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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

NOTICE. The Court of Prohat. for lV li:chfeld district hath assigned the 9,h day of April lS47 al 10 o'clock fore noon at the Probate Office in Litchheld, for inc examination anl settlement 0l the ad' minis,ration accou nj with the Estate o! Grandson LoomiS, llte of Litchi,ll in said District deceased, at which Ii al pll;s all p.r,Dns inle-eslei will ap2:Ir if they see cause an b. heard thereon.
 STEPHEN RUSSELL, Administator.
 LitCh6sld, March 30.h lSH.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
-...%'O OYFCE.

HNHE Court of Probate for Litchfcld
 G District hath assigned the first day of April lS47 at 10 o'clock forenoon. at he Probate Office in Goshen, for the examination and settlement O: the Administration account with the estate of Mrs. Prudence Wright. late of Goshen in said District, deceased. al which time and place all persons in interest will ap pear if they see cause and he heard thereon.
 HARVEY P. MERWlN. Admr.
 Li,ch6eld. March 10, 1877. 43 fl Court of ProJaie hoIden at Kent, w'tht"
 and fur the District .f Kent, on the 2d day
 of March. l847.
 Present, .John 1T @. John. Esq Judge. TT PON the petition of Henry A. Straight Of U Kent in the county of Litchlieid. showing to this Court. that he is Guardian of Reuben Sherwood and Caroline Sherwood Of sad Dls' 'rict. minors-that said mi nors are the owners nf real estaie situate in New Milford in sad couaty, viz: about one half of an acre and thr> ty rods of land, together with the buildings .hereon situate. and bounded south on high way, on the east and north by Ira Sherwoods E heirs land and on the west by Abigail Straight $ land Also all that part or portion of certain dwelling house situate in said New Milford. and formerly owned and occupied by KeZiah Sherwood deceased, such part or portion oi said house being inc same that was distributed To said minors as heirs at law of Charles Sher> wood deceased-that said veal estate is valued al about three hundred and forty four dollars tha. il would be for the interest of said minors (. have said property sold and the avails thereof applied for their benefit according to law. and praying for liberty to sell said property for the purposes aforesaid. as per petition on file. It is ordered by this Court, That said Guar dian give notice of said application by causing the same to be publshed in one of the newspa' pers printed in Liich6eld in the county ol Liichfeld three weeks successfully at least SIX weeks before the hearing. and that said Pe'i, tio3 will be heard al the Probate Olfr" in sa'd District on the 18th day of May 1877, at 10 o. clock in the fnrsnoon.
 Certified from Record.
 A ':1' HENRY [. FULLER, Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
BELTING. .4z .sI AND LACE OR STRING LEATHER For sale the wholesale Leather, Boot and Shoe Store of the Sub
 scriber.

 etha il o all 
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  wara the Elastic CONSOLInaTED ~ ~ an Uhic UlI Ire0n ch B. Essential and cfcco on
 
  a$e wuh feat 5 sparcuy adapted Machine s lea confidently believed and in New Scale @ Prices y' Piece ss from M fOy u' estimate fMe
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
THE EMBASSIES

We understand that arrangements have been made under the direction of Franc is Bacon, Esq Chairman of the County Con- mitIee, by which the result Of the election in the several towns in the county will be received at his office in this village by l2 clock on the night after election.
 SliPs containing the returns, will be i>su- ed from this ofice as soon as they shall be received.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

z pWe invite special attention to the no- tice in another column of School Teach CTS Convention. The improvement of com mon schools is a subject of great import ance, and we look for full attendance: The convention will continue in session for several days, and several gentlemen of dis ,lnguished ability will take part in the ex erciSeS
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

Soxs OF TEMpEnANcE-We predicted, just before the close of the last year. that soon after the comm encsmens of the present, the Divis- ions would number one thousand. Since then we have not had time to reckon Il? until now and we find. on counting. list of llsI, as fol
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
Advertisement.

There may he Speedily Published |" little Book entitled, Ornaments for the Daughters of Zion Or. The Character & Happiness ot Viriunus Womln. A Discourse. which for Acceptable Variety many Entertain Women of all qualities & all Conditions. with such Things as may conduce to their Temporal and Eternal Welfare. By Reverend Divine of Bos: ton. Sold by Samuel Philips.
 John Tulleys New Eaglani Almanac <. D. l692.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

From m original letter in the hand writing of the Rev. James Pierpont of New Haven, ,o a Lady, in 1892. From he same Almanlck.
 "Much Respected Madam
 Ihave been in much pain ,iI! l might find an opportunity 10 give my humble services and thanks to yourself for your many services. l, filled mae with much yreif and shame that so rudely left your family, but the hurry of business and obedience to my mother constrained C@' tsva de0unL'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

