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Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

SIA mn tbs frOm the 3 day Of Sep
~ iast are allowed by Tie cour: Of pre-
haze lar IL District nf Sharon 70 the
cgslilors Ot the est 70 If 1'rca bridge
L0eA ~sssd, laie % SHARON, deceased 10
present. their CT aims against said essat'.
WE-the comm ssssn|fs on said ssta:e,
vii NEE, to receive said claims Al Rams
SONS Hotel IN Sharon, tn Monday Dec 6
nex ind on the Sd Tuesday in March,
iS4S, NJ O'Clock p. M. on each Of said
days. CHAUNLEY PARDEE COINS
SAM'L ROBERTS. nis'rs
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

MOTICE.-PrOViduuce peEuiliag. the
IL 36th annual messing OF th' FoFe'sn
Mission socsety OF LiIchiield co will be
chu Gu, on Wednesday DC; 20lh, al l o.
clock, z. n. II is expected that one
or more returned missionaries viii be
present, and such arrangements are made
that a meeting at derp interest and i'm
pOrtance IS anticipated. All friends of
missions are cordially invited TO attend.
ID. l.. PARMELEE, Secretary,
South Farms, Oct lS47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
COLLECTORS NOTICE.

A Ii persons in the town Of of Goshen, liza
"A BILE to pay slate tax OF enc cent and a
hall on the dollar laid on assessment list OF
1916, are respectfully notified that will meet
them 10 receive said tax at the store Of A
Miles and Son. in Canada village, nm Monday,
the Let day Of November, next from o'clock
Am. until ~, and at their store in Goshen
Centre, from O'clock until 4 P. NJ. and at the
dwelling II Theron d. Ludingtcn in North
Goshen. on Tuesday the 2nd from o'clock
A M.uatil i2: and at my residence on Nom
day TN. 2nh day OF December, next from A..
NJ. untii PM.
N B All persons neglecting to pay their
taxes al said time aud place may expect TO
pay lawful fees. s.... ...5.
DAVID LUCAS. IT., Collector. \
Goshen, Oct 1st 1S47. m a.a..3f n,
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
vyDDDBURY ACADgMY

fHHE Fall Term OF THIS institution
Il will commence on Monday, Oct. A,
under the superIntendance aud instrucle
ion of the SUI scribcr. ''e ~
Thorough instruction will be given in
the Ancient Language, Ma.hem1atcs, and
the various depl. tiiicnis u Eagle Edu-
cat IN. Youag m II preparing tor COZ
lesr, will receive speciai attention.
| Tuition per quarter VI III wvexs in the
English department, Including Inc Ndiu,
srai ScienccS $4,W
Higher mathematics, aud Elementary
Z Nurse IN inc L.usu ,gcs $500
Classical course, $o,U
Bard may be obta ined IN the vicinity
OF HE Academy at reasonable prices. a
puncluai attendance on the opeHiDg Of the
schocl as earnestly requested.
No reasonable effort will be spared on
the part OF the Principal 10 make the ln>
s,iluiion under his care worthy Ut exlen.
sive patron &c.
JOHN GRANT, A. b.
s3 2l,tf Principal,
~ Woodbury., Sept. 24,h, l647.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
DIED.

In Norfolk, on the 9Th inst. the Hon. AU-
GUsIuss PETITION ., aged 81.
Ia .Kcnt, on The 10th, while on visit
to his friends, Amasti Fuller, Esq, Of
Wilkesbarre, p, aged 50.
In Plymouth, Oh the 10Th ult, Mary, wife
of Linus Fem, Esq, aged rs.
In Colebrook, 2lst ult, after an illness Of
nearly four years, endured with Christian
faith, Miss Martha Grant, aged % years.
In Norfolk, OH the 29ih ult, Lovinia,
wife of Bethael Phelps, aged 81.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
New FORK CAME NIarket.
Monday, Sept. q.

At mar,ret 1000 Beef Cattle, 500 sou h.
ern,) so Cows and Calves and 1000 Sheep
and Lambs.
Beef Ca:ile-prices. with an active re-
quesi, remain firm AT from IS to 50 per
cwt. About 500 head remain unsold.
Cows and Calves-$l8 to $25 40 cove
err all--ali sold,
Sheep and Lambs-The market is
plentifully supplied, but prices rcmain
veiy firm; with iolerably brisk de-
man We quote Sheep at from $3.50 TO
1915 to $500, and Lambs 85c TO $50
Hay is selling al from 44c 10 69c per
cwt'
fsssy aa journal of Comnerce.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
N()'lICE.

