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Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
DIED..

In Hartford, June Goth. Mr. Royal Flint,
aged 81.
In New Haven. June Goth, Mr.. John Kim
ney, aged IS; June 2lst. Mr.. Lemuel Black.
man, of Burlington. aged as
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

% The proposed constitutional amend
meats, giving the election of county Judges
and commissioners 10 the people, have been
defeated in the Senate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
For the Enquirer
Bible History of PRAYER.

Mr.. EDIToR-The belief that many of your
readers are deeply interested in the subject, is
my reason for commenting to them through
your columns " The Bible History of Prayer"
1t is compilation, (by Rev. C. A. Goodrich,
brother Of the late Mis-. Fred Velocity of the
most remarkable instances of prayer on record
in the Bible. They ale taken up in historical
order, and after graphic narration of circum-
stances in which the petition originated. each
is made the theme of appropriate and highly
interesting exposition. The great principle
or doctrine involved in case, is admirably
drawn out, and illustrated by various Scriptu-
raj re erence, by anecdo:e, and by ingenious
nbse rvati"ns. Among all the books touching
this vital topic have met with none so re.
pete with edifying and instructive matter. 1t
is adapted to revive devotional teelino, to adj
monish, to encourage,to comfort, to enlighlen.
would heartily recommend it TO all praying
people, as book to keep at hand for frequent
reference ard repeated perusal. B. L. S.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

Indefinitely postponed, ITO TO 100.
Thursday, June 26. Resolution passed
Incorporating Farmers Live Stock and Fire
Insurance Company of Norwalk.
Resolution continued from last session for
an amendment 10 the Constitution provi.
ding for the election Of Judges of the Coun-
ty Court and County Commissioners by The
people. After being discussed by Messrs.
Boardman, Spencer, Baldwin & Trumbull,
the resolution passed, 1853 to %,
Resolution taken up, continued from
last session, providing that no member OF
the General Assembly, while such member,
shall be eligible by the General Assembly
either to the office of Senator in Congress,
or Judge of the superior or county court, or
county commissioner, &c. Negatiyed, 81
TO ISL.
Mr. Boardman's resolution taken up, pro.
viding for an amendment to the Conslitu
ton equalizing the representation. Neg
atived, yeas IS, nays SO.
Mr.. Boardman offered a resolution pre-
viding for an amendment 10 the Constitu>
tion changing the time of holding the annu.
al election from the Isl Monday in April
TO the LIST Monday in November, and the
time of the meeting Of the Legislature from
the 1st Wednesday in Nay 10 the LIST Wed>
nesday in December. Passed.
Woodbury. Ban.-s and several others,
chartered. "a,
Resolutions passed appointing State Di-
rectoTs in sundry banks amOag them, John
Ryan for Iron bank, Mason Gross for State
bank. SC.
Alfred Blaeknan appointed Judge, and
Timothy B. Meigs, Pitt Smith and Perry
Avery, Commissioners for New Haven co
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

9o-A correspondent thinks it worthy of re
mark that there has not bean marriage OF
death in town for three weeks.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
Come and See.

a LARGE loi of Ladies Straw Bonnels.
EAChenP Common Straw Bonnets az
81 l-2 cts. each. Dunsiable aud Lace
Hats at 40 Cts. Ladies Gloves at IL ] 2
and 6 ] 4 Wrought Collars at 10 l>2
Lace Wells so. Asplendid assortmen,
OF Bonnet Ribbon at IL crs. per yard. Face
Flowers at b IA cts pair.
MRS. A. nj. DANIELS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

VEvery emigrant from Litchfield CO..
may consider the following as addressed
personally TO him.
RCULAR.
LIToHFIELD. Conn, March 90, 1851.
Dear SIR
You have perhaps noticed in the news
papers that Centennial Celebration of the
County of Lilchield, is 10 be held at this
place on the 18th and l4,h of August next.
At this celebration we expect a large
gathering of those who have emigrated from
this County to other parts of the United
States and to other lands.
Measures have been taken to render the
occasion interesting. An address is expect
ed from the Hon. Judge Church, Poem
from the Rev. John Pierpont, and a Ser
mon from the Rev. Horace Bushnell.
1t is hoped that many will avail them
selves of this occasion to revisit the homes
of their fathers, and to revive the assoca =
tons of their childhood.
Your own attendance is respectfully re-
quested. Yours, truly.
SETH P. BEERS,
JONATHAN LEE,
DAVID c. SANFORD,
HoLBRooK CURTIS,
VIM H. THOMPSON, Central Com.
ORIGES S. SEYM )UR,
GIDEON H. HOLSTER
ROBBINS BATTELL.
EDwrN B. WEBSTER,
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Litchfeld Savings Society.
A T the annuel meeting of he Litch6cld
IA Savings SooIety, held at The Office of said
society on the 30th day of Inc 1851, the fol-
lowing persons were chosen officers for the
year ensuing viz.
GEO. C. WOODRUFF, President.
SAM'L. P. BoLLEs, Vice President.
G. H. HoLLIsrER,
CHARLES l.. WEBB,
j. G. BECKwITH, Directors.
CHARLES ADAMS,
EDWIN B. WEBSTER,
GUsTAvUs F. DAVIS, Secretary and
Treasurer.
G. F. DAVIS, Treasurer.
This Society has. during the first year ofits
operation taken PA deposits amounting TO
over eighteen thousand, dollars, and all Of said
money has been loaned on mortgage, and oth.r
undoubted security.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

