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Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
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A$GS SCGVH OO se ji 'asos g. sEGKW!TH WTTiNa Aus,bGy bGWis SsRoRS OLIVER RG0ODWlNi DAvIDC. SANFORD
 STEPHEN DENYING. SHELDON OSBORN of Hal iwinton,
 General Agent. AGENTS OF THE COMPANY. Lcman w. Cutler, Waleriown Daniel B. Brinsmade, Washington; David c. Sanfcrd, New Milford; Rufus Taller, Jr. Kent; Rich. ard Smith, Sharon Frederick Kellogg. .Corn- wall; Joseph I, Gaylord, Goshen William VI, Burrall, Canaan; Donald J. Warner, Sal. isbury S. D. Norhway, and John Dewe.i, Norfolk; Henry Jones, New Hartford ;- George D. Wadhams, Torrins,on Lewis Smuh, Harwin,on John c. Amber, Beihlems John Abernethy and George B, Forest. Wood- bury Davld c. Whi''iesey, New Preston Reuben Rockwell, Colehrook; John HinsA dale, Winsrcd; $. Y. St.John, New Canaan E. Talmadge, Plymon,h Persons wishing 10 get their buiidings ins sured can apply to either of the AgenIs, or to the Secretary.
 J. .G. BECKWlTH, President. JASON WHITING, Secretary. Luchfrld, July 1854.
 GREETINGS
 NETTING AND OIl..CLOTHs r n PIECES this day received by DU HENRY MERRlM AN x co.
 South Side Center Squares Waterbury, May 25th.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
1SreRfy:tirse .aHnuaI Report ef tks LtrCHFIELD MUTUAL Fire HssSas1'NSace CO1sl1Dmaaga
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LllCaE lELO BLU iOA1 Fire KssSes1'0sace CO1aSDmaawa
 JULY Sd, 1854. By Cash reed for Premiums on Poli-
 cies this year e30O4 n
 .his year s,7s7 # By whole antount of Cash
 reed for Premiums S25,6l8 91 Interest reed on Loans I,43l s1-S27, ,05O 73z To whole amt paid for
 ~ Losses & Expenses S2l ,99S C7 Cash now on hand 5,052 15-927,O5 72 To amount of Premiums charged on
 !he bouks which ma be collected It required $40 233 6 Add Cash on hand 5,C52 IS Making the Capital Stock of this --- Company at this time ,290 80
 There is not at this time any claims against the Company except Sixty dollars, which is ready to be paid when called for.
 Tue Directors of this company are confident that the plan of Insurance adopted bythem will meet with hearty response from all intelligent friends oi the principle Of Mutual Insurance.
 This company insure only in this state and take no risks on Mills, Goods in stores. shopss etc., or m exposed Village or city property, bus confne their business entirely to farm property and isolated buildings, and their cOntents-of which not more than S2000 wifi be insured on one risk.
 This company will adjust all claims with promptness and liberallty, and if at any time q difference should arise between the parties, all ,uch difference will be adjusted by indifferent pc! sons inthe county, each party selecting Ones and il case they do not agree, third person shall be chosen, and the award of all, or any two of them, shall be final and conclusive. GsRfSCEB.S Of tisc COalap6s2eys J. G, BECKWITH. President, OLIVER GOODMAN, TreasmtY, J4SOVN WHI1LNG. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
EMELINE BOOTH
Order of Notice.

p.r,a n"'a';s S Ss, so"'" eoa'" Order of Notice. State of Connecticut, Litchfeld County. ss. LitchGeld, May 10hh, A D. lS54. the petition of said Emeline Booth of U Torringtnn, Ct praying Tor reasons therein set forth for divorce, now pendng before the Superior Court in and for Ltchficld County, to be holden on the third Tuesday of August, A. D. 1854.
 It appearing to and being found by the sub scriblng authority, that the said respondent is residing out of and is absent from this S,ate- fore, ordered, that notice of the pendeacy ot said petition he given said respondent by publishing this order in The Lirchfed Enquirer, news paper printed in Lilchfeld, six weeks success- ivey, commencing on or before the 18th day ei May, 1854. ,.-. ..
 FREDERICK D. BEEMAN, Clerk of said Superior Court A NNATTO, Bath Brick, Window Glass "A Indigo, Mace, Cream Tartar and soda o the best quality. just received hy D BILLIARDS Hair Dye; Thompson's Eve ED Water, and Godlrey's Cordi I, at
 F. D. McNEIL'S. DLAlN and Figured Cashmere Shnwls-- French table Covers, oiled silk, &c, just received by F. D. MCNEIL. BRISTOL Brick Dnst-a superior article for 1D securing, for sale by F. D. MCNEIL. HNAST Steel Spades, ShoveIs, Hoes and
 ED. MCNEIL.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
A F O R M IT M E

