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Litchfield enquirer., 1853-09-22
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 TINOE SALE. AT NORTH GOSH EN.--The L euhtcsibers efjeF for sale Thirty lgFes aRd nae Cows. paH 0f which have calves bf tbeir eide; ihe rsmnindeE coming in bsforo ilie lifstci ! M \ I'D LUDINGTf3N.
 EDWARD BAILEY. NoElh 6ioshen, Sept. 6lb, l054. I2
Litchfield enquirer., 1853-09-22
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.T0SFAif REkttlA M has lhe hcnas of annoua. ~ cins lo tho cilixens OE New Xask Hasi6gs Philadetnkia, NkiIimi1fes and SicinitieS that no will pressnt 100 o00 yalnab'e and c0ssiy Gifis to the pdf1khsels 0l lickets tO hiE Exhibitions oI that grsAt work of AH.stk6 V
 aIsY N ff.Fct M1l2ROR I
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isched 10 the outside OF breach Ia The carbine how
ever The ordinary nipple receiving the cap connected
with each Chamber. The Trigger guard 10 also lever.
turning the cylinder precisely one sisp al each move
aml and eock ing the hammer al The same tine Three
fingers OF lie sh hand pass naturally through loop in
this guard and. by sbg ht mouon downward and back
The cylinder TUNED the proper distance often the
hand can move This motion and The pressure of the
Trigger al,e naiey all that necessary TO discharge
the piece which may easily be done line times in as
many seconds.
The guns also exhibited at the shooting gallery.
Gothic Hall, SIG Broadway, where we have them
"a operation We saw unpractlsed hand hre the car
bIne sixteen times IN thirty seconds including the ex.
pAnGe Of barrels. and we are informed that skilful
pefs0n can hTe Oh the gan rapid succession without
moving u IRON lis position on the shoulder. IL this can
30 done, there Is doubt but that forty shots can be
nEed IN minute, including the replacing OF Tour adj
dttiOnal cylinders During The experiments We witnessed
several charges missed fire, which we were informed
Arose om the dampness OF the cylinder previous TO be
ing loaded The greatest advantage secured by this
venon above all Others is its rapid action. We have
seen meme other fred little time Its execution
by skilful shot would be fearful In order to guard
the touch holes from ignition plate is fitted closely
- to prevent the contact OF 6re And with the best rifles
apnrch guard is supplied which up the cylinder
and prevents ts liability to accident wet The cyn-
der, when loaded is said TO be waterproof this depends
however, upon the accuracy with which the bail fits The
chamber in which il is rammed The cylinder can ehe
be loaded before it is placed in its position the breech
or Il be loaded in lis position. In the former
the ball would be Iammed 10 the powder by of
amalls and ia the latter by means OF spring hammer
6xed on the barrel OF the piece.
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An Elective Judiciary in tennessee.

By an &C, OF the last legislature of Tennessee, the
question OF election OF judicial officers by The people
submitted them be voted upon 10 the late State
election The Nashville Union expresses fears that the
proposition has failed in consequence OF failure Of the
place the proposition their tickets the law
directed says that there is 20 doubt hut three foubs
OF the people in favor Of The proposition but amidst
the excitement a,tending,he contest for governor, Con-
Kress and the legislature, the question as to amending
the constitution has been overlooked We hope the re-
suit will show that the fears Of tho Union are Unbound
ed Il, is OF those reforms which enlarge the basis
OF popular power, and illustrate fully the capacity of the
people for self government
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MARYLAND Nominations.