Tmmediately, two or three Journeyman.
AShOemakeTs, thata steady and faithful
To such good wages and constant employ
ment will be given.
MEAFOY & TROWBRIDGE.
Litchfield, May % 1851. 3w4
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

UThe Legislative Liquor Bill has been
laid over to the next session, in consequence
OF the disagreement of the two Houses rels
alive to certain amendments.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
Connecticut Legislature.
MAY pESSION--lS5l.
HOUSE.
MJaiay June %.

The Speaker announced Messrs Whiting
of Pennington, Baldwin of New Milford and
Oney OF Thompson, as the committee on
contingent expenses.
Edwin Hill, AIva Gray, and Alvin Mead,
were appointed Commissioners on the
Stamford and Ridge6eld plank road.
Bill passed for IA public act providing for
the publication aud distribution of the pub
lie acts in pamphlet form, in lieu OF print
ing them in the newspapers
Tuesday, June "a Messrs Jackson and
Cady were appointed committee of con
ference on the differing votes ut the two
Houses on public act elaling to the ap>
pointmen, OF commissioners OF Superior
Courts, with ministerial powers OF Justices
Of the Peace.
The Tax Bill again considered, and final
ly passed-yeas 134, nays Ga.
The Liquor Bill was discussed, amended,
and PASSED, 112 to lab.
"Wednesday, June 25. Bill for public
act establishing State Reflrm School,
passed.
Bill passed incorporating Merchants bank
al New Haven.
Resolution passed allowing the city OF
Middletown to loan its credit to the New
York and Boston Railroad Company. The
resolu ion having been negatived in the Sen
ale, Messrs Bourdman and Edwards were
appointed committee of conference.
Resolution increasing capital Of Bridge
port Bank, negatived.
City bank, Hartford, and Hatter's bank,
Bethel, chartered.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
SPRING GOODS.
A-~
n. III. Richards,
ONE PRICE TAILORING, CLOTHING
AND GENTLEMEN's oUTFITTING
ESTABLISHMENT, A FEW
DOORS WEST OF THE
COURT HOUSE,
w Ircnr crn Il I'M

WHERE he is prepared to offer the
w greatest inducements to purchasers of
C%orhlng ever offered in this or any other town
in the county. Having just adde'l to his stock
large and elegant assortment of Spring goods
consisting Of Broadcloihs Of French, German,
English and American manufacture, Of all
shat es and quality. Cassimeres, Plain. Black,
English and French Doeskins. together with
a variety of Fancy Cassimeres, of new and
fashionable styles Black and Fancy satins, and
silk Vestings. Marseilles and Summer Vesii1gs
of every description, with larg. assortment
OF spring and summer Clothing which have
been got up with The greatest care and he will
warrant in quality, style and durability Of
which will be sold cheaper
than can be bought elsewhere.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
District of Woodbury., SIS. (

District of Woodbury., IS.
Probate Court, June IA 1851.
NSTATE of Allah Shelton, in said Dis
S5i Administrators iiHfisnn represent the Estate
insolvent. and prays the appointment OF
Commissioners thereon.
ORDERED,-That Commissioners TO
receive ant. examine the claims Of the Cred
itors of said Estate be appointed at the
Probate Office in Woodbury., on the Sd
Monday of July, 1851 at 8 O'Clock, fore
noon; Of which all persons in interest will
take notice, and appear if they see cause
aud he heard thereon.
Z CHAS. B. PHELPS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
AGENTH WANTRn.

g EVERAL young men will find en- loymene
0as travelling agents for Life. Health aud
FiFs Insurance Companies by applying 10 the
subscriber, address post paid.
A. d. WADHAAaS.
Gen. Insurance Ageat for Conn. Mas. and
N J.
Canaan, Conn June ols51. s4w4
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
NOEi6R.

