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ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, POSTING

ITO MAIL CONTRACTORS, PoSTMAS-
l. TIERS, and all other persons having business
with the Post Office Department. undersigned
having been for several years employed in the ac-
counting branch of the Post Office Department is
intimately acquainted with the operations Of that
department. and well qualified to attend to any in
terest connected Herewith. He offers his services
agent and attorney to contractors, postmasers,
and all others TO whose business his experience may
be valuable. All affairs intrusted to him, whether
relating past current contemplated transac-
tons with the department, shall be attended to as
promptly and efficiently as could be done by the
parties themselves, if the spot. Bidders for the
southern and western mairoutos, TO be declared on
the LIST Of October next, will find it to their advan-
tage transmit their papers to him for preparation.
They, and all others who may employ him, shall
constantly be advised of all matters affecting their
interests. If collections at any time required to
be made by him, he will remit the proceeds without
delay Communications must be postpaid.
FITZH0GH COYLE.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, Garfield, Ohio, late Aud
itor of the Post Office Department.
M. st. Clair Clarke, Washington, late Auditor Of
the Post Office Department.
John Marion, esq, Chief Clerk of Post Office
Department, Washington
Hon. VIM. Cranch, Chief Justice Of U. s. circuit
court, ID. c., Washington.
VIM. w. Seaton, esq, Mayor of Washington.
Aug 8--2aw2m
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AI ouRNING GooDs.--We have received

MT OURNING GOODS.--We have received a
IVl large assortment of mourning goods for Dress
es, &c. We have 10 pieces Parameita cloth, new
and superior article for mourning, suitable for the
approaching season, being rather heavier than bonn
basins
SO pieces Lupin's celebrated bombasins, from
the lowest to the highest numbers. All who have
ever purchased Lupin's bombasins pronounce them
the very best
20 pieces alpaca cloths silk chain
5 do Ga mousselines, plain black, Lupin's
make
Is do commonwealth do do r
S do black thibet cloth and merino
do black and lead-colored mousselines
3 do black Italian lutestring
3 do Gro de Paris
do black taffeta, a beautiful silk
10 do black and blue-black poult de sole
20 do in variety of styles, Of satin-strped,
satin.sriped and figured, plain, twill, &c.
Superior and common black kid gloves
Hosiery ofall qualities, silk, cotton merino, &c.
Grapes of all qualities, with many other necessary
mourning articles, to which weinvite attention.
d. CLAGETT & co.
Sept. l5--3uf
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4 GOOD INVESTMENT FOR A. MAN OF

UUUD IN VES I MEM TON II NIHIS Or
IA SMALL MEANS.-For sale, square Of
ground in the city, lover three acres,) with improve
ments, price $1,000 of which only one-fourth will
be wanted in hand, and one-half may be retained by
the purchaser for three years at nominal interest,
within which time the amount may be made from
the premises. The situation is of the most
eligible, being high and commanding, retired, and
still in an improving part Of the city. The present
owner and occupant has erected buildings and made
extensive preparations for fruit garden, intending
it for permanent residence. Domestic circum-
stances alone induce him to dispose Of il. Toa
gentleman in Office, possessing taste for rural
affairs, or a practical gardener,t presents good
opportunity for a safe and profitable investment.
For terms, &C., apply to
J. F. CALLAN,
Corner Of K and 7th streets
Iq-eo2t
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TRENCH BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL
+ FOR BOYS, BY HY. BENTALoU MIcHARD,
ls,h street, between and G, west side.-The Pc
eulisr features of this academy are:
lst. That it is the only male school in this section
Ct the country where French is taught practically,
and in which the intercourse between the teacher
and pupils is held in the French language.
ID. That Mathematician paramount object of
modern education-are taught, not only as special
branch, and on the plan established by the masters
of the French school, principally Legendre, Bour-
don, Lacroix, &C., but, moreover. instruction is
conveyed through the medium Of the French; dem
onsrations in geometry and solutions of problems
being made in this language-an exercise which, by
Itself might be sufficient to enable pupils TO speak
lii with ease and accuracy.
The English is by no means neglected. The
course of English studies consists of English gram
mar, reading the classic authors,) weekly recita-
lions of English poetry, previously copied by the
|pupil) and English composition.
The boarding department is under the cure of Mr..
Joseph Michard and his lady, in whose family the
French is exclusively spoken-an advantage for the
first time met with in this metropolis.
French textbooks are used in the study of geog-
|raphy, history, arithmetic, and the modern lam
|guages. ln#
To those desirous Of acquiring practical knowl-
ledge of the Spanish peculiar advantages are offered
bin this institution, as Mr.. Michard is conversant
with this language.
Boarders will attend the church designated by
their parents or guardians always accompanied by
ID member of Mr.. M IS family.
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES, ALEXANDRIA,

