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conditio. Of "A. Morthe.r luark,t,.

Conduton OF fhf voorhees, h1rksfs.
NEw YoRK, January 3d., m.-Stocks without
8 s a's f Sas sl1 % ,1s
ess d:%::.s p . .ss.hsfn 's So o s 81
s s:ss :'i e. coS % ... There .
q. nike. ys0S s0e freely s. @
osn Rye cents. os,. 80 is cent. for souhsrn sna
northern Pork dull and heayy-small sales at sIl
Se15 % 81 Lard in good demand for shipping. and
prices are sdvanced.consdeabIe sales in barrels At q
previous quotation. whisky asi Isl cents. WV" '' Ut
::: 3: ~ - ~:
% %. Corn meal 81 Is Wheat in limited dsmand md
sale. yellow corn at s. cents and Do ws sn IS ss %s
Rye 81 cents Oats 30 50 cents. Not much doing in
cents in hhds. and bbls.
Estussting Mari~< Intelligence.
NEW OaLxAss, Jan. 2i.--The United States steamship
Fashion arrived here Yesterday from Fort Brook Spoke Oh
the pass brig belonging TO Bangor from Chare.: Lef
s,sss .iss%sr Col Clay a. Tampa Fea''''a and United
Ths s,samsr Telegraph from 6hagrcs arrived yesterday
left the "a inst, for New York Brig Mount Vernon and
schr Louisiana arrived at Chages the 9th and left the
Nomi~atio~ for Judge.
HAnnrsuso, Jan. DThe senate, In executive session.
was dsca.sies the confirmation Of VIM B. Mcclure. as
presiding jadge Of the NH judicial district composed Of
Dreadful Ssamboaf Accident Filters or Tps~tv Livss
:. Losf-sAamsfI Conduct Of Steamboat Clerk.
memphis, Tenn, Jan. 9-The steamer st. Joseph from
Orleans blew up and burnt the waters edge the
80 instant near Napoleon, the mouth OF the Arkansas
ne ~ Joseph had on board large cargo and n
VT ~ emefsns Fifteen persons killed outright,
horribly scalded, many Of whom have since
aiso ~ tne une OF The explosion, the steamer South Amer.
lcs wss nesr ~ hand Captain Baker ofthe 81 oh i'm
medIesy hailed the South America 10 hoard the wreck
and aee on the survivors, his yaw was engaged In pick
Inc up those who were blown into the rye9 The south
America lowed the wreck TO the shore Captain B,ker
with the assistance OF part Of his crew. and some
gers, succecdcd In recovering the iron chest from the
money Of the chest counted IT, aud handed n - ,he
ciesk Of the South America for safe keeping The nsS,
day Captain Baker asked the clerk for the money as he
wanted pay OH his The clerk refused TO nav ovs
than $500 Of the sum-claming the balance for sal
apsa Baker and his clerk stopped here for the purpose
Of compelling by law the cIsfk of the South America TO
When facts Of the case were made known here, our
citizens became Justly indignant At the shameful conduct
OF the clerk OF the south America and serious threats
made 70 mob the boat II the money was not given up.
Qssbsc Election.
QuEsse, January 2s.-Ths election hero closed with he
iolewng result The ministerial candidate received Is 20
vosas. and the annexation candidate 800
The Gaiwe Case
Nsw ORLxAss, January 25-The Gaines case In which
several millions OF dollars involved commenced in I'll
eircu court yesterday The trial excites much interest
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Prepared only by frederick Broa~ his Drag e~d CAem
Sfoys. aorthsaa corner ~ Fffh Gsd Chssmsf sn Fhhs
THIS preparation excellence and Of vnfe
properties In all eases where powerful and SAFE sdmus
required IL unrvacd for efcecy well Immediate action
diluted In and water safe and agreeable remedy
invalid who requires Immediate relief convsssy
patient who needs gentle tonic. In climate where
relaxation Of the system generally induces thirst for smua
win always be found excellent tempting %
ease which deitnfe e stomach and morbid condition
i powers In dyspepsia, In relaxation Of bowels, nausea ~
sickness b active and safe pleasant and
esng remedy and Is prescribed by the Of the s@
cal faculty.
supply ofthe above just received for Drug ss
Dec ls-imdAcp
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Isaac WNsLow, Jr.,
Recording Secretary.
