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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
The reign of Blood and Crime will soon be
ended.
JOSEPH RIGGS, ESQ,

A late number Of the Hartford Times
contains an extended obituary notice of
Joseph Riggs, Esq, who died at Norfolk
on the 2O'h Of October last, aged67.
Few subjects OF importance escaped his
scrutiny: and in some of the more difficult
sciences he was fond of spending weeks and
months; his attachments in the study of
astronomy were highly respectable, while
he had early given his attention to the study
of navigation, in which he was evidently
at home as mathematician, he was cele-
brated for his extensive researches, and cor.
rect solutions OF the most difficult problems ::
his experience as land surveyor was noto-
rious, and highly appreciated in the extern
sive region of his labors; and in this sphere
of his usefulness his loss will long be felt,
and will not easily be repaired. He was
annually elected civil magistrate by the
Legislature OF this state, from the year 1918
up to the time of his death, period of %
years; and amid the whirlwinds and chan:
ges of political strife which SO often occur
such was his hold on public coincidence,
and so highly were his legal requirements
valued, that his political opponents never
sought TO displace him.
II was also Judge Of Probate and men,
Der Of the State Legislature.
Alta Wing meeting held at the Hotel
Of Lewis Wilcox in Harwin,on according
to notice, Phinehas w. Noble Esq, was
appointed Chairman, and Augustus s.
johnson Clerk.
The following named persons were ap-
pointed Delegates 10 the Wing Congress
sional Convention 10 be held at Brook
field on the 81 day Of February ls47 -
Arson Hungerford, Willis Catlin, Lewis
Smith. Joseph II. Scovill.
The following named persons were ap-
pointed substitutes, viz: Phinehas w .
Noble. Augustus S. Johnson, Sheldon o.
born, Lucius w. Davis.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adapted:
Resolved, That we have full confidence
in the ability, integrity and untiring per-
severance of our present Representative
III NOuS ICSS lIOtiI lhIS AISNISt AhC AAOH'
Truman Smith, and that we consider him
to be prominently qualified TO guard the
interest and carry out the principles Of
the Wing party in The approaching crisis
of our national affairs.
AUGUSTUS S. JOHNSON, Clerk.
THRILLING INCIDENTAL few days
since, Us three boys were skating upon
Winsted Pond, son of Wolcot Ford, 10
years of age, fell through an air hole
where the water was deep.-His ago.
nizing cries for help led one to press for
the shore for a pole: his continued cries
"help me or shall drown" led the re-.
naming boy, Hiram Bacon. IL years Of
age, TO call for his companion, Henry
Cowles, Of the same age, to return. The
ice was thin, insufficient to sustain him
only in PROSTATE position, thus he
moved on and caught him by the hand.
Hiram caught him by the feet. and with
the aid OF his skates succeeded in rescu-
ing him from awatery grave. With a
grateful heart dces parent give this
publ city, that others ia similar circum.
stances may not be deferred from such
acts ofkindness. Courant.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
FALL AND WINTER
c. GDG . LID Go
1867.

TNHE Subscriber, being very thankful fnr
l. the extensive patronage formerly rccGi>-
ed, would respectfully solicit continuance Of
the same, and invite the attention OF his frienda
and customers generally TO his fresh stock of
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
Charles Vail,
PHYSICIAN & SUI RECON

- ESPECTTULLY tenders hi, services TO
IL the inhabitants of Ltch(it!d and vicinity
He has taken rooms at the United States Hotel,
formerly Pheips'0 where he may be found at
all times when not professionally absent.
Lltchheld. January 5th, 1877. 3lm3
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
NOTICE.

A LII persons having unsettled accounts
N with the subscribers are respectfully T
luSsted to call and settle without delay. as d
Laws are dangerous, and unsettled accounts arc
an intrusion upon the true principles Of l4.-
nanity. CLOCk & FORD.
Litchfeld, Dec. 90, 1916 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
WOOD !!

On CORDS Of WOOD will be received in
~ exchange for Stoves. if application be
made soon, by MOSES atORSE.
Jan. 4. 1917. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
Pekin Tea COMPANY,
Zek6 Ia $780,,
M Il ''' ~ %: S;:: p; r.'"