MRS. MARY l.. ELIASON will open a board
wi ing and day school, at her residence, on the
corner of Prince and st. Asaph Streets on Monday,
the 9Th Of September next, for the instruction of
limited number Of young ladies in the several
branches Of thorough English and French educa-
ton.
The English department will be conducted by a
lady who formerly teacher in the Albany
Female Academy and has been for several years
teaching in the family of Mrs, Eliason.
Great pains will be taken to teach well the prin-
ciples Of science, the application OF which will re-
qure diligent study the part of the pupil and in
order to accomplish fully this important object,
teachers Of the highest qualifications will be provided
for each department The French teacher will re-
side in the family, and the pupils will be taught to
speak accurately, as well as to read and write the
French language.
To those young ladies' whose parents desire il, a
course of instruction will be given in Latin, the
foundation Of modern languages.
The government will be parental, and conducted
on Christian principles Alexandria is admirably
located for an institution of this kind, being retired
and healthy, combining the advantages Of town and
country. Members Of Congress who have daughters
TO educate, will find this institution convenient for
that purpose, as steamboats, ply hourly between
Alexandria and Washington city.
The scholastic year will be divided into two ses-
slons, of twenty-five weeks each, commencing on
the 9th of September, and the Sth of February.
TERMS.
For board and tuition in English nd French, per
session, payable in advance SIPS
Day scholars in English and Latin 20
Day scholars in French IL
Music and drawing at professors charges, and no
other extra charges will be made
Each young lady must be provided with silver
cup and fork.
As the number of pupils is limited to thirty it is
requested that application for admission be made
Immediately, either by letter, personally, to Mrs
Eliason, at her residence in Alexandria.
REFERENCES.
Right Rev. William Meade, Wildwood, Va.
Rev. Charles b. Dana, Alexandria, ID. c..
Rev. DR.. Sparrow, Theological Seminary Of Vir-
gina.
Rev. George A. Smith, Principal of the Fairfax
Institute.
Henry Daingerfeld, esq, do.
Louis A. Cazenove, esq, do.
Hon. J. Mclean, Judge of the Supreme Cour
United States, Cincinnati, Ohio
Chas. M. Thruston, esq, Cumberland, Md.
Hon. Thomas Fl. Benton, ST Louis, Mo.
Thomas d. Mdtter, M. d., Philadelphia, Penn
Hon. Edward Stanly, Washington, North Caro-
| lima.
| Gen. Roger Jones, Washington, D. c.
| Gen. A. Henderson, do.
Eusace Conway, esq.,, do.
| Grafton Dulany, esq, Baltimore, Md
Hughes Armistead, esq, Baltimore, Md.
| July 28-3taw3m
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BALTIMORE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
INCORPORATES IN 1880,
No. Is South street.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
THIS company makes assurances on lives fol
i one or more years or for life, at the following
rates per annum, per one hundred dollars.
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A GENCY FOR CLAIMS AT WASHING
A IoN.-The undersigned offers his services MS
En agent for claims upon either Of the departments
pr Congress
Particular attention will be paid to the settlement
81 accounts of disbursing officers, who may find il
Eneonyenlent to attend personally especially those
The navy. His experience and practical knowl
edge will afford many facilities.
charges VIII be moderate, and regulated by the
amount Claimed and the extent of service required.
communications (post pad) will receive immediate
fuenton. CHARLES DE SELDING,
Room No. IL Todd's Building,
Pennsylvania avenue.
REFERENCES.
Commodore Charles Stewart, U. s. N.
Commodore John Downes, U. s.. N
stephen Cambreleng, esq, New York.
a. " Dayton, esq, Fourth Auditor, Treasury
Department
rev septmus fusion, Chaplain to the Senate.
yohn {. Rives, esq, Washington, ID. G.
John I Boyle, esq,
James Hoban, ESQ.,,
John De Brce, esq, !"
Z. 4. Waldron, esq,
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CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PHILADEL

