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Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
SPRING.
We know not the author of the following,
but 1t is exauisitly beautiful -

We know not the author of the following,
but 1t is exauisitly beautiful
Gin all climates Spring is beautiful. In
the South it is intoxicating, and sets poet
beside himself The birds begin to sing
they utter few rapturous notes, and then
wait for an answer In the silent woods.
Those green coated musicians, the frogs,
make holiday In the neiShbouring mar
shes. They too belong to the orchestra of
Nature, whose vast theatre is opened,
though the doors have been so long bolted
with iciles, and scenery hung with snow
and frost like cobwebs. This is the prelude
which announces the rising Of the broad
green curtain. Already the grass shoots
forth. The waters leap with thrilling pulse
through the veins of the earth, the sap
through the veins Of the plants and trees,
and the blood through the veins of men.
What thrill of delight in Spring time
What a Joy in being and moving men are
at work in the gardens, and in the air there
is an oder of the fresh earth. The leaf buds
begin to swell and blush.-The white bios
SONS Of the cherry hang upon the boughs
like snow fakes, and ere long our door neigh
bors will be completely hidden from us by
the dense foliage. The flowers open their
soft blue eyes. Children are let loose in
the fields and Garden. They hold buttercups
under each others chins to see if they love
butter. And the little girls adorn them
selves with chains and cnrls Of dandelions---
pull out the yellow leaves too see if the
school boys love them; and blow them down
from the leafess stock to find out if their,
mothers want them at home. And at night
so cloudless and still ! not voice of living
thing, not a whisper of leaf or waving
brough, not breath of wind, not a sound
upon the earth or in the air!
And overhead bends the blue sky. dewey
and soft and radient with innumerable stars,
like inverted bell Of some blue flower,
sprinkled with golden dust, and breathing
fragance. Or If the heavens are overcast,
it is no wild storm of rain, but clouds that
melt and fall in showers. One does not
wish TO sleep, bat lies awake to hear the
pleasant sound of the dropping rain"
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28

A REroRT.-We find in an exchange pa
per an anecdote the late William Writ,
that is too good to be lost. Wirt's life Of
Patrick Henry, as every reader of that
biography knows, is excessive in its lau-
da,ions of the great Virginia orator; in
fact it may we'll be doubted whether the
man ever lived 10 whom such swelling
and varid strains Of panegvric could be
Justly applied, as Writ cont nualIy re-
sorts to in depicting the character of
Henry.
In illustration of this trait the follow
ing story, current in Eastern Virginia,
said to be true, is told:
Writ was once engaged in the trial of q
cause in which one of the most material
witnesses on the other side was notori-
Gus for his gulla bility. To show up
this trait in the witness, and thus impare
his testimony. Writ asked if he had
ever read Riley's Narrative, and if So
whether he thought it true.
"Oh, yes" said the witness I've read
it, and believe every word of it,"
The counsel on the other side, perceiv-
ing the advantage gained by his oppo'
nent, here in,erposed the question
"Did you ever read Wirt's life of Hen
ry, and if so do you believe that 1t is
true!"
II have read it," replied the simple
witness, "but can't say believe it; no,
that's more that I can swallow
Writ was essentially Aoored."
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
ONE LEAF.

There was once a caravan crossing
to the north Of India. and numbering in
its company godly and devout mission
ary. As it passed along a poor old man
was overcome BY the heat and labors of
the journey. and. sinking down, was left
to perish on the road. The missionary
saw him. kneeling down by his side, when
the rest had passed along. whispered IN
his ear. " Brother. what is your bope'"
The dying man raised himself little to
reply, and with great effort succeeded in
answering, The blood of Jesus Christ
cleanseth from al sin - and immediate
ly expired with the effort.
The missionary was greatly astonjsh.
ed at the answer and, in the calm and
peaceful appearance of the man. he felt
assured he had died in Christ. How,
or where this man, seemingly heashen.
could have got this hope :" And as he
thought Of II. he observed a peice of pa
per graspe6 eighty in the hand of the
corpse, which he succeeded 10 getting Out.
What do you think was his surprise anil
delight, when he found it was single
leaf of the Bible. containing the first chap.
ter of the first Epigtle Of John, in which
these words occur! On that page the
man had found the gospel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
How to make a Flower Garden.

