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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17

Truman ChitEendsS, ESQ.,. the son Of
Thomas ChittsBden, the first Governor of
Vermont; died at WillistOn, VT, Feb. /
|agCd 90 years. He was the youngest
Of family Of nine children and was born
In Salisbury. Connecticut, on the Sd OF
August. ITO. Governor Chittendep
died in August 1897, all his children but
one being at that time living. OF he
daughters, one married Gov. Galusha,
another became the wife of the some
what celebrated Mathew Lyon, an Irish>
man who was for many years in Congress-
from Vermont and subsequently from
Kentucky. Noah and Giles, two of the
sons Of Gov. c., resided in the towns of
Jericho and Williston until their deaths,
the former of whom died 10 1885. Mar.
tin ChittepdeD, for some time member of
Congress and afterwards Governor of
Vermont. died at Williston in ls4o-
Truman was the last survivor of the
family of Thomas Chittenden.
John R. Thompson has been elected
u. s. Senator from New JERSEY. in place
OF Com. Stockton. resigned. The resie.
nation of the latter gentleman just at this
a.
'me' seems to indicate that he is prom.
sed seat in the new Cabinet.
George P. Bisse11. formerly cashier Of
the Iron Bank in Canaan, has been ap
pointed cashier of the Farmers and Me-
chanics Bank at Hartford.
~The Wing Congressional nventiou
for this District assemblies at New Milford
tomorrow (Thursday.l Several gentlemen
have been prominently named as candid.
ates-among whom we may mention A. H.
Holley of Salisbury, DR.. Manly Peters of
Warren. Abijah Catlin OF Harwinton, D. c.
Sanford Of New Milford, John H Hubbard
of this village, &c. either of whom woul
do honor to themselves and their constitu>
ent on the floor of Congress.
LFThe regular monthly meeting Of tn @
Litchfeld County Temperance Society will
be- held in this village on Tuesday next at
10 O'clock A. NJ.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17

YOUTHFUL Gamma FiishburE cor,
respondent Of the Traveller states that
four boys have been arrested in that city
br store breaking and larceny. Oae Of
them. the son of highly respectable me-
chanic, was arrested in the high School,
Of which he was = member. The writer
says
'In the progress Of the examination, it
appeared that they had regularly prepared
themselves for thieving. and had fitted up
a small room in q barn adjoining the house
Of one of them, as a receptacle for stolen
goods. Ga examining this room, large
number Of articles which were ascertained
to have been stolen, were discovered. A
book was alse found, in which was long
list of houses and stores that had been en-
tered and an account of all the articles
aaken. A ledger was also found, in which
each boy had an account, and was credited
on one side with the amount he stole, and
On the other side was charged with the
amount he received of the stolen property.
A large quantity Of tools, taken from DIFF
!erent workshops IN town, we're also found.
The boys had regular signals, and have
Peen in the habit of attending public meet
lngs and creating disturbances. Two of
the offenders were sentenced to the State
Reform School during their minority, and
lhe other two were fined ten dollars and
costs. They were all liable to go to State
Prison. but clemency was shown with the
hope OF reform. All the boys belong to
respectable families, and had enjoyed, as
is believed. AxcallAnt home nriv;lo0oa and
years Of age. and the youngest thirteen.
One of the lads was the son Of widow,
whose heart is almost broken by the wick
edness and disgrace Of her child.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
District Of Torrington, s..

ABVV@tG NVutts eDfuafy IL 1851.
ESTATE Of LORRAIN THRALL, Ia,e az
IL TorringtOn in said District, deceased.
The Court OF Probate for the District of
Torrington bath limited and allowed elk
months from the date hereof, for the Credi.
tors " said Estate, represented Ins0lvent, il
which to exhibit their claims thcgetO: ana
has appointed Lewis Whiting and Levi Hoc-
ges, Commissioners to receive and examine
said Claims, Certified by
HENRY s. BARBOUR, Judge.
TIE Subscribers give notice that they shall
meet at the Dwelling HOUSE, lately occupied
by said deceased, in said rorrington on the
first Saturdays IN March nd August 1853, a.
10 o'clock in the forenoon, on each ofessid
days, for the purpose Of attending to tn bu>
sinesS Of said appointment.
LEWIS WHITING. . Commits.
LEVI HODGES. sionets.
AL percons indebted to said Estate are re.
qussted to make immediate payment to
LEWISA. THRALL, I Admins
LEVI w. THRALL, .rators.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
Military.
". II. Journal.