THE Teas mentioned in this Catalogue are
l. done up in quarter pound, alf pound and
one pound packrgcs--the first, or inside wrap
per is lead. the second wrapper is water proof
paper, and the third. or outside wrapper, is of
Chinese rice paper. The Company sell none
but good teas, done up in the most superior
manner, all of them grown in the most luxuri.
Gus districts in China. Country dealers can Sc
lect as small quantity Of each kind az they
like, and have them packed in one chest. These
teas also come in five pound Chinese packages,
called quattoons, very convenient, lancltul
and portable shape.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
OIL e. PAINTS,

which will he sold cheaper by the pound gal
lon or larger quantities than any other house
in this section can sell them. Also good sup~
ply of
WATER CEMENT,
constantly on hand ahdlwarranted first quail
ily. Also, very large quantity of
Gut and Wrought Mails,
Window Glass Of all sizes; Hollow, Earthern
and Tin Ware. Peg Boots of al the different
varieties. Calf and Kip Skin Boots-in fact
an unusual assortment of all the different class
es of Dry Goods. Groceries, Hardware and 9TH
or articles usually kept in country store.
Also, an extensive assortment Of Satin Pea.
ver, Pearl and Nutria HATS, of the latest
style, which will be sold low fer cash, or Farm.
ers' Produce.
NE Highest prices paid for all kinds oe
Grain, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, &C. sc.
GEO. w. WIIITTLESEY
No. l MAJ" ST. opposite Judge Pery's O6icc-
New-Milford, Nov. IS, 1916 tfs
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
From WashinstOn.
From The N. Y. Tribune--by 1's1eg raph,
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
SENATE

From The N. Y. Tribune--5y Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
SENATE.
A Message was received from the
President.
Mr. Johnson Of La, presented a pc
tllion from sugar planters, complaining
ltne Tariff of 1916, which reduces the
duties on foreigt sugar and molasses,
and ASKING the restoration Of the former
rate Of duties existing under the Tariff
OF lS42. A debate enSucd after which
it was referred 10 the Finance Commit.
tee.
The Vice Presi lent signed the bill for
the admission of Iowa into the Union.
The bill providing for the purchase Of
the papers of Alexander Hamilton then
came on for consideration. 1t finally
passed by vote of Is TO IL. The Senate
went into Executive session and di)urn-
cd.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr.. Sawyer obtained the floor, and
the debate was continued by Mr.. Baker
of Illinois, who has just returned from
Mexico. He explained tn, difficulties
"ulSl VIC ulluCIcu
the army are laboring. He adverted 10
the increase ofthe army and the vigorous
prosecution of the war, and offered Joint
reso' ution aulhorising the Secretary of
War to deliver clothing to the officers OF
the army for the use of the volunteers.
The Committee then rose, and the Joint
resolution was reported to the House.
Mr.. HARRISON offered Joint resolution,
providing for the refunding 10 the several
States the expenditures necessary for the
subsistence OF The volunteers previous TO
their being mustered into the service of
the United States. 1t was read twice
and referred to the Military Committee.
The Committee OH Engrossed Bills re-
ported the bill for the admission OF Iowa
into the Union. and it was signed by the
Speaker. The debate on the Presidents
Message was ordered, by vote of 80 to
II, to be closed to-day at 3 o'clock. The
House then went into Committee Of the
whole on the Presidents Message.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
TE A-
cN0IrotthIIIe AgsMrp
OF THE NEW YORK
Canton Tea Company.

THE OLDEST EsTABLIsHMENT N AMERICA!
PRINLIPAL EsTABLIsHAiENr IN NEW YoRy
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07
WATER CEMENT,
Gut and Wrought Mails,

constantly on hand and'warranted first qua
lily. Also. q very large quantity of
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07

q TNHE Canton Tea Company ha,
l. been popularity known for
many year,. This is the largest
and nldnSf lea ESinhl;.I.,n
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-01-07

nELAINES, CASHMERES and PLAIDS
IL an assortment Of the finest and richest
Ties. which are selling at the lowest prices al
the New York and Boston City Store.
WOlcottElle, Dec. %, lS46
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Tribute 10 vaIor.

