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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
A. q. SMITH,

IT AVlNG recently returned from New York u with large and handsome assortment of GOODS, which with his former stock en- braces almost every article called for in a country store, avails himself of this method to inform his customers and the public generally that he intends selling as low for cash, barter, or approved credit. as articles of the same qua. lily can be purchased in this vicinity.
 40 X, C's may be found PROVISIONS and FAMILY GROCERIES of good quality-Aiso Ploughs, Hoes. Scythes, Spades, Forks and Farming Utensils generally. Hardware, Join. CTS Tools, Shoes, Boots, Hats, and Caps of ev> cry size and quality-Good Molasses at Two ShLLlNes per gallon. l7 cents per pound will be given for good Butter during the week and the very highest market price for all other kinds of produce. Potash of superior quality
 Litchield, May 11th, ,lS47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
School for Young Ladies.
LITCHFIELD, CONN.

LlrCHFIELD, CONN. TNHE Summer Term of p weeks in this in- 1 stItutIon will commence "Wednesday, May 18th.
 Celebrated for healhfuness, beautiful sce> nery, and the refinement of it's Inhabi ants :: the number of pupils in the boarding depnrt- ment limited to s or 10, exclusively under the charge of 'he Principal: it is believed few places of education could be selected so desra- ble as the presen: in this village.
 Called to organize and control an institu- ton, maintaining at present a standing among the first SSmlnarles Tn our country this eX- precision of confidence with others prior and subsequent from gentlemen of the highest dis tinclion and influence in the State of New York, will be sufficient pledge of the thor ough systematic and liberal course of study to be pursued.
 Among the many distinguished names as references the following (wilh two exceptons) have been the patrons of the Principal in for> mer places of instruction.
 Wm. B Sprague D D. of Albany. Prof. Yates, Union College, Schenectady. Gen. Swift, Henry Dwight Esq and Judge Whiting, Geneva.
 Judge Chapin, James Seymour, and James K Livingston, Trustees of Rochester Female Academy,
 Dr. Vermilyea, of the Collegiate Churches. Charles Butler Esq, New York City. Terms for Board and Instruction in English branches, $l75 per annum.
 Instruction in Mnsic, $lo per quarter. French and Latin each $S5 do. Day Scholars, Junior Department, $l2 pr, ar.
 Senior do $l6 do, No Scholar received for less than Term. Circulars upon application to the Principal.
 J. H. JONES. Litchfeld, March 2Sth, 1s47. 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

AT Court of Probate holden at New Milford,
 within and for he District of New Milford,
 on the 9th day of May ls47.
 Pre<ent-THOS. B LACEY. Tse Judge. T STATE of Marshall Bostwick late oi Ne" L Milford, in said District. deceased.-Or> dered that the Administrators exhibit their Administration accoun. to this Court for ad jusment at the Probate Office in said New Mihord, on the l7th day of June, 1917, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon and that all persons interested in said Estate may bs notified ti:ere- of, the Administrators will cause this order to be published in newspaper printed in Ltch- field, and 10 be posted on the public sign post nearest the place where the deceased last d"elt. [. and one other public place in said town of New Milford. A true copy of Record.
 2 JULIUS B. HARRISON, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
Important News! Kew York Spring and Summer Fashions
 Received.

' WAS we'll aware that the present style of | Cutting Gentemen's Garments was very difficult 10 those that cut by the old short waiStcd system.
 would say to my old cust ,mers and as ma ny new ones as will iav,r me with their pat lonage, that have just returned iro,n New York, where I have been learning the Proof Measure System of c, c Scorr.
 Mir, Scott is known and acknowledged by all Tailors in the city and country to be the best Reporter of Fashions and the best Teacher of Cutting in the Empire City. I am now at my old stand in Goshen Centre, prepared to exc. cute all orders in the tailoring lino of business in the best possible manner ard at short notice. N.B B All garments warranted to be cut in good taste and as near lhe customers fancy as possible The best feature in the present fash. ion is the remarkably easy it of all garments,
 J. w. LANE. Goshen, May 1O,h, 1917. Gwl
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
Ara Court of Probate holden at Norfolk, with