CARPET HALL AND DEPOT, PIIILADEL
PHIA
.CNARPETINGS, floor furniture, silk and carriage
~ oil cloths, mattings, and window shades
House-keepers .attention
100 pieces Brussels and Wilton carpetings
500 do super three ply imperial and ingram
do
1000 do medium and fine ingram do
500 do venjtian and damask, assorted widths
500 do hemp, cotton and rag carpets
500 do Nankin, Canton and Spanish mating
100 do druggets and woolen floor cloths
100 do furniture oil cloths, "a to GA wide
1000 yards floor oil cloths, from | to 8 yards
wide
000 transpa rent oiled window shades, Italian
moonlight and landscape views
1000 New England patent blinds
100 bales alicant mats, assorted sizes
200 do MANILA and jute mats
500. Wilton, Brussels and tufted hearth rugs
5 cases embroidered Partisan muslin curtains
2 do worsted carpet binding
500 dozen brass stair-rods
5 cases embroidered cloth and worstcd piano
and table covers
This mammoth stock, laid in for cash, comprising
every variety of pattern, will be sold wholesale and
retail, at the warehouses, l8 and 90 north Second
street, up stairs, at five per cent advance for cash OF
city acceptances, with interest added.
J. SIDNEY JONES.
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- TO THE LADIES.
IW have constantly on hand large supply OF
~! the prettiest and best work in our line of
part, Of
Fine French morocco Paris ties
DO do kid do do
DO do do slippers
DO do morocco cottage shoe
Do do do walking shoe
Do half, whole, and shoe-gaiters, black and CO.
lored.
Also, one Of the handsomest assortments Of chill.
Tn's shoes TO be found in any establishment in the
District.
Mr.. Charles Mann, an experienced cutter, viii take
Pleasures for those who prefer it, at the same price
store-work. He has now many customers who
pink him one of the best filters they have ever tried
he best materials employed in our shoes, and al
york sold by us warranted.
w. MANN,
Sign ofthe large black boot, Pennsylvania avenue,
oors east Of Al street
Aug9
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Mn. AND Mrs MIcHARp will reopen, on the first
Monday Of September, their DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES, in which the studies will be
carried on according to the plan adopted for the last
five years.
The school'room is norv on the east side of 10Th
street, in large, airy, and convenient house, with
pleasant grounds for the amusement of pupils du-
|rng recess.
Mr. and Mrs Michard.
Mr. M continues to give private lessons in
French, Spanish, and Italian.
I'm and after the first of September, Mrs Michard
VIII resume her occupations in the musical depart
men-vlz: in the tuition Of vocal music, piano, and
guitar Aug. 26-3taw4w
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Aug 26-3m
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22