PREVIOUS to forming flower garden, the
ground should be made mellow and rich, by
being we'll pulverized, MANFRED, and pre-
pared in every respect as if intended for a
kitchen garden. A flower garden should be
protected from cold, cutting winds, by close
fences, or plantations of shrubs, forming a
close and compact hedge, which should be
neatly trimmed every year. Generally
speaking, flower garden should not be on q
large scale, and the beds or borders should
not be broader than the cultivation can
reach, without treading on them the shape
and number OF the beds must be determined
by the quantity of the groun d, andthe taste
OF the person laying out the garden.
Much Of the beauty of pleasure garden
depends on the manner in which it is laid
out; great variety of figures may be in.
obliged in for the flower beds. Some choose
oval or circular forms, Others squares, TRAN
giles, hearts, diamonds, &c, intersected with
winding grass path and gravel walks. In
the design of an ornamental garden, nature
however, should be initiated as closely as
practicable, not only in the formation and
regulation of the flower beds, but in the
adaptation of each species to its peculiar ele-
ment, soil, and situation, taking into consid-
Grafton, that the inmates of the garden, con-
stituting as they do mingled group, collect
ted from all the different climates and soils
of the vegetable creation, require, each its
most essential element, to promote luxuri-
ant growth.
Neatness should be the prevailing char
acteristic of flower garden, which should
be SO situated as to form an ornamental ap-
pendage to the house and where cirumstan-
ces will admit, placed before the window
exposed to a southern or southeastern aspect.
The principle on which 1t is laid out on ght
to be that of exhibiting variety of color
and forms, so blended as to produce one
beautiful whole. In small flower garden
viewed from the windows of a house, this
effect is best produced by beds, or borders,
formed side by side, and parallel to the
windows whence they are seen: as in that
position the colors show to the best advan-
tage.
The cultivation of annual flowers is a
delightful employment, and well adapted to
the amusement of lady, who, with the as
sistance of laborer to prepare the ground,
may turn a barren waste into beauteous
flower garden with her own hands. Sow
ing the seed, transplanting the plants, tying
them to sticks as props, leading them over
trellis-work, and gathering their seed, are
are all suitable feminine occupations, and
from their affording motives for exercise in
the open air, they contribute to health and
tranquility of mind.
Byilgen0nS Young Gardeners .dSSiStrnt
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28


THE NATIONAL FAIR.-The correspon-
dent Of the Philadelphia Inquirer. speak
ing of the preparations for the National
Fair at Washington, says;
lam informed that il is the intention of
the Managers to have in attendance FIVE
HUNDRED Lowell Girls from Massachu.
sets. So much has been said by the
Southern members of Congress about
the sickly looks and skeleton forms of
the operatives Of the North, il is deem
ed advisable to seize the coming ep-
portuniiy to give a tangible contradiction
to the same, by the '..,apPearahce of the
witness in court" TIE sight ESQ many
beautiful girls, will be q wonderfully
powerful. argument with the Locos who
have not yet provided themselves with
wives. This morning certain single
msmber Of my acquaintance. from the
Senate, who has all along been fighting
the Tariff bill OF 1912. declared that he
will go and view all the girls. and If he
finds them as beautiful as they are repre-
scented, he will forever hold his peace.
The Wings could not have hit upon a
more powerful argument against the new
tariff bill.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28

ORIGIN OF THE REVOLUTIONARY PEN.
SION LAw.-During President Monroe's
Eastern Tour in the summer of 1917,
when on q visit 10 Salem, he was invited
by Judge Story and other gentlemen of
that city, to visit the newly erected and
spacious Almshouse and farm connected
herewith, situated on the Neck. On en-
tering the, house, the inmates were ran
ged in the yard to bid him welcome.
Among the many unfortunate individually
assembled, was one who had seen better
days. This was Major Barnes. very
respectable maD, whom misfortune had
thrown on the charities of the city. The
President was informed by Judge Story
that Major Barnes was soldier under
him. and was present and assisted him
when he was wounded at the battle of
Monmouth. Col. Monroe previous to
returning to town sought an interview
with the Major, and a mutualrecognition
took place. The President bai met 9TH
crs in his tour. similarly situated but the
interesting conversation he had held with
the Major. determined him to make a
communication to Congress-, at the next
session, recommending the claims OF
revolutionary soldiers to the considera-
ton of that body. From this circum-
Stance. originated the magnanimons la W
for the relief OF that venerable class of
our fellow citizens.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28