AT a Court of Probate holden at Norfolk. with
 in and for the District of Norfolk, on the l7h
 day of May, A. D., 1S47.
 Present-DANIEL HoTCHKIsS, Judge. THIS Court doth direct the Executors of the \ last will and testament of Amos Baldwin, late of Norfolk, in said District, deceased. les presented to be insolvent. to give notice to all persons interested in the Estate of said deceas- ed, 10 appear eff they see cause) before said Court ot Probate to be holden at the Probate Office in said District. on the 7th day of June, ls47, at 3 o'clock, P. M., to be heard relative to the appointment of Commissioners on said Estate by posting said order of notice on pub- lie sign post in said town of Norfolk. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising the sane in a newspaper printed in Litchhsld. Certified from Record.
 9 DANIEL HOTCHKGSS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
NOTECE.

Y0HE undersigned, have this day formed I Copartnership, under lhe fun of
 FINCH & KELLOGG,
 to continue the mercantile business, at the Store lately occupied by John P. Porter, and would announce 10 their friends and the public generally, that they have on hand a large, new and we'll selected assortment of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware and Crockery, which will be sold at a small advance from cost for ready pay. Also. good assortment of Carpeting, and all other articles usually kept in a country Store. HENRY l.. FINCH.
 JAMES F.. KELLOGG. West Cornwall, April 1, lsl7.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

A IT. Tameeting of the inhabitants of the Town "A of Canaan Legal Voters in town meeting holden on the 5lh day of October, S.6, the fol. lowing Bye-Law for the purpose of restrain ing Cattle from going at large within said town. lt was voted
 That if any owner of any Neat Cattle shall suffer the sane to go at large, out of his or her enclosure, it shall be the duty of the haywards and shall be lawful for any person to take up and ilnpound the same. And whenever any person shall have so impounded any creatures, he shall give notice thereof to the owner if he be known, in the same manner as if such cattle had been taken doing damage and impounded, and shall be liable to the same penalty for neg feet to give such notice.
 And if the owner of such creature be mol known, the person impounding the same. shal' proceed, and such creatures shall be liable to be proceeded with and sold in the same man> ncr as if said cattle had been taken and im> pounded doing damage, except that lt shall not be necessary to have regard to any fences.
 The owner of such cattle so impounded shall not receive or Teplevy the same until he shall have paid 10 the pound keeper the sum of twenty five cents for each creature so mpoun- led whereof, one half shall be to the pound keeper and the other half to the use of the per son lmpoundns the same and until he shall have also paid to the pound keeper his lawfu! expenses for providing food and water for such creatures while in pound
 Also, the owner having had notice that his creatures are SO impounded, shall be liable to he same penalty for neglect 10 replevy the same, as ii the same had been taken doing dam. 1.e and impounded. Provided, always that no one penalty be incurred by any person at one inc hy virtue of this Bye-Law, shall exceed lhe sum of Three Dollars, provided also. thai any pet>on who has family residence within
 sad tc~vn, shall get permission in writing fir ,rn he Selccmen may suffer one milch COW to run at large on the Public Highway, between the rising and setting of the sun. and not incur said penalty.
 Voted, That the Town Clerk be directed to record the foregoing Bye-Laws and cause the same to be published four weeks snccessi7ely, ln the newspaper printed in Litchfield. Attest,
 VIM. DOUGLASS, To,on Clerk. Canaan, May IS, lSi7. 4w-2
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
ST. PAUL'S COLLEGIATE ENSTT.
 TUTE.

