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Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

" nAALLNG OLNI'MENT.
TNOR the cure Of Sallrheum, Eyreslpe!as.
l. Chilblains, ChapFcd or Cracked Hands,
Burns and ScaIds, Cus, Wounds OF any kind.
Old Solcs, all kinds Of breaking out and Sores
oil children, Sore Lips, P,mples on the Face.
and all diseases of the skin.
o. Fur particulars, see small! bills accom-"
panying eat h Box.
To convince the public that this Ointment
issno hum5rg, and tina, il will do what the re-.
I commentator say, invt, any one troubled
with the above complaints to call OH my Agents
| and take Box and try it, If it does not effect
i a CURE return il within thirty days, and take
| back your money.
N. b. | can give hundreds Of certificates
| where this Ointment has almost wrought mil
acles in the way of cures, but think il of TO
use. as il will recommend itself wherever it -
| used. Prepared and sold by
| MONROE TERRELL, Naugatuck, CT.
AG~AlI Orders directed to the above address
will be thankfully received and promptly at
| tended to- Sold also BY the principal Drug
gists and Country Merchants generally, Price
| 25 cents.
WHOLESALE DEpoT-A BS D Sands, No.
| 100 Fulton street. New York.
| Agpnts-Litchfeld, A B Smith, s. Farms,
VIM G Snedley, Plymouth, Seth Thomas, Jr.
and Thomas Scott. Camps Mills, l. Hall,
Wolco,t, lille, Charles McNiel, Winsted, J C
Allen and s Kinney Jr. Norfolk, Lawrence g.
Steines. Fast Canaan, Pierce & Adam, Canaan
G Humphrey. Salisbury, Nj L Graham s. Ca.
l.akeville, Els Humphrey, Falls Village, Bel
den s. tliner, West Cornwall. Pratt & Foster
Cornwall Fridge, Harrison s. Goodsei, Beth,
lem, Ii Skidmn.e, Woodbury., G Allen &
Co 20
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
BAkDWEN'S
TNGPROVED CEAIN
PUMPS.

THE Subscriber continues to manufacture
their justly celebrated Pump, wholesale and
retail. Pedlors supplied iu any quantity, with
The beslof stock, consisting of pumps, wheels.
chain, tube, Sc, everything for pump. All
orders for pump castings, chain ortube fill
ed at the shortest notice and sent TO any part
ofthe United STATES at cheapest rates.
Also, the best assortment If Stoves to be
found, consisting u the best air tight cook
and parlor steves. with every variety Of pipe
and cooking furniture to make stove com
plete. Box and Shop s'oves.
Alsn Furnace castings nl every description,
cosisting Of Water wheels, oyer shot and ptct
back Mill gearing great variety, Machine,
ny, castings ofevery kind, Chilled Sleigh and
Cutter Shoes made any length to suit. Plough
Castings &c. All orders for casting prompt'
ly filled. Furnace al ali times in operation.
II. BALDWIN.
Washington, Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
NOTICE.

u All persons liable to pay Taxes in the
town of Norfolk, on the List of 1850, are
hereby notified that will meet them to
receive the same at the Hotel of John A.
Shepard. on Monday, the 5th, and at the
House of Bushnell Knapp. on Tuesday,
the 9th, and Mt the House of james Nj.
Cowles, on Wednesday, the 9TH days of
January next. from to P. NJ, on eucl
Of said days.
N. B.-AIl persons neglec,ing this notice
must expect to pay travelling fees
THOMAS S. CURTISS. Collector.
Norfolk, October 30th, 1851.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
Litch6eld. -. Probate Court, !
December 10th, A. D. 1851.