NEWSPAPER PosrAGE-A Boston pa per states that it has been erroneously supposed that the new Post Office Law. charging Three paper, ,' would apiy to papers paid or sub scribed for by the single copy. We are happy to learn that such is not the construction of the Law bat that any person paying or sub scribing for friend or acquaintance. at 'he office of publication. fer any period. shall be deemed to have made their friend or acqnain- .ance c regular subscriber to said newspaper :; and the publisher shaii have the right to for. ward all such papers at the old rates of post age
 If ihis eonsisuetion of the law be correct. we shall continue to receive subscriptions Tor Q single number of our daily and forvsld from OCT publishing office at she old retes Of post age.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
Sin gle Combat.

Toe Fiichburg Tribune cap'taliy remarks ca ,h. proposition tha, Mr. Polk and Santa An ., settle the Mexican war by personal com bat
 "L.st . camp elos be formed, and let the mas ::., whOss champion shall go down. give up ns,t. IL would be splendid dc0atsst-woOdsa' Ss.d axainsl WoOdea leg"
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

u-l'he Loc" Focos sf Hartford. at their meeting on Slturd " evening. nominated Coy Tou-ey a,.i Richard D. }lu ,5ard, Esl. as can did,tes for Representatives.
 4 ncs noi Qqitr. The " oa,nlsh Ca. :. j al Punishment in Wis,on$a, was defeated O, tte final vote in the Council, by ono IF. jori'y.
 Rtmember 1iat A single d'op of the oil ven, it from moulding fer any length of time
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

AMHERST CoLLEGE.-The grant of $5OOO year for five years to this institution, has passed the Massachusetts House of Repre- senta,ives wi,hou. opposition. The amour, is to be appropriated from the proceeds of the lands of the State of Maine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

I%The Lords Commissioners of the British Treasury have determined 70 pay ;he freigh, of any provisions or clothing which benevolen, persons in the United States many send over for the benefit of Ireland or Scotland.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
DIED.

In Milton, Un the 23d inst. Mir. Oliver Dickinson, in the 90lh year of his age-a revolutionary pensioner. He was possess ed of good mental powers, and had been famed in his day for his skill in architec- tural science. He died in the Christian fr rith, and in him was verified this ancient promise, and thou shalt go to thy father in peace, thou shalt be buried in good old age. I.J.
 In TorriLston, on the 23d inst. Mrs. Lucy Smith, widow of Elisha Smith Esq. aged 9l years.
 In Salisbury. on the 23l inst. Lot Norton Esq. ase& 78 years.
 The decraSed was a native of that town dan for maIiy years one of the most active and useful inhabitants. In all the relations oi private life and in the discharge of many and various public duties for nearly half century, as legislator, magistrate &c. Few men have better deserved confidence, and but few whose memory will be longer and more respectfully cherished by the Citizens of Salisbury.
 In New Milford (Gaylords Bridge.) of con- sumption, on the 23d of February, Mrs. Sa,ah, wife of Heney Knapp, aged 24.
 Drowned in Waterbury, on the 18Th inst near Benedict. Burnham X Co.'S factory, Eor- ace Mills, son of Nathan w. Atwood, aged
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

Fast Day.-Lord John Russell, in the Lords, on,he 2d, said that her Majesty had been pleased ,c order the Lords ofthe Coun- cil to appoin, day ofnatioual fast and hu- initiation, in consequence of the present state of Ireland.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

The Man Afer AA-Talk about your Alcyarders, your Bonpar'es, your Wash isgtons, your Taylors, aad your Santa Annns: the Negro who carries the target behind a military c,nprny, upon n shooting excursion, is the mln-aftcr all
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

Horible.-A correspondent, of the Argus writes that the house of llezrkiah A. !leliredge, North BIeHheim. Scoharrie Co, was burnt down on Monday last His wife and five children were burnt 10 death, and the sixth and only remaining child so badly injured that her life is ,iespaired of.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
V'O OTECE.

THE Court of Probate for Litchfeld Dis. | trct hath unsigned .he 7th day of April 1917 at 10 o'clock forenoon at the Probate Of. ice in Litchfeld. n- the examina'ion and set. tement of the Administration account with the estate of Edmund Cole, late of Cornwall in said District, deceased, at which time and place all persons interested will appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon.
 ISAAC MARSH, ] Aau,,,
 ALMIRA COLE, A""'
 Ltchfield, March 10, 1S47. 45
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
AuNerttSenl<rgtS.