PETITION FOR CHEAP POSTAGE.

PETITION FOR CHEAP POSTAGE.
To the Congress Of the United States the petition OF the
undersigned, - - respectfully represents
That the subject of cheap postage has been widely
sidered among the people, and its results Great Britain
for ten years have been successful that earnestly
our national legislature grant tho benefit by
csnfs per half osncs.
0JAl editors Throughout the Union favorable to the
cause are requested TO publish the foregoing resolutions
circular, and petition.
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5 A LA WILLIE DE PARIS.
Frereh ConfeetioSery, Bon 1O~s Fancy Bors Comsibs
~ GAUTER respectfully The public tha be has
y. completed his winter arrangements, and fully prepared fur
nish
BALLS, PARrIEs. DNNEss, AND PRIVATE ENTERTAIN
SERVES CoMEsrIBLEs, &c., Ac in The best manner and
He would state that given particular attention. during The
past summer, manufacture Of every description Of
FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, BoN-BONs, &C..
especial attention. thinks he has arrived
America proved by the large orders he
tnuay receiving from the North for these articles.
FANCY BOXES, &C.
annual importation Of these goods arrived and viii
ranged Saturday. the 2d which
particularly invites the attention Of those desiring holiday pressn
country and viii be sold the reasonable
terms. sE rs
800 boxes Petit Pois 93s4
500 do Mushroom
100 Trufes
5000 preserves, assorted, by pound boas
Large assortment Of sauces, Spanish olives
800 bottles Jelly, assorted six .ss8a&.
5000 lbs chocolates OF different kinds
900 quart bottles of fresh tomato
800 bottles tomato sauces, al IS cents per bottle.
hire, reasonable ems the following ard
cles;
Two pair of very nch candelebras
Silver large, dessert and tea
Forks, large and dessert
every description
Large assortment of plates, nuit stands Ec
LA VILE DE PARIS,
Dec l3-3awaw corner Of lith street, and Pa. svenss
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Particularly 20 the Ladies'.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE JUST RECEIVED, AND VII.
July open on Monday, lot OF 800 pairs French Cater Boots
ana most elegant assortment offered In this market ~
Black, Bronze, Blue, Green, and Slate color.
Inc shove having been purchased for cash low, they gre ~
bed 70 oncr them cheaper heretofore sold h
Also Richly Embroidered French Kid Sandals unusually be"
Constantly on hand large stock Of Caters various celor
White and black Satin and Kid Slippers and Walking Shoes 49,
expressly 10 order by the approved Philadelphia Manufacture
Gcntcmcns Dress also IN
Dress and Water proof Boots.
A. CoYLE SON
Dec. o3-2aw2w
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RkyKkEEoKs.
Hon. John Y. Mason;s ts
Dr. T. p Scott. Speaker Of the Senate Of Virginia
Thomas j. Randolph, ESQ.,. Abemarej tf
Dr.. Armstead Cook Portsmouth
Robert @. stanard, esq, Richmondi
WIN. II. Harrison ESQ., Prince George
VIM. II. Tayloe, ESQ.,, Mount Airy;
Richard Baylor, esq., Essex;
Andrew Hunter esq., Jeherson
Clayton g. Coleman, esq., Louisai
John Tabb, esd. Gloucester
WIN. II. Roy, esq e Glouceserj
Hol. Robert NJ Il. Hunter, Essexj t..
Right Rev. Nicholas Cobbs, ID. D., Bishop Of Alabama
Hon. Thomas II. Bayly, M. O.
Judge Daniel Coleman Alabama;
Hon. James A. Seldom M. o.
Gen. Bernard Peyton,s RchInondj
Hon. James M. Mason Frederick;
Rev. VIM Friend, Pot Royal;
John X. Bryan, esq., Goueesterj
Thomas q. Ghoson, esq.,. Petersburg;
Mien w. Fisher, ESQ.,. Northampton;
John w Tyler, esq., Wanenton
George y. Wilkins, esq., Northampton
Francis T. Rives, ESQ.,, Petersburg
'Gentemen who either had present have wards
members Of the Institution.
