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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
NO T'ECE.

TNHE Court of Probate for Li:chfield
 l District hath limited and allowed six months from this 25rh da" of May, l647, to the credicrs of the Estaic of Collins Baldwin. late of Goshen. in said District, deceased, within which lo"xhibit their cl inns against said Estate, for se,- xlement: ailcllims not presented within said time, will be barred recovery.
 - All pcrssns indebted to said Estate, Ire requested 10 make immediate payment 10
 THEODORE D. LUDINGTON, Ex'r. Li,chfield, May 25, l6i7. 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

srrThe sharp bangs of aficlion, seem so concentrated and pointed when driven by disease are ale, ia,c, or aSSuaged only by using those natural means only which ac- cord with our natural state "I body. Thus, Herbs being given to us in every variety of medicinal power and virtue, are the natural means for relief The Indian, sch ooled- by nature, has for generations used only such medicamen,s /; and the great rem. elcs Of Branls EoliceL in another part of this pa per, are the lesnl, of his greater med ical experience.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

AT Court of Probate holden at Norfolk. with.
 in and for the District of Norfolk, on the l7th
 day of May. A. D., 1s47.
 Prcsent-DANIEL HOTCHKISS, Judge. NN molion of James M. CowIes, and Elizur O Dowd, Executors. of the last wilt and testament of John Strong late of Norfolk, with~ in said District, deceased. This Court doth ap- point the 5th day of June, lsI7, at o'clock. \. NJ. al the Probate Office in said District for the hearing. allowance and settlement of the Administration account on said Estate, and d hh direct said Executors to give public notice to all persons interested in said Estate, to ap' pear eff they see csuse) before said Court. at ,aid time aud place, to be heard therein. by posting said order of notice OH public slgn post in said town of Norfolk nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt. and by adver- Using ihe same in newspaper printed Tn Litchfield. CertIfed from: Record.
 2 DANIEL HOTCHKfSS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

Ara Court of Probsieholden at Norfolk, with
 in and for the District of Norfolk, on the l7th
 day of May, A. D., 1877.
 Present-DANlEL HoTCHKIsS, Judge. THIS Court doth direct the Executors of the | last will and testament si Amos Baldwin, late Of Norfolk. in said District, deceased. Ie> presented 10 be insolvent. 10 give notice to all persons interested in the Estate of aid deceas- sd, 10 appear (if they see cause) before said Court oi Probate to be hslden 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 ef Commissioners on said Estate by posting said ord.r of notice on pub- lie sign post in said town oi Norfolk. nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by advertising the same in a newspaper printed in Liichield. Certified from Record.
 9 DANIEL HOTCHKISS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
Important News /! New York Spring and Summer Fcshio.

WAS well aware that the present style | Cutting Gentlemen's Garments was vc difficult to those that cut by the old sh". wasted system.
 1 would say to my old GUS. ,n,ers and as IT. ny new ones as will favor me with their ;'a' ,onage, that have just returned from Ner York, where have been learning the P'ot Measure System of G. C SCOTT.
 Mir. Scott is known and acknowledged bva 'rallors in the city and country to be the b,- Reporter Of Fashions and the best Teacher Cutting in the Empire City. am now at old stand in Goshen Centre, prepared to eA cute all orders in the tailoring line of busn. l in the best possible manner and at short noi, N. All garments warranted to be cut good taste and as near the customers fancy possible. The best feature in the present lt, ion is the remarkably easy fit of all garments
 J. w. LAMI. Goshen, May 10th, lS47. oy
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
V'OTECE.

TNHE undersigned, have this day formed l Copartnership, under inc finn of
 FINCH & KELLOGG,
 to continue the mercantile business, at the Store lately occupied by John P. Porter, and would announce to 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 wilt be sold al d small advance from cost for ready pay. Also. a good assortment of Carpeting, and all other articles usually kept in a country Store. HENRY l.. FINCH.
 JAMES F.. KELLOGG. West Cornwall, April 1, lS47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
N'O TECE.

TIHE Court of Probate for Liichfield u District hath limited and allowed 6 months from this 24,h day "f May lo47.io the creditors ofihe estate of Mrs. Sally NJ C. Gould late of Li'chield, in said district, deceased, within which to exhibit their claims against said estate for settlement. All claims not presented within said time, will be barred a recovery.
 GEORGE GOULD. (rx.a,o-.
 EDwARps. GouLp, E1eeo'0's Litchfeld, May 24lh, 1647. 5
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
Lost! LOSE!