The nominations made by the Maryland democratic
convention thus announced by the Baltimore Argus
"We present o-dsy the OF The democratic nomi
for the State for governor, comptroller, and lottery
commissioner; and rejoice 10 say that they all
such meet with hearty approval Yesterday
spoke OF MIR. Lyon in those terms OF commentator
which long and intimate personal acquaintance fully
authorized us 10 DO. William Pinkney Wbyte, the can
ddate for comptroller is for whom speak in
the strong terms; we have known him from boy
hood. Brought upin the counng-house OF one OF the
first films in the couniry-tbat of Peabody, Riggs. Il
Co-bc is familiar with such duties as belong TO the
post he has been selected TO 6 His ardent devotion
the of democracy is well known and his clarion
voice has been heard urging exerlion
and 10 victory from the mountain tops OF Allegheny 10
the sandy shores OF Worcester. He will make friends
wherever he may go. L.mue Roberts. Of Queen Anne's
county, candidate for lottery commissioner, is a
whole souled fellowactve, courteous, and generous
in all his feelings-a man of undoub,ed ability, and
democrat, OF tie right stamp.
I'm short we have, in everyday parlapce, a strong
kam-men OF unblemished character, OF sterling nteg
riiy and with ability 10 uphold the victorious standard OF
democracy in the face of any foe. We 60 into the fight
with strong confidence that matter whom the wings
may select to oppose us, the democratic standard w
still Aoa, rumphan,y the gaan, old State OF Mary
land.
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The Testimony of an Opponent

Ii 10 seldom that the Louisville Journal can See or II
it can il 10 seldom that il is candid enough TO admit the
merits OF political opponent We exception 10
lis habitual dspaagement OF democrats in late number
OF that Journal, and because such act of hbealiy is
rare, think proper TO put il on record Mr. Breck
nrdge must fslly deserve all the high praise bestowed
upon him by bis friends when the Louisville Journal is
constrained 10 speak OF him as follows,
"Wc have been half afraid, during the canvass 10 eY-
press fully our opinion OF him. lest our whg friends in
his district and elsewhere nigh, deem untrue to the
interests of our party Paragraphs written by some
months ago in relation 10 Mr.. Breckenridge have been
kept the heads Of his spaper organs throughout the
conflict and and do emphaeally reassert every
word of those paragraphs MIR B. is pure and noble
hearted man. and liberal minded politician, and he has
earned and won at home and al Washington as high a
reputation for talent belongs to any Of his age in
the United States. We do not know OF any gentleman
OF his party whom would rather in Congress and
IL he lived il locofoco dstrict-for instance Linn
Boyd't-we should sincerely rejoice AT his election
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Don CaIderon de In Barca.

The New York Express says The Secreiary-of State
OF the Spanish government, Minister OF Foreign AZ
fairs and late minister from Spain 10 the United States
don Calderon de la Barca will sal in the Washington
Saturday for Southampton and from thence take passage
to Spain to enter upon The responsible duties OF his
Office II is not true that has been appointed
by the Spanish government to represent the court Of
Madrid at Washington and the late minister will prob
ably have the pleasure OF selecting his successor NJ
CsIderon and NJ Soue will be the chief negofiators al
Madrid in all that apperans to this county They
old acquaintance il not old rcnds5oh very cour,e
Gus in their way. but neither inclined to surrender
point Of etiquette interest belonging to their respective
countres II was optional with the Spanish minister TO
return TO Spain in the enjoyment Of the first Office in tho
gift of the Queen. remain here ~ the Spanish am
bassador The offer Of promotion, however. from the
Spanish government usually considered AZ royal CON-
mand and for slight eanno, be declined In this
case, VIC glad il has been aeceped for while Cal
deron may be be very pernacous IN defence
lot hs own eountys rights and interests, we are sure
that ne entertains the good will towards and re-
speos Tor the government and people Of the Uui,ed
States"
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Kosta,s Declaration.

