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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13
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IT EFT me say to the public that I have just re- AA ceived and have now ready for inspection the largest and best assoftment of Goods 6yer offered in this place; and although some styles cash, can offer extra ipdacem 9nts to purchasers. TO THE LADIES ss.4s i,.t,..s .s ,.s al Your'sttentionsis solicited to luy very attrac- tive stock of Dress Goods. consisting ef as ,g,, tfS" Cod Medal siii every VI eoiof. " v Y ,s T. s"e glew-priced' a "s 12 bra GssakT : 5
 10 pieces Persian cloths, variety feolors. r All lcolors French Merinaes;i .,uA,.y eass, 2230 pieces Annerican and English Prints.
 I, BRowNs ANDn E3LEacHrDi iCoTToNsI-5 bales and 4eases, which l shal offer ar las. years prices, a.a Ready Made G00ls.a4rT .. Let me call the attention efghel gents ,tothis years ;n this place Tthink kiiow the wants of my oustoHlerS and I have the G0ods now on hand, and shall offer for the next sixty days, at small profits the within named varieties:
 275 Overcoats, from 3 to S20.
 sas s,s Msn's Me- sacks and body cosis' '0'sio'
 s7s s7s a%i aeSs 2 Pants and Vests. la00s ssim
 ''l93f Mems Vests from 75c. 8. q ''s' p
 ,' Boots and Shoes. ,s e. s5 os
 The assnrtment is complete with esery variety ofMens, Boy'sand Ladies' ware. esaatia g s'aa3 Cfoelzety. < 'ses z, gst ! This article can offer .o the public in betts styles, and much larger assortment than ever before. ( SsS15@@ ' gs14a
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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13

Hon, Eliall Paine. one of the Judges of the Supebiof Goirtiu, he city of New York. died on the 6th instant. He was a natise3ois .Yennient. < II VI 'r2 A
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13

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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13

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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13

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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13

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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13
Fl LAR A TIT ]!

NUW is the lime 10 buy y0uf I'll u7k ss N tAE 1Nsls2 Falf and Winter (s s0dsiss y Y 6. { At PRADFoRD's. .. you will find the laraeenat6ek in tho county and GREATER THAN Tnp eHRAREsx !-
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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-10-13

n An BUSH rntatoes wanted by l UV C ADAsls Q Co., A FEW Bishels Timothy seed, at "A M \ c. ADAMS &g Co 's:a' T1OTAsH, new supply. C
 c. ADAMS E Co.'S
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
Agritultural.
From the Maine Farmer and Planter.
straw as Feed for Mules.

In the fall of ls45, whilst engaged in seeding
wheat, / had the racks In my mule stables filled
with good wheat straw at night, in addition to
their full feed of corn fodder, thinking they
would partake of it slightly, but, to my surprise,
the straw was consumed almost entirely, every
morning BY degrees, / had the feed of corn
fodder diminished every night, and the feed Of
straw increased. After the wheat crop was
seeded, the feed of corn fodder was stopped en-
tirely, and wheat straw given three times day,
with a regular feed Of corn or hominy.
/ expected my mules to decline at first, but
in this, was happily disappointed, for they
continued in good order, although engaged in
hauling mari and ploughing, during the entire
winter. They were kept on wheat straw until
the middle Of March, and then the corn fodder
was again given. I could perceive no altera-
ton in their condition after the straw was dis
continued and the feeding with fodder COM
menced. 1t has been my practice since that
winter to commence the feeding of wheat straw
to my work mules about the first of November,
and discontinue its use about the first or middle
of March--and after using it for seven winters,
/ can honestly recommend it as winter feed
for mules. Do not lessen the feed OF corn and
blame the wheat straw, but continue the usual
feed of corn, and give the wheat straw in place
of corn fodder; it will be cheaper even TO in
crease the feed Of corn little. Should your
mules refuse it at first, do not be discouraged,
but give little fodder and little wheat straw
at first, and diminish the amount Of fodder
gradually The best mode of feeding wheat
straw is to run it through good straw cutter
then to moisten it with rery 'ceak brine, and
mix the feed of hominy with it. In stalking OF
housing wheat straw, it should be sprinkled
with strong brine as it is put up. Farmers Of
the south, especially you who have TO buy
northern hay, try this plan, you can but discard
it if You dislike it. sincerely hope, Messrs
Editors, that none of your subscribers are in
the habit Of buying northern hay.
Thomas +. BLoUNT.
S,,oeor II,
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
Trees from seed.