Sen 2-6 INTEL
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pHoNOoRAPHy.--Mr Il. WEBSTER win rive instruction
In this valuable Tuesday and Friday evenings OF each
week. haifpast o'clock his rooms No. 4 third
story OF AZ and Streets (Dr Van Patfen corner For
terms and particulars, inquire at his rooms. ~
Jan. 9--cod2w
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NEW LAW BOOKS. just publishsa by Little sn1
Brown Boston, and sr sale BY them and BY ts bookseller
Amauld on Marine Insurance and Average, . vols. svo.
Bright on Husband and WIFE 2
Cruise on Real Property edited by Professor Grceneaf vol
Curis on he Law q Patents, svo
csanesly rassee from TN. Cd London edit, win
Hothouscis Law Dictionary. .t
Jarnan wills, voIs edi,edIby .. O. Perkins, u edit
iased =.
Mnot and Woodbury. (Depots, and
Monthly Law Reporter, vol I, new series
stsses evo, zip psesl
Rules Of Practice IN the Circuit Courts, nrrt Circuit.
smede,sand MarshaI Reports, tnissis-ppA,) n vols
Goaase. q Sale, BY r. J. Pohssr, translated from
The s, French s sy.i rs. 9. Cushing .s
Ea.rs Reports, new edit, 10 vols.
Bosanquet and PuIIer's Repots, 8 vols evo.
Burkes Celebrsted Trials, evo.
cokes Reports by Thomas and Frazer, vols. evo.
Garde Evidence, l2mo.
!i.les History of n. Common Law svo.
Howells State Trials, ii vels evo.
Jscobs's Law Grammar.
Lee Abstracts na.tHt
Lubes Equity Pleading evo.
Matthews ON Prcsunptvc Evidence.
Mniord's Chancery Pleading, san edition, sve.
Parks Law Of Dover, evos
Peskes Law Of Evidence, evo
Pecrc- Wiiamss Reports, 3 vols
Priichards Admiralty Digest, svo. -.
Railway and Canal Cases, by Nichor Hare and csron, v
schoaes and Lcfroy's Reports, . vol. syo.
ssarkie on Pleading, vols. svo.
Stephen Criminal Evidence, evo.
wsddove Digest Of Cases Decided in the Court Of as,
wentworth on Executors, svo
Willis on Trustees, evo. Dec b-eo"
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Of shsm fa" Thus the chartered banks allowed
BY law discount only twice and hatheir capsls This
limit has been reached long since by many OF tbs banks
Thus six banks having capitals Of S2sooO0O have dis
counted a. 49, 100000 than the law allows
The aggregate condition Of The banks the last dates
- followst
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will be observed that the aggregate discounts are
than Is per in of the time last year. and
that tho deposes also larger II is also the that the
balances due banks $780, against 55s9 last
year This Increase of bank balances arises mostly
the large and high prices of produce forward
this place. and they will be reduced the spring bust
progresses by the sales Of the large stocks of goods
sccumuang here and inspect which dealers already
hand The of coin in circulation In the country
be large The operations of the United States minis
for several years have been as follows
UHifsd States Coinage.
Gold, s4ossi7 1896 ss7,Ssl2 50 ss,ocs,7Sl
Silver. 2,o56,5s0 2,s74,450 2040,060 90 2,ll4,95O
Copper, lel.672 ei,740 64.l57 80 1854
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United states Patent Once,

united $1,000 Patent Once
ON ~, ,.,so, If Jeremiah Mv.. Of Meredith yss., New
Hampshire, Eayns granted .ad
os an % ~ ala which atss pace on the I'll,
day Of May s . N. ., 0o0 b. heard =, the Patent oce on
the mira Monday IN Ap next o'clock nj and ali are
Notified I = and s,.ae any
Ordered also motto. be published in The In,.ssnss.
Daily a ss ne
Monday IN Apr' ne" DE WITT G. LAWRENCE,
Acting Commissioner Of Patents.
psEd,o Of s above papers win pesss copy and send their
Jan sl-lawsw ---
LENTLEMES's GOoDs.Evey article % furnish gentle
man IN che S q cam ~ S a
quality ,. :, -. -, ,.,.,.,.a maxi. .A,r. an. and
:s ss 'e' cheap r"s'. reduced % lessen
Three Of Brown. HOTEL Psnnsyvsnia avenue.
