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Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
District If Llitckfeld. "a.

FTOO0te Court, M0rch IL 1874.
TTPON the application Of Mary Ann Nor.
~ ton of Goshen in said district, showing
TO this Court that she is Guardian TO her chill.
dren Mary E. Norton, jeremiah w. Norton,
and William B. Norton of said Goshen. Mi.
nors belonging TO said District, and that said
Minors IRE the owners Of the following
real estate. viz lone equal undivided fifth
part Of certain tract Of land situated in
the west part Of said town OF Goshen, about
half mile south westerly from Canada vil-
lage, bounded nOrtherly on land of Ethan
Walter and Warren Brown, easierly on
highway, south on land of Almira Marvin,
and west on land Of Harvey p. Merwin, con-
tanning about twenty. one aeres. being the
same premises formerly distributed To- Mrs.
Charlotte Norton late Of Goshen, deceased,
as her right Of dover in the estate Of her
husband Charles Norton, deceased. 10 which
distribution on file in the Office Of Tia Court
OF Probate for Ltchlield district reference
may be had for more particular descrip-
tian. And the interest Of ssid minors there.
in - valued nj about one hundred and seven.
~ dollars. and showing iast and reasonable
cause tor selling said real estate : ppaYing
for an order, and that she or some other meet
person he empowered to sell the same as per
application on file. dated the Isl day Of
March 1874, more fully appears.
. Ordered, that the foregoing application
be heard Mt the Probate Office in Lilchfield.
on the 18Th day Of May 1874. at 10 o'clock
forenoon and that notice thereof be pub.
lishcd in some public newspaper near the
place where such real estate lies.ihree weeks
successfully. al least six weeks before said
TIME assigned. Certified by 4Q
IL +He ELISHA s. ABERNETuy, Judge,
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
J. P. for borough of Elizabethtown, N. J
For Sale by DR.. SAMUEL BUEL, Litchfeld

ac-Bright Spring with its birds, its verlure, and
its fragrance, will soon be upon us. But in order
fully to enjoy its sweets, we must put our animal
machinery in order. Even in the strongest systems
it will get little out Of geer during the winter
months, and to restore it its proper tone there is
in its operation, Peters Vegetable Pills. or Pc.
ters Cathartic Lozenges. At this season, too,
coughs and colds are always prevalent, and if, in
addition to one of the above aperient prepare
tons. the sufferer from these complaints will have
recourse to Peters Cough Lozenges they will clear
away the distractions in the respiratory organs, at
the same time that the blood is being purified, and
the general system renovated. With such precau-
lions against diseases, the heat of summer need not
be dreaded .'a....
For sale at the sign Of" Drugs s Medicines" in
South Strickland by agents throughout the country.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
Peach Trees For Sale q!

THE Subscriber will receive as som as
L Spring opens n small lot of Peach Trees
from a we'll established nursery in Hartford
County, lnnoculat" andswarra0ted to be the
kind specified, among them are the large
Yellow, the early Yellow, York and the ear.
ly AIMS. .; ..., .',,''
NJ B. Grnfting done TO order by an expe.
rienced hand ... GURDoN FILLEY.
Litchfeld, March 18th l644. ,a, AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

THE next meeting of the Litchfeld County
l. Temperance Society will be holden al
Litchfield, on the 4th Tuesday [26th1 of March al
10 o'clock, A. M. '@ ~,
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
GThe last doubt removed =

