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Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

The com. on interpretations other man
banks, reported favOrably ON the petition Of
Norwich Ere company; reported accepted
Bil for an act concerning schools, reIerr-
ed 10 com. on education and SOO copies Or
dered to be printed.
The com. on interpretations other than
banks, on the petition Of Jas. Brewster Tor
INCORPORATION of live stock insurance com.
pany, reported favorably, report accep'ed
and bill in form passed.
The com. on revision ut joint rules, re-
ported certain amenLmen s, report accepted.
~ The com. on education apOn the report a
Ihe President and Fellows OF Yale OIiese,
recommended the acceptance of said report,
both reports were accepted.
81 The com. on roads and bridges, o.
petitien of Lucius Clarke ct. al. ior.sr i
! of the charter OF Still river turnpike G"
nv reported favorably report accePl"t< '
The cDmmiltee on finance, on the pe1i"
ton OF Jonathan knight ct. al. for aid TO
the GeneraI Hospital Society, reported leave
to withdraw their petition. The usefulness
of this Institution was granted by ak, and
the only reason given for Withholding any
i appreciation was the low state of the fundS
.of the State. The report was referred 10
4he committee on finance.
NJ The committee 10 whom was referred the
retition fR. B. Mason Ell. al fO- lncorpo
ration Of gas company in the city OF
Bridgeport, ported favorably, report accep>
! aed and bill 10 form passed.
Adjourned to Il O'Clock Monday, A. NJ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

Al Court Of Probate holden at New Milford
within and for the District uf New MilforC
VA the 2Sh day OF May, is49.
P.esent, d. B. Brinsmade. ESQ.,. Judge
Of the adjoining district Of Washing on, shedding
said Court because David G. sanford, the
Judge Of said district Of New Milford, il le.
gally disqualified 10 act in this case.
TTUON the Petition If DAVID C. SAN
~ FORD If said New Milford, showing tc
this Court that he 10 parent and natural guar
dian Of Henry s Sanford Of said New Milford
a minor and that said Minor IS the owner Of
piece Of land, y ing in Liichfeld in Litclfield
County, containing one quarter ,f an acre
more or less. bounded NOTtherly by Samuel
Clocks land, Easlwardly by Ozias Seyrnour's
land, S"uiheTly by David Z. Buckley . land
Westerly by highway. with dwelling house
thereon, subject to the lite estate of David &.
sanford, praying this Court. for reasons in said
petition set fnrth, 10 pass an o, der authorizing
and empowering said petitioner or some 9th r
meet person 10 sell and convey the interests
Of said minor in said described premises, ac-
rnrding {" the Statute in such caae msde and
provide d-as per petition ON file, dated, NAV
70 h 1919
ORDERED. that said petition be cou,in-
ued Ia the Ilh day Of August lS49 then to be
heard aud detei mined ~ the Probate Office iu
said New MIltord At II o'clock in the fore
noon; and that notice Of the pendency thereof
be given by publ shing this order in news
paper printed in Litchfirld three weeks sue
cessively. at least six W eks before the said
4th daEa( August I749
IA tfne copy Of Record.
3 DANIEL B. BRINSMADE. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
TO all Whom it May Concern.
Hartford County Mutual Fire Insurance