Here lisa pleasant story from Walpole's
correspondence. It seduced US into q
hearty laugh when we were very dull
and far from cheerful. Perhaps it may
have similar effect upon some lugubri.
GUS reader:
I must add u curious story, which !
believe will surprise your Italian SUR
geons as much as 1t has amazed the fac.
ulty here. A sailor who had broken his
leg was advised to communicate his Ease
to the, Royal Society. The account he
gave was, that having fallen from thetop
oftbe mast and fractured bis leg, he had
dressed it with; nothing but. tar and oak
um, and vet in three days was able to
walk as we'll as before the accident. The
story at first appeared quite incredible.
as no such efffcacions qualities were
known in tar, and still less in oakum |;
nor was poor. sailor to be credited on
his own bare assertion of so wonderful a
cure. The society very reasonably de-
handed a further relation and sup
pose the confederation Of evidence
Many doubted whether the leg had been
really broken. That part of the story
had been amply verified. Still it was
difficult to believe that the man had
made use of tar and oakum and how
they should cure broken leg in three
days, even if they could cure it at all,
was matter of the utmost wonder. Sew
eral letters passed between the society
and the patient, who persevered in the
most solemn asseverationsof havingused
no other remedies, and it does appear be-
yond a doubt that the man speaks true.
1t is little uncharitable, but fear there
are surgeons who might not like this alb
breviaiion of attendance. and expense;
but on the other hand you will be charm
ed with the plain, honest simplicity Of
the sailor. In postscript to his last
letter he added these words 81 forgot
to tell your honors that the leg was a
wooden one,"
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
trrcHFErD COMM THURSDAY MAY %, 1886

will never be mentioned but with tears
of gratitude and, affection. by thousands
now living. These constitute rich leg
acy which may well be treasured by his
friends. and handed down as an heirloom
to posterity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
Etna Insurance Company

Etna Insurance Company
OF
HARTFORD, CT.
Tnnital 100000 DOIt1s's'
Win liberty To increassthe sameto nay q
Million of Dollars,
~FFER to insure Dwelling Houses
stores. Mills, Manufactures Barns
SL;nSand Vessels wilhelm rort, or on the
stocks. Goods and every other species o,
insurabIe personal property'aga'ns'Ioss
~ damage bv fire, at as low rates OF pre-,
m mum u as any similar institution in good
standing. .,eurp A.n,
Office in the Court House
= Litchfeld, Nov. 26. lo45. 90
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
nAVID WARN Err.
p.;nfer and Paper Hanger.

PLYMOUTH Hollow, CONN.
vIvHE Subscriber will give his partic
l. ular attention to the IMITATION OF
Woop AND MARBLE. 80.
aforementioned Hurlbut, Win
chester; Benjamin H. Morse. Woicott-
Vile, and Ralph G. Camp, Litchtieid.
Plymouth. Hollow, Dec. 10, 1874. II
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
TNSURANC E.

n H. HUBBARD, Agent for the FRO,
. Tee rloN INSURANCE COMPANY, VIII
ssue Policies at his Office, in Salisbury
m the same terms they can be Obtain
ed at the principal office N Hartfo ro;f
Litchfield enquirer., 1846-05-28
LtmSeed OIL.

nifty B0l'. for sale s * g. OSBORN.
Niehfsld, April l, 1919, %-ow
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
Executors Notice
Notice Is hereby gicen

Notice Is hereby giren
ENHAT the undersigned have obtained of tie
Clerk of the County Court Of Pike County
letters Testamcn,ary on the estate of George
Vaughan, deceased, bearing date 18th January,
1916.
All persons having claims against said estate,
are requested to exhibit them property authcntI-
Gated within one year from the date Of SAID letters
or they may be precluded from having any benc-
fit of said estate, and if not exhibited within
three years, they will be forever barred.
PETER T. AIGHAN,
THOS. r. VAUGHAN,
January "a, 1886. EXeet'rs
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IMPROVED DIAMOND PIAGGEs.

subscriber has purchased the right 10
sell the Improved Diamond Plough IN TIE
counties of Pike, Montgomery. and It. Charles.
Every one who has tried the above named plough
in this vicinity has Immediately become satisfied
of its great superiority over every other plough
now in use. both rs it regards lis durability, and
the ease by which ii can be made and used II
is decidedly better than the miserable imitation o.
the Diamond Plough now made by the smiths III
this section. The sheer, moaldhoard and whole
pIouqh are formed out of a single piece OF iron,
.hy slightly bending it, making d much more du-
.rahle plough and at one third the trouble TO the
smith. This plough needs no putting man
has only to see to be satisfied of lis superiority
| will sell either the right OF a county or midi
viiual rights TO suit smiths or other purchasers
i constant supply always on hand at my shop IN
Troy. WILLIAM VI. liAhflN-
Troy, Mo, Dec. n. 1918. 5in.
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la. CLOTHING! CLOTHINGM ia.