STATE ofSALLY G FOOT. late Of Lilch-
IL field, in said district. deceased, represen.
ted insolvent; Stephen Bissell, and Rufus
Pickett. Esqr's. are appointed Commissioners
to receive, examine and adjust the claims Of
crediiors TO said estaiei and six months from
this date are limited and allowed for the cre-
ditors TO present their claims against the same
10 said Commissioners. and all claims OF pre-.
sented within said time will be debarred a re-
covery, Certified from Record
HENRY B GRAVES, Judge,
The subscribers, appointed Commissioners
on 'hs estate OF Sally e Foot, late Of Litchisld
deceased. wi II meet the creditors Of said estate
for the purposes Of said appointment, at the
store Of WIN. F. Carpenter, in said Litehfield,
on the 18th day Of January, A. D. 1852, at 9
o'clock. A. NJ and also on the 10th day OF
June. A. D.1s5o, at I o'clock, P: M.
STEPHEN RUSSELL, , Commits
RUFUS PICKETT. sioner.
Litch6eld, Dec. 10th, 1851. ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

December 10th, A. D. 1851
FSTATE of ABIGAIL FOOT, late of Litch.
IL field. in said district, deceased, represen.
ed lnso'Eent; Stephen Russell, and Rufus
Pickett. Esqr's, are appointed Commissioners
TO receive. examine and adjust the claims of
the creditors to said estate. and six months
from this date are limited and allowed for the
creditors to present their claims against the
same to said Commissioners, ana all claims
not presented within said time will be debar.
red recovery. Certified from Record
HENRY B. GRAVES, Judge.
The subscribers. appointed Commissioners
on the estate of Abigail Foot. late Of Litch-
field. deceased. will meet the creditors for the
purposes Of SAID appointment: at the store Of
VIM s. Carpenter. in said Liichield, on the
90 OF January, 1852, at 9 O'clock, A. M and
also on the 10th day Of June, 1852, at o'crk.
P. M. L'tch6eld. Dec. 10th, 1851.
STEPHEN RUSSELL, } Commits
RUFUS PICKETT, sioners
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
District OF Liichfield, SIS.

Probate Court, Dec 9Th, 1851 {
u STATE of SILAS N. BRONSON,
~ and SALLY MINER, of Litch6eld.
in sad district, assigning debtors under The
Statute for the benefit of their creditors the
tourl OF probate for the district of Litch-
field hath limited and allowed six months
from the date hereof. for the creditors OF
SAID iGSOlvent estate ia which to present
their claims thereto; and has appointed
Samuel p. Bolles an1 Albert Sedgewick,
Esqrs.. Commissioners, TO receive and ad-
just said claims. Certified from Record.
HENRY B GRAVES, Judge.
The subscribers give notice that they
shall meet al the Office of Samnel P. Bodies
in said Lilcbfeld, ON The 29lh day of Dec.
A. D., 1851. al 8 O'Clock, and also on The
7th day Of June, A. D., 1852, at 8 o'clock,
A. III in the forenoon ON each of said days,
for the purpose of attending on the business
of said appointment.
SAMUEL P. BOLLES, 1Commis-
ALBERT SEDGWlCK, sioners.
All persons indebted to said assigned
estate are requested TO make immediate
payment TO GEO. SEYMOUR, Trustee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

CO. We invite the attenti IN Of our readers
TO the advertisement OF Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj. in the columns Of our paper. as remedy
Of the 6rst Importance to the community,
The certificates publ ished in iis favor are not
from, unknown names. but from eminent and
widely celebrated man. Statesmen, Profess
sors, Clergymen and Physicians give their
strong assurance that this new medicine fer
the cure of pulmonary disease. can be relied on
with confidence BY the afflicted ior relief. and
we truly hope its results in our section. viii
sustain their conclusions elsew here. ~-s.l
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
NOTICE.