COMPANY, located at Hartford, Cunnecti-
~ cut. This old and wei! tried Compsnv
have been in existance about II wears, and II
sconfi emily believed that no company in the
United States, which have done as much busi-
ness, have done it with less expense to lis
members,
This company do not pretend 10 be under
the direction of Ex.members of Congress. Ex.
Judges of Court, Ex.Disttict Attornies. Ex
oupreme Court Commissioners, P4esidents ID
Banks, Post Masters, or any other High Fcnc.
tionarIes which are but Sounding brass on
tinkling cymbals," but under the direction OF
unassuminA Farmers and Mechanics, who we
, have no will, continue to manage it for the
best good OF its members at large as thew have
hitherto done,
'They are prohibited from insaring in blocks
or exposed parts If villages, r taking risks on
Mills, Shops or Machinery" or even Saw
Mills" Churches or School Houses They9ake
nothing but the safest kind of property-do not
exceed three>fo the Cash value of any
property. and not over 900 On one risk.
They pay all Just losses schen due.
The undersigned are duly author lied Agents
:or the above company, and d. sign visiting the
several Towns in Litchfield County. as soon as
practicable. and giving all who may wish to
do so. an opportunity Of becoming members,
Every man on reflection will see the impor.
lance of being insured in his own State in pre-.
ference TO any ather. "A word to the wise is
sufficient :"
All communications should be directed 10
Nelson fuller, Middlebury, New Haven Co..
Conn. II so, they will be promptly attended
to- NELSON TULLtR, Ao.,,.
u DAVID WOOSTER, agents
NAV ]. 1919. .*3m 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
EElG PDGgTp'S CORMHg.
~ Csss; aaets 81

In this town. Milton society, by the
Rev. F. D. Hartman, Mr.. N. Wilson
Parker, of Hamilton, N. Y, and Miss Ma
rilla Ward Page, of Milton.
In Woodville, May I'd, by the Rev. F.
D. Hartman, MIR. Semucl Clark Goslee,
of Litch6eld, and Miss Mary G. Weston,
of Woodville.
In Goshen, Mr.. FREDERICK MILES and
Miss EMILY, daughter Of Fred'k. Plumb,
Esq, of Salisbury.
In Wolcottville, on the lth inst, Mr..
VIM. L. Merrill of Waterbury, and Miss
Ellen Cleveland, of the former place.
In Bethlem, 23d inst, Isaac Judd of
Watertown, and Elizabeth Judson, of the
former place.
In New Marlborough, Mass, I'd inst.
Oliver F. Clarke, of Cornwall, Ct, and
Mary, daughter of J. P. Wadsworth,
Esq, of the former place.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

The AGE IF TIE World Iother Earth
like other ladies' of "cert lin age" puz
Zles her sons 10 discover "the years of heI
dife." The common notion is that she is
me FIVE or six thousand years old speak
ing Of her, that is, as the abode of Man
Bnt what will the old women say To the
edi'or Of the Chronological Journal, who, in
mis- August number. contending that Britain
was civilized country a some remote pc
riod anterior to the Roman invasion, coolly
observes -" Tha: this civilization shoul
have so completely vanished before the day 5
of Caesar, IS no degree surprising the m =
test empires have heen utterly swept away
and the most important hfstmies complete
ly forgotten, in less space of time than
- nine thousand years." Yes. indeed the
world may he excused, without the reproach
OF carelesSness, for dropping a page or Two
OF lis history in ninety centuries.
Scientific American.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
DEAT HIS,

In New York, 25th inst, Mr.. GEORGE
M. BUEL, aged 55-son of Capt. Salmon
Buel of this town.
In New Haven, 5th inst, Mrs. Sally
Hull, aged ~, daughter of the late Mr.
Benjamin Johnson, of this town. Her
remains were brought here for interment
In Collinsville, Madison Co., Illinois,
on the 10th inst, Deac. William Collins,
in the seth year of his age. He emf
grated from this town to the place where
he died, in 1922. Himself and family
were among the first settlers of the coun-
ty Of Madison, and the town of Collins
vile took its name from him. He was
useful citizen and an exemplary chris
tan.
In Oberlin, Ohio, 9th inst, Mrs. Mary
Ann, wife Of Isaac Pen6eld. Esq, and
daughter of Mr.. Asenath B. Allen, of
Watertown in this State, aged SO.
In New Milford, April 18th, Mrs. Su
san Blackm"n, wife of Deacon Judson
Blackman, in the seth year Of her age.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