A Roster Of the Connecticut Militia has
been pu 'liShed by the Adjutant General.
1t appears by it, that there were fifty.
9 light organized companies 10 the eight
70 giments Of the Stats. on the 6rst De-
ee .nber, 1852. Thomas Guyer, Of Nor
walk, 10 Major General of the Division,
which comprises the State. E!ihu Geer;
Of Hartford. and N. s. Hal!enbeclr. of New
Haven, are the commandants Of the two
Brigades into which the State is divided.
There were eight companies in Hartford
County, six in New London. five ia Toll.
land, nine in Windham. which together
compose the first Brigade. In the second
Brigade, there were six companies in New
Haven County, six in Litehfeld, five in
Middlesex, and thirteen in Fairfield COun~
ty.
Since the date Of the publication, the
Gov ern0r has issued orders to the different
commandauts, to dis5and all companies
not in state of efficiency. which will
probably be done before the spring parade.
The New Law offers very good induces
monts to persons of military taste, and we
understand that its effect has already been
beneficially felt in several parts Of the
State. Some two or three new companies
have been organized recently. which are
net included 10 the Roster, and others will
seon beladded to the list. The State Uni
form is being adopted to considerable ex>
tent, and it is expected that the militia
will soon be 10 a state Of efficiency not
equalled for many years.
N. II. Journal.
~ The editor of Western paper an
nouncss the marriage of Mr.. Henry Bill
to Miss Mary Small, and thinks the law
which prohibits the issue of small bills will
be violated.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
District Of New Haven. "a. ,
Probate Court. January 90. 1883. I

Probate Court, January %. 1883.
TTPON the application Of Seth Calhoun Is
~ the town Of New Haven, showing 10 this
Court that he 10 parent and natural guardian
to Harriet f Calhoun, Sarah J Calhoun. aud
Julia ID Calhoun, minors, and that said minora
are the owners Of the following real estate
sit1ated in the town of Washington. viz --an
undivided interest in certain piece OF parcel
OF land, bounded north BY highway. easteFly
by highway in part and Ithiel HickOk in part.
south by Ithiel Hickok and highway, wesies.
ly by highway and Alexander Ryan, being
the homestead Of Daniel Calhoun, deceased.
Also. in another piece. containing aboat
3Oacres, bounded north by Harmon Calhoun.
east and south by YOungs Elliot's heirs. west
by highway and Harmon Calhoun.
Also. in another piece containing n acres
called the David Lot, bounded north and
west by Reuben Calhoun, east by highway
south by Sheldon H Calhoun.
Also. in another lot in two parcels, divided
by highway, containing about so acres, bounds
ed north by Samuel Averill and Amos Hal
lock. east by Amos Hallock and EheldeA III
Calhoun and highway, west by Samuel
Averill. --'sN
Also, in another piece called the Swamp
Lot, bounded north by Ba ldwin's land and
Sheldon II Calhoun. east by John Fenn-
south by Youngs Ellioit's heirs aud Alexan-
der Ryan. west by Alexander Ryan
Also, in another piece called tae Cobbls
bounded north by the river, east by YOungs
E1liot's heirs, west and south by persons
unknown. The whole interest of said minsTa
being valued at about two thousand dollars.
and showing just and reasonable Gauss for
selling said real estate---prayinR for On order >
and that he or some other meet person bs
empowered to sell the same, AZ per applica
ton on file. dated the 22d day Of january
1853, more fully appears \.
OsIered-That the foregoing applications
be heard at the Probate Office, 10 New EIaysns
on the 9th day Of April, 1853. at Q o'clock.
forenoon--and that notice thereof be publish.
ed in some public newspaper near the place
where such real estate lies, three weeks sue
cessively, at least six weeks before said tiIns
time assigned. -.
FREDERicK CRoswELL, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
NEW GOODS
AT THE
LADIES STORE,

