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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

The Exhibition of this Menagerie is render ed intensely interesting by the wonderful and unparalleled performance of
 MIR. PIERCE,
 The great Napoleon ef the .4ge, uith Lions, Tigers and Leopards. This great artist will fondle, caress, and ren- der himself, apparently, as one of these ami. mas in their own den. Alter this, he assumes command. orders each 10 their respective de- par,ments, and finally signalizes himself by Driving an African Lion in
 Harness!
 O0- The animals of this collection are conf- dently offered for public inspection, as being the choicest and most perfect specimens ever ex- hibited The majority of them have been i'm ported during the last two years, withoutEe- gard to price, and they form not only the best but the l0rgest collection ever presented to the public.
 The Mcnagerie will exhibit at Litrhfeld, on FRIDAY, June 4th, lS47. The Procession will enter Town about Il o'clock. in the fore. noon.
 t1-Admission only 25 cents-Childrenu under 10 years, l2 l2 cents. Doors open from 10 4, P. M.
 o. The above will exhibit at Woodbmy, on THURsDAx, June Sd, 1S47. 9 AT a Court of Probate holden at Harw inton, within and for the District of Harwin,on, on the 20lh day Of May, A. D., le47 Present-MARTlN COOK, 2D Esq, Judge. nN motion of Sheldon Osborn and Lyman V Perkins, Administrators, on the Estate of Robert Ames. late of Harwinton, within said District, deceased: this Court doth appoint the 5th day of June next, at 9 o'clock, A. M.. at the Probate Office in said District, for the hearing, allowance and settlement of the Ad- ministrators account on the estate-and doth direct said Administrators to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate. to ap- pear (if they see cause) before sad Court. at said time and place, to be heard therein, by posting said order of notice OF sign post m said Town o: Harwinton, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt, and by adverti- sing the same in newspaper printed in Litch- field. Certified from Record.
 MARTIN COOK, 2D., Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27

VIM. DOUGLASS, To,rn Clerk. Canaan. May IS, ls47. 4w-2
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-05-27
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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-15

M, NEW ORLEANS MoHsf MARkEr.-Tbe Com
MI :. fl iInes' OF HE lstinat., SAYS
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',s 9eaefeiiy OF shipping. and the consfan,f,
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tuli'9. 81 vessels on Their way to lb,s
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- . an extent Sufficient TO check tba nv
"ata movements Of fteigbts. uhl,l r6 - ~, y
an1 continued lmportallans al snsr,a 'a' =
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louis on Thursday, but the Illinois and NJ -.
s1ur were rising. anu 'iis-
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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-15

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-15

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-15
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OIL MILL For SAIT

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Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-15

C. The citizens of C4diz. oaio. are
anoat establishing bank IN that place
$4,000 has already been subscribed
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-03-15

Winter again. On Friday night last the
snow fell about two inches deep,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
Our COuntrym"RightO or Wrong.

Who has not noticed the freedom with which this
dogma has been quoted for the last year? Who would
have thought few years ago, while men seemed to
have some reverence for the TRUTH and respect for The
right, and desire always to be right and to have the
right prevail-that so soon such demoralzlng sent
ment would be in the mouths of so many? What does
it mean? Was it uttered in the time Of our
Utlonary struggle? Was it necessary then to say, our
country, right or wrong? They said our country right
and they prcepersd. Did ever armies before march
to the battle field under such banner as ths-"Our
country, right or wrong" This stereotyped phrase
must mean somcthing-t is not found heading so ma
ny of the leading articles in popular journals, nor
quoted so often by writer's and speakers, without
cause? 1t seems to us that it is an admisson-a uni
versa admssionhat our country is in the wrong. If
not so, where is the proprety and force of the quota
ton? Is sin confessed before committed? Do
seek to give reason for course, to find ready
excuse for a certain act before have been charged
with the delinquency? Do we constantly affirm
our determination to do wrong without ever having
been convicted in our own mind of the guilt of the
wrong?
We never hear this declaration without the impress
sion being made upon our own mind that he who
makes it is prepared to endorse his nations guilt and
to go down to ruin with her. without an effort to check
her progress 1t is, in effect the despotism of the
mind; it turns the key of responsibility upon the hui
SOUL and bids blind acquiescence to whatever is
demanded by those who may be in power, whether they
be placed there as Servants of God or ofthe by
the election of the free minds of the people, or by
usupation,-w whether the thing proposed be right in
ITSELF or the most pcrnicous that was ever permitted
to curse the earth. But such throwing off of moral
responsibility will be tolerated at the bar Of God
If it is true sentiment, it is Of universal application
Hear the proud landlord of Ireland cry out My country
right or wrong! Hear the southern slave overseer,
with the whip in one hand and the law in the other,
which declares that slaves property, to all inents
and purposes, periodically cxcIaim-My country right
OIL wrong Hear the disciplined murderers under the
as they cut up Poland, exile her children and NOW
down the Corsicans! Does not this sentiment sound
well in the mouths of such mscreants? How much
better than this will it adorn your smooth tongue? And
how think you does its echo sound from the plains Of
Mexico?-HeSten Citizen.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15