THE undersigned, Collector of Town and
Stale Tax for the town of Sharon, win
attend tOrece;ye the same of the persons
against whom they are assessed, at the
Town Hall, in said Sharon, on Monday,
January 9th. 1852, from lOA.M. to A PM.
Also at the Store Of George W. Chaffee in
Ellsworth, on the Cd day of February next,
tr,m 10 Am. TO 10 M..and at the Store of
c. +. Peck, from I PM. to 4P.M. of the
same day. will also meet those who neg
lect to pay on or before the abnye meation-
ed days al the Town Hall. in said Sharon,
on the lst Monday in April next. All who
neglect TO pay on or befoTe said let Monday
in April next must expect to pay all taxa
bic costs. WAIT WILLIAMS,
Sharon, Dec. 6, 1851. Collector.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
Washington, Conn.
RA Agents Wanted To Trav,

OO Elm the SOUTHERN, NJ Iddle or NOrth>
ern States,-Steady employment will be
given for number Of years to respectable
young men Of practical business habits and
possessed of good common education and
gentlemanly address. Such men will find
it greatly to their advantage, as it will afford
an opportunity to see large portion of the
country, and at the same time earn besides
all expenses, from 800 to $1,000 year,
Some Agents have earned double that
amount Much depends upon ability to act
perseverance and economy, it being pleas
ant business. None need apply except those
who have had few years. experience In
the business. For full information address
(postage prepaid) JACOB MONK, Phila.
delphia,
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
What b there lnthe nsxt Congress,
From the Waskin0GOn Republic,


The next Congress win not be deficient
in colorA By q casual glance at q list
of members We notice that there will
Gray, Greene, and Brown, and q smart
sprinkling Of White.
As to building. Kentucky contributes
Wood, Stone and Mason.
Various pursuits arc represented
Miller, Fowler, Taylor, Harper. Hunter
Cater, Fuller, Chandler, and Miner. The
Senate has its Cooper, Smith, Miller.
Hunter, and Mason.
New York furnishes Brooks, Wells,
and Snow, and New Hampshire. Hale.
With regard to drinkables, Virginia
gives US Meade, and Missouri sends us
Porter.
AS to edibles, New York contributes
a Fish, and Iowa a Hem.
For music. we have two Bells and a
Campbell and although the members
are to represent sovereigns, in the Senate
will be found a King. and in the House
two Kings and Mcqueen, in addition
to Gentry and Gaylord. .-
1here is strange mixture, Tor Ten
nesse throws in Savage, and North
Carolina an Outlaw, in the House, and
a Badger in the Senate.
There are diffelen kinds of men, viz
Man gum. Chapman, Horace Mann,
Penni-man, Rod man N. Price. and
Cling>man.
Senate numbers among its members
More-he and Foote perhaps two Foots,
the one from Vermont, and the other
from Mississippi.
These are among the characteristics o.
the next Congress as to names.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
History OF Steam.

About $50 years B. c. Hero Of Al
exandra formed toy which exhibited
some OF the powers Of steam, and was
msved BY its power,
A. D. $40, Anthenius and architect,
arranged several cauldrons of water,
covered with the wide bottom of leath-
era tube, which rose 10 the narrow top
with pipes extended to the rafters Of
the adjoining building, Gro was kindled
beneath the caldron, and the house was
shaken by the efforts of the steam as j..
cending the tubes. This is the first no.
tice Of the power Of steam recorded.
In l54S. June II. Blasco de Garoy
tried steamboat of COG tons, with tole-
rable success. at Barcelona, Spain. 1t
consisted Of a cauldron of boiling water,
and movable wheel on each side of
the ship. 1t was laid aside as impracti.
bic. A present, however, was made to
Garoy.
In 1850. the FIRST R,ilroad was COP e
structed at Newcastle. on Tyne.
The FIRST idea Of steam engine in Eng
land. was in the Marquis Of Worces>
ter's History of Invention" A. D.
1893.
In I7lO, Newcomer made the first
steam engine in England,
In 1881, patents were granted TO Sa-
vavary for he 6 St application of the
Steam engine.
In 1894, James Watt made the 6rst
project steam engine ln England.
In 1896. Jonathan Hulls set forth the
idea Of steam navigation.
In 1878. Thomas Paine FIRST proposed
this application in America.
In 1891. Marquis Jadtoy constructed
one Of the Saone.
In 1885. two Americans published q
work on it.
In 1889. William Tymington made a
voyage iR one on. The Forth and Clyde
Canal.
ia 1909, this experiment was repea-
In 1882. Ramsey propelled boat BY
steam New York.
In 1887, John Fitch, of Philadslphia
naviga'ed a boat by a steam engine on
the Delaware,
In 1898. Robert Fulton FIRST began to
applyhis attention TO steam.
1898, Oliver Evans. native of Phila.
delphia, constructed a locomotive steam
engine to travel on q turnpike road.
The FIRST steam vessel that ever eros.
sed the Atlantic was the Savannah, in the
month of June, 1910. from Charleston
to Liverpool.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