AT meeting of the people OF Amelia county, Virginia,
the house the 25th March, 1871, Col Matthew
Allen called the chair, and Z. c. Leigh appointed
secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions offered and
unanimously adopted;
Whereas Lawrence Pike Graham, citizen of this
ana captain in the United States dragons, has distn-
suishea himself by his bravery and galany in the ser
wee oil us country and his friends and ieowczens OF
amelia desire, IN suitable express their
sense oil his merit and due appreciation OF his worth'
Resotred That have heard with pride and satsiac-
uo oil inc bold and gallant in which Capt. Graham
eo one DIVISION OF the dragons in the daring charge
la Palma.
Resolved, That we pleased TO learn that Captain Ora
ham stands descrvedy high in the foremost ranks of the
army and that he has by his manly and generous
conduct the universal regard and of his eow-sol
diers.
ReS0tred, That approve the of the President and
Senate OF the United States in comforting Capt Graham
the rank of ma or by breve; and cordially recommend
him 10 further promotion.
Reoiped. That a suitable sword be obtained to be paid
for by subscription, and that II be presented Major L.
T. Graham the name OF the people OF Amelia county,
testimonial of their regard and esteem and OF their
sense OF his merit, worth, and vaor.
Resoiped, That Captain s. S. Wcisger Jne. A. Hills
man, VIM. l.. Booker E. c. Leigh, and Jno A. Jeter be
appointed committee TO procure the requisite subscrip
Major Graham, and communicate him copy OF these
resolutions
Rsorcd, That these proceedings be signed by the chair
man and secretary and published in the newspapers
MAT. ALLEN, Chairman.
E. G.. LEIGH, Secretary.
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Major General, u. S. army commanding

CLOSE THE SESSION OF THE LEGISLATURE OF MAssA-
cHusErTs.-At about five minutes after s o'clock, last
evening the secretary of the Commonwealth entered the
Senate chamber with message announcing thai the
governor had signed all the acts and resolves that had
been passed during the present sessiontwo hundred
and eighty of the former and hundred and three of
the latter The secretary then, in the usual FORM pro-
ogued that body the Tuesday next preceding the first
Wednesday in January next. AT half-past O'Clock,
he commenced and went through the same ceremony in
the House of Representatives. Thus has ended session
of one hundred and eleven days.
The resolutions thanking General Taylor and his army
for their bravery &c. the battles in which they have
been engaged in Mexico which passed the House of Rep
csenatves on Saturday last rejected by the Senate
yesterday.
The resolutions concerning the Mexican war and the
institution of slavery, were amended yesterday in the
House. very materially and again in the Senate they
were finally passed to be enacted
II will be seen that all attempts to alter the insolvent
laws and the alien passenger and pauper laws, have
failed through difference between the two branches,
and perhaps account of the late day in which these
important subjects presented for consideration
Boston Courier, AprH27.
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MIR, Bancroft.

We find in the New York Evening Post the following
account of the reception in English society OF our accom-
plished minister at the court of st. James:
"Mr BANcRorT-Prvate letters from London state that
the American minister Mr. Bancroft has been received
with an unwonted degree of attention by the public men
in England His high reputation man of letters had
preceded him. and brief intercourse had been suS
ent 10 secure his position among the brilliant writers
and able thinkers the age AT the centennial festival OF
Cambridge University Mr.. Bancroft was toasted by Mr.
Macauey and his reply to the compliment was greatly add
Al the last meeting of the London Society of Antigua,
r;,ns Mr. Bancroft was elected Fsoto the motion OF
Lord Mahon the president This institution comprises
among its members of the first men in Europe. The
name American is now for the first time enrolled on
its list of fellows.
'Mr Bancroft, at the last accounts was ON short visit to
the continents Mr. Brodhead the secretary oegaton act
inc "a charge daaires ad interim Mrs Bancroft the
letters first appeared the Queens drawing room at the
of the present month. and well sustained
Inc character of the American fair for grace and beauty
Size was pronounced be of the finest looking women
in all the splendid assembly,"
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Mobile * N. O
DIED.