THE next sessIon of this Institute will | commence lst "Wednesday in May, and continue twenty two weeks.
 Terms 9f Tuition fer Day Scdolnrs-Clas. sical S20. English Sl5 per session of half year. Board and tuition $2OO per year.
 A few ladies can be receved-to whom no extra charge will be made for Drawing and Painting.
 P, S No student will be received for lsss than one session. In cases of sickness deduc- tion in tuition will be made for one half the time of absence. J. D. BERRY.
 Litch6eld, April IS47. IS
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
SACK SALT.

TNHE Subscribers, having pufchaseda larger | quantity of SACK SALT than most coun- try dealers, are enabled to sell the Liverpool fine sack Salt large sacks, and in good order al $2 % per sack. Also Liverpool coarse salt in sacks, the best article for salting Hay and Cat tie at $l.75 per sack. Also Ground Rock Salt the best for salting butter, 25cts per sack.
 We have in addition lUgcr stock and 8 greater variety of Goods than is usually kept in a country store, and all who are Gesirous to purchase cheap, aRd ohtain the highest price for their Butler and other produce are invited to call.
 EG. LAWRENCE & co.
 Norfolk. May 12, lS47. tf1
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
INvALUABLE FAMILY
@ WD NM MD A- NJ H 0D IVY .

CtIX LECTURES on the USES OF THE O LUNGS, Causes, Prevention and Cure Of Consumption, Asthma and Diseases of the Heart. On the Laws of Longevity and mode of preserving male and female health, symmetry and beauty exposing causes and cure of those diseases that produce consumption, or shorten life, as Affections of the skin, spine, stomach, bowels, kidneys, liver. scrofua. piles, gravel and female com plaints. Its rules are easy, practical and pure, form guide 10 perfect health and long lite g engravings, 324 pages. 50 cents Postage l-2 cts. By SAMUEL SHELDON FITCH, A. M.. M D., at TOT BROADWAY, NEW YORK;
 Dd-Any person remitting fifty cents, free will receive one copy by mail, to any part. The trade supplied.
 Feb. l1th 1S47. 39eowSm
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
Pumbe National Daguer- rian Gallery and Ph OtO
 graphers' Furnishing De
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A WARDED the Gold and Silver Medals, A Four First Premiums, and Two Highest Honors, at the National, the Massachusetts, the New York, and the Pennsylvania Exhibi- tions, respectively, for the most splendid Col ored DaguerrOtypss aLd bes; Apparatus ever ex- kibited.
 Portraits taken in exquisite style, without regard 10 weather
 Instructions given in the art.
 A large assortment of Apparatus and Stock always an hand, at the lowest cash prices.
 New k.o5l Broadway; Philadelphia, I3G a, Chestnuts Boston, 75ourt. and 5s Hanover ps; Baltimore, 205 Baltimore st; Washington,
 ennsylvania Avenue; Peiersburgh, Va, Nc. chanics' Hall; Cincinnati, Fourth and Wal. nut, and l76 Main st; Saratoga Springs, Broad way Psr,s. ls7 visills Rue du Temple; Liv. erpool, 33 Church st.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
LOSf! Lost!

A ROLL of Music, consisting of stne Of the A most popular songs of the present day ; among which were ihe .. Bridge oi Sgbs," {" She doth all things well," Away down East, was lost in this village or vicinity, lew days since, Each piece WIS marked (. T. Woodruff, and is valuable chiely to the owner. Whoever will return said Music, 10, or give information where 1t may be obtained, al this office, shall receive both the thanks of the subscriber and a liberal reward. C. I. WOODRUFF.
 May llth, 1877.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
AT a Court of Probate holden at Norfolk. with.
 in and for the District of Norfolk. on the l7th