ROLL of Music, consisting of some of the A mos, popular songs "f the present day among which were he Bridge of Sighs, '' [. She doth all things well," Away down East, was lost in this village or vicinity, few days since. Each piece was marked c. T. Woodruff, and invaluable chiefly to the owner. Whoever will return said Music, to, or gi 'e information where it may be obtatned. at this office, shall receive both the thanks of the subseriber and a liberal reward. c. I. WOOONUFF.
 May llth, l9a7.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

IT AVlNG recently returned from NewYc, IL with large and handsome assortnn. ot GOODS, which with his former stock (, braces almost every article called for i country store, avais himself of this method inform his customers and the public genera. that he intends selling as low for cash, bar, or approved credit, as articles of the same c.,, lily can be purchased in this vicinity.
 At A, C.'s may be found PROVISIONS ars FAMILY GROCERIES of good qualty--+ r. Ploughs, Hoes. Scythes, Spades, Forks a; Farming Utensils generally. Hardware, Jou ers' Tools, Shoes, Boots. Hats, and Caps ol Q, cry size and qnality-Good Molasses at Tv SHILLlNcs per gallon. IT cents per pouis will be given for good Butter during the wc, and the very highest market price for all ote kinds of produce. Potash of superior quail,
 Litchfield, May 11th, 1S47. |
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
ST. P4UE'S COLLEGa ATE INsTEa
 TEITE.

THE next session of this Institute ,. \ commence ist Wednesday in Aay. a.. continue twenty two weeks.
 Terms of Tuition for Ddy Seaolars-Ci Sical $20. English $sl5 per session of ss1f y,, Board and tuition sS200 per year.
 few ladies can he receivet-te when extra charge will be made for Dray-iue I Painting.
 P s. No student will be received !,s | than one session. In cases of siesGsss sled,, tiOn in tuition will be made for oAe ha!t tiHe of absence. ]. D. BERpv
 Litchfe,d, April iSl7, .Aa
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
NOTECE.

THE subscribers, the President and Direc,
 -A tors of the JM0IIGGuek yfOnHfacf,GriRa
 Company, hereby certify, that the following
 are the articles of Association of said Company
 at full length, which we have this day caused
 to be published agreeable to the reouir emeuts
 of the Statute m such case provided. yiz:-
 ihis agreement made at Liichfield, Conn.,, this llth day of March, A. D., 1s47,-Wit> nesseth; ]; that the undersigned, Benjamin H. Morse, of Litchfeld, Conn Robbins BattelI, 1t Norfolk, Conn, and Andrew Carney and Jacob Sleeper. of Boston, Mass, do hereby as- soclate according to the provisions of the act relating to Joint Stock Corporations, under the name of the Mattatnck Manufacturing Com. pany, for the purpose of manufacturing and selling Cotton and Woolen Goods. The Capi. tai Stock of said Corporation Is hereby fixed at Sixteen Thousand Dollars, and is divided into shares of Twenty y-five dollars each. Two hun. dred and forty of which shares are hereby ta- ken and subscribed by sad Morse Two hun> dred and forty of which shares are hereby taken and subscribed by said BatteIl. Eighty of said shares are hereby taken and subscribed by said Carney, and Eighty of said skares are hereby taken and subscribed by said Sleeper.
 u Said Corporation is hereby located in the Town of Harwinton. Conn. in which place the principal business of the Company will be car> rled on. and the Company shall be confined to Ire business above named; and we bind our> selves 10 conform in all respects to the provi> sions of said act relating to Joint Stock Corpo> rations. Signed
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
Wonderful Indian Rem.
 edy!
 CHAMBERLAINsS New Emgla d RESTORAT