@ An rNAT HB EEa2 Nz kA FED EES DY selling {" The Modern Architect, or EUery ED Carpenter his o,pn Master," just published by DAYTON & WENTWORTH, Boston. Mass.
 Agents Wanted
 to circulate ths valuable publication in every city, town and village in the United States.
 This work in short embraces all the modern Improvements in Architecture, and combines all the qualiues in every department which will es- tablish it as a Standard work on this science for the next one hundred years. For terms of Agency, which are very favorable. address the publishers, DAYTON & WENTWORTH, 5tlO SC Washington St. Boston, Mass,
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03

D EcElvED at BRADFORD'S io,s of che.n 1G Goods, selling low for Casa 0f Eacsanre 500 Paper Curtains, in landscape and pla;n. cheap. at BRADFORD'S in Wocoslville.
 Oil Shades, large assortment just reeeiyed- cheap, at 1RADF6R Iesss N
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03

nLANCHARD'S scythcs. Silver end Gas, A9 Steel Seythes, Patent Sna,aes, Sc. at
 JuaS 0osh- - NSs'>s-
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
NEW LOT Jewclry and Silver yvAKa {

ESD I9is day From New York . tine selee- studs, silver aud plated Spnnns. F6rks Ae' Se. ns subscriber hatters hilnseli thas wish his sIsenry rlch Assortment thus Peplenlshed' hs win aad eae. A C nnSnes,s, .a N ssn, SsHess Hess Juno 18th, 1854. !" --ss
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
1Me EgE009E EYOa.aes

WTILDAIR MORGAN and ZENITH will w stand the ensuing season at the stable of the subscriber in Wolc0t,ville.
 WlLDAiR IS dark chestnut, fonf years old thid spring, weighs 1000 lbs was raised by Epaph.. rodifus Seymour of Bratleborough. Vt. and is of as pure Morgan blood as any Horse raised in that State.
 IL has be eri reported that Otp ZENITH is dead. This is mistake; the old blind Horse is still alive and in good health.
 Terms for W,ldair, s5 and Ss Zenith, a and $3.
 There will also be nt the same stable Zenith
 May 1854 A J. FRENCH.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03
N0tices S mu MiEn FAN

WHEREAS my wife, FANNY M. has w refused to live wih me, this is to foTb,d all persons hnrboring or trusting her on my ne count, as l will pay m deb,s of her conrraciine after this date. HERVEY M. BOOTH. '
 Roxbury, July l7th, 1854. I3pd
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03

Tbe following persons were chosen Directors: J. Wesley Stark, Ge0rge Il. Noble, Garradus Roberts, Albert B. Judd and Nathan c Clark. Al meeting of the Directors, J. WESLEY STARK was chosen President and JOHN $. TER RILL. Secretary.
 Published by order of,he Directors. II J. S. TURRlLL, Secretary.
 July 3, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-08-03

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The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Surgery Extraordinary.