TUSr received, new supply Of fashionable
- Ladies' Dress Goods, Trimmings Soc. i.
comprising Plain and Figured French and
English Muslin. and Barrage De LANES. Al~
50 French and American Super Mourning
and Fancy Calico Prints. Black and Colored
Dress Silks, Poplins and Alpac ca, Mourning
and Colored Square ard Long Shawls, Mourn,
ing and White Wrought Swiss Collars, Co..
laretts and Cuffs Swiss. Book. Jacket and
Lace Edgings and Insertings, Velvet and Silk
Rib 1ns, Ribbon Gimps. Friuges, &C., Alex.
ander's and other, Super Kid, Silk and Tn, cad
Gloves, Patent Rubber, and Morocco Shoes.
Paper Hangings, large stock Of Muslin and
Wooden Shirts and Linen Collars, Bleached
and Brown Cotton Sheetings, Shirtings
Tickings, Ticks, &c.
ALSO Groceries. Teas, Sugars, Molasses.
Candies.-Also 10000 Haytens' Bricks and
Pine Boards, for sale Cheap.
60 200 Sewers wanted on Shifts and TN
der SHIRTS.
G AZ pp0NcoN AoonA
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
Li.chfield County 81.

Superior Court, February Term 1853 "
TTP0M h. petition Of &c, GE 1 B. LA 10,
on the Sd day OF June 1851. John Msluss gave
Mortgage deed 10 Ph@ts Meluss for the
security Of the payment Of six hundred dollarss
Of certain lands situated in Sharon 10 said
county which debt has been assigned win the
Mortyag to the petitisnsr r. and that said Joha
Melu 60 has since deceased leaving as heirs at
law. Thomas Melues. also Mar, Gresnough.
wife Of Francis Leuls, praying ior . decree q
foreclosure st SAID Mortgage. which Pe e,s on:
kitchfisld on the Sd Tuesday Of August Ds3
with on order Of notce 70 the respondents By
publishing the .pendsncy, Of sHid Pe.i!iea q
at least six weeks before the sitting Of said
Court ans by sending certified copy Of said
petition by mail postage Daid TO such OF the 70.
spondents, whose Post Office address are knewp
to the petitioner addressed to them. whsn ans
where the respondents are n0tiiec q aPpeas
and show roason (if any they havel why the
prayer OF said petitioner should not be granted.
NV r. d. BEEMAN Clerk.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

4 Of Probate for the District of SalishuFy
appointed Commissioners ON the Estate Of
CHARLES G. REED late of Sa'isbury in
said District deceased represented insolvent.
and said Court having allowed SIX months
irom the date hereof, 10 the Creditors Of said
Estate to exhibit their claims to Ne, we here
by give notice that we will facet on the bus
sinsss Of our said appointment at the Dwsl~
ling House Of A. ]. Wardwell in Lakeville on
the last Tuesday Of March aud July next At
ono o'clock p. NJ. on each Of said days.
NEWMAN HOLLEY, Commits
ROBERT BOSTWICK. sioners.
Salisbury Feb. Z 1853.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
For the Enquirer.
INFLUENCE & RESPONSIBILITY