YNHE above named article is an elfectual -A remedy for all cases of Rheumatic .aDections, Spinal Diseases. and for all kinds of Humors 1nd Impurities in Me Biood. Ilis intended for all ages and constitutions. and IS made entirely of Roots aud Herbs A simple trial will convince the most skeptical of its efficiency.
 VOLATILE LINIMENT.
 This is an invaluable compound for Rheu> ma,ism. Ague in the Face anc Jaws, Neurai> gIa, Spinal !rritations, Sprains, and Weak Joints. This Liniment has never failed in a solitory cas-.
 Cephalic Snuff.
 A superior and efficient remedy for Catarrh, Meagrims, Distinctions in the head, etc. This Snuff has been used by thousands, who have spoken their judgement of it's high merit and claims.
 EDH@@~S
 These pills are intended to be used in all ordinary complimentary may be used as a mild catharIic, or as a purgative cleansing without facilitating the system. They arc excelleat tonic. regulating the digestive orr gans. without leaving the system in a costive state.
 Prepared and soldss by Dr. E. c. CHAM BERLAlN, corner of Church and Crown Sts. New Haven. Conn.
 N B. The above articles can be procured also from Bolle's & Wells Litch6eld, Conn. s. Thomas & Son. Plymouth Hollow. if
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
Norfolk Academy.

VIE Summer Term of this Academy will ,, commence on Wednesday, the 27lh inst me Trustees with confidence, can recom- mend the Principal, MT. RIcE, as one of the most competent teachers.
 board Tor Young Ladies and Gentlemen can De obtained in respectable families.
 1e'maS from to $4, according to the studies In behalf ofthe Trustees,'
 n VIM LAWRENCE, Clerk. Norfolk, May 5,lS47. 5I
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
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eo.The only ofiginafaEd gcnr:. r- 'iar gltable Pills have ihe signature of WI. WRIGHT written wlrh a pen ln i'.e :. 2 of each box. Nuuc a.hcr is -.nu;ne, counterfeit Is FORGERY.
 ioi sale y LYMAM , s.tr,l~ 6w49 Asl.' '-r IitcHt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
1000 PAIR BOOTS AND SHOES

A T Reduced Prices for cash, may be found -A at S. Clocks, one door west oi the Court House, and will be offered at very low prices for few weeks.
 Unsettled accounts are in such shape as 10 require immediate attention. A word 10 the wise is sufficient.
 s. CLOCK. Litehhe!d. May 1e, lS47. 1
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
1NvALUAp1H FAMILY

@ WD WM HD "A NM IT GID NJ O GIX 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. scrofula, piles. gravel and female com plaints. It's rules are easy, practical and pure, form gnde to perfect health and long lite. 25 engravipgs, 324 pages 50 cents Postage l>2 cts. By SAMUEL SHELDON FITCH, A. M. M. D., at 7O7 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
 DG-Any person remitting fifty cents, free will receive one copy by mail. to any part. The trade supplied.
 Feb llth 1917. 39eow6m
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

FAMINE THREATENED IN OUR OWN CoUN- rRY.-The Marlborough (Aid) Gazette states that considerable destitu;ion exists among the poor of Prince Georses county. A worthy clergyman in the lower part of the county has tseh making collections to buy corn for the suffering poor in his pa, ish.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
\IILLI\IRY:
AT THE OLD STAND LV z 0D HR E- 0 - nA .,

~ 0 MH E- 0 - uNe "ISs B. DOWD would respectfully WI invite the Ladies of Norfolk, and vicinity to call and examine her NEW GooDs, which she has just selected in lhe city of New York. She is now al ble 10 show 10 her friends, a beautiful assort- ment of Tuscan, Straw, and plain silk, ana shir bonnets, of the latest fashions. Also caps, and full assortment of Rib> bons, flowers and laces. Paris gloves all sizes and color together with a vars iety of fancy articles of trimmings, such us gimps. fringes, buttons steel beads, bag clasps, purse twist, ha ir pins, perfo- rated paper. and zephyr wors,cd. OiI, silk, silk canvass, teeth brushes and nee dies. Collars, muslin and cambric cdg- ings and insertion, a good assortment.
 Dress Making done 10 order.
 Norfolk, April p, l847. 5O,f
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

MR. MAFFIT - he Rev. John N. Mafiit, th Pittsburgh Gazette learns. has commenced libal suits against Rev Messrs. Peck, Smith. and Scu Ter who signed paper in reference Ia Mir MafFil's alleged expulsion from New York city Methodist churches Also against the publishers of the Christian Ad, ocate. in which 'he alleged lihel appeared. The suit is commenced as civil ono. Mir. Matit has employed David Graham. New York, and Mir. Dykeman of Brooklyn a, his counsel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
MARRIED.