nlHIS MusssiEn CONTAINS SIX SPLENDID
III HALLS, each measuring over one hundred
feet in length, filed with an immense and Seaeti-
fully arranged collection Of the CuFiOsities Of Ma
tufe, and art, numbering ~
Over HAlf Million Of Specimenss
ofevery variety, and from every portion Of the
HABITABLE GLOBE.
One of the extensive halls is devoted TO the Mi
croscopic Exhibition ii most beautiful Collection
of Paintings, representing some Of the most CtsL-
EBR.fTED CITIES, both ANCIENT and
MODER.NN.aTURyHL SCENERY, &C.. &C.,
making the most extensive, and interesting COS
MORAMA in America, il not in the World.
NOVELTIES Of all kinds, such as GIANTS.
DWARFS, OURANG OUTANGS, sc. are engaged
whenever opportunities offers.
A LARGE AND ELEGANT SALOON,
capable of seating 1000 persons at time, has just
been added to the establishment, in which y,
9Fsse SPLENDID PERFORMANCES
are given every evening in the week except Sunday
Ticket ofadmission only IS cents.
4 rsveD. York. April 3, l645. .s; .a 4m46
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
4w4S
EMPORIUM OF FASHION,
New Cash gtOra EOuth streot.

fUNfiE subscriber has iEst received from New York
i spleudid assortment Of dress goods, among
(which are super Partisan Balzornes. do a. printed
Lawns. rich gingham Lawns and Muslin dc LANES,
Cambrics and Muslins. Shirtings, Tickings, &c.--
Also, plain and figured Chameleon cold and other
light cold Gro do Nap and blue black Gro de Swiss
SILKS onbazines. mourning ind fancy cash.
Fancy Hdkfs. and Ties. Parasols, corded Skirts,
silk and cotton Hosiery, Gloves and MtsD Of all de-
scriptions, Gimps, Ribbons, Laces, cotton and hnnen
Thread Edgings, cotton and elk pkt Hdkfs. and
Cravats, Cruels--all shades
Also, Broadcio,hs, Cassimeres, Vesiings, HATS
and GAPS, Shoes, super black ard green TEkS-
old Java and other COZ FEE SngaTs Molasses.
Clover Seed, Garden Seeds, Flax-HARDWARE,
to mention. For sale cheap for ready pay.
E= a1 @Tt9 s. N. BRONSON, Agent.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
To Iron Makers, Merchants, &c.
FOR SALE.

TlHE Property lately owned by the Waramaug
Il Iron Company, consisting of Blast Furnace,
with coal houses, water power, SC. two Dwelling
Houses, Store, Barn, sc. 40. and about ten acres
Of Land. It is situated in New Preston, Litchfeld
County, Conn.,, seven miles from the depot of the
Housatonic Rail Road at South Kent, and seven
miles from New Milford. The Furnace not having
been in operation TOR several years, needs some,
but not expensive repairs. 1t stands at the outlet
Of Waramaug Pond, and commands an abundant
and unfaiing supply Of water.
Ore Of an excellent quality can be obtained at
the Kent Ore Hill, six miles from the Furnace, On
the way toward the Rail Road, and coal can be
purchased at this Furnace. upon better terms than
at any other Furnace in :he County. The store
stands about eighty rods from the Furnace, in the
centre of thriving Village. and is one of the best
locations for Country Store in the County.
Merchants and gentlemen wishing to engage in
the Iron. or other Manufacturing business, are in
vlted to examine the property. The ttleis indis.
putable. 1t wlbe sold either together, or in lots
to suit the purchasers at Vendue, on the Goth day
OF June, 1915, at 2 o'clock. P. M. at the Store on
the premises. Part Of the purchase money can
remain on mortgage, if desired, by the purchaser.
For further particulars, enquire Of the subscribers
living near the premises, or Of David G. Sanford
Of New Milford.
DAVID C.. WHTTTLEsEY,
JOSEPH H. BENNETT.
New Preston. May 10th, 1885, 5lw5
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22