EARMERS AND CITIZENS, when you
visit St. Louis, call on JOHN T. .M1RTLN,
at his old stand, III Main street, who has this
day commenced receiving his Spring Stock, and
will continue to receive, daily, throughout the
season. My stock, when received, will be one
of the largest and best assorted stocks in Saint
Louis. 1t must be apparent to every one that |
sell Clothing at lower prices than any other house,
from the heavy stockand the amount Of business
! do. II John I. Martin has but one Store
Beware OF those who tell you this is Martin's",
for there are those that 90 it. Look we'll for the
Big Stone Sign. with Martin on it, across The
pavement, a large number III on top of the
house. l ask only a cali, convinced that you will
be satisfied that my prices, for the quality and
make, are unusually cheap.
Country merchants supplied onthe most reas.
enable terms. Persons wanting clothing, woul,
do well to call and examine my stock, as | pledg,
myself to sell lower than any other house posi-
bly, can.
1t is no trouble to show goods at III.
Jan. 24, 1916.
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DAVID BAILEY.
WlorA, Me-, Feb. Fl. 1916,
NOTsCE.

Wood, Potatoes, Corn. Flour, Meal. Pork. But
ter, Lard, Tallow, good Tallow Car,lcs. Bees
WAY, Feathers, Cats, Fodder, or any thing else
'l.l Is commonly consumed, will be than. .ully re-
'g'N'G NJ uls office i'll exchange for the Banner,
or Job Printing.
iHoNA> \ AirrE,y. propri,tcrs.
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'sTATEoFM MISSOURI, lnthe County Court

|STATEOF MISSOURI, In the County Court.
County OF Pike. Nov. 9th, 1919.
John A. Thomas, administrator, dc boniS non.
of the estate of William Shclhorse. deceased.
comes and files his petition for the sale OF the real
estate Of said deceased. Said petition is accom-
panied by a true account of his administration
together with the lists and inventories required
10y law; the whole verified by the affidavit OF the
said administrator: 1t is therefore ordered that
all persons be notified Of said petition, and that
unless the contrary be shown on or before the
first day of the next term Of this court an order
will be made for the sale of the real estate of said
deceased, or so much thereof as will be sufficient
to pay the debts against said estate; and ordered
that a copy Of this order be published in some
newspaper in this State for six weeks. A true
copy-Test: A. H. BUCKNER, Clerk.
Per e.. ii. Curry, ID. c.
Dec. 9th; 1915. 6w.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
FINN Settlement.

"a Office is hereby given 10 all creditors or
others interested in the estate of Jas. / INV
renee, deceased, that at the next February term
Of the Morgan county Court | shall make a final
settlement OF SAID estate as administrator thereof
when and where those interested can attend.
JOHN FRYARER, Administrators
Ianuary 3. lSlH-
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[. U. Burhbasgc's

TINTED States Newspaper subscription anC
u advertising Agency and Proprietor OF thu
old established Real Estate, Negro, Money Agen
cy and Intelligence Office, Saint Louis, No.
n. B.-Post paid letters, including a fee of on
Dollar, soliciting information and intelligence vii
receive an answer in return.
|. B. BURBBAGE. Gen. Agent.
St. Louis, no, 1916.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
RATS! RATS! RATS!

nEATH ON RATS!!-The blessed dis
covery has at last been made, after the lapse
of six thousand years, for Kidding mankind of that
troublesome animal, the rat, so dangerous to the
welfare and well-being of Cupboards, safes, pan
tries, bake-shops, meat cellars, and in short any
place where things may be eaten, gnawed, or de-
stroyed, can be found.
This great friend to man operates by produc-
ing a kind of madness, which prompts the affect
ed individual to bite all of his species he chances
TO meet, which bite is certain death. Call at DR..
ATWOOD'S, No. 6 South Main St., St. Louis.
and try for yourself, the ninth wonder ofthe world
We, the undersigned, having witnessed the
wonderful effects produced by 'Atwood's Rat
Destroyer cheerfully give our names, ~certifyin
to its unparalleled efficacy:
Guild & Dorwart, John Mcdowell
Charles Lewellin, Conic2s Work,
L. L.. Pottle & Co. Boswell & Gordon,
RH Condor, Esq. Richard Wood,
John A. M'Clelland Boil. y. Tisdale. NJ. D.
John Somers.
Saint Louis, Mo-, Oct %. 1915. iy2Ii6
For sale at n. B. ATWOOD'S, No. 6 South
Main Street, Saint Louis, and can be had at no
other place in tic city or county.
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Final Settlement,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GTrEN.

