnish the
CHEAPEST and BEST HAT IN THE CITY.
THIS he is enabled to do from his Practica
knowledge, and peculiarly economical cash svs
TEN of business at less prices than thev can he
offered by those who are mere buyers and SELLERS
and still adhere to the old credit system, with
high rents and extravagant expenses In proof
of his position, he will, on Thursday, the 6th of
October, introduce for the inspection of the pnb
SUPERIOR FINE NUTRIA HAT,
on fine Russia body, atthe Unprecedented low
price of
T.lREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.
Equal in all respects to those sold under the old
system at 5. and So. The above named price
will be strictly adhered to- and he trusts his friends
who order their Hats sent home, will not he of
Tended should the bill be sent at the same time
or soon after, to their counting houses as no
book of ofcharges is kept in this establishment.
The subscriber ssorry to say that efforts have
been made, and doubtless will continue to be
made by some, to in]ure his Economical and
Fashionable Establishment. He would there
fore particularly invite the public, after examn-
ing every where else, to call and see him.
IFHats and Caps ofevery description made
to order, atshort n office, wholesa le and retail
The Cecil Whig., 1844-02-17
FOR RENT.

The Fishing Shere formerly ished by
William Craig Jr. situated in Bohemia
Manor Cecil county, on the Elk River.
This shore is well known and presents
many advantages which will be obvious
to any one acquainted with the business
Application can be made to JAMES l.
CRAIG, who resides on the premises, and
who will give the applicant every infor-
nation respecting the quantity of fish
which has been yearly caught, and the
s'at'''Ics of the Shore generally.
Dec. OH, 1913
The Cecil Whig., 1844-02-17


is admitted by al who have used them, ( and
NJ has not that DR.. Peters Vegetable Pills are
% n,st unrivlled medicine ever discovered by
% ingenuity Of man. They a sovereign
irTe for the following mpaints-Yellow and
ilious evers, fever and ague, dyspepsia, Group,
yer com pllnt, sick headache, aundice, asthma,
lropsy, rheumatism. enlargement of the spleen,
)es, cholic, female distractions, heartburn, fur
red tongue, nausea, distension of the stomach q
bowels, incipient diarrh9a, hatuency, habltual
'ostiveness, loss OF appetite, blotched or salow
complexion, and all cases of torpor of the bow
ais, where cathartic an aperent IS needed
They are exceedingly mild IN their operation,
producing neither nausea, gripping debility.
DIR. J. G. Smith, of Woodstock; Va, says
They are better Pill than can make" He
ecommends their use.
The agent 1t Stratshurgh Va, says he sup
plies families for 80 miles around with Peters
Pills, and they perform such remar able cures
that they are preferred to every other medicine
Mrs f Ward, Of New York, was troubled with
dyspepsia and liver complaint for IS years. By
using these Pills short time she was completely
cured.
Miss Clark was afflicted with Irregularities md
obstruction, attended with most distressing svmp
toms. She was cured by using DIR Peters Pills,
Hon Il d Davis was afflicted with rheumatism
80 rs to be unable to dress himself. Three boxes
Of Peters Pills cured him.
But why multiply testimonials We say to
all, try Dr.. Peters Vegetable Pills, and we VIII
guarantee that afterwards you will use them in
preference to all others
PRINCIPAL OFFICE, No. 80 North Sixth
street Philadelphia.
For stle at the Medicine and paint store of
~ CHARLES w. PARKER, general agent
The Cecil Whig., 1844-02-17
.NrrMl0nM Cccil COnnin. SCI.

hN application of Benjamin Pearce of Cecil
sFCornty, by petition in writing to me, the
subscriber, one of the associate Judges of the
Orphans Court Of Cecil County,) setting forth
that he is IN actual confinement for debts he is
unable TO pay, and Offering to deliver up for the
benefit Of his creditors, all his property, real per-
tonal and mixed, to which he is in anv way enti-
led, schedule whereof and list Of his credits
and debts being annexed to his said petition upon
oath, and praying to be discharged from actual
confinement, and to have extended to him the
benefit otthe several insolvent laws of MARYLAND;
and il appearing to ne by competent testimony
that the said petitioner has resided within the
State Of Maryland for the last two years next be-
fore his application, appointed b. b. Chambers
Trustee for the benefit ofthe creditors of the
said Benz iamin Pearce who has entered into bond
with security by me prescribed and approved, for
the faithful performance of his SAID trust; and the
said Trustee having certified to me that he is in
full possession ofallthe property in the said sched-
ule and list oil debts contained, have ordered and
appointed the first Tuesday next after the first
Monday in April next, for the said Benjamin
Pearce to appear before the Judges of Cecil
County Court, at the court house IN Elkton, to
answer such allegations and inerrogatorics as
may be then and there by his creditors made and
proposed and the said Benjamin Pearce having
entered into bond in penalty and with security
by me prescribed and approvedso to appear and
answer as aforesaid do hereby order and direct
that the said Benjamin Pearce be discharged from
personal confinement and that he give notice o
this hlf application, and ofthe day so by me ap.
pointed for his final hearing IN Cecil County
Court, TO his creditors, by advertisement in some
newspaper printed in Cecil County, once week
for three months, before the said first Tucsda,
next after the first Monday in April next
Given under my hand and seal this 25th day o
November 1913. WM. TORBERT, Jr.
True copy. Test,
Dec % GEORGE NcTTLLOJGH,C Crk
The Cecil Whig., 1844-02-17
Cfcil C0u1tV. Sci:


AN application of Joseph G. Cloud of Cecil
VI tointy, by petition III writing to me, the
subscriber, (Unc OF the associate Judges Of the
Orphans Court OF Cecil County,) setting forth
that he is in actual confinement for debts he is
unable 10 pay and offering to deliver up for the
benefit OF ms creditors all his property, real per-
sonal and mixed. to which he is in any way ent-
titled, schedule whereof and list of his credits
and debts being annexed to his said petition upon
oath aud PRAYING to be discharged from actual
confinement. and to have extended to him the
brnciit ol The several nsolvcn. laws Of Maryland;
ard il appearing 20 me by competent testimony
that the said petitioner has resided within the
'f2te % NayIaad fG, the last two years next be-
thra his application, | appointed Hezekiah
'nHri trustee for The benefit of the creditors Of
ta sal. ,'7scph 2. Cloud vino hns entered into
BOND vita security IVY nc prescribed and appro-
we'd. for Inc faithful performance of Ills said trust;
ana the said Trustee having certified to me that
he Is ~ tail possession of all the property in the
said schedule and list of debts contained, have
ordered and appointed the first Tuesday next af-
ter the first Monday OF April next, for the said
Joseph Z. Cloud to appear before the Judges Of
tecli County Court, AZ the court house in Elk
ton 10 answer such allegations and ntcrrogato-
rics "a may be then and there by his creditors
made and proposed and the said Joseph G.. Cloud
having entered into bond in a penalty and
with security by me prescribed and approved 50 to
appear and answer as aforesaid, | do hereby or
DER and direct that the said Joseph C. Cloud be
discharged from personal confinement, and that
he give notice of this his application for his final
hearing in Cecil County Court, TO his creditors,
by advertisement in some newspaper printed in
Cecil County once week for three months before
the SAID first TUESDAY next after the first Mon
day IN April next. Given under my hand amp
seal this 18th day of December lsl3
WM TORBERT, Jr.
True copy. Test,
Dec. 30 GEORGE MCCULLOUGH, Crk.
The Cecil Whig., 1844-02-17
yJJpE,s OwN" pREsrRypTI0a

Chronic Coughs. Pcurisy, Hemorrhuge Of the
Lungs, and all affections of the Pulmonary Or
gans.
N:3TURE'S OH.N pREsCRiP TON
A compound Balsamic preparation of the
Prunus VirginiaDa or wild Cherry Bark" pre-
pared by new chemical process, approved and
recommended by the most distinguished phys-
clans, and universally acknowledged the most
valuable medicine ever discovered
IMPORTANT CAUTION.-The Public
should bear in mind that it is DIR. Wistar's Bal
sam of Wild Cherry that performs the remarka-
bic cures which are published in every part of
the country, and not the articles of similar name
that agS occasionally pulled INTO temporary no.
ticc Those may be good-but we know moth
ing about them
IPLet every Man, Woman ad Child rcadt
tie following, and it that does satisfy all on
the great virtues of this Med icnes let them 20
and see the orginal-with numerou other testi
monals of like character
WATERyILLE, (Oneida Co. n. " Sept. Is 1913
Dear Sir--I owe it to the afflicted to inform
you that in January last was attached by a very
violent cold, caused by working in the water,
which settled on my lungs. 1t was accompani-
ed by very severe pain in my breast aod sides,
and also disire ssing cough. had in atten-
dance all the best medical aid in our village
| But after exhausting their skill TO no avail, they
pronounced my disease confirmed consumption
and they one and all gave me up to die. Aztec
mach persur sion, got the consent ofmy PLY
sican to use the Balsam of Wild Cherry, pre-
pared by DR.. Wistar. purchased Of the Agent
in our place one bottle, before using halfofwhch
began to gain strength, and it was very evil
dent my cough was much better and my symp-
toms in every way improving. have now used
three bottles, and am restored to perfect health
This result is alone owing 10 the use of DR..
Wistar's Bnlsam Of Wild Cherry; and take thi.
method of giving you the inf rmation, partly os
pay the debt of gratitude owe you, and partly
that others similarly afflicted may know where
to apply for relief
Very truly yours, JAa1ES SAGE.
MIR. PALMER, Druggist, under date of Wa
velvlle, Sept. "A ls43, writes The statement
given you by Mr.. Jonas Sage is well known to
be true by this whole community. 1t certainly
was Il most remarkable cure. The sale of the
Balsam is very good, and success in cures truly
lattering.
Yours, respectfully, D. D. PALMER.
Let the afflicted call and see our certificates.
They prove concusiyely that they can be cured
ifthey get the right medicine. Be sure and get
"Dr. Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry" Be-
ware ofimilatious.
The Gen inc Balsam is sold in Ekton, by c.
w. Parker. in Wilmington, by Marshall Phillips
and every town throughout Mary land and Del.
aware, at 81 per Bottle.
Nov. 25th lSI3-6m