o. Some Of the opposition journals are
sOrely troubled about one Of the Rev. DR..
BacOn'S recent Sunday evening lectures.
The Register says, The discourse was
intended a. a REPUTATION of the doctrine,
promulgated by Webster, and asseuted to,
if we may judge from the issue Ofthe recent
elections. by large majority of the people
Of this nation, that there is no higher law
than the Constitution Ofthe United States
1t will we think take MORE than a column
and half Of the Registers structures to
convince the doctor that he is ia error.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
Peremptory Sale
Of the "Nes0 Preston Cotton Factory. I"

OF the "Nea0 Preston Cotton Factory. I"
THE undersigned. receiver Of al the
II property and effects Of the . Naitea-
wan Company" will, 10 pursuance Of the
powers vested in him as such receiver BY
tho Supreme Court Of the State Of New
York, offer for sale at Public Auction. on
"Wednesday, the 4th day Of February next,
at IL O'Clock, at noon, on the premises, at
New Preston. LitchfieId County. Conn.,. all
the right. title and interest of ire said Mat,
tawan Company. in and to the said Fac>
tory. with the land, buildings. aud water
privileges attached.
This property is capable Of being put 10
operation al small expense. and offers in.
ducements for persons DESTROYS to embark
in manufacturing.
A lot Of COtt0D Machinery will be offered
ut the same time and place.
For particulars apply ID ID. C. SArronn
New Milford, Ct..Or TO the undersigned.
JOHN A. C. GRAY.
Receiver Of the sMatuawan "a.
-. v..u...-. So Cedar st., New York.
November 10Th, 1851. 29
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

At Court Of Probate holden at Litehfeld,
within and for the District of Litchield,
on the LIST day. of December. A. D., 1851.
Present, HENRY B. GRAVES, Esq. Judge.
nm motion Of Chauncey Peck. Execu-
" tor on the estate of CHARLOTTE
BlDWELL. late of Litchfeid, within said
district, deceased; this Court doth decree
that six months from this date be allowed
and limited for The creditors Of said Estate
10 exhibit their claims against the same TO
said Executor, and directs that public no.
lice be givon Of this order by advertising in
a newspaper published in Litchfeld, and by
posting copy thereof on The public sign
post in said town of Litchfeld, nearest the
place where the deceased last dwell. Certi-
fed from Record.
30 HENRY B. GRAVES, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

TIiE first meeting of the Stockholders of
l. the EAGLE WORKS." will be holden
at the Beardsley House. in West Vinsfed,
on Friday. The 18th day of Dece mber, 1851.
a. 2 O'Clock. p. M. for the appointment of
Officers and to transact any business which
may come before said meeting.
ELLIOT BEARDsLEY, RUFus HOLMES,
HORACE HINsDALE. NOSE. CAMP, I'd.
West Wins,ed. Dec. 4,h, 1851. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