A # Special Town Meeting legally warned, and
"A holden nt the usual place In Waiertown. on
the 18th day of April. lS4o for the purpose Of taking
into consideration the subject Of restraining Cattle
and Horses from running a. large on the Commons
and Public highways in said Town
IT WAS VoTED, That IT any owner Of any horse
or horses mule mules. neat creature or neat crea.
tures shall suffer the same 70 run atiarge out Of HE,
her, or their enclosure, on the Comnlons. or Public
Highway, in the Town Of WATERFOWL, Tor one year
from the LIST day OF June next, II shn be the duty OF
shall be lawful for any o.he! responsible person or
persons, who reside in. and belong 70 said Town, 10
take up, and impound the same and whenever any
person or persons, shall have so p0Unded any such
beast or beasts aforesaid he. she or they shall
give notice 70 the owner or owners thereof f he.
she, they be known, in the same manner as it they
had been impounded. doing damage. and they shalh
in the same manner as 10 that case, be liable TO be
proceeded with, and Sold except that IL shall not DO
necessary have regard TO fences.
I'd. The owner o. owners OF any beast Of beasts
80 impounded, shall not receive or repevy the same.
until he, she they, shall have paid to tho pound
keeper his lawful expenses for providing food OF wa.
ter for such beast or beasts, while impounded and
shall have further paid 20 said p0undkeeper, the sum
oil fifty cents for each beast OF creature 90 mpound-
ed whereof one half shall be 10 the Poundkeepers
and the other half 10 the person OF persons inpoahd-
ing the same And the owner or owners haviag had
notice. that his or their said beast or beasts rs afore
said, impounded, shall be liahle 20 The same
penalty, for neglect to repleyy the same, as e the
same had been taken and impounded, doing dam
age. Provided always, That no one penalty incur
red by any person time. by virtue Of this hy-
law, shall exceed the sum Of three dollars Pr0Si-
ded further also, Thu, any person who hes lami-
", who belongs to- and resides 10 said Town. inay
suffer one mich cow 10 run at large on the public
highway IN said Town, between the first days q
June and December next enenna. between the \
sing 81 tho Sun IN The morning, end nine o'clock Il
me aiicrnnon during said time. WIN shnll frt haN
obtained liberty IN writing OF the EolertnleR of sal
Town sofa do
vorrn. That the Town Clerk M ditsaMe ,nveeer
the fHegolng by Law, and cAse llR uAsng 10 b. veil
ll.hed Ienr week. sgccsssvsl " palll ncwspaps
Tho foregoing y true Cslpy Of kes nd.
Attest, IlOfnHcoF rrRYHA. sss-.,.. efasN ]
Apr ~, 1915, 'f '""' tawa
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22

Ats Court Of Probate holden at Plymouth, ,uthin
and for me District Of plymouth, on the 26th day
OF April. A. d. 1845
Present, Tracy Peck, Esq Judge ,
OF the Court Of Probate for the District Of BRISTOL
holding in said Court 10 consequence OF the death
I'm motion of Eli Curtis, Administrator on the
~ estates Of Phebe Turner and Hiram Turner,
late of Plymouth, within said District, deceased this
Court doth appoint the 3lst day Of May next Of one
o'clock, P. NJ at the Probate Office 70 said District
Administration accounts or said estates-And doth
direct said Administrator to give notice to all per-
sons interested in said estates 10 APPEAR they see
cause, before said Court at said time and place, 20
be heard therein. by posting said order Of notice on
pablo signpost in said town of Plymouth nearest
the place where the deceased last dwel. and BY ad.
yertisine the same in newspaper printed in Litch-
field. Certified fromSrecord
30 CALVIN BUTLER Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22

GtLOCK & FORD have just received from New
~ York. general assortment Of Fancy & Staple
Of Cacos, from 6 to Is cts. per yard; beached aud
brown Shirtings and Sheetings bIesched and brown
Drillings; Cotion Batting, Wadding, Ticking. &c.
Kentucky Jane KremIyn Plaids Gambroons. Bonn.
sch ,. ss Sn Sane
Gloves; Parasols, from so cts. TO %; Umbrellas,
from SO cts. to 81; Sun Shades Coat Trimmings,
&C. &c.--Ail of which will be sold, to say the least,
ne cheap as can be found in the country--and for
Cash, probably little cheaper.
May %. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
NOTICE,