In another sense, how many thousands more
on earth are lost. The Saviour came to seek
and save them They hear his voice kindly call
ing, butthey heed it not They hear the foot
steps of the interested, in pursuit of them, but a
void the benefit intended, of being conducted to
their heavenly Fathers embrace. As it was true
of the lost children, they are badly fed, and clad
and circumstanced, and, if not soon found, will
perish forever. Perish fore0er o, it is to be
feared that many, now in the wilderness of sin
and death, will thus perish. Indeed, the condi-
ton of such lost ones ought to produce powerful
and continued excitement throughout the whole
church of God on EARTH and to call forth great
and untiring efforts and sacrifices, for their re-
covery and salvation. Could they be found, and
be restored to the enjoyment of Gods favor, an
gels in heaven, and men on earth would rejoice
while the Joy of the saved would reach through
eternty-would be sung out forever
where saints immortal reign
Gu. Reflector.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
Religious.
Personal Piety.

What man in his senses would undertake the
office of pilot on dangerous coast, without a
knowledge of navigation Or that of general
OF an army, without a knowledge of military tao
tics? Or physician, without a knowledge of
medicine and diseases? And who would 90 on
another hour in the office of parent, without
seeking to possess all suitable qualifications
These are various. Personal piety stands pre-
eminent in the list. For how can they bring
up children in the nurture and admonition of the
Lord, if they do not know the Lord for them
selvesW In order to teach religion with any
probable effect, we must know it ourselves
That parent will have little ability and less in
clinatlon to inculcate piety upon his children,
who has none himself A graceess parent is a
most undesirable character. O how painful to
see the father and mother of rising family, with
a crowd of young immortals growing up around
them, and teaching rreHgi0n to their children,
and leading them on to perdltion, by the power
of their own example.-A sheep leading her
lambs into the cavern of hungry tiger, would
be a shocking sight but to see parents, by their
own irregon, or want of religion, conducting
their family to the bottomless pit, is most horrible!
No one then can rightly discharge the duties of
parent, in the higher reference to the family
compact, without that personal religion, which
consists in repentance towards God, faith in our
Lord Jesus Christ, and life of habituaI Holt
ness. In the absence of this, the highest end
of the domestic compact must be neglected. the
sublmest part of education must be abandoned.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15

toned, and his childish bosom, as white as that
of girl, was open and exposed. He breathed
quick and heavily The wound of which he was
dying had been intensely painful, but within the
last half hour had somewhat lulled, though even
now his thin fingers tightly grasped the bed
clothes, as if he suffered the greatest agony.
A battle-stained and gray-haired seaman stood
beside him, holding dull lantern in his hand
and gazing sorrowfully down upon the sufferer
The surgeon knelt with his finger on the boys
The veteran who held him shook his head, and
would have spoken but the tears gathered toe
chokingy in his eyes.
The surgeon SAID
lie is going fast, poor little felIow-do you
see this! AS he spoke, he lifted up rich gold
locket, which had lain upon the boys breast
He has seen better days.
I could not answer, for my heart was full
Here was the being to whom, but a few hours
before, had owed my ife-a poor, slight, un.
protected child-lying before me, with death
written on his brow-and yet had never known
his danger, and never sought him out after the
conflict, How bitterly my heart reproached me in
that hour. They noticed my agitation, and his
old friend-the seaman that held his head
said sadly,
Poor little Dick, you'll never see the shore
you have wished for so long. But there'l be
more than one when logs out he spoke with
emotion, 'to mourn over you
Suddenly the little fellow opened his eyes, and
looked vacantly around. Has he come YETI he
asked, in low voice why won't he come?
Il am here said |, taking the little fellows
hand -- tdOn'+ vOu Eno,u mo D;ck1
He smiled family in my face. He then said
you have been kind to me, sir-kinder than
most people are to poor orphan boy. | have
no way to show my gratitude, unless you will
take the Bible you will find in my trunk. It's a
small offering, know, but it's all l have
| burst into tears: he resumed,
Doctor, am dying, amt II said the little
fellow, for my sight grows dim. God bless you
Mr. Danforth.'
Can do nothing for you, Dick?' said l; you
saved my lite-I would coin my blood to buy
yours
Il have nothing to ask don't want to live
only, if it's possible, let me be buried by mother
you will find the name of the place, and all a.
bout it, in my trunk
Anything my poor land
answered chokingy.
The little fellow smiled faintly-it was like
an angels smile-but he did not answer. His
eyes were fixed on the stars Pickering in thai
patch of the blue sky overhead. His mind wand
cred
ITS long, long ways up there, but there ART
bright angels among them Mother used to say
that l would meet her there. How near they
come, and see sweet faces smiling on me from
among them Hark! is that music!' and, liftin!
his finger, he seemed listening for moment
He fell back, and the old veteran burst int
;, tears The child was dead-Nat INTEL
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
Dultb's Department.
The Orphan Boy.