TERMS OF ADVERTISING. Half Square, insertions, so 75
 Each subsequent insertion, l5 Square, 3 insertions, 100
 Each subsequent insertion, 20 Administrators Notices, 100 Commissioners Notices, l25 Estray Notices. O75 Guardian and Trustee Notices, &c., Ssl co per square.
 H-A liberal discount made to yearly adverti- D5-Patent Medicine adv'ts inserted one year st S3O per column.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

DThe eldest daughter of C,I. Benton was married on Tuesday evening, at Washington, tn n Mr. Jones, formerly of N. Orleans. There was a large company, and President Polk gave the bride to her husband.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
A. q Coprtof Probatshoiden Gt kr"t c'fn'n
 nnd for he District of Kent. On Me 3d doy

and for Ms Disi,,ef of Kent. on Me 3d doy Of faidreh 4. D. lS47.
 Present. JoHH H. ST. JoHN Esq. Jndge. 0N motion of Harvey Smith and John O Smith, Executors of the last will and fes- tsrn-n, of Elias Smith, late of Kent, within sad district deceased this Court doth limit an' allow six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate in which to exhibit their claims to said executors. duly aitested ,od proved. or bc debarred recovery. and s.d Executors are hereby directed to give p"blic ,o,ice oi this order by advertising and pnoll'h- in, the same in newsnanPr published |" Iitchfieid in the county of Ltchhe'd. and ny ',osjng inc same on the public slgnp"st near est the place where the deceased last dwell within said town of Kent.
 HENRY J. FULLER. Clark
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

WANrED-Forty workmen, 10 whom good promises will be given until after the first Monday in April.
 SpIintville, March, l947. 46f
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

uSeveral excellent political commit nications from esteemed friends, are un- ovoidoblv crowded out.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
FALL AND WINTER GI @D GD ED aJo
 lS46-7.

TNHE Subscriber, being very thankful for Il the extensive patronage formerly recev- ed, would respectfully solicit n continuance of inc same, and invite the attention of his friends aud customers generally 10 his fresh stock of
 DzsY GOODS,
 now opening, suitable for the Fall and Winter Trade, and consisting of the best west of Eng land Cloths and Cassimercs also French Cloths, superior article for great coats, Vest ings of all kinds, Satins. Talors' Trimmings, gold mixed Beaver Cloths, Velvets, Broad Clothsvery cheap. Drawers and Wrappers, &c &c. Also splendid assortment of goods fol Ladies' Cloaks and Dresses, which will be of iered at very low prices. Also black and blue black Silks, Stripe Levantine and Satin Stripe do Sinchews and yd wide Gro de Rhine. d. black blue black and Fancy Bombazines, Mus lin de Laines of late style and very low, Nan sock Muslins. Null Muslns, Book Muslns India Cambritks, Bishops, Lawn. Thtead and Lace Edgins.
 And complete assortment of Sheeting and bleachcd Muslins; Cotton Yarn Carpet Warp Carpeting of various styles; and large supply
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

HIGnWAYS TO LEr-1 he subscribers, l. \ in pursuance of votes passed al an adjour ned Town Meeting held in the town of Litch. field on the lst Monday of February lSI7 wi l meet at the following times and places and sell at public auction, 10 the lowest bidder. the Highways and Bridges in said town, to be kept in repair for the term of five years from the lst day of April 1877; viz: At the Mansion House in Ltch6eld on Wednesday the 7th day of A pril ls47 at Q o'clock A. M at s Stevens in Milton on Friday the 9th of April at 9 o'clock A. M.; at Wm. Goes in Bradleyville on Sat- nrday the 10th of April at o'clock A. M.; at at Ava Clarks ,n South Earns on Monday he l2th of April at o'clock A. NJ: at Simeon Smiths in South Farms on Tuesday the 18th of April at Q o'clock A. M. ; at Dan Catlin' Store in Northfeld on "Wednesday the l4th of April at Q o'clock A. M ; and at or near the house of Cant. Charles Jones on Thursday the 18th of April at o'clock A. M.
 Litchteid, March 24'h. lel7.
 JASON W! INC,
 ELI CURTIS.
 HENRY $ GRISWOLD
 45 Contracting Committee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
V. B. PALMER,

Tribune Buildings, opposite City Hall ls ls our authorized Agent in the city of New York. inr receiving and transmitting Adver- tise msnts fer Ihe EnCuirsr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

NP J. CLARK, of Cornwall. is Agent for Sears Pictoral Works, & Phelps Maps, for this county.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
T.aNEOREVG.