INFLUENCE & RESPONSIBILITY.
I shall enter upon no argumen. to prove
that : man is responsible being but shall
consider the proposition as demon strated
by the fact, that he is rational moral
and influential being These attributes
necessarily create responsibility.
influence and responsibility are insepa>
raose and proportional. The man who
received ten talents was required to ac%
count for ten. while he, who received one
Was answerable for one only.
Few appreciate their, iaauenee, many
never think of it. The man who habilu-
ally uses protane language, will End some
to follow his example i. 9. some who
will be Influenced by him. These will in
auence others, and these again others,
and So on indefinitely: and this influence
will con linue to spread even to the end Of
time.
The author who writes book, or pens
an article for the weekly paper, will find
some who will read it, and be Influenced
BY it. tor good or far evil. These again
will influence others and so on throughout
the world, through all coming generations
The teacher who has the charge Of
youth is exerting an influence on them
which will not cease with their = School
days No, they are receiving impressions
which they will carry with them through
liteS and in consequence OF which they
will exert an influence on those around
them. and these again on others, and SO on
to the end Of the world.
There is no one so Insignificant that he
has no Influence; no one who does not in
some way modify the character or actions
Of some other. That influence may be
small at its origin but it will increase with
time and distance No agent is isolated
no art 10 solitary. Every act lie seed
planted, that will sooner or later bring
forth fruit. 1t is a wheel put in motion
that will never cease TO roll.
The extent of iDfnence-how grea
A riot here may hinder the progress of
freedom on the other side of the world. A
single vote may decide the destiny of a
nation. and change its future history. Has
the influence Of l776 ceased !! Wilt ev-
or cease while time endures? See its et-
feet on the Eastern world.
Man dies, bat his influence lives. His
example is imperishable, and his labOrs
continue to bring forth their fruits after his
body has mingled with its native dust. Has
the influence Of Luther ceased2 Ask tae
nations of the earth. Has the influence
of Walter Scott ceased AK the lovers
of light literature throughout the world.
Has the inauence Of Paine ceased! Ask
the infidel clubs that still contiOe their
blsspbemons orgies.
But time does not bound the in Aaence
Of men How it works upon the sous OF
men, bat iis fruits are born in eternity
There only will the extent Of onr innu.
ence be known. Then will be seen and
felt in oil its dread realities. What man
ner of spirits then ought We 20 be? How
should we strive that our influence be tor
COED, and not for evil! II
FebruOry 1852.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17

WHEREAS the undersigned with certain
w other persons have associated them
selves according to the provisions of An
Act concerning Communities and Corpora
tions of Joint Stock Corporations with a
capital of Eighteen Thousand Dollars under
the name of American Shear Company.
the purposes for which said corporation 10
established, are the Manufacturing and deal
ing in all kinds Of Hardware or Metallic goods
of which Iron. Steel, Brass. Copper, or Ger
man Silver shall form the whole or one Of the
component parts. Also the saving and deal
ing in Lumber. the purchasing, holding and
leasing of Real Estate necessary and conve-
nient to ca rry on said business the buying.
selling and dealing in all kinds Of goods,
wares and merch andize, and all articles OF
property, necessary and convenient to carry
on the business as aforesaid. This 10 to noti~
fy all persons interested, that the first meets
ing Of the corporation will be holden at the
office of r. H. Hotchkiss, Esq, in Hotchkiss.
Vile, on Saturday the End day Of March A.
D. 1853 at O'Clock A. M.
JOHN ALTERNATELY
NC SHERMAN
JIG MINOR
WIN III WEITE
February. III 1853.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
ARTICLN OF aaElUIII0N
OF THB-
UPNOJV' TRADING CO..