We alluded yesterday 10 the construction placed by Mr.
Brown upon the declaration and oath of Kosta upon
king his application for naturalization By reference to
copy OF these papers, which in the State Depart
ment discover that the language used in Kostas a
dav u.s. that he declares his intention bons ds TO become
citizen OF the United States, and 10 all allie
glance TO every other government, and especially the
government OF Austria, OF which he is subject By
comparing this with other cases. find that the language
employed 10 uniform. 10 others that we exam
med, the applicants declare their intention TO become
citizens OF the United States, and they hepceforh re.
nounced all allegiance TO all other governments.
II will be at that different constructions may
be readily placed upon the language used in the different
declarations, and that that used in Kos,as is less
free from ambiguity than that in the Others As Kosia,
however, entitled TO the protection OF our flag by viz
OF the Turkish law the question 10 the proper
suction Of the language Of his declaration is Of prac
teal Importance We advert TO it more point the
discrepancy in the Of making up the records in
such cases. than because in this particular instance the
matter ia important
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Hon. r. r. SrAsros.-We announced a few days
since that this gentleman probably defeated by seven
votes We still had hopes that upon the casting up Of
the Official vote he would be found TO be elected We
have the gratifying announcement to make tina, w.
have Just received despatch from two Of The mos, re.
liable gentlemen at Memphis. stating that Mi Stanton
is elected by two votes This s intelligence in which
we fully rely and il will excite atbr OF Joy through
the democratic ranka IAx Si4~iou are both elected
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The Plymouth Rock bits od the Boston Ailas in tbe
following humorous style "Ths Boston Allas. peoer
which was The ardent advocate for the election of Gen
Scott and which has always been closely allied with
Won Seward and Horace Greeley. who boldly pa xysn
the Baltimore platform. s 10 great trbulaton len Cen.
Perces appointments should be sufficiently natosal
in their character Indeed, sensitive has the <sveead
editor become upon this point that form. the ps;eeipsl
topic for discussion in that exceedingly ~an..sf peser
and almost daily II has half column 40 upon The ssA
eet Now, il not that he il pous man and used
to preach for living should actually think tina, Par
son Hudson was ipconsoabe at the loss OF ihsa truly
na'or" office kept b. The naval ocsr at Boston A 4
-, however. IL ~ nothing but pa,riotem. Oh. MOI.
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CALIFORNIA REAR--The largest bear that has ever
been in this quarter OF the globe arrived a, Ph,
delpb'a few days since in the ship Jacob Bell, from
California He is Of the grizzly species. and IL believed
10 be l4oo pounds weight, Il is said that oos haze
been refused Tor him The fe,gh, " bring him over was
5000. Rather an expensive and usly passenger. fis
intended for The Worlds Fair
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST IL, 1855

BY despatch from Baltimore learn that The trains
have been obsrueted by freight train having run of
Two mail trains have been delayed up 10 the time OF our
going TO press from this obstruction.
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The 10000 Premiu m.