VJ@Ihe last doubt removed -. l.. a. .........
EhSG6ethtOsCn NJ j., Feb.21 1s43.
About two months ago was seized with vio-
lent Cold, which soon caused raising of blood. !
tried various remedies, but none did any good but
on the contrary, my Cough increased, and it was
feared it would result in Consumption. By acct.
dent, DR.. Wistar's Family Medical Guide met my
eye, which recommended Balsam of Wild Cherry.
purchased bottle, used it, and in one week ceas-
ed raising blood-my Cough entirely disappeared,
and my health was completely restored, enabling
me to attend to my business as usual.
- > - - JAMES W.. WOODRUFF.
We. the undersigned, are acquainted with Mr..
J. w. Woodruff, and can assure all who do not know
him that his statement is entitled to full credit
Where he IS known his word needs not our en-
dorsement. APPOLLOS M ELMER!
..s"E J. P. for the County of Essex, N. J.
a7- ..,. ... ELIAS WINAN,
J. P. for borough of Elizabethtown, N. J.
For Sale by DR.. SAMUEL BUEL, Litchfeld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
New York Cattle Market. March. n

New York Cattle Market, March, 10.
At maflet 100 BaefC attle t700 from the South. }
200 left over, 30S Sheep, and 100 Cows and Calves,
all sold. ~ Hi
PR1cEs.-Beef Cattle.-Demand light !: a. so a
IS and 6, the latter figure very difficult to obtain
Coos and C0lUes.-All sold at $13 $25.
Sheep.-All sold at from Sc to Sc so. .
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
approved june ''"' SAMUEL A. FOOT.

Capital.-The Binghampton Republican says !:
tv went to town meeting with town. order of Sc
in the same pocket with his vote. IN his extreme
eagerness to kill off his ticket, which went into the
box. During the day he missed his order and
looked every where exbept in the ballot box, The
best of the joke is on opening the out rolled his
towa order and upon canvassing the votes it was
Thus making the town order defeat the Locofoco
candidate. ..', .ti
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
NOTICE,
NOTICE.

aTNO all whom it may concern T. hose owing
i the Subscriber by Note or Book Ac-
count, are respectfully requested Settle the
same on or before the first Of April.
au;93 to s.es.3a aal ~, 8. d. WHEELER.
Litchficld, March 18th 1874. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

THE Copartnership heretofore existing
Il between the subscribers under the name
and firm of Curtiss, Candee & Co., was dis.
solved BY mutual consent on the 18th Dec.
1913. Either of the firm are authorized 10
use the name Of the Co., in the settlement Of
their affairs.
DANIEL CURTIss,
LEWIS B. CAKDER,
CHAs. p. STRONG,
WIN. b. CAHDER.
Woodbury., Feb. 9th, 1874. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

ArJ.Mr. Benton is said to be still very low, with
severe nervous attack and it is probable that ne
viii not be able to resume his seat In the Senate IN
les than month. ~ ~ i - -
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

that treaty between Capt Tyler and Gen. Hous-
tan has secretly been negotiating for the admission
of Texas, and already it has received the signatures
of these high functionaries. That respectable
Journal speaks of it in terms Of just Indignation
II Is scarcely possible two thirds can be obtained
in the Senate, to ratify such Treaty.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

Os-Lake Erie is OPEN The St. Clair arrived al
Buffalo from Detroit on Thursday the nth. e1
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

0o-The Legislature of Massachusetts adjourned
on Saturday last --a.al9 .1 .-srs aui
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
TESTIMONY.

Loeoiocoism Is t.usy in assailing the name and
character Of Mr.. CLAY. by publishing what some
msu have thought Of him, A word of testimony
from DIR. Benton, just at this time may not be
smiss. In 1924. he seems to nave admired Mr.
Clay, and the following will sht'" upon wnat
sroupds he based his attachment to hiIH:-
:, The principles which would govern MI ~. Llays
Administration, il elected ARE well known to 1ne ma
tion. They have been displayed upon the moor :"
Congress for the last seventeen years. They c."'
stitufe system Of american Policy, based on the
Agriculture and Manufactures Of his own country
upon interior a. well a. foreign Commerce-upon
internal as well as sea-board ImProvem ent-uPon
the independence the New World, and close COM
mercial alliances with Mexico and South America
IL it 10 said that others would pursue the same sys-
tenn, we answer, that The founder of system Is the
natural executor of his own work that the most
efficient protector Of American iron, lead, hemp,
wool and cotton, would be the triumphant chamPi-
on Of the new Tariff; the safest friend to interior
commerce would be the Statesman who has pro-
claimed the Mississippi the sea Of the West the
mOat Jealous promoter or Internal Improvements
yvould be the President, who has triumphed over
the President who opposed the construction o. Ma
tional Roads and canals the most successful appli
eanf for treaties with Mexico and South America
,vould be the eloquent advocate Of their own inde
pendence. IAoAAAs nAAT DENTON
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