4 Benu'ifm Ihomght.-I saw mourner
standing at eveatide over the grave of one
dearest to him on ear h. The memory oil
Joys that were past came crowding on his
soul, And this. said he, is all that re
mains Of one so loved and lovely. I call
but no voice answers. o! my loved one
will not hear! o. Death incxorab'e
Death! what hast thou done? Let me
die down and forget my sorrows in the
>lumbers Of the grave IN
While he thought thus in agony. the form
OF Christianity drew nigh. He heard the
song and tr'nsport Of the great multitude
which ne man can number, aroand the
throne -there we're the spirits Of the jast
made perfect. there the spirit of her be-
incurred. Their happiness was pure, per.
manent and perfect. The mourner :hen
wiped the 'ear from his eye, took courage
and thanked God: ali the days of my ap-
pointed time said he, win wait tin nv
time comes,' and he returned to the dates
of lite, no longer sorrowing as those who
have ne hope.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
District of New Milford, s.,

Probate Court, May 18th. 1s49.
Upon the application of PhilO S. Beers, OF
~ New Milford, in said District, showing
to this Court that he is the Guardian 10 Dan'l.
1. Booth. Nathan X. Booth, Justin s. Booth,
and Su>an E. Booth, all ID said New Milfura,
minors belonging to said district, and that said
minors are the owners Of the following real
estate. lying in said New Milford, and held by
them as tenants in common, TO wit: one piece
OF wood land lyingin the gull 50 called, bound.
cd northerly by Buccoughs and Grandson Ran.
dall's land, easterly by Sherman Peck's land,
southerly by Jonathan j. RandaI's land, and
westerly on Richard Randalls land, containing
three acres, more OF iess. and also, one other
piece e4 lard y ing in me gulf so called. con.
taiLing thirteen acres and three. guar els, more
or less, bounded noStherly and westerly on
Harley Sanford's land, soul herly on Sherman
Peck's land, and Richard Randalps LAND. and
easterly on highway, and also, one other piece
ct land lying in the guilt 80 called, containing
two acres ard half, more or less. bounded
notthe,ly and easteTly on Jonathan J, RAN
dall's land. soulheviy on said Perks land, and
westerly on said Richard Randal!s land,-it
being property which descended to said mis-
nors from their grandfather. Nathaniel Randall
late OF said New Milford, deceased, valued at
about six hundred dollars, and showing lust
and reasonable cause 70, selling said real es-
tate. praying for an order, and that he o. some
meet person be empowered to sell the same. az
per petition on file. dated on the 18th day of
May, ls49, more fully appear
ORDERED-I'bat the foregoing applica.
ton be heard at the Probate Office, in New
Milford, on the 9th day Of July, Is43, at 5
o'clock. afternoon and that notice thereof be
published in the Liichfeld Enquirer or public
newspaper near the place where such real es-
tate lies, three weeks successfully, ae least six
weeks brfme said time assigned.
A trae copy Of Record. Attest.
DC. SANFORD, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

ME Court III PrSbair for tine District Of
l. Plymouth, hath limited and allowed six
months IRON the date hTeof, for The creditors
ut the Estate OF Samuel Smith, late of Ply
mouth, in said district, deceased. represented
insOlvent, in which 10 exhibit their claims
thereto, and has appointed the subscribers
commissioners to receive and adjust said claims
We hereby give notice that We shall meet at
he house Of 'nry Aiwater, in Terrysville,
~ the l4th day of June next, and l4th day Of
No5ember nexi,'i O'Clock, P. M, on each
f said days, for the pa, pose Of attending to the
iuties OF OR appointment
WILLS AT. ATER, Commission
JOHN C. ATKINS, ers.
Plymouth, May 1Ith, 1919. 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

~ Court 1t Probate folden at Lilchfield,
within and for the District of Litchfeld, on
the l7'h day OF May, A. d., ls49.
Presant-CHARLEs ADAMS, Esq Judge.
ORDERED, That the Administrator on the
~ Estate Of Walker Prentiss, late Of Goshen,
in said District deceased, present his Admins
tration account with said Estate TO this Court
for adjustment, at the Probate Office in Itch
field, on the LIST day Of June next, at 10 o'clock
f"renoon-and that all persons interested in
said Estate may be notified thereof. the Admin.
istrator will cause this order I" be published
in newspaper prin.ed in Lilchfiead Coanty,
and post copy thereof IN the sign post in. said
Goshen. nearest the last residence Of said de-
ceased. A true copy of Record.
2 CHAS. ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
From The N, Y. Erp, ess, May 22d.