NOTICE. -
THE Court of Probate for the District Of
l. Li,chfield, hath limited and allowed six
months from the date hereof, for the creditors
OF the estate Of Thomas Watson, late al Li;ch>
field within said district deceased. in which to
exhibit their claims for settlement, and has
appointed John Garnsey and Ralph G. Camp,
ESQ Commissioners to receive examine and
adjust said claims Certified by .r.ss
CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchield, Oct. ls47. & ass
The subscribers give notice thai they will
meet al the House OF Ralph G. Camp, in sa d
Litchfield, on the fourth Monday in Octobef,
1877, and the last Mond,y in March ls4s, at
O'Clock in the afternoon on each III said days.
fer the purpose Of attending to the business of
said appointment
JOHN GARNsEY. I Com
RALPH G CAMP. ) missioners,
All persons indebted to said Estate are re-
questcd to make immediate payment to
TERTius ". TURNER 5 Executors
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
RECORD.

ME Court of probate for the district VI
n New Milford hath limited and allowed
months from date hereof for the creditors
If the essa te of Rebecca Buckingham. late OF
New Milford to exhibit :heir claims for set
Element. Those who neglect 10 present their
claims properly attesied within said time viii
be barred recovery. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested TO make immesll-
ate payment TO F. M. BUCKINGHAM
Administrator,
New Milford. September 9th, 1857. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

MISS N. Merriman, will give lessons on
4NA the Piano Forte, at her residence in
East St. commencing the 2nd week in Nov.
Terms per quarter $500,
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
a. C. SMITH,

HAVING recently returned from NewYork
IL with large and handsome assortment
Of GOODS, which with his former stock ems
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 a. low for cash. barter,
or approved credit, as articles Of the same qua.
lily can be purchased mathis vicinity,
At A, C,'s may be found PROVISIONS aud
FAMILY GROCERIES, of good qualits---Also
Ploughs, Hoes. Scythes, Spades, FORKS and
Farming Utensils generally Hardware, JON.
ers' Tools, Shoes, Boots, Hats, and Caps OF evs
cry size and qnaiity--Good Molasses at Two
SHILLNGs per gallon. II cents per pound
will be given for good Butter during the week
and the very highest mafketp price for all other
kinds Of produce Potash &c superior quality.
Litchfeld, May nth. 1S47. s 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
AZ court Of Probate holden al Plymouth

At court of Probate holden at Plymouth
within and for the district of Plymouih
on the 18th day of September, lS47
Present, Henry B. Graves, ESQ. Judge.
SAMUEL Garnsey Esq. administrator
- on the Estate of Horace Stevens, late
of Plymouth, within said district, deceased.
having represented said estate insolveni,
and given notice 10 all concerned, TO appear
before thiscout the present day, al two o.
Qiuck r. M. 10 be heard relative 10 the APP
pointment of Commissioners, aud none APP
pearing, this court doth appoint Levi Hea-
ton and David Nation commissioners, TO exc
anime AID adjust the claims Of the cledit>
orS OF said eSta e; and also doth decree that
six months be allowed them 10 exhibit their
claims to said commissioners, after they
shall have given public notice of this order
by advertising The same in a newspaper
published in Litchield ctJunty, and by posts
ing c"py therefore on public sign post
in said town of Plymouth
Certified from Record,
AMMl GIDDINGS, Clerk
We the above named commissioners here
by give notice that we viii meet 10 dis
charge the duties Of our appointment on
Thursday the 25th day OF November next
al 9o'clcck in the forenoon, at the house
where the deceased last dwell, and also a.
gain on the 10th day of March l84S, at .
O'Clock forenoon a, said named place.
LEVI HEAToN,
DAVID MATTOON,
81 Commissioners.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

wx HE CodEt 81 Probate for the district Of
Canaan beth Limited and allowed six
months from The date hereof for the cred
itors TO sine estate Of Orgin Butler, late Of
! Canaan deceased. to exhibit their claims
for settlements Those who neglect 10 present
indebted 20 said estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment TO
.ss CYRUS IT GRAY. Executor.
Certified By VIM. G. PIERCE, i
l9w3' at Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
Warren xastitute /!

the next session OF the above school will
commence On MONDAY, Nov Isl, and will con-
tinue 81 weeks. ias lcaarse ior Ooaid aud
tuition, are a. Heretofore For particulars
address 8 "a 3 eva j. G. HOWARD, a&
2m.2l. Principal.
Ocl Ist, lS47.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
xeachecs's Convention at
G0SAGM. Oct. x2th.