THE President and Directors of The Iron
Bank, have This day declared Divi-
dend Of -Four per cent on the Capital Stock
o0t of the earnings of the last six months.
payable TO the Stockholders, on and after
the first day Of July next.
A. C. Randall. Cashier.
Falls Village, June ~, 1851. 3w7
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
Flour at New York Prices.
sHAWLLosT.

K-Atwcen Huntsville and Goshen, red merino
shawl. The finder will be literally rewarded
by leaving il at the Post Office Mt Falls Village
or with the subscriber. DAVID PLANT.
Lltchfie ID, June 8 1851, 3w5
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
THE HAPPY FAMILY.
A Bear, Monkeys, Parrots,

and small Birds of great variety of kinds.
The Spectacle is entirely new in
America, and of intense
INTEREST!!
as well to the casual spectator rs the man
of Science-and there is moral 10 it which
man should lay to heart. AS place Of
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
Bantam Lake.

Bantam Lake,
THE subscriber respectfully informs his
- friends and the public, that he has ia
ken he well known place situated at the
north end of Bantam Lake. formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. Frederick a. Marsh. On the
premises are good Dwelling House, which
is now open for the reception and accommo-
dation of Boarders and Parties OF Pleasure.
Near the water is Refreshment House TO
accommodate fishermen and others who will
favor me with call, Also, sail and fish
ing Boats in readiness for those who are
fond of sailing or fishing. Also, feed and
stabing for Horses.
The pleasant situation Of the place with
the commanding view of the Lake from the
prem ;seS, together with the attention which
the F.o1 rietor intends tc bestow on those
who call on him, will render il very pleas
SAINT and desir bile resort Ccr the Inhabitants
VIM. Il. TURNEY.
Litchfield, June 8, 1851. rs
At a Court Of Probate holden at Plymouth,
within and for the District Of Plymouth,
on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1851.
Present. ELISHA JOHNSON, ESQ.,, Judge.
ON MOTION of the Administrator, on the
Oestate of LYMAN BEACH, late Of Ply.
mouth within said District deceased; This
Court doth decree that six months be allowed
and limited for the creditors Of said estate to
exhibit their claims agans, the same to the
Administrator and directs that public notice
be given of this order by advertising in news.
paper published in LitchfeId, and by posting
copy thereof on the public sign post in the
town of Plymouth, nearest the where the de-
ceased last dTelt.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03
Family Recreation!

combining the instructive, the wonderful
the humorous, BARNUM'S AMERICAN
MUSEUM is probably the most attractive
as well as the cheapest place of Amuse-
ment in the world. On this side of the
Atlantic it has certainly no rival or cemPe-
litor. The sparkling and witty performan-
ces of the Lecture Room are never mar
red by word or gesture that can offend the
most scrupulous, and the strictest order and
decorum arc maintained in the establish
ment.
10 Admittance to the entire Museum.
including Curiosities. the Chinese collection,
Performances, &C., IS cents. Children un>
der 10 years of age, IL l2 cents.
Litchfield enquirer., 1851-07-03

VEvery emigrant from Ltchfeld CO..
may consider the following as addressed
personally 10 him.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

DEFINING HIS PosITIoN.-A western
editor rightly presuming, we think, on a
large increase of business this wear in the
matrimonial line gives out the following spe-
cial edict: "All notices of marriages where
no bride cake is sent, will be set up in small
type, and placed in some oulIandish corner
Of the page. Where handsome piece Of
cake is sent, it will be placed conspicuous
ly in large letters; but when gloves or other
bride favors are added, piece of illustrative
poetry will be given in addition. When,
however, the editor attends the ceremony
in propria persona, and kisses the bride, it
will have special notice-very large type,
and the most appropriate poetry that can be
begged, borrowed, or s.olen-or coined
from the brain editorial"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