AT Court of Probate holden al Litchiield,
within and for the District of Iilchfeld.
on the 9th day Of December, 1851.
Present. HENRY B. GRAVES, Esq Judge.
PON the petition of Daniel B. Stoddard
OF Litchheld, showing 10 this Cour,
that he is the Guardian OF TRUMAN Il.
MISSIONER, of said Litchfeld, miror,
and that said minor owns certain real esta te
situated ia said town of Lilch,ield. The
first piece being what is called The Chapel
Hill Lot, and is bounded North on Nathan
Iel Bisseli, East on Amos and Nathaniel
Bissell. South on heirs of Benjamin Bissell,
and West on Highway, containing 80 acres
quarters and l6 rods. The second piece
bounded East on Highway, North on Luz
cins Tompkins. South on heirs of BENZ.
BisselL and West On Daniel Sioddard,
containing 4 acres 8 quarters and "a rods.
The third piece bounded North on land of
Helen Kenny, South on Bantam River and
West on Lucius Tompkins' lanI, contain
ing | acre and 3 quarters. The fourth
piece bounded North and East on Bantam
River South on the heirs of Benjamin Bis
sell. and West on Highway, containing 8
acres. Said lands valued at about 1000
dollars. ar-
Praying this Cour. for reasons in said petition
set fOIth, to pass an oEder authorising and
empowering said petitioner or some other meet
person TO sell and convey the interest Of said
minor IN SAID premises according to the statute
in such cases made and provided; as per pc tition
on file dated December6 1851.
Ordered That said petition be continued to
the 18th day Of February 1859, then u be heard
and determined at the Probate Office in said
Ltchfeld at one o'clock in the afternoon-and
that notice Of the tendency thereof be gwen by
publishing this 0rde: in newspaper printed in
Lichfeld three weeks successfully az least six
weeks before said 9Th day Of Feb ruary,
A true copy Of record
@ III d. GRAVES, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
MepaI Notifies.
District of WOODBURY.. %. ,

District Of Woodbury., 80.
Probate Court. oath Nov. 1851,
ESTATE Of CHARLES MARTIN, late of
II Bethlem, in said district, deceased, the
Court Of Probate for the district Of Woodbury.
hath limited aud allowed six months from the
date hereof for the creditors Of said estate re-
presented isolven', in which to exhibit their
claims thereto. and has appointed James Allen
and David NJ. Cowlcs, Esqr's. Commissioners
TO receive aud examine said claims. Certified
by CHARLES B. PHEL PS, Judge.
The subscribers give notice that they shall
meet at the late residence Of the deceased, in
said Be;hiem' on the gath day Of January, and
the 24Ih day of May, 1852, at o'clock in The
afternoon, on each Of said c'ays, for the pur>
pose of attending on the business of .a;d ap,
poinlment
JAMES ALLEN, Commission.
DAVID M. COWLES. { ers.
All persons indebted to said estate are re.
quesled to make immediate payment to
30 JOAN C. AMBLER, Admir-.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
District Of wo,dl,,,rv. 60
Probate Court, Nov. oa,h IaE1

Probate Court. Nov. 24th. 1851
ESTATE Of Coz. JOSEPH AMBLER
IL late Of Belhlem, 10 said District, de-.
ceased, the Administrator represents The
Estate insolvenI. and prays the appointment
OF Commissioners thereon. Ordered. that
Commissioners 10 receive and exa mine the
claims Of the creditors of said Estate be
appointed al the Probate Office in Wood
bury, on the last Monday Of December.
1881, at 9 o'clock, forenoon; Of which ali
persons in interest will take notice. and an.
peah IL they see cause, and Be heard there.
on! ScHAS. p. PHELPS, Judge. 1
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
District of New Milford. So J
Probate Court, Nov. 9Th, 1851. {


ESTATE of Mas. ANNE HINE. late
- of New Milford, in said district, do
ceased, the Court of Probate for the dis
trict of New Milford hath limited and al
lnwed six monhs from the date hereof for
the creditors Of said Estate, represented
insolvent, in which 10 exhibit their claims
thereto; and has appointed John J. Stetson
and John S. Turrll, Esqrs., Commissioners
to receive and examine said claims.
Certified by d. c. SANFORD, Judge,
The subscribers give notice that they
shall meet at the Office of ] s. Turrili 10
said New Milford. ON the 9Th day of Jan'y
and the 9Th day Of May. 1852, at o'clock
in the afternoon, on each Of said days, for
the purpose of attending on the business
said appointment.
JOHN J. STETsON, } Commission,
JOHN S. TURRILL. ers.
All persons indebted to said Estate are
requested TO make immediate payment to
G. W. WHITTELSEY, . Execu-
LYMAN I1INE, { tors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
TT0HE Court of Probate for the Dis,ric,