AT Court of Probate holden at Norfolk. with
 in and for the District of Norfolk. on the l7th
 day of May, A. D., lS47.
 Present-DANlEL HOTCIIKISS, Judge. NN motion of James M Cowies, and EIizui V Dowd. Executors, of the last will and testament of John Strong late of Norfolk, wilh- in said District, deceased. This Court doth ap- point the 5t day of June, ls47. at o'clock, 4. M.. al the Probate Office in said District for the hearing, allowance and settlement of the Administration account on said Estate and d,th direct said Executors to give public notice to all persons interested in said Estate, 10 ap. pear eff they see cause) before said Court, at said time and place, to be heard therein. by posting said order of notice OH a public sign post in said town of Norfolk. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by adver- Using the same in a newspaper printed in Litchfield. Certified from Recoid.
 DANIEL HOTCHKlSS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
W1NNel'fWE YlaGiNas ReMa-
 eAy!
 CHAMBERLAIN'S New England RESTORATIVE,

VNHE above named article is an e1ectuaI -a- remedy for all cases of Rheunaatic .fDrciions, Spinal Diseases, and for all kinds of Humo's and Impurities in Inc Blood. lis intended for all ages and constitutions, and is made entirely of RO0is and Herbs A simple trial will convince the most skeptieal of it's efficiency.
 VOLATILE LINIMENT.
 This is an invaluable compound for Rheu> ma'ism, Ague in the Face and Jaws, Neura!- ga, Spinal !rritations, Sprans, and Weak Joints This Lniment has never failed in solltory cas'.
 CePhalic Snuff.
 A superior and efficient remedy for Ca.arrb. Meagrims, Distractions in the head, etc. This Snud has been used by thousands, who have spoken their judgement of its high merit and claims.
 ED"~"~0
 These pills are intended to be used in all ordinary cUnplaInts-they may be used as a mid caihartIc. or as a purgative clesnsin,, without facilitating the system. They are aT, cxce!lent tonic, regulating the digestive or, gans. without leaving the system m a costiye state.
 Prepared and sold: by Dr. F. c. CHAM, btRLAlN, corner of Church and Crown Sts. New Haven, Conn.
 N B. The above articles can be procured also from B"lle's & Welts. LitchfieId, Conn. $. Thomas Son, Plymouth Hollow. tfI
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
EOT'ECE.

1TNHE Court of Probate for Litchfield l District hath limited and allowed six months from this 25lh day of May, sls47, to the creditors of the Estate of c0llins Baldwin. late of Goshen, in said District, deceased. within which to exhibit their claims against said Estate, for set clement: al claims not presented within said time, will be barred recovery.
 All persons indebted 10 said Estate, are requested 10 make immediate payment to
 THERON D. LUDINGTON, Ex'r.
 Liichield, May a, lsi7. 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
Norfolk Academy.

. NHE Summer Term ot this Academy will commence on "Wednesday, the 27Ih inst. The Trustees with confidence, can recom- mend the Principal, Mir. RICE, as one of the most competent teachers.
 Board for Young Ladies and Gentlemen can be obtained in respectable families. n& Terms from to Sl, accordingtO the studies pursued.
 In behalf the Trustees,'
 VIM. LAWRENCE, Clerk. Norfolk, May ,, lS47. 5l
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
District of WaterioDn, ss PrObGie Court. May IS, lS47. {

T STATE of Samuel Woodruff, late of Wa L teriown in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wa teriown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate. represented insolvsnt, in which to ex. hibit their claims thereto and has appointed Cyrus B. Manville and Bryant Johnson of said Watertown Commissioners to receive and eX anime said claims. Certified by
 CHARLES s. WOODWARD. Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Dwelling House of Cyrus B. Man vile in said Waiertown on the third Mondays of August and November Is47. at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending oa the bus of said appointment;
 CYRUS B. MANvILLE, ] Commits
 BRYANT JOHNSON, sioners.
 All persons indebted to said Estate, are re- ouested to make immediate payment to
 l. ELEAZAR S. WOODRUFF, Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
l|lLLI\DRY:
.AT THE OLD STAND LV Z QD MU E~ &D - M4x. q

