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uDelavvnre and Hudson Rallr0ad.-nLr. Editor
The n the Nsw6 Ds III
road Comnsny intend construct road from New ms
wick 20 Mone thence the Delaware River opposite Eas
ton has good deal of surprise and some alarm Ia d
This Charter commonly known the SHUTDOWN CHARTER
under the auspices Of P. jackson, = Gregory, m
Wright apd Others prominent directors OF he new Jesy
wal enaS the Eiinabshtown somerss Ea.,on Road
upon which much money has MANY ,nnn h
officially announced &C the proper time see ms 70 ne now
that neither the Elilabehtowusnd some,vs Compsny
Iuss Of the charter see Harrsons Compilation page ssv
Salty one that does not give The e sas aay
Of road roads be located south Of the oaa
G% SsTa there
for doubt argument this point Agan the ast 2,
s sson aIS ae q sd
shall be laid and constructed as nearly through the een
the Country Viii permit without the Of
the s,ockhode or course undes tbs Language ya
be the road for that through the Cen.
tire Of Sussex But 10 what would i be lateral 70 ne new
charter The conacten which any man would
upon the charter would be authority 70 construct man
"s from T. and uniting II desirable with other roads
word lateral implies as much Of isset evident ,hit
charter very carefully else they rely some hocus po-
Gus" operation 70 perve It's plain meaning but hsy may De
need not rely upon their well known influence with Pet, Un
e"oaIs w here the matter can BE- tested
Perhaps they hope through Governor Wright that - TO be-
such an nfiusnc. over that tribunal will their
rely upon his influence with to get another
ect that although through well known Influences they
may be certain Of his nomination. the people will have avoice
in the selection and this very railroad may have
powerful influence on the result FAIR rLAf'
Turtle Dinnsr.-The Fourth Turtle Dinner
Cav,
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CITY TRADE REPORT.

New YoRK, TUESDAY AFTERNOON, Auo %
The market for -four continued about the same with
fair amount Of sales, considering the of the
year, and temporary slackness in the demand for ship
ment. Laes of Genesee made at So rs, and of
small lots of fresh ground at IS sl SIS s7H Sales of
Oswego and fat hoop Ohio made at SIS Sax SIS u.s.
and of mixed brands Ohio not in very good order at
SD 81; and lot Of Michigan brought SIS 49, There
was no change in Southern the supply Of which con-
tinued light There rather more doing in wheat
and sales Of handsome Western mixed were made at
81 H. lot Of Illinois red sold at 81 I6 another sold
on private TERMS and parcel of Western mixed
handsome at 81 %. The market for corn opened
pretty much at yesterdays prices and sales of West
ern mixed were made at Tao. a TOO, and a small
lot Of handsome fat yellow sold at ITO. Towards
the close, the market grew less firm, and sales of
mixed we're made at zoo Ito, and of fat yellow at
$780, Meal continued inactive small sale Of Western
New York choice was made at So. Sales of new Mess
Pork were made on private terms. small lot of do.
sold at SIS 25 In Prime sales reported Sales
Of country Mess beef made at Sl2 SIX, and Of
city do, at $l3 $l3 IS. Considerable sales Of Lard
we've made in kegs at lKc, and in barrels at 1910 In
groceries TRANSACTIONS light, and without change
In pric
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and about two thirds to the ports Of Great Britain
Nearly the whole expectation Of Indian corn has been to
England, Ireland and Scotland
We annex the semi annual report of the bank of Mia
souri, and branches June ISIS and s47 showing the
movement in each department at each period There
has been an increase in all the leading features.
STATE OF THE BANK THE STATE OF MISSOURI AND ITS
~ BRANCHES.
Resources. Inn. ,s.s r,n. ias1
Bills discounted parent hank
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Increase. s22,46i l6sl,6H 32s7,e83 1895
By reducing the wheat to -four the quantity of the lat
ter left at tide water this year. compared with the
spending period of last year. shows equal to
1885, 1877 barrels Of flour.
The receipts Of corn thus far exceed by 2,s4e,3a9
bushels the entire receipts Of 1886.
The following table shows the quantity Of Of the
principal articles Of produce lett at tide water from the
commencement Of navigation to the 22d Of August in
elusive during the years ls45 l3O days. 1885, 29 days.
and ls47, (ll4 days) -
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DE4TM or A, REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER.
Israel Wing, soldier of the Revolution. died in
Boston In the onehundredth year Of his age lie was
bern August lIis aud entered the army az the com
mcneement Of the revolutions serving subsequently for
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Gold Pens.-The place TO purchase the genu-