We take the following notice of remarka. ble surgical operation, performed by Dr. J. N. MCDOWELL, of the Missouri Medical Uni. versity from the St. Louis Intelligencer. The Missouri University is one of the best medical institutions in the Union, conducted as it is by the very ablest professors. This surgical per- formance by Dr. McDowELI, alone, is sufficient to immortalize his iiame:
 Our distinguished fellow-ctizen, Dr. J. N. MCDOWELL, performed on Sunday last, the operation for the extirpation of the Parotid Gland. The tumor was as large as turkeys egg, and extended from the lobe of the ear to three inches below, and from the massater muscle to the mastoid, involving the great ves- sells and nerves of the neck. The Doctor. with a ccolness that may be equaled, but never sur passed, detached it from its position, and that, too, without the loss of six ounces of blood, no vessel being cut that required ligature.
 Dr. White, of Hudson, New York first per formed the operation in 1909, Dr. McClelland, of Philadelphia in 1926, and by Europe and the world it was doubted, but it is now conceded practicable in the hands of skillful surgeon.- America boasts its origin, and glories that there are still livingthose who can, with precision and skill perform the daring operation.
 The patient was brought from Illinois by Dr. Fitz, and the operation was performed in the presence of Prof Breckenridge of Louisville, Ky, Prof. Lindsley, of Nashville Tenn, Prof. Spence, of the Missouri University, and Docts. Kernes and Fitz of III. The patient is doing we'll and will recover. 5.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
NsbT'iCE.

| \ pursuance of order of the Dallas Probate Court, the undersigned administrators of the es- tate of James w. Eaton, deceased will on the first day of January next, offer for sale the highest bid der credit of one, two and three years the tract of land belonging to the estate of said deceased in the county otDallas, containing 560 acres being the plan tation which he cultivated and resided upon in his life time There is fine dwelling house, and all needtul out houses newly built and in good condition first rate gin house, cotton press, horse mill etc-about 800 acres in cultivation The place is well watered-situ- ate about three miles from Tulip and altogether forms of the most pleasant and desirable residences in the State.
 Persons wishing to perchase respectfully invited to examine the premises.
 ROBERT V. EATON and
 SAML C. SMITH,
 Administrators, etc. Ont --
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

BEST RIGHT TO THE BED.-One night Judge, military officer, and priest, all applied for lodging at an inn where there was but one spare bed, and the landlord was called on to decide which had better claim Of the three.
 "l have lain fifteen years in the garrison of B." said the officer
 "l have sat as Judge twenty years at R." said the Judge.
 "With your leave, gentlemen, have stood in the ministry twenty-five years, in N," said the priest.
 "That settles the dispute" said the landlord. You, MT. Chaplain, have Jain fifteen years; you, MT. Judge have sat twenty years, but the aged pastor has stood five-and twenty years, so he certainly has the best right to the bed"
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Pi1'euNe, Bossier Par1sh, Lo., }
 September 18th. 1854. (

F'ne0ate, Bossser Parrsh, Lo, }
 September 18th, 1854. Col. J. J. ABERT:
 My Dear Sir-The Red river appropriation is now in the hands of your department and I have given the people of Red river every as- surance of beneficial results from its expendi- ture-I hope you will not think me obtrusve in calling your attention to the earliest action on this important work
 We are having very low water season this fall, and could the operations of improvement be going on before the river rises, more could be done with small amount of labor than could be done with any amount when the val ley becomes flooded. The survey of the val ley could now be made with great accuracy, and could the work commence immediately, the happy results of an unobstructed navigation for upper Red river may be obtained this season. feel no doubt that a survey will establish the plan SD long advocated by the writer, and recent. lly advocated by the people and press of upner Red river. If adopted by your department you can, as told you in your office at Wash, ington city, rely implicitly on any assistance that can render the department and work. Mv private interests, involved in this improvement
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

EA lady advertising for husband in the Water-Cure Journal, gives the following de- scription of herself
 C am just twenty, but will not marry before l am two years older 1 am a graduate of the Marietta Seminary. can do, and love to do, all manner of house. work, from making pies and bread to washing shirts; can do all kinds of sewing, from embroidery to linsey panta- looms; I can skate, ride, dance, sing, play on the piano or spinning wheel, or anything that may reasonably be expected of my sex. If re- quired, l can act the part of dunce in society of the "upper ten," or the part of a woman among women. As for riding, here allow me to make banter; any man may bring two hor- ses, gi i've me choice and ten feet and then if he overtakes me in one mile am his; if not, the horse is mine. Beware! By fops am styled handsome, by those frown upon, "the devils imp" by the wise and sober am called wild and follish; by my female acquaintances, Mol ly," and by my uncle am called Tom"
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