TEACHERS attending this Convention are
reqY Ted To call at the Academy. Oh Iheir az :
ri where they will lind u more Vi lii.
- Nee of arrangements, prepared to ex.
40 them the hosplialK,es Of the place,
H. NORTON, Chairman Of the Cum.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

{ District Of Wdshin gton, S..
Probate Court, Sept. II, lS47
THE Court OF Probate for the District Of
Washington hath limited and allowed six
months from the 1lth day OF September, 1S47,
for the creditors of the estate OF JONAS BRY-
AN, late of sad district, deceased, to exhibit
their clatms for settlement. All persons neg
lecting to present them within said time, will
he debarled recovery
A true copy OF record,
Certified by D, b. BRiNSMADE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07

All persons indebted to said estate will make
payment Immediately to
10 ANN BRYAN ExecutriX.
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
Brigade Orders, 2nd Brigade Connect.

Brigade Orders, 2nd Brigade Connect.
- cut Militia.
Head Quarters Sharon,
September, 4th, lS47. -
The several Regiments of this Brigade
will muster aud encamP for exercise, in
speclion and review in accen ance With
the la VITO witt, End Regiment, Col Hat
lenbeck, at New Hayea, Sept 2sth. Attn
Regiment, Col. Hoichkiss, at Litchfi I'D
Oct. 9TH. 9th Regiment, Col. Kelsey. a.
Middletown Oct. 18th. 9th Regiment,
Col, Guyer, at Norwalk, Oct 18Th,
By Or der of Brigadier Gen. KING.
w. b. E. LOCKWOOD,
Brigade Major and Inspector
Litchfield enquirer., 1847-10-07
ER 3 GOOD: 81

can be founn. I
500 yds Of rich lusture ALPACA at LIS.
800 :" g 25c
400 super 5Oc
900 Orleans Cloth nj 81 I-2 $50:
$50 IS ParnMtta merinO width
$50 ClemaDtineS
500 I" Nj de LANES from Is to 25c
500 Rich winter gingbams IL z TO Is
5000 g Calicnes from DC 10 IL.
300 " FaiI& Winter Tweede.
French, English broad cloths
e. ctssiineres at a-toniShingly
low prices.
1000 +" Heavy unbleached coti0ns al
I'D per I'D. Shawls, Cloak
iDgs g. coat trimmings.
s cases Fashionable fall HATS nj 81, So
Rough g. Ready, Paio Alto, Buena Vista.
Monterey other styles Hats " Caps from
Is to $500.
ParIo. Books, standard works, beau
tiful and very large variety of
The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1847-12-31

speech of Col. Morgan, at Mt. vernon.
Mr.. President, AND Fellow CITIZENS:
NV heart is too full, TO allow me to give
utterance to the gratitute felt for this
welcome back to my adopted home,
More than eighteen months ago, when
the tocsin of war rosnunded throughout
the land-when the mechanic deserted
his shop, and the farmer left his plonght.
to grasp the musket. and rally beneath
the proud folds of his country's dlg--you
honored me, by con6dng your sons and
brothers to my command. In the name
of that brave @Young Guard" j gave "a
solemn pledge that the patriotic citizens
of old Knox should never have cause to
blush for the conduct of their representa-
tives in the field.
Time can never oblitera,e the memory
If that proud morning. VIXEN my old
friend, Col. Norton, in the name OF the
beautiful and patriotic ladies of Mt Yer
non, presented to the "Young Guard" a
a stand Of coloissN orked by their ow .
fair hands. The fearful eye, the fond look
the parting embrace, the heartfelt God
speed you," uttered by many a smother
ed voice, are as yividly before me as
though that parting was of but yesterday
The parting was ended, the good bye
was said, and the soldiers of Ohio march
.d for the 6elds of Mexico.
A campaign followed-a campa'ng fnii OF
death, of glory, and of viotory--a cam
pairo of self sacrificing. deeds and noble
actions. During this period, the OHIO
troops was not idle. The 81 Regiment
commanded by my brave friend, Col. Cur
,is. was first stationed at Mstamoras, and
afterwards at Csmargo, and Bnena VISA.
This 6ne regiment. we'll drilled, well dis,
ciplined.s and commanded by excellent
officers, had not an epportuoiiy of partici
mating ia the bloody conflicts hich were
Ought during It's term Of service; hu, no
regiment mcre impaticn'ly painted for the
ctud,c,-no heatt bea, wsih ptuuder
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WooDsFIELD, OHIO, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1s47.