inc Diamond Points New York Gold Pen Companys
deput, No. 80 John. cor Nassau tup saiIs) where eat
will be found of only their fscnre
but Of all celebrated makers By long
the business they able to offer to
have variety that almost impossible for person
MOTT 10 be tied,
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Personal and Political.

Ex-Gov. Marcy reached Albany on Saturday, and
passed to Saratoga lie will remain at that place for
few days
H. Downing, Esq has been chosen President Of the
New Jersey Magnetic Telegraph Company which Ia
engaged in constructing rival line between Philadelphia
and New York. under the charter passed the
sion of Legislature and which has been purchased of
the original parties The line Will be up to West
Point where 1t is to the river height above the
reach of mast vessels and thence down the East
side Of the Hudson the city Houses printing instru
ment is to be used instead of Morses
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On Aor.--Ded In Hudson, New York last week, .
ooored woman named Punch, at The advanced age or
enc hundred end ten years
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Feub VVIIOtC~
door below Wall street. and Y. SAVAGE: 90 Fulton
They have the exclusive sale Of the Rich-leus
price g. which will write well those sold for - so
elsewhere As have always the trade in the
reduction of purchasers rely being
liberal any The trade Levi Browns Pens, So;
where Pens carefully repaired.
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Fine Cutlery.-The Subscribcrs' assortment
embraces every possible variety Pen Poc ct Desk
Sporting Kufe with large variety OF choice Razors
which will be warranted TO the purchaser Also. Scissors
g. SAUNDERS Il SON,
1T Broadway, few doors above Courtland st.
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Turtle Dlnnsr.-The Fourth Turtle Dinner
for this season will the Mansion House. Blooming
dale, Thursday the &c Of August instant oclo X r.
Nj. ct WM BURNHAM.
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late with
III cruelty and
of public faith, and
revolving tyranny was
az INDIGNATION of the most
nee, and authorized General Flores
(l!iie his government as constitutional
yldent, and to organize his expedition of emf
sidered, with the view of restoring order in Equa-
dor, of repairing the grevous faults which have
been committed, to people the country with
moral and industrious populations; and finally to
uproot the bigotry and ignorant prejudices of
country so far in the rear of civilization.
II is, perhaps, great pity his expedition fail
cd being carried out; we are unable to explain
the of its failure. 1t is, perhaps, still fur
Their to be regretted, that man of such superior
talents, SO capable of regeneratng his country,
and raising to the standard its natural resources
qualify it to arrive at, should not be at the helm
VI i'' u.''iies VIC sineete'y hoPe' ho"e'.''
to see HIM, ere long, In his proper place, AS the
people of all nations possess an instructive know
iedge OF what Is best tor their own good and
their own b ppiness.
nj .,.,, ~ .I
Inc truth OF the matter Is that the whole OF
South America needs a thorough reorganization
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INrrrr,erxcr ppon Nassau Nr,u ppovr
VIZ -,
DENcE.-We have received few copies OF the
Ro,,al' Onzetfe of Nassau. the last of which is
- 800, =, n :,
49, nusus' sui' ron N"'o" we eA"a'' oil INC
Ihere having been recent supply OF refresh
ing showers at Long Island, there was every |
nrosnect or oood crons A Iarna orart;,,, &c col, |
= " soou crops ~ laise quantity Vi SAT-
has been also raked on the Island.
Mrs KrouIa, "a NJ oJ =. A.
s' A.ao"'ee anu Wis oau"ueis, at ihe
8 anne Island, have recently each Qiven birth to |
IN roo b;lJrar
-
On the Slst OF July Mrs. EliZabe tn Sands, of |
Elsr,bera ,ybo mo. .ar;,,II,, oo,,,;,al Sc IL.
crime of murder, by poisoning, suffered, on the |
Eastern Parade, the extreme penalty of the law.
The unfortunate convict walked with remark
bly, firm step to the fatal spot, paying, during
her long walk, the most marked attention to her |
spiritual advisers.
The RouoI Eo~effe aava.
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n ~ya.ss~., 80 sH,- anNar sxlver
MONEY MARKET.
Tuesday, Aug. 24--6 T