SCENE IN JUSTICE COURT IN Troy
"Pat Malone, you are fined five dollars
for assault and battery on Mike Sweenev.'
81 have the money in me pocket, and Ill
pay the fine if your honor will give me q
resate"
"We give no receipts here. We just take
the money. You will not be called upon q
second time for your fine"
"Bu, your honor, I'll not be wanting .o
pay the same without ! ge, resate."
"What do you want to do with it?''
"lf your honor will write one, and give il
me, Pll tell you"
''WelI, there is your receipt. Now what
do you want to do with it :"
Cpl tell your honor. You see, one OF
these days I'll be after dying, and when
get TO the gate of Heaven, I'll rap, and ST.
Peter will say, ''Who's lhere?" and I'll say,
''lls me Pst Malone" and he'll say, "Did
you behave yourself like dacent boy, down
in the other world, and did you pay, ell
your little fines and such things ?" and I'II
say, "Y es your holiness, paid all of lhem,''
and then he'll want to see the resates, and
I'Il put my hand into my pocket, and take
out me resa,e and give it to him, and I'Il
not haze to go plodding all over He'll to
find your honor TO get one"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

RICE BLANC MANGE.-The following re-
cipe for cooking Rice is worthy of preser-
vation by every housekeeper-it presents a
nu,ricious and agreeable article of die, for
the invalid, and delightful and cheap dis
sert for the family table:
Boil half a pint of whole rice in as little
water as possible, till all the grains lose their
form, and become a solid mass. Next pu.
in seve, aud drain and press out all the
water. Then turn into the saucepan, and
mix with it large half pint Of rich milk,
and quarter Of pound Of pow de'ed sugar
Boil it again till the whole is reduced to a
pulp. Then remove it from the fire, and
stir in (while hoD a wine-glass of rose wa
ter. Dip your mould into cold water, and
then fill them up with the rice set them on
ice, and when quite firm and cold, turn out
the blanc mango, and serve it up on dishes
with sauce tureen of sweetened cream fla
voured with nutmeg. Or you may eat with
a boiled custard, or with wine sauce. You
may mould it in large breakfast cups. Al
ways dip your moulds for moment in luke
warm water before you turn out their con-
tents.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19
AGRICULTURAL GEOLOGY.
BY JOSIAH HoLBRooK.
No &

| Lime formations are more ates than ides.
Carbonates are most abundant, various, and
useful, frequently very beautiful. Common
limestone Of different textures and colors !;
most, perhaps all, the marbles, chalk, and
crystals, of various forms and hues, are the
carbona,es of lime: about fortyfour parts
carbonic acid, and fifty six xquicklime-oxyd de
of calcium.
Next to the carbonates Of lime, sui pilates
are more abundant and useful. Common
gypsum, powerful manure; alabasler,
polish; crystals of considerable variety and
beauty, are the sui pilates of lime.
Flua.e of lime is smother calcarous forma-
tion. 1t is known as fuor spar, also Der
byshire spar. 1t receives fine polish, when
it is used for various ornamental purposes.
From the nuate Of lime fuorc acid is OBJ
lsined, which has the power of acting on
glass. By covering any piece ofg!ass with
a Thin coat of wax, then cutting through the
wax letters or any figures, and exposing the
glass to the fluorlc acid, etching is produced
on the glass. The fuoric acid is set free
from the lime by charging it with suIphu-
ric acid.
Nitrate of lime, though not common, is
found in some considerable deposites. 1t
has been supposed that it would furnish e
good material for producing the oxygen gas
for the calcium light. Bones are the phos-
phate of lime. Chloride of lime is manu-
(actured article, formed by exposing lime TO
chlorine. II was first manufactured some
forty years since, and is now a most impor-
tant article in the manufacture of colon fab
RIGS 1t has grea, leoching powers.
Every child knows that lime formations:
especially carbonates and sulpha.es, are
alike essential for the purposes of agricul
Iure and architecture. They are essential
to the greatest fertility Of soils. By pro-
per mixture Of quartz and feldspar, or sand,
clay, and lime, soil becomes permanently
fertile. The three may be considered the
essential elements of soils, though sand and
clay, without the presence of lime, produce
vegetation. Both the sui phate and the phos-
phae of lime probably add more as tempo
rary stimulanls of vegetation than as essen
tai ingredients in soils.
BY taking review Of the ides and ates
already presented, as forming the elements
of mountains, rocks, and soils, no one can
we'll fail Of Being struck with the simplicity,
beauty, and practical utility of geology and
chemistry, as at the very foundation Of the
most practical knowledge, of course pecu-
!iarly fitted for The very .sfrs! lessons' both
IN schools and families.
ExPERIMENr-By applying the thumb
nail and the point of knife to The differ
enl lime formations, especially the carbon
a'es and suIphates, it may be found which
give to the former, and whether all yield to
the latter. Their hardness, compared with
each other, also with feIdspar, quartz, and
other minerals, may thus be assertained.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19
M Is G. E LII AN E OU S.
THE HONEY BEE.