THE WRECK OF THE EMPIRE Dr.
Prime, one OF the passengers on bard the
Empire, preached a sermon at the church
of his son-in-law, Rrv. Mr.. Stevenson, at
WILLIAMSBURG. on Sunday. He, with his
/ lady, were on their way To- their home in
the upper part of the State. lie took his
text from Samuel" As | live there is but
step between me and DEATH" After speak.
ing Of the uncertainty OF life, and the Re-
cessily ofpreptrat,en for that eternity which
no one knew how soon he may be called TO.
the Rev. speaker briefly alluded to the aw-
ful scene in which he had been a par'ici-
pant. He spoke Orthe beautiful setting sun
which shed its rich light upon the water
and :he shore as the vessel left her berth al
the dock and sped upon her way-the de =.
lightful starlit evening upon which they
moved upon the waters OF the noble Hudson,
till meeting with the calamity ander which
too many had Oce aston to realize in all its
force the trnth of the :ext.
Mr.. P. is stout built, hearty looking
man, apparently about 80 years Of aee-his
full, forid face, grey hair, and yet strong.
sentorian voice, gave power to his words
which rendered them in connection with the
theme, of the deepest interes, TO the audi
emce. 8" Had you seen me-" said he, son
Thursday night, hanging by a lame arm to
the railing of a steamhoat-ihe waters be-
meath me, and with the other arm dragging
my beloved wife from the danger lha, en-
veloped hel-yielding to her for moment.
tn. Slight foo.huld that I myself had-bul,
her strength becoming exhausted, to throw
her, with desperate effort, 10 the upper
deck, AMI then crawled up myself 10 where
she was-it you had beheld me and Others
in that appalling scene. you would, indeed,
have thought that there was little between
us and eternity"
The ve&er able speaker resumed his dis
course. which was truly powerful and i'm
plesSive one.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
PROBATE RROORD.

PURSUANT to an order from the Court
of Probate for the District Of New Milford,
will be sold al Public Auction, TO the high
est bidder, on the 9Th day of June l849 al
one O'Clock, in the afternoon, (unleas pre-
Vio1ly disposed of al private SALE so much
of the Real Estate Of NATHAN BISHOP,
late Of New Milford deceased, as will raise
the sum Of $l74,IS and incident charges.
Sale to take place at the late dwelling house
of said deceased, in said New Milford,
Terms made known at the time Of sale
MILO GEER.
FOLLY NJ. BISHOP. ADMINISTRATORS
d ted at New Milford this 2Slh da. O
MAY 1919.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
MAMMOTH LADY

Just ADDED. splendid group of S,atuafv
Size OF life, representing the TEMPERATE
+ FAMILY, enjoying the luxuries and comfor,s
Of their HAPPY HOME" This grous
placed opposite and in contrast 18th the WAY
rep' esentation ID the DRUNK ARDS FAM.
LY, strikes the beholdeT with sunrise and de-
light, and is regarded as one of the most DOW
erful auxilaries to the Ztmpes Gnce Caus.
eyer produced in this country. Additional
Novelties are continually being added to the
already great Congress Of Wonders.
Inc Exhibitions and Performances in the
LECTURE ROOM, consist Of Panoramas.
Diorams, Yankee Stories and limitations nv tha:
Comic g0nius,
GREAT WESTERN,
Comic Songs, Negro deineations. Electrical
Experiments, sc. &c. The Manager pledges
himself. that no profane word Of vulgar yes.
tHre 10 ever introduced here, and that nothing
IS ever seen or heard which could be objected
to, by the moral ond religious portion OF the
community. In fact, he iSatends this to be the
FAMILY resort, where ali may attend with
pleasure and profit, accompanied by their
Brothers, Sisters, Wives and Children.
The Museum is open eyery dav in the yerr
except the Sabbath. from z O'clock A, Nj. tin
10 p. M. Such regulations are established aN
enforced. as render il perfectly sale and
pleasant for LADIES' ant Childyca to visit the
Museum in the day time though unaccompa-
MED by gentlemen. Exhibitions and Pe:for-
mances in the Lecture Room TWICE every
day, and oftener on holidays
rs on THE FOURTH OF JULY,
New ard extraordinary Attractions will 10
introduced, ard performances take
place every hour day aud
EVENING
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