We have made partial trials to grow trees
from acorns, but have not succeeded. We have
saved oak acorns till spring and planted them
in cornfelds in the fall, but they did not seem
at home there, and they did not flourish.
We go into oak woods in October, and find
the new acorns sprouting among the leaves.
The sprouts will grow three inches before win
ter This is all natural to the forest, and we
doubt whether we can ever succeed in planting
acorns as we plant corn.
The case is the same with chestnuts and
horse-chestnuts. The seed will not vegetate
when covered closely with solid earth. Cherry
stones, too, must have but very slight covering;
they do better under the trees where they fall,
and are merely trod into the ground by the hu-
man foot.
We tried for several years in succession to
raise the horsechestnut in nursery, and did
did not succeed till we spread the nuts on the
grass in the fall, and covered them lightly with
straw or with thin boards. When this was the
course adopted, the nuts sprouted quite early
in the spring, and the sprouts were carefully
taken up and placed in the nursery in rows.
We imagine that the best mode of treating
acorns would be to preserve them in sand
through the winter and plant them in the
spring. Exchange
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14

STAKING FRuIT TREEs.-We have for years
practiced but one method of supporting young
fruit trees, and like the way so well we shall
continue it until we see something better than
has yet come to our notice We drive stake,
which we usually make of strip of board or
plank, strong enough to support the tree, but
elastic, to allow it considerable motion, about
six or eight inches from the tree, on the south
or west side, and fasten the tree to it by strip
Of waste leather, forming single loop, so as to
allow the tree TO move a little in the wind,
fastening the ends of the leather on the top of
the stake by shingle nail. BY this method
the young tree has sufficient play to induce it
to throw down its roots, which it will very soon,
and stand erect, without any support. This
never mars or prevents the growth of the tree
by stopping the circulation of the sap, and is
the cheapest manner tree can be stayed up.
During the summer months, it is well to cast
off this leather, letting the tree depend upon its
own energies, which will thus be greatly in
creased replacing it in the fall, after driving
the stake firmly, or changing its position as
may be required to train up the tree in the
way it should grow--Je6erson Farmer.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
a GENCY AT MAsHINGToN N.--To

IN Claimants.-FRANClS "A. DlCklNS con-
tinues to undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches of the government,
including commissioners under treaties and the
various public Offices. He will attend TO pre-
emption and other land claims the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in or taken for the service
of the United States; properly destroyed by the
Indians, or while in the possession of the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
halfpay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for communication, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay,
&C., of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
all claims, growing out Of contracts with the gov
ernmenf, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government and, in
deed any busines before Congress the public Of
ficesw which may requrethe aid an agent or atior-
ney. His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
Of the service.
Mr.. +. A. Dickins is known TO most ofthose who
have been in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington.
His office is on Fifteenth street. opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door TO the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
AlIlettcrs must be postpaid
Sep 2S-1yd (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
rENERAL HOUSE FURNISHING

VI Store.--The subscriber desires to call the at
tention of housekeepers and others TO his large and
well selected stock of housekeeping articles, EN-
bracng almost everything deemed requisite in
housekeeping, which he is determined 10 sell as
low as the same articles can be purchased in any
of the eastern cities.
His stock at present consists, in part Of
French and English China and Crockery Ware,
in dinner, Dessert, Tea and Toilet Sets
Cut and pressed Glassware.
Gilt and mahogany frame Mantel, Pier, and
Toilet Glasses.
Bronzed iron Hat-racks, Standards, Andlrons,
Tenders Candelabras, &C. Shovels and longs.
Solar Lamps and Girandoles, Hall Lamps
Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Castors.
Walters and Tea Trays, Cake Baskets.
Covered Dishes, Gard Receivers, Candlesticks,
Urns, &c.
Stair Rods, Table Cutlery, Japanned Goods.
Britannia Ware, block tin Tea and Coffee Urns.
Cha6ng Dishes, Oyster Tureens
Dish Covers, Egg Boilers, NC.
Bohemian Glassware, iron framed Dressing
Glasses.
Terra Gotta Ware, Door Mats, Baskets, Brushes,
Woodware, Cooking Utensils. &c.
With a magnificent collection of Mantle and
Table Ornaments and Fancy Articles generally,
altogether forming the largest and cheapest as
sortment Of Housed Furnishing Goods ever offered
for sale in this city.
c. w. BoTELER,
Sep 2t-2aw6w Iron Hall.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14