WORKING cANvAS---An new supply 81
w very superior quality for sale by
NI0'e" +y',,-..f - a ,...l- e ehEbrs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

A r Court Of Probate holden at Kent,
n within and for the District of Kent, on
this llth day of March 1874: ,5~..-..
+ On the Estate of Lucy Roots. late of said
district deceased, Ordered that the Admins.
traitor exhibit his administration account TO
this Court for adjustment al the Probate Of
flee in said district on the 26ih day of March
A. D.; 1874 at 10 o'clock 10 the forenoon, and
that all persons interested in said estate may
be notified thereof the Administrator will
cause this order to he published in news.
paper printed in Litchfeld and post copy
thereof on a signpost in said Kent nearest
the place where said decreased last dwelt at
leas: ten days before said 26lh DAY Of March,
1914. 2 Certified from Record, by
42w3. e 3 RUFus FULLER, JR. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
ID I E ID

In Granville, Pullman CO., Illinois, on the 13d
February, Mr.. Augustus D. Barnum aged %, late
of Cornwall, Conn. ~ - IEuAlM f4ssF3
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

o. Drowned, in Csraan. on the ID inst. Mr Hal
~ Oeming aged about s.. IA q 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
,NO(TICE.

A IL, persons having accounts with the
IN late TRUM MUNGER are request.
ed 10 present them 10 the subscriber and
all persons indebted are requested 10 make
immediate payment. aaa.s u, o.1s ..q.
e. l w. F. BALDWIN.
Ltchfeld, March 10, 1e44. AZ
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

TwE DUrcR HAVE TAKEN HOELAND.-The LO-
COS Of Cleveland, Ohio. have again elected their
mayor By the awful majority Of 81 votes! MAORI
y lasE Year as! Loco IoB Ie4! Wing gaia lsa'
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
Ftom the Boston 7tanseript.

INsrALLAr1oN.-On Wednesday evening last,
March 18th, Rev. Edward Beecher, D. D., was i'm
stalled pastor of the Salem street Congregational
Church and Society, in this city. The services
ing the Scriptures by Rev. J. Humphrey OF Charles
town; Prayer by Rev. W.. Burlington, of Charles
town Sermon by Rev. E. N Kirk, of Boston,
from Hebrews 10, II; Prayer of installation by
Rev. J. A. Albro of Cambridge; Charge by Rev. S.
Aiken of Boston; fellowship of the churches by
Rev. G. w. Blagden of Boston.
The Senate have refused to sustain the House in
repeating the Distribution Act The vote stood
% to 10. ..st. ,-s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

The exports from New Haven to the West Indies,
in 1912, amounted, says the New Haven Palladium,
to $4Os, 1868 ; and in 1S43, to 1914 661.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

The Louisville Journal says that the rumor ii
Judge Porter's having left Mr. Clay large Legacy
is erroneous He left him breast-pin, but moth.
ing more.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

The Time ofthe Explosion. accounts ofthe
deplorable occurrence on board the Princeton va
ried as to the time of the explosion, correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Sun has settled the matter.
He has seen Mr.. Upshurs watch, the crystal of
which is broken, and is driven against the face,
thus stopping the watch at the very instant the ex-
plosion occurred, eraetIy fourteen minutes t,centy
seconds past four o'clock.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

A bill to elect members of Congress by plurality
instead of majority, has passed the Massachusetts,
House Of Representatives.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