paragraph has been gong the rounds OF the papers
Informing all whom il might concern that Mr. Fitch,
of California, had offered premium OF ten thousand
dollars for The best treatise the Pacific railroad Having
heard doubts expressed to the genunene.s OF the
proposition, glad 10 find tina, the San Francisco
Evening Journal Of the sth ut throws light on the
subject We copy the entire article for the benefit Of
those who disposed 10 embark in the spec ustion
4" In tho inquiries Of innuuesbe correspond
enis upon the subject OF Mr. Ftchs offer Of premium Of
thousand dollars for treatise the great Pacific rail-
way, and with regard TO Nj Fitoh's responsibility wc
have but repeat tho or and all nere sted
prevent the possibility failure pay the money to the
successful competitor, Mr. Fitch has deposited with u,
bo~d and mortgage real estate, least $50 ooo
which property are legally authorized dispose of 10
hi. engagement Property which would sell to-day
readily for twice the amount Of the premium-snd wbc
daily increasing in VALUES In hands or in other
words IL IL ou devote to thar purpose Let the
called for appear and the money wd be promptly forth.
coming We pledge ourselves to this. A. extent of
Mr. Fitohs pccunary responsibility, conviction
thai he conld pay least half dozen such pre-
without bankruptcy So, gentlemen, you may send in
your MSS before the 18th Of April 1854 with the moral
censinty OF getting $40 900 II your work should b.
oep,ed the best presented Mr. Fitch has extended the
time In order to give you ample opportunity to incorporate.
into your work the immense Of information which
FIVE plo ing parties ,orts the plains will
have shape present Congress. months before
day named. Mr.. Fitch has his way Of doing things.
and approve OF IT, Recolleot what he wants. popu-
and mprehensivs pamphlet treatise ON the great
railway and the collateral topics named il his pro-
possl published In this paper March a. h"
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An extract from private letter has foaod its way into
the papers which gives very graphic and truthful de-
scrp,on oil the prominent characteristics of the Pfes-
dent II was written in reference tohs CONTEMPLATED
visit 10 New York 10 attend the opening OF the Crys,aI
Palace
General Pierce 10 ardent in his temperament scuts
IN bis sensbiites and mpulsve in his feelings Bat
discipline bias made Them subordinate 10 prudence They
all sprang from noble aspirations. enlarged generosity
active philanthropy and exalted honor He loves biz
country as patriot should and he loves his fellow man
with tolerant and generous Brotherhood. He has no
dark corners IN hs soul TO hide away resenments ana
nurse revenge-he has conceanents that would dis.
honor the pure,t maxnanImy. and he has 20 disguse
mat would mock gratludethe possession
OF exalted station gives him pride to pampef and NO
excoaveness 10 offend. He bows with humility 10 this
aiesiaon OF popular confidence and iayor never ofret
eng that though he Chief Imaginable he has been taken
IRON TIE ranks and will return 10 the ranks oil ,hs
sovereign people.
Bring him within the reach OF the influences thai cluster
around ms heart and guide his conduct and Gen. Pierce
viii exhibit hose elements that most conn end digply
and honor the character OF man =
tie Will mako these impressions upon the thovmuds that
VIII hear bis ardent and graceful eIocu,on and more han
' with those who may come within he range OF social
intercourse"
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NAvlL.-The style of wAskers to be WON by lhose
connected with the navy prescribed several Yeas
ago by The then Secretary. The peculiar cut which il
now universally known a. "Badgsn has been cossid-
cred by many as "mi tarbarous. The order was only
OCCASIONALLY enforced by beard who .spted to
the dignity OF martinez; and !, certainly odious to
inc majority OF omcers who were avsrse 10 HAVING the
number OF their hairs limited by law
Inc present Secretary OF the Navy after giving mature
elaboration 10 The subject has issued the following gen
ersl order, which will be hailed with delight BY little
shavers. and all will agree that Mr. Dobbn il right in
the main
GENERAL oRDeR. ~. +.
Ihe regulations OF this department prescribing tbe
uniform and dress OF The navy and marine corps dsasd
sh March, 1852. have been modified from this daA 20
Tar az relates TO beard. as foilows. viz: I. y
The beard to be The pleasure OF the ndivdunI:
but when worn, to be kept short, and neatly Trimmed
Approved. j. e. DOBBiN
Navy Department. Aug 3, 1859.
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i George Barsl, ir,
Msmmh Of Grssnourh Sculptor; by Henry r. Tuckermsn
Inc Lner,.e. Of America by H. W Warner, Of New York
Aug ~ FRANcK TAYLOR
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The president Of The board of trade oil Baltimore an vss
,edsy authorized tho mayor Of New Orcap. d,sw on
him for i've Thousand dollars ortb- relief Of tic nete,
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CnrAs GiRsos-This gentleman, of whose escape
from Dutch dungeon and return TO his country gave
narrative days ago, arrived in Washington yes
.rday, and took lodgings at the National He spen,
few minutes with last evening, and gave exceed
inely Interesting sketch OF his adventures imprisonment
and escape. We are glad to see him in good health. He
comes TO Washington on business connected with his
treatment by the Dutch authorities.
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Ss'"cs ""1'"s an" Day school for Young Ladies'
fovmesy Or Cushmnns, ON Tuesday
tembes 20h The Of
a substantial ali
whore practicable Illustrated BY appnra,u. ss French
will be conducted by Roip and .,
nsic BY Professor schel Circulars containing
h. had BY addressing the subscriber until
emk let, n Washington. -
Augi+-eod1no STEPHEN " MIRtCK
DEEBE'B HATS 1.-The New York fall fashion, sen,.
ID win be introduced this day, simultaneous
appearances in New York, -
sTEvENs's Sales Room,
Aug l3-A Under Browns Hotel
DR1CklA yERsWsn'ed the extension OF United States
Capitol. about bckIayers To good workmen steady
empoynsst will be given and depend SKIN and
tensson, thu average being - rs.
NJ G. MEI0s,
Capt, of Engineers
In charge Of tbs Capitol Ertspsics.
JAY NJ
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Hon. DAVID r. ArcHIsoN.-We see it stated in th
ST. Louis papers that this gentleman to address h'
people at Parkvle, (Missour) on The Nebraska Ter
ritory and Pacific Railroad" H
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MASSACHUSETTS WING coNvENTIoN.-The Boston Cou-
risr says: "lt has been unanimously decided by the
Wing State Central Committee that the convention for
the nomination Of wing candidates for the approaching
Stale election in this Commonwealth shall be held in
Fitchburg on Wednesday, the 2sth of September next
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Their lordships then adjourned. .
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1853-12-15
sETHE ONE PRICE STOREEIs
G.. c.. WILDMAN,
LATE OE AIEXAND