Jan si-soawh
sy sse lately imported IN . sy are mS% % , be
SSesoo Of msenanics ingenuity in Ss om Of singing sr an
nen e roVersa m, ons viii snSn. on
moving bead and sos and ..rns n.
invited 70 examine mi' s'eai eunc-y ~ s SpIe
Ian ai-sdf Under Browns Hotel
COMPLETE series OF the Boston (" american Alma
For ssieIs single copy oniy-by
Jan Isl FRANoK TAYLOR
sevs, chs,saabrisnd Malon Bo..ue, Scribe s. Pierre
Guzo Pascal Monsesaueu Bazsc Pension ssun La
Bruye Corneie votare Cousin boleant De hctz frossa
zimmeIman coSseia nn.o, spno.a, L,sos
from Paris direct, and this day opened BY
Books, stationery, mathematical insrumsns peiodcsl any
Thing else imported order nom London Paris 90 any OF the larger
cities Of Europe. 1m@
= -. - = =
,o.sssas DC Napoleon e. a. ne par ~ as n
p,eco,a ,srre ed;son with nume,oss ensrsy,ns.
euvres Comnlets ediop filled with beautiful
t,n.rsen,, ''"''' S'''p'''' "'" ''''"' "'''a WIN
siors De Ia Repubquc de venise par GaberI vol octave
profusely ilustrated.
L'IIustrstion Once de vigneies
Imported, with many others, direct from Paris, by
Do. FRANCk TAYLOR. 4
-
u will by Professor
Ihe scond on Tbursdny, 5lst instant and
The sn,sa :, on Saturday. The % a q pee,asp
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AGENCY OF CLAIMS.

AGENCY OF CLAIMS.
nj the future % devote myself
demands the nt which my long service and expert
and Attorney Offer my services especially 10 the great
once member. Congress d. great every
Post oscs 1885 Psou.y whilst employees in the
e whom they may Indy max; known my cuisines. o. in
anes 70 employ me- and indeed 20 a only o
s s"s IN.
en-'- a''' NY WING ' rETF rev q WASHINGTON,
Nov. 0-eodim Late Auditor T. o. Department
McCULLOCH ON TAXATION, 1 vol. London.
edition. Adam s% %sah "oG1 vol
Mills Political Economy /; vols Boston.
The Past the Present. and the Future BY H. c. Carey; volume
The Progress OF Nations BY O. Seaman, vol New York.
Grmke the Nature and Tendency Of Free Insuons vol
Colon. Public Economy fsr United States, vol
Por,srs Progress. The Nanon tBri,i'h svois London.
o. $ S ss ss g tsRaon
Barhydts industrial Exchanges; vol New York
And many other works English and American, the sci
JAMIE FRANoK TAYLOR.
NEW BOOKs-Jus received, for sale at TAYLOR 4 MAU.
Ry's near Oh street, DARK Scenes Of History by g. p R.
Sinclair author Of Jane Boaves," Sc Etiquette Washington
,-~.- pye,, Jun ~
As: q
.,o1 = r g s. ssos.gs IN ordinary Majesty complete
fdissa 'ss ' sss
at Ibe very reduced price Of sls Just opened by
SILK HOsIERYThe subscribers just received the FOL
the District; which they respectfully invite wan, such
8 dozen white embroidered silk hose
! $$ss !;:I. white e e ,ss.' English,
10 DO cotton tops. low priced.
s' DOZEN ,ss 'ss s., pss S. ssT .s hose
70 DO &c i %ss's% 90 &c., 49, oo,o. top.
s do do do do fleece
Jan i-adf GLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, co.
james q. Bsrrst
I'LL attend 70 the prosecution Of Claims before Congress
W various executive departments Of the government
Once and dwelling street, between OH and 10Th
THOMAS r. TWITTY,
tLafe Of Wdrswfor, North Caroii~a)
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
No. % Gravier street, N. o.
Recommendation r. J. Daniel, Hon. A. w. venabls.
benjamin p. Worcester, teacher
o. during The past season In several schools IN this
on Penn avenues between On and I'm s on seasonass
I. KNOX WALKER win prsess.e law shs supreme
claims .gan., the government Addr.ss washington,
NERyAsTs-w.ntsd, male servant and good
who cannot bring good recommendations Inquire az hs once
HANS AEDERsEN's srORY BOOK nor Chiidrsn,
Mar HcwIus story Book, win illts,taaon., lvol:
mrs. nonands Story hook, with illustrations, vol -
JUVENILE hooks for received ffsm every
shshsr n The country and comprising ~ ~ sna standard
sooh g young people, beautifully got up ne printing and hind
49, ~ TAYLOR mAuRy.