DURSUA ANT TO an order from the Court of
l. Probate, for the District of Canaan, autho-
rizing and directing the subscriber to sell so
much OF the Real Estate IF Henry s. Rood. lat e
OF Canaan. deceased. l shall sell at Public
Auction TO the highest bidder So much tf the
Real Estate OF said deceased, as will raise the
sum Of five hundred and seventy five dollars
and thirty.six CENTS, together with the incident
charges OF sale, on the 4th day of June next,
at the late residence "f said deceased. at 10
o'clock, forenoon. Terms made known al the
time of sale.
HANLEY DUNNING. Adm'r
Canaan, Nav 18th. 1910.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
Geese Feathers

nv HE subscribers have made arrange.
men's to keep constant supply of a
first rate article of GEESE FEATH-
FRS-selected and packed with great
care by ourselves, in packages Of from
20 to 50 lbs; and will furnish At all times
any quantity from 10 10 1000 abs. of quail
ity they will warrant as good as the best,
at as low prices as can BE- purchased OF
equal quality in the State.
s. g. L. HURLBUT.
Winchester. lS4S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

Litth6eld, May 25th 1919
A Ia Town Meeting OF the Town of Har,
"A wInton, legally warned for the purpose o;
restraining Cattle, &C., and held az the Tow
Hall, in said Harwinton, April I'd. 1919.
ResoiOed, That il the owner ct any horse,
mule, cattle. sheep, goose or swine shall SUITE,
the same I" g. al large ont Of his or her en-
closure, after the publication Of this Bylaw
in conformity with the statute OF this State in
such case provided, such owner shall fo,fei,
and pay TO any person who shall take up and
impound the same, the sum Of Twenty-Five
cents for each horse, cattle, mule, sheep, goose
and swine for each time they shall he 50
found running at large on, of the owners ell.
closure and taken ap. That it shall be the
duty of The Haywards Of said Town. and il
shall be LAWFUL for any lreeholder to take u :.
and impound any OF the aforesaid animals so
found running at large on the Highways or
Commons of said Town: and the owner O,
owners of such cattle, horse, mule, sheep, goose
and swine so impounded, shall not receive the
same from the PoInd until he or they shall
have paid the person so irRpOunding the same,
the amount Of forfeiture, and to the Pound.
Keeper his fees and expenses for keeping said
creatures, as in. other cases Gf creatures i'm.
pounded, all which together with all the pro.
ceedings in relation to this Bylaw shall he
regulated by the statutes If this State, in such
cases provided, provided that any person being
an inhabtant OF said Town may let 0ne or more
Cow run at large OF the Highway or Common
and not incur the aforesaid penalty. upon get.
ting permit from any of the Srlecimen of
said Town therefore: which permit such SCI
lectmen arehereby authorized to rant for such
term and with such restrictions if any, as they
shall think proper.
Voted, That the Town Clerk Of said Town
cause the aforesaid Bylaw to be published in
the Litchfeld Enquirer.
Certified ION Recordby
A.. ABERNETHY, Town Clerk.
Harwinton, April l2'h, 1s49 9
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
District Of sherman. So.