LATE ALEXANDRIA, VA.
HAsopened store in WASHINGTON CITY,
ILL D. c., door acest of 1ih street, opposite the
Market, for the purpose of conducting the DRY
GOODS TRADE in all its branches, respectfully
informs his many friends and patrons Of Charles
County, Maryland, that they will find him with a
new and large stock of rich, beautiful
French, English, German and american
Dry Goods,
all of which has been purchased on the best of
terms from the largest houses in New York, Phla-
delphia and Baltimore. He would further state to
all dealers that all goods sold by him will be at
ONE PRICE, and guaranteed to be as represented
He thinks it is unnecessary to enumerate the many
kinds of goods, as his stock will consist of all
such desirable fabrics as are pied to the season.
such as LADIES' DRESS GOODS of the latest
importation, Gentlemen, and Boys most desirable
goods, House Furniture goods, Servants Winter
goods of the most popular make. All persons will
call and examine for themselves, at the ONE PRICE
Store opposite the Market House.
nov l. 1853.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1853-12-15
NEW GOODS.

TNHE subscriber would take pleasure in announc-
L ing to his customers and the public generally,
that he has just received supply Of goods at Port
Tobacco suitable to the present season, which, in
addition to his former stock. will constitute full
supply Of such articles as usually kept in viii
Iage store all of which will be sold upon very
reasonable terms. He would most respectfully So
lict those who disposed to spend their money to
the best advantage to give him call and learn the
price of his goods before purchasing elsewhere, as
he is determined to sell as low, if not lower, than
the same articles can be bought in the county: A
credit of six months given if desired, to responsible
purchasers. Corn, Wheat and Tobacco taken in
exchange for goods, for which liberal prices will be
nivcn. [oct 20l G.. w. BARNES.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1853-12-15
UURD'S GOLDEN GLOSS

FOR THE HAIR-Among the many prepa-
4. rations for the growth of the HAIR, this Com
ED GLoss takes the lead. Three reasons will be
given why it is so universally used and preferred
10 all others. sst, Because it has proved the most
cffectua in Badness. I'd, Because it imparts a
beautiful dark gloss and delightful perfume to the
Hair. Sd, Because the Ladies, with fine discrimi-
nation. which they all possess, have adopted it
Many other reasons could be given why it is
great favorite, but those who want more have only
to give it trial. Price 25 cts. in large bottles
For Sale by Druggists and Storckccpers every
where. w. G. HURD, Proprietor,
301 Broadway, New York.
Large Discount to Merchants.
nov i7-6m is
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1853-12-15
A CARD.

yEENRY w. TONILIN would respectfully
4 4 state to his friends, that he has located him
self with Messrs YEI[BY, TEBBS & YERBY,
Corner 7th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue, WASH
INGToN. ID. c., where will always be found large
and we'll assorted stock of DRY GOODS, well
adapted to the wants ofthe farmer and planter and
also great variety of fine DRESS GOODS, suit
able to the wants of the ladies: and will be pleased
at all times to see his friends at his new place Of
business, and pledges hmscfto use his utmost ex-
ertions to give all entire satisfaction who may IA
vor him with their patronage.
Washington, Sept. 90, lS53-3m.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser., 1853-12-15

EHANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, Ssc.-The
d The subscriber, encouraged by the very libe
raj patronage heretofore extended to him, and by
the rapid strides in the prosperity of Alexandria,
has been induced to purchase greater variety
and larger amount Of Goods than ever before, and
he hopes that his present beautiful and extensive
stock may prove profitable investment both to
himself and customers. His stock consists of eve
ry article kept in Northern Fancy and Trim
ming Store. w. B. RICHARDS, Jr,
No. 3, Exchange Block.
oct 27 Alexandria, Va.