The late Col. Gardiner Gardiner, ESD,
who was one of the victims on board the Prince
ton, was native of East Hampton, L. l., and grad
uated from Yale College about the year 1904. He
studied law with the late Chancellor Sandford and
practsed in this city several years He subse-
quently an aid to Gov. Tompkns, and from 1923 to
1927 the representative of this district in the SEN
ate, having been taken up by the peoples party and
elected by large majority In public and private
life he was distinguished for his intelligence and
gentlemany bearing and of late years had travel
ed extensively with his family.-Com .4du.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

The late Trgu Marcy.-The late Mr.. Maxcy
was an amable and highly accomplished man. We
notice in of the papers, that he is stated to
have been native of Maryland But he was born
in Massachusetts,, in the vicinity of Providence,
Rhode Island, and was graduate Of Brown univer-
sity, at the same time with his brother, Mr.. Homer
Maxcy, and the late Gov. Pickens, of South Carroll
ma. His father the Rev. DR.. Jonathan Maxcy, celia
brated for his eloquence and his virtues was at that
time president of the University, and subsequently
of the University ofSouth Carolina Com. .adv
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

The late Noah We6ster.-It has been announ-
ced that the Rev. DR.. Bacon, of New Haven, has
consented to write the memoir and edit the papers
of this eminent and venerable man that the work
will not long be delayed. The life of Dr. Web
ster, connected as it with the political and lit
erary history of the country through its most try
ing and important periods, in the discriminating
and able hands Of DR.. Bacon, will possess uncom-
mon value and interest
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21

Utica " Wizard Hunt, Dem, has been e.
lected Mayor of Utica by majority of 81 votes.-
The number of votes was 1903, being the greatest
number ever polled in that city. The Democratic
candidate for supervisor had 10 majority. Seven
Democratic and five Wing Aldermen are elected.
Litchfield enquirer., 1844-03-21
BYLAW.

Woodbury., Feb. 9th, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12
LAND AND SLAVES
FOR SALE,


PURSUANT to the provisions Of three several
II Deeds of Trust, made TO the subscribers on
the end day of February 1913, by Benz. +. Por-
ter, Jas. S. Grigsby and And. J. Grgsby, and of
record in the Clerks Office of Rockbridge and
for the purposes of said Trust Deeds, we shall
proceed, on the 25,h day of September next, at
Fruit tliltin said County, to sell IA, public auction,
the following real and personal property.
A Tract OF Land, containing 50 Acres and l17
poles, purchased by said Porter from rhos. Nc
Corkle-also Tract containing about 40 Acres,
purchased by him from VIM. II. Caru,hers.-
These two tracts belong to said Porter, and adon
the Fruit Hill tract. Terms: One fourth cash in
hand, and the residue on liberal time.
At the same time and place, will also be sold
for cash, IL slaves being that portion of 20 dow
'er slaves, lately assigned TO the said Potter i'm
right of his wife, who was the widow Of Joseph
Grigsby, decd, and to the said James S. and
And. j. Grigsby, two of the reversioners, inter
'ested in said slaves, as equivalent for their
several interests therein. The said slaves will
therefore be sold GU, and out, unincumbered either
by the life interest, the claim OF the reversion-
'ers. Also number OF Slaves belonging TO the
said James S. and Andrew ]. Grigsby-all OF
which compose family of the most likely and
valuable slaves in Rockbridge.
At the same time and place, will be sold, on :
credit OF SIX MONTHS for all sums over $lO larrt
quantity Of fine Household Furniture, amongst
which is a superior Piano belonging to Jas. S
Grigsby.
Also quantity of Stock, Grain, Farming u
tensls, &c.
Acting trustees, we will sell and convey
only such title as the said Deeds vest in u.s.
Terms more fully made known on the day OF
sale. WIN. TAYLOR,
j. ID. DAVIDSON.
Lexington, Aug. 22--tds.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12
TRUST SALE