"ANTED immediately, by the subscriber, w first rate Jnurne,mau Tailor.
 Also one first ate Talloress to work on ceals, &c' J. ". LANE
 Goshen, Apr il i. 46
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

0o-Crrritt Smith, Esl. of Peirrbnrc, N Y has given S2OOO to the Irish Relief Fund.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
Medical Notice.
NO TECE.

THE undersigned will meet at the United \ States Hotel in LiichGeld on Wednesday the l4th of April lS47 at 2 o clock P. M. to re- te;ve proposals for ,ic use ofthe County House and labor of the Prisoners fur one CT more years. STEPHEN DEMING.l
 JOHN $ WARNER. } Comm'rs.
 VIM. P. RUSSELL,
 March 2G lSI7 45
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

M OrICE-The Select u,en and Town Clerk 4N oi the Town of Litchfvld, wall meet at the Town Roon, on the last mnnd y ol March. and on the first Saturday of Aprll, lS47 at 10 o'clock, A. M. to examine and decide upon all a?pIca ions to be admitted to he privileges of an EIector, au1 also uncn all applications by persons previously admitted in any other Town for the pri 'iIeEe of Voting in this Town at the next Electors Meeting.
 FREDERICK BUEL,
 LYMAN WEBSTER, -,
 LEHMAN BEACH, n'e''
 STEPHEN MOSS, F'e"'
 HENRY $. GOSLFE
 s. P. BOLLES, 7uecn CICrk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

This rather goes ahead of the widest flight of our imagination-but, !" there's no telling what this world is coming to.'-[Organ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
WHO MAY BE MADE AN ELECTOR

" 4sO M N DL ".h'lJ HIN ohs
 "Every white male citizen or the United States, who Shal have attained the age of twenty enc years, who shall have resided in this State for a term cc one year next pre- Ceeding, and in the town in which he may offer himself to b. admitted 10 the privileges of an elect0r, al least SIX months next pre- ceeding the time he may offer himself, and shall sustain good moral character. shall, on his taking such oa,hs as may be prescri- bed by law, be an elector.'
 WHO IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE.
 No Elec,or can vote for any officer unless at the ii me of the Electors Meeting he has his residence in the town in which he offers 10 vote. Tine olL practice of voting ou, of the iowa where the Hector resides, is entire. ly abolished.
 To he entitled 10 vote for State officers, persod must be an Hector of this State. and must have a residence al he time of cleo ton, in the town in which he offers to vote.
 Where an Elec,cr offers 10 vote in town in which he was originally made an Elcctor. he may vote for all officers to be elt cied in Cluding Representatives, provided at the time of Election, he has his residence in such town, although he has not resided in such town for the whole term of four months next preceding.
 When an Hector offers to vote in town in which he resides at the time of voting: Du, in which he was not originally made an Elector, in order 10 entitle him 10 vote for Represe ntatiycs, he must have resided with in such town for the whole term of four months next preceding.
 When an Elector offers to vote in town in which he resides at the time of voting, but in which he was not originally made an Elec,or, in order to enti,le him to vote for State Senator. he must have resided in some town within the same Senatorial District, for the whole term of four months mex: pre-. ceding.
 When an Eec,or offers to vote in town in which he resides at the time of voting. but in which he was not originally made an Elector, in order 10 entille him to vote fol Member of Congress, he must have resided in some town within the same Congressional District, for the whole tel m of four months next precedins.-COuran!.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
"OT'HCE.

YNHE Slips in the Episcopal Church in this l village will be rented for one year on Sat- urday the 10th inst. al , o'clock P. M.
 Per order of the Wardens and Vestry Lltchfeld, 4 pril 1, 1877.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
Health Health !
 Dr. WOODS $ k S A P A R 1 l. l. A WILD CHERRY BITTERS,

VT'H!S extract of Sarsaparilla and A Wild Cherry is a speedy remedy for .Iaun. dice, Liver ompan. Dyspepsia, Scrotua and state ot the blood, impaired digestion, morbid state ufthc Liver and Stomach, weakness of ;le Nervous system, and disordered and debllita- ted constitution.
 Dr Woods Sarsaparilla md Wild Cherry Bit iers have already, by their suhsl antial excel lence, won degree of public favor and patron. age. which puts them beyond the need of re- commendatipn.
 Being faithfully prepared of the most excel lent materials, they car be fully conidei 5y all in need of tonic, aperient or alterati>e re medy.
 In Dr. Woods standard preparation, Sarsa. parlla is warranted to be found in great purity, and strength, and gaining much by irs union with the Wild Cherry, a tonic of the frs order. This happy combination is the only one ever made of these articles, and founded as it is ou the best medical principles, and their virtues extracted by rigid chemical analysis. experis ence has shown it's usual power and efficacy.
 This preparation will be found on trial. 10 te n sure and speedy remedy for the diseases emu mera'ed 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
 o the whole system. In all cases of DEPRESSION OF SPIRITS arising from Indigestion or Nervous irritation. they have been used with remarkable success nor are they less useful as n remedy for Head ache, Flatulcncv, Loss of Appetite, and gene~ raj alprostrotion fthe system
 OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. EsEAD y'TTvS
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
.N'O OTEC,E.
Ready .Ek(zGge Clothing.