o. The estimabe wife of the Rev. MT. Z. having been recently invested with the joys and responsibilities ot matrimony, received con- gratulatory visit from friend who resided in the neighborhood, and who, after the usual common places, asked, of course, to see the little stranger. Just at this moment, servant chanced to pass through the apartment, bearing in her arms an infant of light complexion, but |" slave of the manor born" nevertheless, which our friend, mistaking it for the babe she was so anxious to behold, proceeded forthwith to ad- mire, and turning to the invalid mother, ex- claimed, "Mrs. Z. you have indeed cause to be proud and happy! What sweet babe! such heavenly countenance, and 80 str4k1ngly lake tue PnrsOot'
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

THE RIGHT SORT. - Recently, while the cholera was committing such fearful ravages in Knoxville, Tenn, an extra issued from the of. flee ofthe Whig in that place, containing the fol- lowing:
 Particslar Mot;ce.-As the hotels and board- ing houses of our city are closed, and many of the gentlemen aiding the sick have but few, places at which to call for their meals, we re- spectfully invite them one and all, to call at our dwelling at all times and eat and drink of such as we have Our family are well-our cooks are well-and the string of our latch is out!
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

have thrown my name prominently before this country, as you may observe by reference to the public prints; and have been invited and solicited by the unanimous voice of our citizens to apply for, and if possible, get this contract. My meeting you and your views in regard to the governments ability, over and above an in- dividual's, to work out advantageousiy this ap- propriation, induced me to decline any effort to change your views in relation to the plan of ex- penditure of the appropriation, believing that your department will use all proper means to forward this important work. shall be sub feet to any call it may make on me for assist ance or information.
 With high consideration,
 remain your ob't serv't
 J. B. GILMER.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

EXTRAORDINARY CoTToN-We have been favored with few limbs of cotton, from the plantation of RICHARD F. DUNN, which are the finest specimens of a prolific weed that we have ever seen. MT. DUNN resides about 12 miles below this city, upon a plantation about two miles from the river. Situated upon lovely lake, his place. now offered for sale, is one of the most desirable in the State.
 For particular description of the improve ments, soil, quality of land, etc, see his adver- tisement.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Searcy, Oct. l4th, 1854. 2-1n
Searcy, Arkansas, Oct. 18th. 1851.

WYE, the undersigned subscribers, known as part w ners and doing business under the late style and firm of Jones' Isbel & Co.,, did on the 3th day of June last, dissolve by mutual consent. Whereas, AlexrJ. Jones and Daniel l.. Gaskill have withdrawn from the said firm, and have sold to Benjamin and William B. Isbel their entire interest containing the Goods and Merchandise together with the books, notes and accounts, due to the said firm, and Bcnja- min and William B. lsbel do agree to settle pay or cause to be pad all debts contracted or otherwise against, by the said firm of Jones, Isbell ds Co. Witness hands and seals the day and date above written. A. J. JONES, GsEAL.1
 D. L. GASKILL, SEAL
 B. ISBELL, sEALt
 w. B. ISBELL, sEAL1 Jones & Gaskill having withdrawn from the late firm of Jones, Isbell & Co.,, the business will be con- tnued under the firm and style of
 B. & w. B. ISBELL. who will keep constantly hand large stock of Dry Goods and Groceries
 SearcY. Arks.. Oct, 25 1854
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
From the Fort smith Herald, Oct. 2I \, Sad and mournful News from the Fort Smith Emigrants.

On "Wednesday morning, we received by mail, the mournful intelligence of the death of MT. THEODORE F. WHEELER, son of the senior editor of this paper. He was killed on the South Platte, on the 1st day of July, by a man by the name of Francis Brown. His re- mains lie buried in the wilderness far from his home and his relatives. We cannot describe the deep distress and gloom, this sudden in- telligence has brought upon the house of the deceased. None but father can feel, as we now feel: while penning this article, on the me- lancholy end of fond and affectionate son.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
NOTICE. An Error which I wish Corrected,