WEIGHTS AND MEAsUREs.--The following
table of the number of pounds to the bushe
may be of interest to farmers and dealers
Of wheat, sixty pounds.
Of shelled corn, 6fty-six pounds
OF corn in the cob, seventy pounds.
Ofrye, ffty-six pounds.
OF oats, thirty-fve pounds.
Ofbarley, forty-eight pounds.
Ofpotatoes, sixty pounds.
OF beans, sixty pounds.
Of bran, twenty pounds.
OF clover seed, sixty pounds.
OF timothy seed, forty-6ve pounds.
Of flax seed, fifty-eight pounds.
OF hemp seed, fortyfour pounds.
Of blue grass seed, fourteen pounds.
OF castor beans, forty-six pounds.
OF dried peaches, thirty-three pounds.
OF dried apples, twenty-four pounds.
OF onions, fifty-seven pounds.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
Keeping Tomatoes. &c.

A correspondent in Brookline brings us
specimen of tomatoes preserved last year by
him, and now in excellent order. He favors
us with description Of the manner in which he
prepared them, for which he has our thanks.
BRooKLNE, Sept, 1853.
Thinking the editor of the Ploughman might
like to see another way of keeping tomatoes
for winter use, send this bottle of tomatoes,
put up in August, 1852, in Brookline, Massachu-
sets. dare say you know how to put them
into tin boxes already, but this may bring it
within the means of all, there being little or no
expense about it tins make them about as ex-
pensive as when first brought from Bermuda.
i Simply scald and peel them, put them on to
boil in anything convenient, boil until you think
well scalded, break up with a spoon, have clean
bottles, well heated in an oven or otherwise |;
then keep the tomatoes boiling, and fill your
hot bottles, corking each as soon as full, and
covering with wax at the same time place
them anywhere, (except exposed to frost) wet
or dry place; they need no further care.
In tin boxes, fill and have them soldered up;
drop one into water, and see which side swims
best into the part out Of water punch small
hole, the size Of small shoe peg place the
boxes into boiler, hole uppermost, with cold
water, and after beginning to boil, let them do
so twenty-five or thirty minutes; as taken out
Of hot water, drive peg into the hole with q
drop of sealing wax, and place where the out
side will not rust; the small hole prevents
them bursting while boiling, or at least from
starting the seams which prevents their keep
ing. g
Raspberries, strawberries, and any kind of
fruit can be preserved in this way by those
who have them in abundance, to give to their
friends at seasons when they are not to be had
otherwise. Mass. Ploughman.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
MisleIIaae0as.
OF MEYERS UNIvER-

sun.--In commencing the issue THE second
volume of the Universum, the publisher makes
his grateful Acknowledgements for the kindness oil
the press, and the very liberal patronage which
the public have bestowed on the first. He is
happy TO say that the work has succeeded beyond
his expectation, and that he accordingly feels him
self justified in bringing il out in an improved
style Ii will continue TO enjoy the supervision OF
the same editor who will be able TO devote to it a
greater degree Of care, and every effort will be
made TO give interest and value to each number
that appears. The views presented in this volume
will, if possible, be various than in the last,
and the descriptive articles more attenuvely
adapted to the wants and taste Of the public.
Among other attractive plates which il will con-
tain, are several OF Central America, Australia
and China countries just now among the most
interesting of the globe.
In order to meet wish expressed in many
quarters,- the Unversum will henceforth be chiefly
devoted to views in foreign lands, while the
scenery and public ed6ces OF this republic viii
form the subject of separate work, conducted
by the same editor to be called The limited States
Illustrated which will soon make its appearance
in numbers, in style of beftting elegance, but at
a price within the means of all. For that work
as well as for the Universum, the publisher hopes
for a continuance Of that public favor which he
trusts more than ever to deserve.
The Universum will be published, as before, in
twelve semi-monthly numbers, SO that the second
volume will be completed in December.
Ns6- All subscribers TO the work, whether they
have paid in advance or not will receive with the
last number as a Preminm Plate asplendd engrav-
ing representing an historical subject: The Maid OF
Saragossa, executed in a high style of art.
TERMS: Single copies 25 cents per number, or
$3 per volume. General agent for Maryland,
District of Columbia, and vicinity, Mr.. John G.
Gobright, No. 10, Asquth street, Baltimore, Md.
The first volume of the Universum may be OBJ
tanned AT all booksellers,
Neatly bound in cloth, at. 80 IS 4
In ornamental binding, with gilt edges. 3O
In Turkey morocco, full gilt. ........... A SO
Sample numbers, premium plates, showbills and
prospectus, 10 collect subscriptions, will be sup
piled gratuitously, If ordered III. ]. MEYER,
New York, 16f William street.
Agent for Washington
JOE SHILLINGTON,
Odeon Building cor. Al ST. and Penn av.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
GENERAL AGENCY, Washington City,