The stock market appears to be In glorious state Of
uncertainty, and operators perfectly bewdered.
Some Of the fanoies up and down. Canton
Company fell of OK per cent, according to sale Of
one hundred shares, which generally considered
In the street {" wash % Morris Canal M Penn
sylvania SIS II Illinois u; Norwich and Worcester adj
vanced l: Long Island q; HaremX There were large
sales of Harlem and Norwich at the improvement; and
it is the impression among many of the shrewdest oper
ator that present prices too high for these fance
that the advance has been too rapid that reaction
must take place in few days. Many strong operators
in these fncies have within the past day been
sellers and 1t looks though they getting ready
for smash. However, at times all signs fail and it is
possible they may 1t would at all events be well
to be the safe side and realize fair profits at present
prices rather than wait for further rise and the
risk oflosing all the existing imprt vement.
The valuation of property in Providence, r. l., this
year $27 aOl 9O0 against 25 last year The
of tax this year ia as cents the $780, The
luation of property in 1887 $45l6ooO and the tax
81 cents the $780, 1t thus appears that in ten years
the value of property has nearly doubled and the rate
of taxation increased nearly fifty per cent
The quantity of -four wheat corn, and barley left at
tide during the Sd week in August in the years
1916 and le47, was follows
RECEIPTS OF FLOUR GRAIN.
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THE BRAZILIAN SLAVES, - The two Brazilian
slaves, who escaped from Jail in New York city,
a week or two since in this town last week They
sad night and left in the morning to
that land Of freedom, Canada There d.ubtedly
some assistance afforded them by persons out of the pr
SOD those connected herewith and while cannot
defend the manner by which they removed from
the custody of the law must rejoice that they have
gained the liberty which, in common with every other
man. they entitled to by the laws Of nature
Springfield Republican.
The Springfield Gazette says the fugtves arrived at
that place by the underground railroads." and adds:
AN anti slavery friend who informed Of the fact
that this road directly under the prison in
New York, and that the slaves let themselves down
through stone trap door into Of the peculiar
which regularly pass over this mysterious thorough
re.D
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MOVEMENTS OF Mr.. CLAY-Mr. Clay left Cape
May on the steamer OHIO, ut O'Clock on Mon
day morning last, accompanied by about two hundred
aud fifty gentlemen. Owing to slight injury OF Of
the boilers the boat unable to leave the wharf till
the boat put OF Mr. Clay was greeted by those who re-.
manned, with three hearty parting cheers
After dinner and Just previous to arsviug at New
addressed MIR Clay on behalf OF those on board the
boat portray ng, briefly but eoquently the circum-
attending his visit to this section of the country
of his friends having gathered around him, and leav
ing business and every occupation behind, following
with him. hearing his voice, aud manifesting
their attachment to him He alluded to the universal
desire that had been manifested the part Of the peo
pie and welcome him and to the enthusiasm with
which he had been greeted Mr.. Nom. also alluded
touchngly to the domestic affections with which all
assured him that his friends every where
and wept with him. Wherever he went Mr. Mem said,
he would carry with him to the latest hour of bis life
the deep and ardent love and respect Of his friends
whose prayers would be most rventy poured out that
he might be blessed with health and long life
MIR Clay much affected by this rather unlocked
for compliment and replied as only Henry Clay could
respond such sentiments, in tones that thrilled, and
in words that melted the hearts of ell present Tha
ardent and devoted affection which had been manifested
towards him both at Philadelphia and at Cape May, had
surpassed every thing he could have dreamed of GER
tany he had anticipated being the object of such
demonstrations of regard he had been and he could
not but be deeply affected by them They such as
any monarch might be justly proud to receive They
were the extraordinary they given to
who but private citizen who had neither power
patronage, offices honors to bestow, and who
had aspirations for Office public station power,
anticipated being in possession Of them. These
circumstances he said while they rendered the displays
of asction and attachment to him extraordinary,
greatly, immensely. EXCHANGED their value as he was
they were prompted by no interested or selfish
motives
Mr. c. spoke in this strain for about fifteen minutes,
and closed by invoking blessings upon those present and
upon the country and bidding all aectonate fare
well. He then shook hands with the ladies present. and
proceeded to the bow Of the boat which now near
the New Castle wharf, between two files Of gentle
men, taking each by the hand he went, and bidding
them farewell
committee ready to meet him as he landed, and
his departure cheered with nine hearty rounds
by those board He the guest of Chancellor Johns
and will proceed accompanied by his friend and travel
ling panon, Dr. Mercerto the Hon j. Nj. Clayton's,
where he will dine, and from whence he will resume his
journey homeward by the way of the Virginia Springs
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Increase 3,t96 Dec zoos Inc l58669 ..1l,237
The aggregate quantity Of the articles left tide
from the Of navigation to the 22d
Of August inclusive, is ss follows -
Flour, bbls. Wheat bu. Corn btl. Barley b.
1916 49,. $3.50 Ta5ss sos s1's,o
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Very steamer and sailing vessel, ship, bark,
brig, schooner, junk or sloop, that may leave our
port.
We receive subscriptions for the Herald for
Europe at So per annum, which will include the
advance postage TO each steamer.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
Farm for Sale,