On this Thursday morning, the 18th instant, WILLIAM
WOOD, aged SO years. native OF NewburyPort, Masssa
cbu bur number of years resident of this city
His friends and acquaintance respectfully invited tc
attend his funeral (Frday) afternoon, pune
aly at O'Clock from his late residence, Pennsylvania
avenue south side, between 9th and 10th streets
Atwarenton Virginia, at5t o'clock, on Tuesday the 9Th
of April 1917 after a lingering illness, ELIZABETH Ed
MONDS WALLACE.
The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late JAMES
w WALLACE M d. She had been afflicted with the dis
ease of which she died. for many months and bore all ts
pains with the calm resignation of true CHRISTIAN Her
and without which, it would lose al its charms. She was
gentle and kind all charitable without grudging or STINT
10 the poor She lived life OF exemplary piety and devo
ton and died she had lived, in the full assurance OF
blessed Immortality through the merits of the kedeee,
depore her loss.
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From our Baltimore Correspondent.

BALTIMORE, April 29-5, p.
Ner from the seat of ,oar.An april stoce7hc Sarah
Sunds.-1Ae -four, grain, aud cotton markets, &c
Considerable anxiety is beginning be felt in this city
hear from both neras Taylor and Scottlle from
the latter indicating the approach of the vomito well
as of Anna and the former being ofavy Crock
cts adhercn supposed 10 be pushing in some direc-
ton where danger and glory is to be found The news
from Vera Cruz by way of New York; has increased this
feeling
For hour drizzlng rain has continued to fall,
which will doubtless be of great service vegetation
is to hoped it will continue for some hours to come
We have yet tidings of the steamer Sarah Sands
though she has been out about % days Her news
will be but days later; but when the markets are in
excited and unsettled state as they are at present.
even halle days later intelligence is OF Importance.
The MARKErs.--In the Baltimore market to-day, flour
continues dull and unsettled. There sale of Howard
street -four this morning of 400 barrels So r. and of 500
barrels Susquchanna at So TO- Nothing OF moment doing
in City Mills with the exception OF sales OF about 400 bar
rel Yesterday So S7t, and Of 100 barrels this morning
at SIS rs Corn meal is very dull, and can be had "a 37l
There is no Maryland wheat of in market. 1t is
nominaly worth 81 80 to ST. -. No special change
corn white is worth SO 81 CENTS and yellow 80 81
oats As 20 and clover seed 81 $I 25
Sales whskey making hoghcads 2SI cents, and
29l 80 cents in barrels.
At Philadelphia, today, per telegraph, learn that the
-four market dull and unsettled. Moderate sales
of Pennsylvania brands making at So 10, though
buyers generally disposed to give much Sales
of corn meal making "a 25 and dull. Not much
doing in grain. Sales Of prime Pennsylvania red wheat
were making 81 55 moderate sales of yellow
making at 81 cents so cents; rye IS and clover
seed 81 Is.
At New Nok, yesterday flour was rather dull buyers
were waiting for the opening OF the canal 800 barrels
enesee sold 81 rs 500 barrels Michigan do 500 bbls
Cenesee June, So % 1000 barrels do. july &c. 500
barrels New Orleans, via Philadelphia 81 62 which is
sidered above the markets 500 barrels Alexandria, 81 so
500 barrels Haxall SO 56l; 800 barrels meal, 81 65l
Corn scarce, but in great demand 1000 bushels
southern WHITE in stoe brought 90 9S cents 1900 bush
els Virginia yellow, 50 cents.
The corroN MARxEr.At New York. yesterday, the cot
ton market continued to have upward tendency The
sales reached 1000 bales Prices cent per pound
higher than they Tuesday; they then quoted
a follows;
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENTS.
NV York, April %, lS47.