.G ENERAL AGENCY, Washington City,
M ID. C.-The subscriber offers his services TO
the public in the prosecution claims before Con
gress or any Of the Departments of the Govern
ment. Some years experienceas az dlsbursing Agent
at the Indian Department, with general knowl-
edge of the mode of transacting business in the
offices of the Government, enables him to promise
satisfaction to all who may ntrust business of this
character TO his care
He will also give special attention to bte collection
of claims against parties residing im the District o
Columbia ricinity; to negotiating ans, as aceH
as the purchase or sale of Stocks Real Estate, Land
Warrants, &C., &C., furnish information to COR
respondents residing at distance, in regard to
any business which may interest them at the seat
of Government
va Office over the Banking House of SELDEN
WTTHERs & Co., TO whom he refers.
JAMES J.. MILLER.
N. B. References Of the most satisfactory cha
racter will be given to correspondents in whatever
State they may reside.
II Sep. 24-1m
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
MEDICAL COLLEGE

NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE,
IN Washngton.--The Thrty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March,
FACULTY.
Thomas Miller nj. d.. Professor Of Anatomy
and Physiology.
VIM. p Johnson, M. d., Professor Of Obstet-
rics and Diseases OF Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. d., Professor of Materia Med
ica Therapeutics and Hygiene.
John Fred. May, M. D., Professor of the Prin-
cples and Practice Of Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor of Pathology
and Practice of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. D., Professor Of Micros-
copal and Pathological Anatomy.
Lewis III. Steiner M. d., Professor of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy.
William II. Saunders, M. d., Prosector and De-
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions i'm Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof
The extensive additions to the buildings since
the last session, for the accommodation of the
sick will greatly extend the usefulness Of the
medical aud surgical clinic.
The entire expense for full course Of lee
lures is. ........................S $50
Practical anatomy by the demonstration. ...... 10
Martrculating fee payable only once). ...... S
Graduating expenses. s....................... 25
Admission TO the Medical and Surgical Clinic
through the whole course without charge.
ROBERT KING STONE, M. d..
Dean OF the Faculty.
Office aud residence corner Of and 18th SITS.
Sep 2l--u
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
STOVES. STOVES!i STOvES!.!
". NAYLOR, Copper. Tin, Shee

E Y. NAfLOR, copper. I'm, Sneet-lrOh
T and Stove Manufacturer, south side Penn
sylvania avenue near Third street, invites the
attention of all who are in want of Stoves TO one
of the most extensive assortment of the latest
and improved styles. They comprise Furnaces,
Crates and Cooking Stoves, of the most approved
patterns, including the celebrated Kisterbock
Cooking Stove. fancy Parlor and Hall Stoves for
coal or wood as also the Saratoga Radiator,
adapted either for the parlor or hall, which he
offers for sale at the lowest market prices
Also manufacturer and dealer in Tin, Copper
and Sheet-iron Ware, made of the best materials
and workmanship. An excellent assortment of
Culinary articles always on hand.
Roofing Guttering, Spouting, &c, executed by
experienced workmen, and repairs neatly done.
Sole agent for Winston's Improved Patent Cof-
fee Roaster
Sep 2i--3meod Qnteligencer) (m)
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14