 MISS B. DOWD would respectfully lvA invite the Ladies of Norfolk, and vicinity 10 call and examine her NEW GooDs, which she has just selected in lhe city of New York. She is now able to show 10 her friends, a beautiful aSsort- ment of Tuscan, Straw, and plain silk anI shir bonnets, uf the latest fashions. Also caps, and full assortment of Rib- bons, flowers and faces. Paris gloves all sizes and color together with var, iety of fancy articles of trimmings, such as gimps, fringes, buttons steel beads, bag clasps, purse twist, ha ir pins, pcrfo- rated paper, and zephyr wors'cd. Oil, silk, silk canvass, teeth brushes and nee dies. Collars, muslin and cambric edg- ings and insertion, good assortment.
 Dress Making done 90 order.
 Norfolk, April 27, ls47. 5Otf
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, on the ll 23d of April. an indentured eoIored Boy by the name of George Camp. about isyears of age. All persons are cautioned against hsT- boring OT employing him on penalty of the law. VIM. F. NEWCOMB.
 New Preston, I7th May ls47. l'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
REMOVAL.

ALIAS HULL, Tailor. has taken the shop IA formerly occupied by stephen Trnwbr.dge Esl next west of l.. J. Smiths Store, where he Is rehdy to wat upon old aud new custom cts. Taankiul for the liberal natronase hs ha, long received, he wilt continue to use his e3 forts 70 satisfy all who may see it to call upaa him.
 Litchftld, May 1877. sNl
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

THIS extract of Sarsaparilla and IL Wild Cherry is speedy remedy for Jaun. dicc Liver omplainr, Dyspepsia, Scroiula and all such diseases as take thelr rise in an impure state of the blood, impaired digestion, morbid Nervous system, and disordered and deLlllta- ted constitution.
 Dr Woods Sarsaparlla and Wild Cherry Bit ters have already, by their substantial txcel- lence, won degree of public favor and patron age. which puts them beyond the need ot re- commendatnn.
 Being faithfully prepared of the most excel, lent materials, they car be fully confded in by all in need of tonic, aperent or alteralive re medy.
 In Dr. Woods standard preparation, Sarsa- parila is warranted to be found in great purity and strength, and gaining much by it's union with the Wild Cherry, tonic of the frs. order. This happy combination is the only ono ever made of these articles, and founded as it is on the best medical principles, and their virtues extracted by rigid chemical analysis, expert. ence has shown it's usual power ana efficacy
 This preparation will be found on trial, to be n sure and speedy remedy for the diseases emu. meratcd above. They purify the hlood secure regular digestion, promote healthy action of the Liver and stomach, and strengthen the nerves, at once securing
 HEALTH AND VIGOR 10 the whole system In all cases of
 DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS arising from Indigestion or Nervous irritation, :hey have been used with remarkable success |; nor are they less useful remedy for Head :. ache, Flatulencv, Loss of Appetite, and gene ral lprostrdticm of Me system.
 OPINIONS OF THE PRESS
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
xoUTa's COUNCIL

' THE MEMBERS OF T',fs CoUNcIL ARE RE- aouEsrED TO ATTEND THE REGULAR MEETING EAT THEIR COUNCIL CHAMBER NN TUESDAY EVENING NEXT AT O CLOCK
 By ORDER OF THE N. M.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
~THI-~
.VOTEl'E.

"HE Court of Probate for Litchfeld l District hath limited and allowed 6 months from this 24,h day of May lo47,to the creditors ofihe estate of Mrs. Sally M' (. Gould late of Lichisld, in said district, deceased, within which to exhibit their claims against said estate for settlement. All claims not presented within said time, will bs barred a recovery.
 GEORGE GouLp. },
 EDWARD s. GouLp. nAecu'osS' Litchfield, May 24Ih, lS47. $
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03

eJ-The only originaland genuine Indian ye> g'iabIe Pills have the signature of WILLIAM WRIGHT written with a pen Sn the top label of each box, None other is genuine, and to counterfeit is FORGERY.
 For sale hy LYMAN J. SMITH,
 6wI9 Agent for Litchielc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
B. H. MORSE,
 JACOB SLEEPER, ANDREW CARNEY, DOpDIMS AuTEII