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ERENCH Merinos, just rccctvef.we invite the attention
Of the ladies Of French menos cashmer
We the following desirable shades; vi
pieces blue in Mazarine Cobuy, and blue best grades
pieces bright coiors crimson, Scarlet cherry and pink
10 pieces dark shades meno, In mnoon brown clae and
10 pieces mode color cashmeres and merinos "a
pieces best black Thibet menos with and complete
Of figured cashmees and musns Of which
ceeang nch, and will be sold the accommodating
Dec 6-FSf CLAGETT, NEWTON, MAY, d co.
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ErFrY DOLLARS REwARp.-Rsn away from the sub
se sag neI AN Mo,nsa% Prince eCs. county Two boys
N and M H. Ben oan. maaio has scar under INC
on ans
win give my boys, taken, either
' Ss nos or secured in JAIL 50 that mi" 81 m SINNER
rHRIsTMAs FESTIVAL FESTIVAL win be held a, the
new building Of 81 Vincent, Orphan Asylum corner Of loth
and reet commence the 18Th hs month and end
variety useful win be offered by
finishing Of e new asylum % much wanted me ne
s e Ssa s%s Will 's s $ ssS ss
patronage. Dec u
UNITED STATES HOTEL, WARRINGTON.
TUE United States Hotel viii be opened Tuesday the lin in
The entirely renovated furnished entirely
hat ii. efforts Vim no, i please HI. ass The house WIN b
q, entirely By The ,ussss and he hope. 2 merit
A. Foler) and himself
Dec s-aawn NO"AfD = fP Proprietor.
An Assortnsent Of Fancy Goods for Christmas Pres
en,s-vevet and Morocco covered Prayer Books Ensish
Visiting cards printed from plates the shortest notice, and plates
WIN. A. WHEELER d CO.'S, stationer.,
Dec einm Corner Of Pennsylvania avenue and 10Th street.
A HANDSOMELY furnished House, In central and
healthy sn% &c a., wsys rooms ne. , s dining
carriage win be rented for the longer
Nov. a7-ifda Corner Of lah and Streets
HAVING returned this after ABSENCE
Ill caused BY III her has the honor offer OF
ns. be Srs a ss i ss% ,.s
% him e. sss s %
boarding house, 3h between Pennsyvuna
shnl have immediate attention.
Nov MISUNDERSTANDING tff
WINTER FAsIuONs.-MRs. ANN sPEIR having received
her .eee,cns O the latest Paris Millinery, inucdacs ,hsm
show rooms D street, between Oh and ION. oca
QEAuTIFUL English BsbIes, Qu.rso. Octave. and
Small Pocket Sizes Of great beauty Of type paper
this day. variety rich hndinas Also large tyne
Dec 10 FIANCK TAyLOR.
1EE Book OF Common Prayer, interpreted by
tory by Rev O. NJ Butler, d. Trinity Church. Washington
lan4 FRANoK TAYLOR.
TUE Mexican Minister his late residence
IN street TO " street, between Pennsyvana avenue and
house and 10, occupied BY The undersigned on
Aus @-eod6
RrsHOP ENGLAND's WORKS, COMPLETE.--TAY-
LOR MAURY booksellers 9th street, have received
nom The publisher, Bishop Enesnds complete
octave which they subscribers and the
price nee Of Of freight &C., In Washington Georgetown
list Of Washington subscribers has been sent with for
them be supplied and the COMES VIII be delivered from Taylor
"snVr Nov IA
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Nsw ORLEANS, January 25-The Gaines case In which
several millions OF dollars involved commenced in th
circuit court yesterday The trial excites much interest
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Q~sbse ELECTION.

QuEsse, January 2sThs election hero closed with ihe
following results The ministerial candidate received 20
vosass and the annexation candidate 800 votes.
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LEWIS M. COLEMAN, A. M.
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La CRONICA.

Spawiah wspspaper, printed in Neto York.