~ IIENENY T/IEN'
' W all creditors or others Interested in the
4 estate OF Frederick Goodman, deceased,
tlat al me next June term Of the Pike county
CouIt shall make a final settlement of said es-
tate as administrator thereof, when and where
interested can @ttcnd.
Join +. WRIGHT, Administrator.
Feb 7. 1876.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
Is CHEAP CASH BOOkSTORE.-
HALSALL l..

-noLrsALE and RETAIL Bookseller anu
w SrArIoNrR, No. ia Main street, sam
Louis, Mo, keeps o inland splendid assortment
of School. Lar, .Mdjcai end Miscellaneous books;
Quills, Ink, Waters. Steel Pens AMI States; Writ
ing and Wrapping Papers; Blank Books IN great
variety, together with every other article IN his
line Of business. E57Bcoks bound in the best
manner. Call and examine-No. l2l. Main It.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
t.S&

EcNccH'at SL- situated Il tuNrc river adjoining and above the old town Il
NomocG micSEom the town Of Wiotl, On The MnSslpI and p miles from To;
CurTe >n"isA.efat steamboats, fum5fo 70 miles above this fam:a rotionof this is
bottom prairie, and Il c"d proportion rich tmbccd lctom. die l2hmcc a gentle Aue
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21

V>HE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he has again commenced the
above business in all its various branches at his
residence three miles south west of Ashley, Mo
he will also make to order Spinning Wheels
Chairs, &c. He t~iatters himselfto be able TO give
general satisfaction to all who may give him q
call in the above business, in price and quality.
Give me a call.
4. ODEN.
Feb. Z, 1886.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
S}Us3 S4s9CaS.

@'i"@I onttc bank Of tie mississippi Lincoln County, Missouri, in t e. u.
T." F< SURF t". lac t"n"t "ptn IN 3Sidc% a"ahed 10 the rrcnncsi i dweN..
"""'~ nlodtH ,'cr.n ROW occupied by {. i. Frbush. q convention store and vr"
A"st, n Il" occupied by Nossrs. Cake s Bloch; stables and out houses. 50 acns in cmL.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21
1890 Acres,
Military bounty lands in Illinois.
ii sA0ts.
In the town of Wiota.

a. uF mdSmN missouri above described, are among the first slectom pne in
Io t Gun ni E Consequently the soils of excellent quality; choice and beautiful Locations
W .' WNI"'"G VIII sell IN whole, or subdnide the tmct, to st r,rbasery
Inc neIns 81 sale sale made easy; for cash, I will selLowcr than lands the same n"aTty ev3
were oheredm this, or my other State. =" Sae qaah90
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Wanted at this Office,
Feb. 7, 1886.

Two intelligent, active boys, between II and
10 years Of sge, as apprentices. Apply immcdi-
aiely.
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$g'y,cElA.


Soil of superior quality .iawvd north anu adjoining the above described
tract and excellent fmng Of W-";asc It's suFuirq uamts cf soil rol, timber, VIZ
ter and its beautiful stc3nd Loo" IL fra farm, ell emfu.d,J challenge tie AGSs-
sUi alley to equal this.
Democratic banner., 1846-02-21

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors OF
others interested i'll the estate of Ambrose i.
Clark, deceased, that at the next February term o!
the Lincoln county CourtI shall make a final set
Element of said estate as administrator thereof,
when and where those interested can attend.
VANILLA g. CLARK, ADMINISTRATIVE
Dec. 81, 1915.
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S

One half Of dMs rich bottom. , .i@n. Y Of Troy, 20 acres cultivation,
excellent !moof water: small cains sc.
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SA.N AgE.Gns.

Si IL first rate, situated on The bank of tie Mississippi below and adoiuuurt The
above described tract asmaI portion some 200 acres of this tract is Lrb rh bTmn
prairie, the balance, timber. unimrrovc1. I" WV"
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SOL Of tie best qpME. al Lsh dry Iich bottoms wrN tmfcr,l, siuaNI N
Cuirv nwwhcUgul uuNa Of Mouuc,s!aaN umrrv erlrta well Of eccdw water. a-
pIcUchard sc.