THE Subscribers have made arrangements -l for a full and complete assortment of Ready Made Clothing, and are now receiving the same at the Nolcot,vlle Cash Store, ct Hartford prices
 LATHROP & BRADFORD. W"lcottville, Match l5, lS47. Al
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
 READ THIS.

from the Daily Evening Bulle,inl
 It is not our custom to puff Patent Medicines uness we know them lo he really excellent 70 Having ourselves n knowledge ot Dr. Woo4 3 SarsapariIia and Wild Cherry Bitters, and hr ing several friends who have been benefited b : their use, we do not hesitate recomncnd lhel'f lo'lho public. Both Sarsapnrlila and Wiil Che sy are articles of established reputation in Ii,s medical world, and this preparation is made wit, great care, and appears 10 combine all the mel cinal qualities of both in an unusual manner Any one suffering from diseases ot the blood, iI.. digestion, or headache, would do well 10 si.c these bitters trial.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
IFrom the Boston Daily Times.l

HEADACHE = Orc oi the best remedies IGa' we have heard of for this distressing comPIa. a.':, with its origin Indigestion, is Dr. Woods Sars J. parIa and Wild Cherry Blt'ers, which comIHn ! all the advantages 0! ,pc tonic and nperien, r'.' dicincs of the day and is free from many ol Mor disadvantages.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
vATBRTOIII
Cush 0nA ErchHmge Sfcl.e.

SeS"SS s~SsSO THE subscriber respectfully inforps ihein-: l. habiants of Wateitown and vicinity. that a different system of mercantile business will he adopted oy him the coming season. Great inducements will bc offered To persons wishing 10 pay cash for Goods; also. Goods will be sold low on short approved credits. and in exchange for produce.
 HATS.
 are wanted in exchange for Goods on iar terms. .u.,..
 A Asplendid assortment of Goods will ne S'?s bv the subscriber-a larger variety than IS found in most country stores
 W 5. All retsons having unsettled account !; w;,h th. subseriber. a,e requested to call and settle ,hem previous to April 1, ls47. nx. All bnsiness contracts that have beer ned. by customers with the subscriber will be strictly performed on his part: - 4. A. GRIDLEY. Wa.ertows. Feb 20. ls47. 2m4'
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
From the New.Bedford Reeister.]

Dr Woods Sarsoparilla and Wild Cherry 2 6 irrs-1he responsibility of gentlemen in Il :, town and vicinity who testify 10 the bene6'' , within their personal knowledge, derived tI :. the use of this compound ofsarsapariila and W. i cherry. IS such as to put 10 rest aii doubts ac , the value of these exiracts 10 thbse sufieri ! from Dyspepsla, ,Jaundlce, Indigestion, Headachs or scrosulous senses.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
SU A wJ % Do

N4 XEA '-EI-N EaL@ EiX03 A young man as clerk in Pos, Office; "A one who wishes to study the profession of Medicine would be referred For terms enquire of the Subscriber iu Woodbury, or Charles L. Webb of Litchfed.
 CHARLES H. WEBB. Woodbory, G., March 18th lS47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
OIL & PAINTS,

which will be sold cheaper hy the pound gal lon or larger quantities than any other house in this section can sell them. Also good sup
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
Prices by the Piece as cesron e taciory trhic ma
 price Gf intermeliate tcdIIs sc0nI lem

additional; he n
  0and All ords with CASH enclosed will be promptly at
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01

Will sell at ,et1H, low as can be purchased at any other establishment.
 G-WANTED-2 or Journeymfn Cd6inel Makers, who are first rate workInen Al" LAMBERT HITCHCOCK. Unionville, Conn l2 miles West oi Hartford
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-04-01
From the Bosfon Daily Mail.

4 NEw AND EXCELLENT REMEDY We would call the attention of our readers to he advCit'se ment in another column Of new and Cinrt- ciuus remedy, Dr. Woods SarsapaIilia and Niei Cherry BitIers. Although this line prepai at,,i! has only been offered for sale during the ras' year. it has already won the confidence oi t.l public, IS most skilinIy prepared and delsltfns conbna,on of two ot the safest and most active remedial agents in the world.