fM..!f "A acres, well pr ,I"n5 ned
ssssR TO Meadow, PlowI and, Pasture
sssssszassssz2 and Wood land. Said Farm
lies both sides of the road which leads
from South Farms to WATERFOWL, and
is abouttwo miles frotnthe former place,
and lies in the town OF Bethlem, two
milesnortheast from the Meeting. House
There is on the Farm large two-story
DWELLING House, suitable for one or two
families; two large Barns, with suita-
BILE out buiIdings.-The Farm has been
used for Dairy Farm for thirty years,
and will keep 30 Cows, a pair of Oxen,
and span Of Horses, summer and win
ter; besides sufficient land topIough.-
A liberal credit will be given fo- a good
share of the purchase money, il ~esi.
Enquire of the subscriber on the
premises.
DANIEL L. BENTON.
Bcthlem, Dec. 2, 1914. tf20
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
TRE PILES +!
n CLHE FOR LIFE GUARANTEE D
Or. Uphams internal Rene
DIV.

| ,,
fo, me Cme 81 F'fS, MH0mmh''0m % INC
| Llrcr and Spleen Inflammation, Soreness
| and liberation Of the StOn'ach, BOtceI*.
| hiInfus and Bladder b9H0nnlotorv ami
| .lferrnyioi Rbfun,o,;sn,. E,,uuy;iu ct Blood
Ucoknrss onJ In no,nant;on of the Szioe
f ~ g.
ana .i0r me Re|'J ct Married L0d'fs'
TIE VEGETABLE FILE ELECT uARf
Invented Ivy DR.: A; upham,a distinguished
physician OF New OK CITY, is Tie Only reai.y
success in remedy for That dangerous and { Is
American public.
Mark this II is an I'M ERNAL REMEDY
NOT an external ,orplic alton, and will cure any
case o. flles, either Bleeding or BIND, Internal
or eSterna'; and probably The only, thing that
VIII. There IS no miStake about IT,. It's posi-
lVecnre-spefdy and Prepayment; 1t ls also
convenient medicine to take. and improves the
genera zen, health in remarkable manner.
Each ooX contains we've doses al Id CTS;
may be taken in cases the most acute nflnm-
nation with out danger, All external aFpi'ca-
tons are in the highest degree disaerecatle, in
convenient EN- and offensive; and iron. the very ma
The MsdeI1c a1srks he disease at's source,
and REMONlNG lHE CAUSE, renders the
cure CERTAIN IA nc PERMANENT; ,c,.cp,
INF IA vi ~ v! A rr, D!ESEAoEo.
hlhongh me ELLC CAN1 was ofieihaiiy
prepared Tor ne cure OF FILES, yel II mas proved
!tse'Itn De "edlcine lar superior 10 an others
IN an diseases OF an iI'i" mmae7iy sh"tacter,
part or organ. n lnfammaton and Congestion
OF !n I1, Liver ana Sp'een, inhah'manoh' SoIeness
anu S ~ o''ne p'omdch' Do"eis n'dneys,
ard a. Bladder in lnflopmma'os,y and Mercuriai
hheumntsm' his the bEgr Medlclne ever dis
oVer9d a,D17,1r,rc or r,,r n,oon
lMrphl iLo OF IHE BLOOD.
~ pGr al. ddmpuriness o. inc $1,000 arising rom
me lmpfnaent use OF Mercnfy, or 0'her causes
Affections; il all eases where the Blood is pow
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
Pumbe National Dasuer-
riam Gallery and Photo
graphers' Furnishing DE