MY virtue of Deed of Trust executed To II. J
- Crawford, by William Jones, bearing date
on the 20h March, 1913, (and in which VIM. b.
Crawford was substituted as trustee, by the said
Jones. by written agreement under seal.) and
recorded in the Clerks Office Of the County
Court OF Augusta, for purposes therein mention
ed, shall proceedf Ito sell to the highest bid
der, for ready money, on Saturday the 2lst day
OF September next, at the residence of sad
Jones, certain Tract parcel of Land which
the said Jones purchased of Abraham Sill
ling and others, heirs-at-law of Jasper Sill
ling, deceased which will more fully appear by
having reference at the Clerks Office of Augusta
County, and containing 1886 acres, be the same
more or less, and all dining the lands of Lewis
Mowry, Henry Berry, and others. Also, the fol-
lowing personal property, TO witt bay Mare
eleven years old, bare Mare about six years
old, brown Horse about eleven years old,
grey Horse about q years old, iron-g-ey Horse
about four years old, bay horse Colt about 3
years old, 1 iron-grey Colt about years old,
sorre Colt about years old, and all their increase
II any; Mich Cows and Calves, 3 Heifers
three years old, Steers three years old, Year
ling Heiiers, and their increase, if any; 26 head
OF Sheep, and their Increases; % head Of Hogs
and their increase; l Wagon Body, bows and
sheet, with four sets of gear complete, sets
Plough Gear, Mccormick Ploughs, 3 Shovel
Pioughs and Single Trees, Harrow, Beds
Bedseads, and all their cloathing, 10 Chairs 3
Tables, Bureau, Book Case, corner Cupboard,
Safe, iron Kettle, Ovens, Pots,2 Skilets,
L Washing Machine. some barrels and tubs, and
every other article of household and kitchen fur.
niture in possession of said Jones. Although
the title TO the above property is believed TO be
entirely good, shall convey such title only as
rests in me Trustee.
WIN. b. CRAWFORD, Trustee.
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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12
Trustees Sale OF Land.

RY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed by
~ William Jones and wife to the subscriber
bearing date 3rd of August, 1899, and of record
in the Clerks Office of the County Court of Au-
gusta, shall, on Saturday the DIST day of Sep
TENDER next, expose to public sale on The pre-
misses, the tract of Land, containing 1876 acres.
more or less, on which the said Jones resides,
situated about six miles from Stanton, on the
road leading to Mller's Iron Works. Nearly one
half OF the tract is covered with fine lofty timber
Persons wishing to purchase land would find it
their interest TO call on Mr.. Jones and examine
the tract now offered. liberal credit can pro-
badly be obtained for part of the purchase
money.
The title is believed to be unquesionable, bu,
acting as trustee, will convey only such title as
rs conveyed to me by the said trust deed.
CIiESLEY KINNEY, Trustee.
August 10, 1914.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12

e. HUGHES .4R.uIST'E.lD,
IMPORTER AND DEALER IN
ENGLISH, GERMAN AND DOMESTIC HARDW ARE,

Is receiving by arrival at this port from Europe
further additions 10 his large and
uAkDW AXE, which he is prepared to offer at a very
enable his country customers TO compete and
so disposed those who make their purchases further
cast Young houses IN order to get share of the trade
have to undersc the old ones and be more
IN their collection of patterns and be satisfied with a
smaller profit aud will really make to the adv
oil cash men and punctual dealers buy some goods of
me, aud politely ask them to take the time and examine
my Stock which consists in part of Log, Trace and Hal
wrCnans; wees, Anvils, Hammers, Locks and every
description OF iastcnngs for doors windows and
Cabinet Makers hardware material; Gun Locks and Gun
LOCK Limbs and material for Gun Smiths Files of every
description Tor Dentists, Watch Makers, and Machniss;
now on hand an assortment in all OF 1900 doz pocket
Cutlery, from Wosicnholm, Rodgers & Co makers;
every description Of Table Cutlery; large assortment
Of Tools for all branches of mechanics and vc,y great
variety OF House keeping aud Cooking Utensils and
Fancy Goods, which offer as above at
2S5 MARkEI,ST., a (c,o doors tcest Of Charles ST.
Baltimore
Baltimore, August %, 1874
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12
"A VALUABLE nrED1c1fyE