The hustle of the fight was over the prison
ers had been secured and the decks washed
down, the watch piped, and the schooner had
once more relapsed into midnight quiet and re-
pose | sought my hammock, and soon fell a.
sleep. But my sumbers were disturbed by wild
dreams, which, like the visions of fever, agitat-
ed and unnerved me; the late strife, the hard
ships of my early life, and thousand other
things mingled together as figures in phantas-
magoria. Suddenly hand was laid on my
shoulder, and starting up beheld the surgeons
mate.
Little Dick, sir, is dying, he said
At once Isprang from my hammock Little
Dick was a sort of protege of nine lie was a
pale, delicate child, said to be an orphan, and
used to gentle nature; and from the first hour
joined the schooner, my heart yearned towards
him, for too had once been friendless and alone
in the world. lie had often talked to me in con-
fdence, of his mother, whose memory he regard
ed with holy reverence, while to the other BOYS
of the ship he had little to say for they were
rude and coarse-he delicate and sensitive. Of
ten when they jeered him for his melancholy, he
would apart by himself and weep He never
complained of his lot, though his companions
imposed on him continually.
| took strange interest in him, and had light
ened his task as much as possible. During the
late fight had owed my life to him, for he rush.
ed in Just as a sabre stroke was leveled at me
and by interposing his feeble cutIass had avertec
the deadly blow. In the hurry and confusion
since, had quite forgotten to inquire if he was
hurt though at the time | inwardly resolved tc
exert all my little influence to procure him mid
shipman's warrant in requital for his service l
was with pang of reproachful agony, therefore
that leaped to my feet
MY God!' exclaimed, you don't mean i'll
He is not dyingr
4 fear sir said the messenger shaking hi
, head sadly, that he cannot live till morning.
And have been lying idle herep excam
ed with remorse. Lead me to him!'
He is delirious, but in the intervals ofIunac
he asks for you, sir and as the man spoke W
stood beside the bedside of the dying boy,
The sufferer did not lie in his usual hammock
for it was hung in the very midst of the crew
and the close air around it was too sitting; bu
he had been carried under the open hatchway
l. and laid there in little open space of about
|, feet square From the sound of the ripples
e Judged the schooner was in motion, while tn
I, clear, calm blue sky, seen through the openin
v overhead, and dotted with myriads of stars, bC
T. tokened that the fog had broken away. Ho
N calm it smiled down on the wan face of the dy
s. ing boy Occasionally light current of win
y oh, how deiciously cool in that pent up hold
e. eddied down the hatchway, and lifted the dar
I'd chestnut locks Of the sufferer as with his head r,
d. posing in the lap of an old veteran, he lay in
e unqulet slumber. His shirt collar was unbu
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
From the Maine Farmer.
Caps for Hay.