DE &c known, that We, the Subscribers.
ID hereby associate ourselves as body
polite and corporate, pursuant to the
provisions Of the 18th Chapter of Title Sd
Of the revised statutes Of the State Of Cons
pecticut, entitled of Joint Stock Corpora
tons, and the following are the Articles Of
our Association and agreement:--
ARrIcLE 1.-The name Of said Corpora
ton shall be the UnIoN TRApGNs CoM-
PANx."
ART. 2.-The Capital Stock Of said
Corporation shall be $1,000. and shall be
divided into $50 shares of @25 each share.
ART. 3.-The purpose for which said
Corporation is established is the following,
viz.-TO do business as RhOlesale aud
retail merchants F; TO buy, sell and deal in
all kiads of goods, wares and merchandise,
and articles necessary and cOnven lent for
the prosecution of said business, and gem
orally to do all things incidental to said
business and necessary to the management
Of the same. Also, to bus, sell or deal in
stock.
ART. 4.-The Statute Law Of the State OIL
Connecticut relating to Joint Stock COrpora>
tons Is hereby particularly referred to and
made part of these articles, and this Cor
poration hereby established and organized
under and pursuant 10 the said statute law,
shall have the powers and proceed aecor,
ding 70 the regulations described and speci'
fed thereiH
ART. Each subscriber to these Articles
agree to take the number Of shares annex.
ed 70 his or her name Of the Capital Stock
Of said Corporation-each share 70 be SIS
as aforesaid, and to be paid for by Install
ments as the Directors Of said Corporation
shall call 10 the same.
ART. 6,-The said Corporation Is estab'
lished and located in the village of Win,
sted. town Of Winchester, Litch6eld coun'
ty, State Of Conneciicut.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
BOUNTY LANDS
WIDOWS AND SOLDIERS nc,

DYa late Act Of Congress the WidOwU and
ID minor children of officers, non cOmmis-
stoned. officers musicians and pTiyates. botr,
regular and volunteer Of the war Of 1912 and
Of the Indian wars since 1890. are entitled 10
Eve years half pay.
The Widows Of all revolutionary pension
eFs though married since 1900 are entitled to
pensions. My terms fer procuring pensions
are liberal, and my facilities such as to guar
antee success. IwOuld invite all persons who
NAV have claims on the Government 10 give
me call. All advice free of charge.
HENRY B GRAVES, Attorney at Law
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
DrDbate Rerara.

Al Court Of Probate. holden at Kent. Sithio
and tor the District Of Kent on the 2lth
d~y Of January A. D. 1853
Present, kUgUs FULLER, Esq, Judge:
ON motion of William Robarie Adrninis-
~ traitor on the estate Of Edgar Roberts late
Of Kent within said district, deceassd-This
Court doth decrse that six months be allowed
and limited fer the creditors Of said estate 10
EXHIBIT their claims against the same to the
Administrator and directs that public no-
tice be given Of this order BY advertising in q
nOwspapea published in Litch6eld and bv
posting = copy thereof on the public sign poet
10 said tOwu Of Kent near5st The place where
the dscessed last iwelt 1s-
.- Certified from Record.
RUFUS FULLER. Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
81 arrteU.

In New Haven, in Trinity chnrch, Feb. IA.
by Rev. DR.. Crosswell, Elisha M. POmeroy,
Esq. OF Wallingford. to Miss Abigail p Bald.
win, of Litchfeld.
In Jamaica. L. I. on the 18th ult. Mr.. Eli
3. Hamlln, of Bridgewater. to Miss Sarah r.
Whiting. of the former place.
In WatertOwn, Feb. 7th, George Atwood.
Esq. to Mary s. DAYTON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
NisNNlmtialn.

1NHE Copartnership heretofors existing
i between the subscribers under the name
and firm Of Stone & Beers at Cornwall and J
Beers & Co. at North Cornwall. il this day
dissolved by mutual consent. w e. s c
Beers are authorized 10 use the name Of the
firm in ITS settlement. All persona having
unsettled accounts with either Of the iabove
firms are requested to settle them immediate
wv BEERS.
STONE,
sc BEERS.
Cornwall, January 81 1853.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
articles of Association
..- -OV THB-
w A . iii L II II IL co.