Dr. Brandreth's Vegetable Pills have proved them.
selves an eiicctual assistant of nature having cured
me United States at least hundred thousand persons
OF diseases which bad been pronounced incurabc by
medical men OF the first rank and standing
These Pills, from peculiar properties they possess
are calculated to cure disease, whatever be name all
having the same origin in any person in whom is the
universal breath OF life who partakcs of the 'unvcr
sal one blood" of which made all people who
dwell upon the earth, and whose disorder arises from
the universal roots of all disease, namely impurity or
imperfect circulation of the blood Those no are suffer
ing from bad state of health will do well to give them
a trial.
% The following are duly authorized Agents for the
sale OF the genuine Brandrcth Pills and Inancnt in Au
glsta county " IN. Kyle, Stanton; VIM. w. King,
:" aynesborough; j. c. Roller Mt. Sidney; b. F. Ora,
ham, Greenyille; John Randolph, Middcbrool j. Nj.
stout STOUT, New Hope ID. w Whimorc, Mt Meridian ;
}. II: Syrcle, Parnassus; Benz F. Kcmpcr ChurchyiIIc
+. u; Heskeli Lebanon Whit. Sulphur Springs, and
Jas. ). Guy, Dccrfcld.
August l. 1914
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12

EpY virtue of Deed of Trust executed TO md
fSby VIM. s. Vines, dated the llth day of April
1912, and of record in the office of the Clerk of
the County Court Of Augusta, shall proceed on
the goth of September next, at the residence of
said Vines, Barterbrook, in the County of
Augusta, TO sell for the purposes of the Trust, the
following property, viz: One Roam Mare about
s years old, bay Mare & years old, dark brown
Mare about l8 years old, new two-hotse Wag-
on, | Barouche. pair of horse Gears, Saddle,
Bride &C., l Feather Bed, bedsead and furnii
iure, | small table, Cupboard and contents, 1
Looking Glass, large Plough. Shovel Plough,
Sow and Pigs, Trunk, 90 Books, and sci
OF Windsor Chairs. The terms Of sale will be-
for cash.
will convey only such right to said property,
as is vested in me by the deed aforesaid
JOHN NEWTON, Trustee.
August 20, 1874.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-09-12
s O @ A q II u S .

lying on the Blue Ridge on the waters of Irish
Creek. This Tract is said to contain some excel.
lent tobacco and
AT the same Time and place we will offer for
sale eight or ten Negro Men, two Of them Black
smiths and one of them Tanner. Several Ne.
gro Women and Children, one of the Women an
excellent Washer and Seamstress. Also auan.
uty oil Household and Kitchen Furniture, and
other articles too tedious to mention.
The Terms of the Sale will be: For the real
estate, one-tourth Of the puchase money in hand
and the rest payable in one, two and three annual
inslalments with interest.
The Slaves will be sold for one-thrd of the
purchase money to be paid in hand, and the resi-
due in one and two years with interest.
For the other personal property the terms will
be cash for all sums under $40, and credit of
three months for all larger sums. Bond and good
security will be required for all deferred pay.
ments.
The Sale will continue from day to day until
completed. All persons having claims against
the estate OF Andrew Alexander are earnestly re.
quested TO furnish statemen. of them in " ri,inu
TO ). Med. Moore, at his Office in Lexingto -
And those who have unsettled accounts with the
estate will please to call at the same place and
have the accounts adjusted without delay
w. ID. ALEXANDER;
L. II. ANDERSON,
S. Med. MOORE.
Executors.