NV YORK. April %, 1877.
The great project of uniting the two by the 18TH
mus of Tehuanepec is worthy OF The highest civilization
and energies of the age Its accomplishment would be a
signal honor to the administration and the country
The few thus far received of the license election
just held throughout the State, Except in this ciyD so TO
show considerable reaction against temperance egsa-
ton. If the whole result should exhibit decisive triumph
for license license it would be no more than what
since expected F
The Rotterdam (Eolland) papers represent the tide oil
emigration from Holland the United States as In iul
movement through that city The town is taken possession
of by crowds of emigants, who in turn followed by
still greater crowds, all eager embark In Rotterdam,
alone, arrangements have been made for shipping 10000
passengers this country and Antwerp every ship has
been taken up, and agents give notice that they can for
ward no emigrants until the 18th of May.
For the three months ending April the business done
under the warehousng law has been considerable. An
nexed is table exhibiting the amount warehouscd, (under
the leading arcesD the amount withdrawn and the
amount left in bond Aprl ls with the duties:
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INTERESTING FROM SourH AMERIcA.-By the fast sail.
ing clipper brig Isabel, Capt Drebe we have files of
the Journal de Commerce., published at Rio Janero to
the 7th u The accounts from Montevldeo late
the 18th OF February and from Buenos Ayres to the 10TH
but they are not important The Empress of Brazil be-
ing nente prayers ordered to be offered up Tor the
safe issue The Emperor to havele left Rio on the
10Th for Campos, to be absent perhaps month.
Mr. Wise, our minister, was yet without intercourse
with the government
The Columbia with Commodore Rosseau, was daily ex-
pected from the river The United States ship Levan
Captain Page, sailed for Norfolk on the 4th OF March.
Business of every nature inactive. Freghts to the
United States 10 to IS cents per bag Exchange Lon
don 2sl and 29-N. Y. Herald.
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Died. Thursday, the 18th instant at his residence IN
Jefferson county, Florida, Prince Charles Louis Napoleon
Achille Murat, son of Joachim and Caroline bonaparte
Murat King and Queen of Naples aged forty six years
two months and twenty-five days.
"He the son of Napoeon's celebrated marshal oil
the name, whose brilliant career has excited SC
much admiration throughout the world. After the expul-
sion of his family from Italy they resided IN Austria,
where Prince Mura lived until the year 1871, when ne
came the United States He has ever since, with the
exception of an occasional visit to Europe, resided IN
this country His life here has been quiet and unosena-
ious.
The deceased was OF great ecccnricity OF char
acter was gifted with high order OF mind, which was
enriched with solid literary requirements and was
withal most interesting and agreeable companion He
was the author of works on the subject OF our IN
stuons which, it is said, possess considerable merit
tFlortdidn
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The value of goods entered in warehouse is it appears
and half millions, and the average OF du
ties charged upon them is 40 per The principal diff
fculy under which the warehouse system abors is the i'm
possibility of obtaining insurance Such amount Of
goods building be insured under the risk
restrictions of insurance Offices Why could not sys
tenn of insurance be embodied into the law?
The Freemen's Journal, of this city, dspes the fears
eraned for the safety of Father Rey and announces from
good authority that he took refuge with pious Mexican
family and is by this time safe in Matamoros.
Some paragraph mongers, short of matter, having
vived the old story, that Banabas Bates formerly of the
post office and Colonel Johnson the real author of
the celebrated Sunday mail report made by the latter Mr.
Bates has addressed the Boston Chronoype, in
which he denies the authorship, and says:
whom the colonel then resided, in Washington, and to
whom the authorship has also been & stated to me,
was truly the writer of that report his namcsake
of the Rambler"
The Italians have made decided hit in Boston, First
night an OVERLOOKING house, and immense enthusiasm
next night seats premium of as high 81 rs
each. That will do for Boston,
The of $1,000 has been appropriated by the gayer-
nor to provide suitable temporary accommodations on Stat
en- Island for emgrants afflicted with ship fever other
diseases and the medical officers the station using
all epatch the erection of substantial and comorta
BILE wooden buildngsay % feet by BOO and story in
height The fresh and pure air and pleasant scenery of
one of the finest quarantine stations in the world, viii do
more than medicines towards restoring the alins stranger
TO health.
There in the stocks at one OF the large iron onn
dries in the North river two iron steamers for com
pany in New Grenada, by whom they intended for
the ma vgaton of the Magdacna river and will ply between
Santa Martha on the Caribbean and the head of
navigation on the Magdalena Honda, about 90 miles
The North river boats hard at work making every
day thc quickest passage YETI and it is much to be fear
ed that by and by, of them will give their passengers
othc quickest passage yet" into eternity.
To-day bright and bracing, with the clear nspirting
air of early spring. The weather. however, is true to it.
degrees than Yesterday when the heat almost
uncomfortable. FED.