A WARDED the Gold and Silver Medals,
N Four First Premiums, and Two Highest
Honors, at the National, the Massachusetts,
the New York, and the Pennsylvania EXhibi-
tons, respectively, for the most splendid Col
ored Daguerrotypes and best Apparatus everex-
hibited.
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 York PSI Broadway; Philadelphia, 1876
Chestnu, st: Boston, rs Court. and So Hanover
SITS; Baltimore, 2O5 Baltimore ST; Washington,
Pennsylvania Avenue; Petersburgh, Va, Ne
chanics' Hall ; Cincinnati, Fourth and WAL
nut, and l7G Main st; Saratoga Springs, Broad,
way Paris, 1877 Vieille Rue du Temple; Liv,
erpool, 80 Church st.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
Collins Ready Made.

TNIiE Subscriber would respectfully inform
l. the inhabitants of the Town OF Kent and
its vicinity, that he keeps constantly on hand
and for sale ready made Collins OF various sizes
and descriptions, and is prepared to furnish
them TO order and as may best acce immediate
circumstances. And that he has also prepared
Hearse with suitable attachments for those
occasions in which the use Of one may be
deemed necessary or desired.
SAMUEL G. CONN.
Kent Plains, January 10th, 1917. 80
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
NHutual Benefit Life 1nsu-
rance Company,

No. IL, WALL STREET, New YoRK.
Lires only insured, at the iOtceSt rates Of
premium.
VENHE following are among the induce
IL ments offered by this Company:
/. The premium, If over $50, may be paid
one fourth in cash, three tourths in secured
note at IL months, bearing per cent interest,
subject to assessments if required.
Or it may be settled in ,ceekiy, monthly, or
quarterly payments.
2. An annual division Of profits.
3. No person is liable beyond the amount of
his premium,
L. Married women may insure the lives OF
their husbands, free from any demand OF the"
creditors.
s. No part of the profits is withheld or
diverted from the insured in any way.
G. There is no stock or loan, either nominal
or real to pay interest for; the company having
ample capital in the premiums received.
l. The assured can surrender their policy at
any time after a term Of years and receive ats
equiuQtcnt uaiue
An evidence of the deserved popularity OF
this company is shown by the f.ct that In II
months ito ist October) they issued 254l poll
cies--the premiums received amounting to
$229,473 81.
| ANY further information will be cheertully
given on enquiring ofthe Agent at Bank IN this
village.
New policies issued in December 1856.
G.. F. DAVIS, Agent.
1;tcb6cld osth Ian, ls47. Sw37
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
. YVALvABEE FAMILY

{, X LECTURES on the USES OF THE
- LUNGS, Causes, Prevention and Cure oil
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 plants. Its rules are easy,
practical and pure, form guide TO perfect
health and long lite 2s engravings, 324 pages.
so cents Postage @ Ia cts. BY SAMUEL
SHELDON FITCH. A. NJ. NJ. D., at TOT
BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Go-Any person rernitting fifty cents, free will
receive one copy by mail. to any part. The
trade supplied.
Feb. 18th 1917. 39e 'wSin
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-03-11
HI. A. HULL

VN7OULD respectfully inform his friends
w and the public generally that he has
received the fashions for the Fall and winter
of 1867; and that he can be found at all bu.
siness hours at the Old Stand one door east OF
the Court House where he will be pleased to
await upon those who may favor him with a
call. Weknow how to appreciate the unboun-
ded patronage received through the late dull
season, andour grateful acknowledgements are
duly rendered. ~.
Litchfield, Aug, 1916. III