A lecture on the Honey Bee was recent
1y delivered before the Smithsonian Institute
al Washington, BY Dr.. Morris. A cores
pondent Of the National lntelligencer, in
noticing the lecture makes some interesting
statements, and furnishes some practical
hints. Bees, said the lecturer are vilanous
thieves. They enter the hive and steal a.
way the honey. Bees never pay compli-
mentary visits. bee never lights upon
the platform of hive not its own with ho-
nest intentions. The careful observer will
Instantly detect the stranger bee. /! is well
known as an enemy by the guard at the en-
trance TO the hive, for guard. day and night,
is stationed there of sufficient force to repel
intruders, and will certainly do i. if this en-
trance in size is properly adjusted TO the
use Of the community. Attention to this
subject will prevent robberies among bees.
Where, however, the entrance is Of an un-
necessary and unreasonable size, enemies
will effect an entrance in spite Of the guard
Then a war Of determination or subjugalion
ensues. 1t is fierce and dreadful. Rein
forcements on both sides are rapid, and ma
ny bees are slain. The battle is soon de-
termined, nearly always in favor of the as
sailanis. The strong are most likely to al
tack the weak. The vanquished party then
unite with the conquerors, assist to carry
away their own honey and 60 with it,
Such is the war of bees. The following is
the best way 10 manage robbng BEES
Close the door of the hive five minutes in
time the robbers will have obtained their
loads, and will be pressing to the door,
Open it, and let them out, and as soon as
the hive is emp,ied of these intruders, close
sgain SO neerly .ha, but one bee can pass a,
time. With so small space the robbers
will soon give over, after which open gra-
duslly. When robbers are thus suddenly
checked, they often attack an sdacen, hive
with rush which The guard canno, resist.
This should be looked to, and i. will be
prudent, al the time Of closing the entrance
to the hive first attacked, also greatly to re-
duce The width of the entrance to all the
hives standing near, until this danger is pas,
The directions are given on the presump-
ton tina. the hive is ventilated, as every hive
should be. With no ventilation, in a hol
day, five minutes exclusion of the almos.
pheric air may be dangerous or fatal. In
this case caution must be used, but upon
the same principle the intelligent apiarau
can still succeed,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

COOP ADvIcE.-An elderly gentleman,
accustomed 10 ''indulge," entered the room
Of a certain inn, where sat grave Friend by
the fire, lifting pair Of green spec.acles up
on his forehead, rubbing his eyes, aud call
ing for brandy, he complained that his eyes
were getting weaker and weaker, and even
spec,acles ddn't seem to do them any good
"lll tell thee, friend" said the Quaker,
"what think. If thee was 10 wear thy
speclacles over thy mouth for few months,
thy eyes would get sound again."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

VERY ExPLIcIT.-The advertisement of
celebrated quack medicine, describing its
effects upon the system, says. "Afler a
time these symptoms give way, the spasms
cease, warmth returns, valesence is es-
tablished or consecutive fever sets in, from
which The patient either dies or recovers." ."
This reminds Us of the old woman's test
for indigo, viz: put in tub Of water, and
it will either sink or float, she did not know
which,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

INcoNvENIENTHAsTE clam merchant,
meeting one of his own fraternity the other
day, whose pony might be considered as a
beautiful specimen Of an equine skeleton, re-
if he ever fed him. ''Ever fed him Come,
now, that's good 'un," was the reply
''he's got a bushe and half o. oats at home
now, only he amt no time to cat 'em 20
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19
p o EFT R Y.
| THINK OF THEE.
BY GEO. D. PRENTICE.

BY GEO. D. PRENTICE.
/ think of thee when eve 5 last blush
Falls mournfully on the heart and eye;
Of thee when morn's first glories gush
In gold and crimson o 'er the sky;
My thoughts are thine mid toll and strife,
Thine when from all life's perils free
Ay, thine-forever thine-my life
Is but living thought of thee.
l think of thee mid springs sweet flowers,
And in the summers brighter glow,
Of thee in autumn's purple bowers,
And gloomy winters waste of snow;
My thoughts are thine when joys depart,
And thine when all life's sorrows flee
Ay, thine-forever thine-my heart
Is but throbbing thought of thee.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1851-02-19

A BRIEF ARGUMENT-Bad men or deU-
lis would not have written the Bible, for i,
condemns them and their works. Good
men or angels could not have written it, for
in saying it was from God, when i, was but
their own invention, they would have been
guilty of falsehood, and thus could not have
been good. The only one who could have
written it is its real author, God himself.