 And we further certify that the full amount of the Capital Stock of said Company. is actu- ally paid in, by the conveyance to said Com pany by the said Morse, Battell. Carney and Sleeper, Of their respective interests in the property and effects of the firm of Morse & Batlell, Subject to the obligations and iahili, ties et said lirm) al the estimated value of the same by the interest of said Morse, al the sum of $6,00O; the interest of the said Battell al sum of $6 900 the interest of the said Carney at the sum of 5000; the interest of the said Sleeper. al the sum of $2,Oo0; which'convey- ance is received by a vote of the Company and of the Directors of the same, in full ot the sub. scriptions of said Morse, Battell, Carney and Sleeper. to said Capital Stock.
 ROBBINS BATTELL. rrrs't of said Com.
 ROBBINS nA nBAATTELL. } Directors
 JACOB SLEEPER, } Company. Litch6eld, May l5, lSl7. 9
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
Driving an African Lion in
 AarneSSI

G. The animals of this collection are conf- denlly offered for public inspection, as being the choicest and most perfect specimens ever ex- hlbIted. The majority of them have been im- ported during the last two years, without re- gard to price, and they form not only the Jess but the longest collection ever presented to the public.
 The Menagerie will exhibit at Litchfeld, on FRIDAY, June 4th, ls47 The Procession will enter Town about II o'clock, in the fore noon.
 Gj"Admission only 25 5cents-Children under 10 years, l2 l-2 cents. Doors open from 10 4, P. M.
 0l;- The above will exhibit at Wood5uyv, on THURSDAY, June Sd, 1S47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
DOCt. Robert B. FOlEer's
 OLOSAONHAN ALL-HEALING BALSAM.

BEIT.4RE OF PERCEPTIONS FRI UD.
 A N Advertisement having made its appear A ance in this paper, stating that my genu. inc Olosaonan was for sale at various places in LitchGeld county, the public are hereby in> formed that my genuine preparation is only to DC found in one sized bottles and those large at $l per bottle, and that the label on the same reads Doctor Robert B, Folger's Olosaonian or All Healing Balsam, and my name is signed at
 he bottom with pen. The spurious article is put up in much smaller bottles. is wrapped in salmon colored paper, and my full name is not found on the top of the label. The spuri- ous article alluded to I never prepared and have nothing 10 do with.
 Agents for Litchfed County-A. c. Smith, Litch6ed Lathrop & Bradford, Wocottville; Nathaniel Smith, Torrington; Alvord Sc Bro- thers, New Hartford; F.. S. Woodford, Win sted E. G. Lawrence x Co., Norfolk; Oliver Ames, Falls Village; Finch X Kellogg, West Cornwall George H. Chase, sharon, Gregory & Pierce, Cornwall Bridge; D. B. Scofeld x Go, Kent.
 ROBERT B. FOLGER, MD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-06-03
RQLIlA CHARIOT

LITERALLY COVERED WITH COLD!! The Splendor and magniicence of this cor~ ge us and colossal carriage bafll.s descriD,Ion. Whoever has read of the Funeral Chariot of Alexander, or the Tsiumphal Car of Nero, mav form some conception of the grandeur of this superlaiive'y beautiful vehicle, wNich was ta- ken tro,n an antique model recently exhibited Tn London. It has required the constant labor "i twenty men for nine months to complete 1t, at an expense of more than Fivc THSusau., Dollars!
 The length of Chariot, 90 feet.
 Height to summit of Canopy, 20 |"
 The weight in full, 5000 lbs.
 The Chariot will be followed by THIRTY CARRIAGES, containing the various animals in this immense exhibition, drawn by ONE HUNDRED HORSES!
 The Exhibition of this Menagerie is rendet- ed intensely interesting by the wonderful and unparalleled performance of