In this town. on the 2?d ult. by tho Rev Dr. Fuller, Mir. JAMES s. PHELPS. {" Mrs SAREPHIENA WHEELER. both of this town.
 In New Milford. by Rev F.. Huntington, NJ John Rylry, to Ms Ami Diven
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

IDA AWAY frcn the subscriber, on the h 23a of April. an indentured eoloEed Boy by the name of George Camp. aboOt lS years Of age. All persons are cautioned against hsr- boring Or employing him OH penalty of the law. VIM. r. NEWCOMB.
 New Prestoa, lTth Msy Ie47. 1"
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
.NOTKEE.

IN pursuance Of an order of the Court of Pro- l bate tor the District of Litcb6eld, will be s,ld at Publie auction (unless previously dis posed Of at private ssle.) the equity of redemp. I'm in the homestead of Zerah Dean, late of Cornwall, deceased. on Thursday May 27, ls47, a, 10 o'clock A. N. Sale on the premises-
 H. MILTON HART, Adm'r.
 Cornwall. Msy le, lsa7. 1
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
District of Wateriovn, ss Pr0bdLe COurk. Man l5. lS47. {

TSTATE of Samuel Woodruff, late of Wa L tertown in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Wa tertown hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate. represented insolv ent, in which to eX. hibt 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 Oi Cyrus B Man vile in said WsieriOwn on the third Mondays of August and November ls47. at one o'clock in the afternoon, on each oi said days, for the purpose of attending oa the business of said appointment:
 CYRUS B. MANTLE, } Commis-
 BRYANT JOHNSON, sioners. All persons indebted to said Estate, arc re- uuested to make immediate payment to
 I" ELEAZAR s. WOODRUFF, Executor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
BOOTS AND SHC-S,

all of which will be sold as chea tH cheapest, or than was ever oifr:cd be,yr tnis plac"-and would here return inv in.a sincere hl1ks for the many laYors and libc patronage extended thus far, and hope loi t increase of the same. Customers Boots ar Shoes made to order and warranted to it.
 Repairing done in the neatest maAncr al at short notice.
 Litchied. May II, 1s47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
|<Ns ~NS N-s ~
 DIED.

Al her residence in this village, en Thus day, 2Olh May, Mrs. SALLY NJ C. GOULD, widow of Hon. James Gould aged 6i.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
DISSOLUTION.

VT0HE Copartnership heretofore existing un l der the name and firm of CLOCK & FORD, is by mutual consent, this day dissolv- ed All persons having unsettled accounts with said firm, are requested to settle khe same with SAMUEL CLOCK, immediately.
 SAMUEL CLOCK,
 H. N. FORD. May s,h. 1sl7.
 6 Clock will remain at the old Stand few weeks, and will be happy to adjust all accounts. aiter that they may be found in the hands of an Attogaey lOr collection. Sl
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
SACK SALT.

NHE Subscribers, having purchased i X quantity of SAEE SALT tran nest. try dealers. are ena-.t+ ,0 se.. the Live, me slck Sat large sacks, and ln gocd or-.', S2 nJ rrr sack. Also Ltte.pn ] e0a?.e sa.' sacks, the best article fur s4.r,u, Hay and < tie at Sl.75 per sack. A.sp Crlt.ni Rock s the best for salting butter, 25c.s per sack. We have in addition i1r-,tr stacb au. greater variety of Goods than is usual.y key, country store, and all who aya dcsirol, purchase heop, and cbtatl the Li.'.,5t nri for their Butter and other produce are ingi. 10 call.
 F.. G. LAWRENCE a co, EoEfo'k, MayI12, 1877.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
REMOVAL.

ALIAS HULL, Tailor, has taken the shop lL formerly occupied by Stephen Trowbridge Esq next west of L. J. Smiths Store, where he IS ready to wait upon old and new custom CTS. Thankful for the liberal patronage he has long received, he will continue 10 use his ef- forts 70 satisfy all who may see fit to call upon him.
 Litch6eld. May 1s47. 3w1
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
HARWiNTON ACADEM ' # B0Oregis.S School Ev3'
 ESOyS.
z. MONTAGUE PHELPS, 4. Y.