THIS valuable journal is handsomely printed twice week.
large double sheet in the quarto o in the most approved
modern STYLE II has lately the second It's pub
cation and, during has published JAILED
appear with the regularity ably conducted by Don A.
SAN and employs regular correspondent the Of
Madrid besides having in all countries Of Spanish
America Officers American government members Of Con-
diplomatic and Others will ind the CRoHcA
valuable compendium Of spanish and Spanish American poll
and interests II Is by mail postage free he postage be-
prepaid by the publisher New York. without charge the
ubscber At the following rates, invariably adcanee
SlO W
ror SIX months "
Persons wishing to subscribe will apply TO
r. JEFFERSON,
Dec. 6-Iaw3t Smiths row, Eleventh street, near +.
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Tstsrssfimg Marins Intelligence

NEW OaLxAss, Jan. 2l.--The United States
Fashion arrived here yesterday from Fort Brook
the pas brig belonging to Bangor from Chae
United States ship Germantown nj Pensacola, a
States steamer Col. Clay at Tampa.
The steamer Telegraph, from Chagres, arrived
Leh Chsgres on the 7th inst. Reports thar the
left on the "a inst for Now York. Brig Mount v
schr. Louisiana arrived ut Chagres on the 9th al
Same day for New Orleans
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.Gendemen present have wards
members Of the Institution t Es
Sep. 2-6 tInell
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Bsals 81 lAs city Of New York, Dsesmber %, 1919.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-03
WnIn MEETINn.

At meeting Of the Wings Of Itch
Geld, holden at Che Enquirer Office on
Wednesday, che 25th inst, pursuant "a
previous notice = CHESTER @. Cos,
LEE, Esq, was called to the chair, and
GUsrAvUs F.DAvIs appointed Secrcta-
ry.
GurdOn Filley, Buel Sedgwick, sher'
man Frisbie and Leonard Kenney, were
appointed Delegates 10 the State Con-
ventiOn; and Walter COe, Stephen Trow-
bridge, G. G. Goslee and John Garnscy,
were appointed substitutes.
PIX. Kilbourne. Frederick w. Plumb,
T. J. SkiltOn, Edward Hopkins and Ed
win Dickinson. were appointed Town
Committee for the year ensuing.
The meeting then adjourned to Friday
the 4th Of October, 2 o'clock p. m, at
the Mansion House.
e.. F. DAVIS, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-03

60. and the present seasOn ca. Thin. as
all will perceive, gives no adequate idea
Of the amount Of hay cut, q we have no
standard to determine the size of each
load.
He has plOwed during the past sea.
son about twenty eight acres, having
raised Is acres Of oats, 5 Of rye, 4 of
buckwheat, 8 Of corn, one-half OK pota-
toes and One-quarter of turnips. Mr..
Ms soil is naturally moist, and his crops
have, like MIR. Scovill's, suffered from
the wetness of the season. He has kept
during the season, l6 head of horned
cattle and 2 horses. Mr.. Moss's bull
dings were mostly new, all in fine order,
and very convenient.
Both farms visited by the committee,
exhibited degree Of energy and enter
prise which does great credit to their
owners. But in point of cultivation and
productiveness the committee should give
their preference to that Of Mr.. Scovill's
of WaGertown. They would therefore
award to him the FIRST premium, and to
Mr.. Holmes Moss of Litch6eld the I'd.
G. A. DUDLEY, Chairman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1850-10-03

DEATH OF NELSON BREwsTER. Esq
We regret to. state that Nelson Brewster,
Esq, departed this life at his residence in
Goshen. ON Thursday last, at the age of
So years. Mr.. B. was a prominent
member Of the Bar of this county, and
was extensively and favorably known as
an active and influential citizen. Sever.
al years ago he was Clerk Of the Senate.
and more recently was for three or four
years elected by the Legislature one Of
the Bank Commissioners of this State:
During the last Eve years, Death has
made sad inroads upon the "front rank
Of the men Of this county. Among the
most distinguished Of those who have
fallen during that brief period. we may
mention John Cotton Smith, John c..
Cofing, Nath'l Perry. N P Perry, Joseph
H. Bellamy. Theron Rockwell, Elijah
Warner, Uriel Tuttle, Francis Bacon, Lee
man Church, Augustus Pettibone, Nell
son Brewster. Can the next FIVE years
furnish such a list for the Destroyer