A Ii persons indebted to the estate of
IN Abel Clemens, late of Litchfield, de-
ceased, arerequested to make immediate
payment to the Administrator. All &c
counts remaining unsettled, on the 18th day
of May inst. will be left with an Alto fney
for collection ABEL III. CLEMoEs, Admir-.
Litchfield,' May I'd, 1915. aa 30
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
c. BRINCKERHOFF'S

A BALMY, invigorating cordial, strengthening
IN and recruiting the languishing or decayed parts
in cases Of Coughs, Colds, Affections Of the Liver.
Throat, and Longs. Many well attestcd cases of
true Consumption IN the late stages Of the disease
have been entirely cured BY the Restorative, after
every other means have failed, the relations and
family friends, and the medical faculty will cheerful
" certify IL any person 10 afflicted with the above
complains, and wishes TO employ certain and safe
remedy, devoid of quackery or pretension, let him
call on the Proprietor or his General Agent, and see
the most convincing testimony from restored and
grateful individuals. The Health Restorative itself,
after the use Of single bottle, will afford practical
evidence of its unparalleled virtues. Severe cases
of diseased Lungs and Chest we have seen cured
entirely, after the use of only half dozen bottles.
Although the Proprietor has for some wears almost
exclusively restrained it's sale to New York city, he
under firm conviction of duty, now has instructed
his agent 10 spread it abroad n every direction must
fervently desiring TO see and hear OF its producing
those favorable results, as in every instance Of its
use 10 New York city and its vicinity. The follow.
ING certificate is from DR.. Chiffon, the well known
New York chemist.
~ have anaivzed bottle Of medicine called G.
BFinckerhof's Health Restorative. and find that Il
does not contain Mercury, or any other metallic
nor opium in any OF ts forms. 1t is
composed Of vegetable matter entirely" s vi
JAMES r. Chiffon, M. D.
! 's LaifR g. BRINKERHOFF, Proprietor, N. Y.
Principal Office, 96 Hudson street, New York.
Horace Everett, General Agent for the U. s.
gr For sale by VIM. F. BALDWIN, Litchiesd:
May 9, l645. 80
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
DissTet q LiscAfeld, ..

4 m Fr0b0te CONFh Mdy Ola, I6ao
~ STATE Of Russell Smith, late Of Litchfeld, in
II said District deceased.
On motion, This Court doth appoint the 22d day
Of May. l845 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. at The
Probate Office in Litch6eld for the examination ard
settlement OF the Administration account with said
estate, and doth direct the Administrators said
tate give public notice to all persons Interested in
said estate to appear they see cause, AZ said time
and place, % be heard therein. By postinge copy ct
this order on public sign post in said litchfeld,
publishing the same in the Ltchield Enquirer, ae
east two weeks before said 22d day OF May.
] Cersifedby
$50 ts.o VI I'm. r. q. CAMh Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
For Sale bv Auction.

THE Dwelling House and land lately
Il occupied by Mr.. John Bissell, in this
village. The house. lawn and garden, con-
tanning about two acres, will be sold separ-
will be sold together. A description of tho
place is unnecessary. as none in the. county
can surpass it. Sale positive. and to take
place on Monday, the 10th day Of June. lS45,
at Q O'Clock, P. NJ. on the premises. For fur.
Their particulars inquire Of Col VIM. Odell
on the premises. or D. s. Seymour, Esq.
Litchfield, May 10, 1916. 4w52
Litchfield enquirer., 1845-05-22
NOTICE.

TINE Subscriber will sell at Public Auction, on
Thursday, the 22d day Of inst. May, at the
store lately occupied BY A. C. Smith, Sundry Ar
ticles Of Personal Property, viz: Ok Cart, large
brass Kettle, large iron Kettle, and variety of
articles of Household Furniture such as Beds, Bed
ding & Bedsteads, Crockery & Hardware, Stoves
s. Cooking utensils, with other articles too nume-
rous to particularize. g.
Sale to commence at o'clock P. M.
SO WILLIAM ODELL.