DE it known that we, the subscribers.
- have associated and do hereby aSso.
ciate ourselves as body polite and corr
porase pursuant to the statute law of the
State Of Connections concerning Joint stock
corporations and the following are our
articles of Association
Article |. The name Of the corporation
shall be the :" Washinee Company"
Art. 2. The capital stock Of said corpor>
alton shall be Fifteen Thousand Five Hun.
drsd Dollars and shall be divided Into
shares Of Twenty five Dollars each.
AT. 3. The purposes for which said
corporation IS established are: The man
ufacture and sale Of wooden yarn and any
other articles, the component parts Of which
shall be wool, or wool and cotton salso buy
ing, selling aud dealing in goods, wares and
merchandise, and all such real and perAOOa
estate as n.Oy be- necessary and convenient
for engaging in aad carrying on the busi-
ness herein specified.
Art 4. The statute law Of the State oil
Connecticut relating 10 joint stock cOrpor.
alions is hereby particularly referred to
and made part Ut these articles: and the
corpora ton hereby organized and eslab>
lished under and pursuant 10 said statue
shall have the powers and proceed accord.
ing TO the regulations prescribed and sPec-
fed in said statute.
Art. s. Each subscriber 10 these articles
agree 0 10 take the number If Shares annexed
10 h il name Of the Capital Stock Of said Cor.
poration leach share 10 be Twenty-Five Doll
iars,) and to pay the same BY instsllmsnls as
the Directors shall order.
All. 6. The agents Of the corporation
shall in no case be authorized 10 uss the
credit Of the corporation for an amount
exceeding three hundred dollars. unless
specified authority therefor Ia writing shall
BE- given in each call BY the Directors.
AIT. 2. Said CorpOlatiOn 10 established and
located at Salisbury. Litch6eld County Cons
necticut.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17

Bridgeport Power Company.
VV1HlS Company are about erecting, in a
l. central location, several buildings, each
Four Hundred feet in leRgth, fifty feet in
width, and three stories high, for the purpose
Of letting out propelling power and room to
such manufacturers as may desire. They will
be provided with from THREE to FIVE hum
dred horse power and will have accommoda>
tions for about 1000 woTkmeD. Applications
for Power and Room may be made personally
or BY letter TO either Of the Subscribers.
PIT BARNUM.
WIN H NOBLE,
DIV THOMPSON,
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
J. G.. BATTERSON'S
MARBEL WORKS

Hartford, Conn.
Monums0ts aud Tombs Of American and
ItalianNIarble. Baptismal Fonts, Nh.
ralTablets, Urns, Vases, Nantes,
Table Tops, Italian Tile for
Floors, &C., constantly
on hand OF furnished 10 oTdst.
Hartford, June ist
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
ID { e D..

In this village, on the 18th inst, Cora Eliza
daughter Of George R. and Elizabeth Prescott,
aged 6 years.
At Brooklyn, L. l.. Feb z, Mrs. Caro-
line Maria, wife of Rev. DR.. J. f. Schroe-
der, and daughter Of the late Hon. Elijah
Boardman Of Now Milford, aged so.
In this village. on the 11th inst, Mrs,
Lucretia Mason. wife of Mr.. Elisha Ma
son, aged 81.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
FOR SALE.

THE Subscriber offers for sale
G1! his residence beautifully situated
ss on Prospect street half mile
north west of the Court House,
consisting Of Eighteen Acres Of choice land
we'll watered. with Dwelling House and con
v .nient out buildings. .---.-s.
LitchGeld, February is 1853.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
1R1r,AMlE RNDrEG,
r. a. T. l. @ o O ID S,
9. III. GRAyN:VYSS.

WTould most respectfully call the atten-
w ton Of the Ladies to his complete
stock Of Millinery, Silk, Satin and Straw
Bonnets always on hand, and made to order
IN the best manner and cheap.
Litsh6eld, Sept. 20.
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-02-17
Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Mt Office IL hereby given 10 the slockh0l>
IN ders OF the H0usat0nic Railroad Com
pany, that the Annual Meeting Of said Com
nany will be holden al the Company's Office,
IN tie City Of Bridgeport. on Friday, the 2oLh
paw Of February, A. D. 1883, at Q o'clock, p .
N. Coz the purpose Of olsCtIng olIlcs's ior said
Company Ior The year ensuing and 10 do any
other business pE0pss 10 be done before saId
meeting. The transfer books will be closed
from the aad day Of February 10 the 90,h In'
elusive. ny order Of the Board Of Directors.
IRA SHERMAN, Secretary
Bridgeport, February 7lh, 1893.