Mr. HoLMEs:-It was an old adage in peace
prepare for war; but say in winter prepare for
summer, so proceed. A year ago last summer
| used hay caps, that is, pieces of cloth about
five feet square, with a stick some eighteen
inches long fastened to each corner, and spread
one over every cock of hay and the sticks insert
ed in the hay, which prevented the wind from
blowing them off This did every night, and
did not allow even the dew to blacken my hay.
When the weather looked bad put up my hay,
sometimes when when it was hardly wilted; and
had it stand at one time, seven or eight days with
almost ncessant foul weather, and when | OPEN
ed it, the hay was completely cured to the very
top. All that was injured was little near The
ground, and this so little, that the hay in winter
was pronounced, by good judges first rate, All
my neighbors' hay that was out was literally
spoiled, for none wore caps. | have no doubt
but in that single storm fifty tons of hay were
spoiled in the town of Sangerville, which would
have commanded eight dollars per ton. Yes
four hundred dollars in the little town of Sanger.
vle Now, how many caps would that have
purchased! Let us see. Thirty inch cotton
cloth, which is sufficient, at seven cents pei
yard, would cost, say twenty-four cents, (thred
yards and foot would make cap) so that foul
hundred dollars would procure cloth for sixteen
hundred and sixty-six, allowing almost a cent as
fraction on each cap. Now fifteen caps of that
size are sufficient to protect ton of hay so that
sixteen hundred and sixty-six caps would protect
one hundred and eleven tons of hay. Yes, the
bare loss above mentioned, would have procured
caps enough to have secured eight hundred ant
lightweight dollars worth of hay. Perhaps you
will say did wrong in reckoning the total loss
of the hay but several told me that the time
spent in good weather, in drying and securing
the damaged hay was more than it was worth
it put them back in making their other, which
we all know, ripens fast after long storm, 81
that the actual damaged hay was worth. Ny
hay is so free from dust that person afflicted
with the asthma would hardly suspect the pre-
sence of dust in handling it. snapped horses
last winter, and took horse that was supposed
to be rather used up with heaves, put him on my
clean hay and he soon began to amend; and al
though have kept him to the hay as he would
eat, he is as free from any appearance of heave'
f as he ever was, and stands fast driving, with al
little putting, as well as any horse that evel
drove. / am full in the belief, with some OF the
English writer's, that bad hay is generally the
Ecanse fbeaves in horses. j. l..
SangrviHe, Jan. lS47'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
Our Second Childhood.

Some one has we'll remarked that cit is a be-
nevolent provision of nature that in old age the
memory enjoys a spring, and that while we for.
get all passing occurrences, many of which are
but painful concomitants of old age, we have a
vivid and delightful recollection of all the plea
sures of youth" Objects become shadowy tc
bodily eye as they are more remote, but to the
mental eye Of age the most distant are most dis
tinct A man of eighty may forget that he was
seventy, but he never forgets that he was once q
boy. Who can doubt the Immortality of the soul
when we see that the body Can thus pass out O
bodily decrepitude into a state of rejuvenescence1
The seventy-ffth year of his age was period Sc
lectedby the judgment and experience of the sage
Fontenee as the most agreeable of his long life
Cheer up therefore, ye foot-sore and travel solec
pilgrims and journeyers from far country Yor
will meet your road companions ere long, "whert
sorrow is never known, and friends are neve
parted"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
Retirement.

How necessary and how valuable to thinking,
intelligent and moral being, is the opportunity
of withdrawing from the noisy, exciting, and tu-
muluous scenes of life, and in the quiet of rural
scenes, in the secrecy of the closet, at the still
evening tide, or in the hushed midnight hour,
engage in the sober, but profitable meditations,
so appropriate to those seasons. For such mo-
ments, who will not respond with Young
Hail! precious moments hall
The world excluded every passion hushed,
And opened calm intercourse with Heaven
Here the soul sits in council, ponders past
Predestines future actions, sees nor feels
Tumultuous life, and reasons with the storm
BY such course, the highest and best princi
pies of the soul are called forth, and stimulated
the wisest and best resolves are formed, and We
return to the world like Moses from the mount
having the countenance 'illumlned with heav
emily radiancy, and manifesting to all that the pre-
sence of the Divine One has indeed been will
us. How pure and holy then, are the hearts as
pirings, aiming at what is only, but all worth,
oft pursuit, the attainment of wisdom, virtue
and celestial happiness In the land of the goo,
and just, does it seek for its home and reward
where all is purity, peace, and love. Havin,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15
Chewing God,

When God says, C Sum- shine in the skies p
the sun directly answers-(not in words, but in
deeds y" Here am [, to do my Makers will, to
light up earth and heaven with my glory, to gid
all things with gold, and to make all creation re-
joice."
When God says to the Moon, Appear !" the
moon replies" Here am I, with my svery
light, to scatter the darkness, and to render
night lovely"
When God says to the Stars, Shine forth p
they instantly answer" We are thy servants,
and gladly do thy bidding. Already are we in
the skies, and there will we keep watch till thou
givest US leave to retire"
Thus do the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars
obey their Almighty Maker. And in obeyinq
him, they show forth in conspicuous manner
the glory of the Creator; in the language of the
poet