Probate Court, May 2ISt. 1919, g
ESTATE of Ansel Hungerford. late of Sher-
IL man, in said district, deceased: The Ad-
ministrator represents the Estate insolvent,
and prays the appointment Of Commissioners
thereon. ordered. That Commissioners to re-
celve and examine the claims of The creditors
Of lid Estate be appointed at the Probate OF.
flee in said Sherman on the 9th day of June;
1919, at ! O'clock, aftrrnoon-of which ali
persons interested will take notice, and appear
it they see cause. and be heard thereon.
A true copy OF Record. Attest,
HUGH GELSrON, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
ElEw GOODS,
Three Doors South Of the
MANSION HOUSE, SOUTH ST.
THE subscriber is receiving fresh supply
Il If NEW GOODS. which he Offers his Gus
toners on the most liberal Terms.
EPRlE1YG6o1P:is9

Among his Dry Goods NAV be found new
styles Of Summer Goods. such as
Tweeds, Cloths, and Cassimeres. Kentucky
Jeans, Blue Drills aud Stripes. Frent h, Eng
lish and American Broadclcths 81 all prices.
Satin and Fancy Silk VPstinks English and
American CaIic"es. " arran,ed fas, colors, .fiom
& 4 TO ~ l-2 cents per yard.
French Calicoes, Ginghams. and Printed
Lawns. Blrachrd and Brown Sheetings and
Shirlings. Tickings, Carpeting. Carpet Warp.
Handkerchief. Black aW Fancy Silk Cravats,
Hosiery, Sewing Silk, Cotton & Linen Thread,
PAPER HANGINGS and BORDERING.
Sugars. M"lasses. Saleratus, Pure Ginger.
Alspice, Pepper, Nutmegs. Cloves, Raisins.
Coffee and Teas. Also, CLOVER SEED.
CrOckery and Glass Ware, good
assortment.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

INCREASE IN PoPULATIoN.-In 1880. the
population Of Manchester, N. H., was e77 !;
in 1910, 1896. By recen: census it ap.
pears that the present population is l4,542.
an increase almost without parallel.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31

SteamA Engines az Boilers
\ RE made and repaired on the shortest
notice by the subscriber. Shafiing and
Machinery of all kinds made TO order.
Castings furnished Of the best quality,
and extremely low.
TOOLS, PATTERNS. DIES. end all
kinds of work usually done in a machine
shop, done in a style which cannot fail 10
suit customers. GAS, STEAM and WA
TER PIPES always on haad.
AARON KYLBOURN.
No. 4 Howard St, New Haven, !
May 2lst, lS49. CIV
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
ALSO,

large stock of BOOTS and SHOES. In a
word he has nO,O and intends to keep such a
stock of GOODS as is wanted in this market,
and will sell at very small advance from
COST. F. d. Mcneil.
Ll,ch6eld, April oath, 1s49. 50
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
Valuable Stock for Sale,

THE Stock belonging to the Estate OF
l. Benjamin Bissell, late of Litchffeld.
deceased, consisting of three Horses. one
Yoke of Oxen, 10 Cows, and small flock
OF sheep and Lambs, are offered for sale at
reasonable prices. Enquire of
BENZ; BISSELL. p..o-.
OSCAR BISSELL. executors
Li.ch6eld, May 18th, lS49.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
J. l.. JUDD

IL AVlNG been so very literally patronizt d
Ill during the last "rWO WEEKS" ana
there still being great demand for hts Mnia-
lures is induced to remain in town few days
longer.
Lite h6eld. May 25th 1919
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
BRIGHTON CATTLE MARKET.
May IS.

At Market, 625 Beef Cattle, AZ Cows nd
Calves, 525 Sheep and Lambs, and Ion
Swine.
BEEF CATTLE-extra 81 90, LIST quality
$6 rs. I'd quality $3.50.
Cows AND CALvEs-SaleS al $23. $34
10 $4l.
SHEEP-$2.O0 1925.
SwINE-Sales AT 5 6 i-4c.
Litchfield enquirer., 1849-05-31
WE"--
NEW GOODS

TUST received at the Millinery AND
- FANCY Store, another splendid assortmen,
of NEW Millinery GOODG Also, lat of
PARAS0LS, FANCY FANS. and various
other articles too numerous TO mention, which
will be sold cheap. GRANNISS s. CO.
Litch6eld. May, % 1919.