lN den Sydney College, Richmond, Va.-The
sixteenth annual course of lectures will COM
mence on Monday. the 10th day Of October, 1893
and continue until the 1st of the ensuing March
The commencement for comforting degrees will
be held about the middle of March.
r. l.. Bohannan, M. D., Prof of Obstetrics and
Diseases of Women and Children.
L. w. Chamberayne, M. d.. Prof. OF Materia
Medica and Therapeutics.
Martin p. Scott M. D., Lecturer on Chemistry
and Pharmacy.
Chas. Bell Gibson, M. d., Prof of Surgery and
Surgical Anatomy.
Garter P. johnson, NJ. D., Prof Of Anatomy and
Physiology
David II. Tucker, M. D., Prof of Theory and
Practice of Medicine.
Arthur E. Petcolas, M. D.. Demonstrators OF
Anatomy.
The study Impractical anatomy may be prose-
cnted with the most ample facilities, and at very
trifling expense.
Clinical lectures are regularly given at the col
ere infirmary and Richmond almshouse. The in
Urinary, under the same roof with the college, and
subject to the entire control of the faculty. is at all
times well filed with medical and surgical cases,
and furnishes peculiar facilities for clinical IN
structon, Many surgical operations are perform
ed i'm presence of the class and the students, be-
ing freely admitted to the wards, enjoy, under
the guidance of the professors, unusual opportu-
mites for becoming familiar with the symptoms,
diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
ExPENsEs.--Matricuatio fee 50. Professors
fees 500. Demonstrators fee, $40. Graduation
fee, S25
dsSs- The price of board, including fuel, lights,
and servants attendance, is usually SO or S33 per
week. DAVID II. TUCKER, M. d., Y
Sep 29--tf Dean of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
OF FVIRGINIA.-The next

" session OF this institution Will open the Isl OF
October and close the Goth of June following.
The university embraces the following schools,
viz /, ancient languages; 2, modern languages;
8, mathematics 4, philosophy, mineraiogy,
and geology; s. chemistry; G. medicine; ?, COM
paratve anatomy, physiology, and surgery; 8, mo-
raj philosophy rhetoric and bellies lettres, and po-
litical economy; 9, law. Also lectureship OF
special anatomy and materia medica, and de-
monstratorship of anatomy. The schools of an
cient languages, modern languages, and mathe-
matics have each an assistant instructor; and in
the school Of law there is an adjunct professor
The expenses (not including clothing, books, or
pocket-money,) are as follows:
Tuition fee say three schools. at $25 each. $75 90
Boarding including Diet room-furniture,
and attendance Of servant, payable IN
three instalments in advance 120 90
Room rent, two occupying room, SS
each .............s W
Rents without the precints, something
more.)
Naturalization fee, SIS; contingent depo-
sit SO ....... - W
Washing say $40; fuel and light, say $50 80 %
S25S 90
Students of medicine are charged with four
tickets, at S25 each, and dissectng fee of So
The fee in the immediate class Of law is 500 In
senior class, $75.
GESSNER HARRISON,
Sen 21-tf Chairman of the Faculty.
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
PROFESSIONAL CARD.

nRS. r.. & J. HUNTER, members of the
IL Royal College of Surgeons, late of Islington,
London, have taken up their residence in Wash
ington, for the treatment of DISEASES OF THE
CHEST; comprising affections Of the Throat,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, and diseases of
the Heart, to which branch of their profession
they have for many years given their exclusive
attention. The peculiarly of the treatment EN-
ployed by Drs. H., is that the remedies employed
are administered by inhalation, in the form Of
vapor.
Residence and office, 18th street, between G.
and III streets (m) Sep Oily
Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14

T ENERAL AGENCY.-Taylor s. Collins
NJ will prosecute claims of every description
against the government, before the departments
or Congress. Procure pensions, bounty lands
extra pay, and arrearages of pay. They will at
tend TO the buying and selling of real estate the
renting of houses, and general collecting busi-
ness.
They will also furnish parties AT distance with
such information as they may desire from the seat
of government.
Charges will be moderate.
REFERENCES:
Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary Of War.
Hon. James C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy
Nicholas Callan, President Board Common
Council.
General John M. McCalla, Attorney at Law.
James H. Caustin.
w. 9. Ridde, State Department.
Office on + street, Immediately opposite Winder's
Building, Washington, ID. c.
Sep 2S-6mod&w