4 l.
."What's the charge against the man i?
"He is indicted for grand larceny"
Mayit please your honor" said tn,
prosecuting attorney, "the man is re
gularly indicted for stealing a large sun
from the Columbus Hotel"
"He is, heyi and Pleads
"He pleads guilty, but drunk"
The Judge was now fully aroused.
"Guilty, but drunk! that is a mos,
extraordinary plea. Young man, are
you certain you were drunkg" .dj
.aWhere did you get your liquor" .
cat Sterrett's." Io si. rrief5 !
"D'ye get none no whore else9"
"Not a drop, sir.", .,qa,,sf5b a,.d +
~ "You got drunk on his liquor, and
afterwards stole his money!" M
"Yes, sir" ,sa a', % tt.e...aH
"Mr. Prosecutor, said the Judge, do
me the favor to enter nolle prosequ,
in that mans case. That liquor of
Stcrrett's is mean enough to make a
man do any thing dirty. I got drunk
on ii myself the other day, and stole all
Sterretfs spoons. Release the prison
er, Mr.. Sheriff. I adjourn the court.
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Va From the Cincinnati Sunday News.
Practical Jokes 5 Bad Liquor

,altis a we'll known fact that often.
times both those jokes which are called
"prac.ical," and that liquor which Is
called "bad," have been productive ol
exceedingly evil consequences; but
whether the liquor or the joke has done
the mischief, we are not called upon
just now to determine. We propose to
make mention of an affair where bad
liquors and practical joke were pro-
ductive Of the very best consequences
imaginable. AGe@a!al 81
Many years ago, while the State Of
Georgia was yet in Its infancy, an &C.
centric creature named BRowN, was
ons Of its Circuit Judges. He was a
man OF considerable ability, of inflexi-
bic integrity, and much beloved and
respected by all the legal profession; !;
but he had one common fault. His so.
cial qualities would lead him, despite
his'judgment, into frequent sxcesses. -
Iniravelling the circuit, it was his al
most invariable habit, the night before
opening the court, 10 get 'scomfortably
corned." byameans Of appliances com.
mon upon such occasions. Ifhe couldn't
succeed while operating on his own
hook, the members of the bar would
generally t0rnin and help him.
II twas in the spring Of the year.
Taking his wife--a model Of q woman
in her way-in the old-fashioned, but
strong .scarry.all," he journeyed some
forty miles and reachsda village where
court was 70 be opened the next day.
Itwas along in the evening Of Sunday
when he arrived at the place and took
up quarters with a relation Of his ssbet.
tef6aif" by whom the presence of tho
official dignitary was considered a sin
gular honor. After supper had been
taken, Judge Brown strolled over to The
only tavern Id the town, where he
found many friends, called to the place
like himself, on important professional
businsss, and who were properly glad
to meet him. slsl ''as 4
@GsntIemen,n = said the Judge, lsstis
quite . long time since we have en-
joyed q giass togetber--Iet Vi take a
glass sall round. OF course, Stsrrett,
(addressing the landlord you have bet
tef liquor than you had the last time
ws were hsrs2 the stuff you had then
was mol fit give a dog"
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The reward of Integrity,