THIS Instit1tion is situated in Harwintca. \ LtchGeld county, Connecticut, is cosy / access, and has daily communication W!A Hartford, New Haven and New York;
 The location is healthy and pleasant aud I. - from the demoralizing influence of large tow and cities, and the neighborhood IS decided, moral and religious. Parents may feel gte ? security for the health and morals of their in this place. They will board with L.. principal, be constantly under his care, a"d have his best efforts 10 render them as cG;alcg a able and happy as possible. He has had man, years experience in teaching. and can sal .f promise roung gentleman great facilities preparing for College, or the duties of ucliys life,
 The first session of the School will cor mence on the 10th of May, and continue weeks. Charge for Tuition, Board, Washin1 eic., $73 one half in advance.
 Reference is made tc the following gentlemeo
 President and faculty of Williams ColeY
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
Health ! Health !
 Dr. WOODS $ A R s A P A R l l. l. A WILD CHERRY BITTERS

THIS extract of Sarsaparilla and A Wild Cherry is a speedy rsRedy for Jaun, dice, Liver omplan,, Dyspepssa, Scrotua and state of the blood, impaired digestion, morbid state ofthe Liver and Stomach, weakness oi ;he Nervous system, and disordered and deblllta- ted constitution. -
 Dr Woods Sarsaparilla and Will Cherry Bit ters have already, by their substantial exc 4l- lence, won degree of puhlis favor and patron. age. which puts them beyond the need ot re- commentator.
 Being faithfully prepared of the nlpst excel lent materials, they car be fully confided in by alin nsed Of tonic, aperient or alterativers medy.
 In Dr. Woods standard preparation, Sarsa- and strength, and gaining much by irs 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, aud ther virtues extracted by rigid chemical analysis, eXper- ence has shown it's usual power and efficacy
 This preparation will be found on trial, to be a sure and speedy remedy for the diseases emu. merated above They purify the blood, secure regular digestion, promote healthy action of the Liver and stomach, and strengthen the nerves, at once securing
 HEALTH AND VIGOR to the whole system. In all cases of
 DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS arising from Indigestion or Nervous irritation, they have been used with remarkable success nor aie hey less useful remedy for Head ache, FlatuIencv, Loss of Appetite abd q gene. ralprostration ojthe system.
 OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
JAMES w. WILSON

E~ WTISHES to inform the l.
 w habitants of Litch6,l zN Al and vicinity that he has nc,
 ed his shop to the 2d doe T"Aee West of the Court Hou ~, keeps on hand an assortment of all k,nds and Tpdies' Misses aud C h,lIr,'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
B. H. MORSE.
 JACOB SLEEPER, ANDREW CARNEY, RORRINS RATTEII.

And we further certify that the full amount 't the Capital Stock of said Company, is ac;u. ally paid in, by the conveyance to said Com. pany by the said Morse, Ba,tell. Carney and Sleeper, of their respective interests in the property and effects of the firm of Morse & Battell, (suhject to the obligations and liahil ties of said firm) at the estimated value of the same by the interest ef said Morse, at the sum ct $s,0OO; the interest cf the said Batlell. at sun of $s6 ,OnO; the interest of the said Carney at the sum of $2.0OO; the interest of the said Sleeper. at the sum of $2.0oO; which convey . ance is received by vote of the Company and ot the Directors of the. same, in full ot the sub scrlptlons of said Morse, Batlell, Carney and Sleeper. to said Capital Stock.
 ROBBINS BATTELL. Pres't of said Con-
 RoBB'NS nBA nBBAATTELL. } Directors
 JACOB SLEEPER, Companv.
 Litch6eld, May IS, ls47. 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

The splendor and magniGcence of this gor- Whoever has read of the Funeral Chariot of Alexander. or the Ttiumphal Car of Nero, may form some conception of the grandeur of this superlatively beautiful vehicle, which was ta- ken froln an antique model recently exhibited in London. It has required the constant labor of twenty men for nine months to complete it. at an expense of more than Fiue Thousand Dollars!
 The length of Chariot, 30 feet.
 Height to summit of Canopy, 20 "
 The weight in full, 5000 lbs. The Chario, 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 render ed intensely interesting by the wonderful and unparalleled performance of