THE Court of Probate for the District
Z of Woodbury., hath limited and allow
ed six months from the date hereof for the
creditors TO the Estate Of Dr.. ROSWELL
ABERNETHY. late of Woodbury., in said
district, deceased, in which to exhibit their
claims for allowance and settlement. Those
neglecting TO present their accounts within
said time. properly attested, will be debsr.
red q recovery. All persons indebted to
said Estate are requested TO make immedi>
ale payment to
ANNA ABERNETHY, lExecu-
ChAS. ABERNETHY, Tors.
Woodbury., Nov. 6,h, 1851. r3O
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
aNnkScR

DY Order of the Hen, Court OF Probate for
ID the District OF Kent will be sold Public
Auction on. Monday the Goth day Of December
1851, at 10 o'clock A M. go much oi the real
Estate belonging to the Estate Of Cyrus Hurd
Deceased, as will raise the sum Of three Huns
dred ninety Six doll.rs and five cents, with
the Charges Of Sale, the sale to be on the
premisee.
JOHN L. STUART. Administrator,
Kent Conn, Dec. Is, 1881,
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

The Christiana Prisoners. - Cashier
Hannaway charged with treason, in having
been concerned in resisting the execution
OF the fugitive slave law, was acquitted on
Thursday last. Other indictments against
him for misdemenor, &c. were quashed,
and he was discharged. All the indict>
ments for treason have since been dropped
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

'HE subscriber gives notice that be
= continues the BLACKSMITHING
business in North street, near Carringion's
FOUNDRY. Ok Shooting attended to-he ha-
wing hlted up frame in a good aud conve>
hien' place for that purpose. Horse Shoes
ing and other Blacksmith work done az
usual. CONE AND SEE.
JONATHAN E. FULLER.
Lilchfeld, Dec. 9Th. 1851. n
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
rim Ware. Stoves, &c.

TNHE subscriber having taken the stand
Il OF PATTIsnN & Cone, will be happy
to see any and all who wish any articles in
his line.
A greatvariety of Cook and Parlor Stoves
also on hand. Job work done az usual
~a J. W. CONE.
West Cornwall, Aug. -. 1851 ~
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

further information regarding these valuable AFedi.
enes Pamphlet to be had Of the agents. tasouy
from the highest quarters viii be found, among which are
lettefs from E 81 f4gfsy " q .gIs@ . -
IIox. MARSHALL. ?. WILDER, Boston, Mas.
Hos JAMES q. CHURCHlI41. Portland, Me.
ENOCH PATTERSON. EAo- Boston. Maee
vCArI; CHAs- II. COLE, Aindge. N. H., late Of Nev
EPIIIsAIM MURDOCH. JR- Esq.. winehendon, Mass.
liza kussEhIs u. D Ninehendon. Mas.
n. KINGSBuRY, NJ. ID. Temple, NJ H.
GEO. JEWETE ~. ID. Tempictnn, Mass.
NEv. a. w. BuHNHAM, Isinige, ~ H.
HEY. RUFUS Triton. peteTborO', ~ H.
CALEB 8. CARTER Esq, Portland, Me-
GEO ". Mel EI.LlkS, ESQ. Deputy Collector Custom
WILLIAM NICHOLS. Esq., Townsend, Mass,
For Sale. Wholesale aud Ketrtl, AZ
Principal Office, ScOlIay's Build"
ing, fremont Row, Boston.
Sold By n G .Smith, Litshfcld.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18
Temperance Notice.

@-The monthly meeting Of the Litehfeld
County Temperance Society will be held at
Iorr'ngtoD, on the 4th Tuesday of December,
at 10 o'clock, A. M.
T. l.. HART. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

uFriends ofthe american art Union
are reminded that the annual distribution
Of paintings will take place on the 10th
inst,
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-12-18

u Y the subscriber, n The Sih inst. a Purse
- containing quantity 81 money, which
the owner can have by proving property ant
paying for this adyerl isement
NOAH 5. WADHAAiS
Goshen, Dec. 9th, 1881. 81