The annals Of American w ar, record
the following story:--"A plain farmer,
Richard Jackson by name, was appre-
hended, during the revolutionary war
under such circumstances as proved
beyond all doubt, his purpose of join
ling the kings forces--an intention
which he was too honest to deny, ac-
cordingly he was delivered over to the
high sheriff, and committed to the coun-
ty Jail. The prison was in such state
that he might have found little difficult
ty in escaping; but he considered him
self in the hands of authority, such as
it was, and the same principle of duty
which led him to take arms, made him
equally ready to endure the consequent
ces. After lying there few days, he
applied to the Sheriff for leave to go
out and work by day, promising that
he would return regularly at night
His character for simple integrity was
so well known, that permission was
given without hesitation, and for eight
mo nths Jackson went out every day to
labor, and as duly came back at night.
In the month of May the Sheriff pre-
pared to conduct him to Springfield
where he was to be tried for high
treason. Jackson said this would be
needless trouble and expense. His
word was once more taken and he set
off alone, 10 present himself for trial
and certain condemnation. On the
way he was overtaken in the woods
by Mr.. Edwards, member OF the
council of Massachusetts, which at
that time was the supreme executive
Of the State. This gentleman asked
him whittier he was golng2 "To
Springfield, sir" was the answer, "to
be tried for my life" To this casual
Jackson owed his escape,
when, having been found guilty and
condemned to death, application was
made to the council for mercy. The
evidence and sentence were stated,
and the president, put the question
pardon should be granted
/, was opposed by the first speakers;
The case, he said, was perfectly clear;
the act was unquestionably high trea-
son, and the proof complete; and if
mercy was shown in this case, he saw
no cause why it should not be granted
IN every other. Few governments
nave understood how just and polite
t is 10 be merciful; this hard-hearted
pinion accorded with the temper of
lhe times, and was acqulesced in by
one member after another, till it came
Mr.. Edwards turn to speak. Instead
IF delivering his opinion, he simply re-
atsd the story Of Jackson's singular
lemeanor, and what had passed be-
ween them in the woods. For the
lonor OF Massachusetts and Of human
nature, not man was found to wea-
Ten its effect by one Of those dry legal
emarks, which like blast in the des-
,rt wither the heart they reach. The
,ouncil began to hesitate, and when a
member ventured to say that such a Z
nan certainly ought not TO be sent TO
he gallows, a natural feeling Of hu-
nanity and justice prevailed, and a
'ardon was Immediately made OUT
'Aa,pss Londan Mdgdzine. II
"A BEAurruL FACE is like a lovely1t
nd fragile fower--fair and delightful I
4. -. IL - l :
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JAMES r.. M oRRIs,
! rIhe Am erican Flag

= . 4L
...., BY JosEPH RoDMAN Drake.
When freedom from her mountain height
Unfurl'd her standard to the air,
&, 4 She tore the azure robe Of night, rea
=, A Get her stars Of glory there.
She mingled with it, gorgeous dyes 5.
| The milky baldric Of the skies,
" And stripped its pure. celestial white,
Withstreskings Of the morning light;
=" Then from his mansion 10 the sun
She called her eagle bearer down, =
And gave into his mighty hand
o The symbol other chosen land. 'is
'5a Majestic monarch of the cloud, eatila
sSi Who resr'st aioft thy regal form.
ia To hear the tempest tumpings loud III
{ And see the lightning lances driven, yi
When strive the warriors of the storm, !,
? And rolls the thundsr-drum of heaven,
IA Child Of the sun! 10 thee It's given
i To guard the banner Of the free,
!: To hover in the sulphur smoke,
To ward away the battle.stroke,
And bid ito blendings shine afar,
Like rainbovs on the clouds of war,
The harbingers Of victory!
Flag Of the brave! thy folds shall fly,
,;sa The sign Of hope and triumph high,
When speaks the signal trumpet tone,
And the long line comes cleaning on.
a Ere yet the life-blood warm and wet,
Has dimmd the glistening bayonet,
,,o Each soldier eye shall brightly turn,
;,,e To where thy sky-born glories burn:
And az bis springing steps advance,
Catch war and vengeance from the glance
And when the cannon.mouthings loud
tss Heave 10 wild wreaths the battle .shroud,
q And CORY sabres rise and fall 81
Like shoots Of flame on midnight's pail;
. Then shall thy meteor glances glow.
And covering foes shall sink beneath
Each gallant arm that strikes the blow
That lovely messenger Of death. ~ ''y.'
Flag of the seas! on ocean wave
81 Thy stars shall glitter DER the brave;
When death. careerins on the gale,
Sweeps darkly round the bellied sail,
ao And fnghted waves rush wildly back
Before the broadside's reeling rack,
Each dying wanderer Of the sea
~ Shall look at once to heaven and thee,
And smile to see thy splendors fly ~
~ In triumph DER his closing eye. . 500
Flag of the free hearts hope and home!
II BY angel hands to valor given; =
Thy stars have lit the weIkin dome,
: And all thy huss were born in heaven,
Forever float that standard sheet! 1870
Where liyesthe Toe but falls before US
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet,
Is And Freedoms banner waving o'er usi J