| SEE that my friend and former partner, MT. A. | J. Jones, late of the firm of Jones & Gaskell has forbidden all persons to make payment to of any moneys that due to the firm of Jones & GaskilI My friend, Mir. Jones has made slight mistake in the notification; he should have reversed our names an error which I shall expect him to correct. The notification should have been follows:
 All persons hereby forbidden to pay A. J. Jones' late of the firm of Jones Gaskill, any moneys that may be due the firm of Jones & Gaskill. either upon note or account, otherwise will hold them respons- be for the sarNe-as hold the books, notes and ac counts in my own hands, and all authority given to to the said Jones to collect receipt for the said notes and accounts, Is this day set aside and withdrawn
 D. L. GASKILL, late of the
 firm of Jones dS Gaskill. Soarcv Oct 14th 1854 0-1m
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
SOLON BORLAND, M, ID.

LII AS resumed the practice of M inc and Sur. II gery, in all their branches, and will, in future. devote himself exclusively to the duties of his proes sion.
 Hy His residence is about mile south of tbe citv
 iG His office is in the south end of Cant. q. r Danleys buildings, and next door to the residence of Dr. W. w. Adams on Scott street.
 Little Rock Oct 25, lS54.-2m.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

ANOTHER REDUCTIoN-We have already noted several instances where the newspaper press, in consequence of the scarcity of paper and the eincreased cost of publishing, have either had to resort to corresponding increase of pri- ces or reduction of their dimensions. We have now another to add to the number. The New York Daily Sun, one of the oldest penny papers in the country, appeared recently, con- siderablv reduced in size.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
Orchard, Sep. "A, 1854.

MY DEAR BATTLE
 send you the copy of the letter written to Col. Abert On perusal if you think its publi- cation will do our own and our country's cause any good you can publish it, and send it to the Colonel. My understanding with the depart, ment was, that an engineer would be dispatched immediately to Red river to survey and prose- cute the work; you will use the letter as your judgment dictates. J. D. J.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

0b We invite attention to the card of Dr. So- LON BoRLAND, published in this number of our paper.
 The Doctor has settled himself in this city, and will devote his entire attention to the prac- tice of his profession. If devoted and prompt attention in all cases of disease will commend him to the patronage of the city and vicinity,
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

'I>HE Grinnel Expedition in search of Sir John 1 Franklin, by E. K. Kane-l vol. large octave; The Sandwich Islands, illustrated;
 Flush Times ill Mississippi and Alabama, by Bald win;
 Russia, by Custine;
 Russsa as it is, by Growski.
 Capt Canot, or twenty years of an African Slayer; by Meyer;
 Pearl Fishing, choice stories from Dickens "House- hold Words;'
 The Honey Moon and other comicalities, from Punch, with engravings:
 Leather Stocking and Silk, or Hunter John Myers and his times, tale of Virginia;
 Partv I IaaJar, Si-o;,oIy Iy Aiis' S.ePhehs' Jackson, Clay and Randolph, by the author of Flush Times."
 Just received at the book store of
 Oct 25. 1854. ,JNO F. RFARDON
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25
State of Arkansas, County of White.
Nancy Vaughn, by her Cn,plaandnt,

Complainant, ~ A-'iio'''
 vS. Rill for nyoroo o,,
 Robert Vaughn, Detendant '' "iiinols' N OW on this day comes the said complainant bv 4 her solicitors, and files her bill of complainif ana amdayit of the nonresidence of the said defen oahV the ooect and prayer of which bill is to obtain decree for divorce from the bonds of matrimonv now existing between the said complainant and de- iendant and to obtain decree for alimony and that certain lands mentioned in said bill shall be declared the property of said complanant It is therefore on mouon ordered, that the said defendant be notified oi the pendency of this suit by the publication of this order ln some newspaper published in this State. for TWO weeks successve the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the first day of the next term of th court, and that unless he shall appear and demur plead or otherwise answer said companants bill of complaint: on or before the second day of the next term of this court at court to be held at the court house in said county of White on the fourth Monday after the fourth Monday in November next the same will be taken as true and confessed and decree en- tered accordingly. R. s. BELL. Cierk :, A true copy from the record n;
 o,. Attest; ae ;0x. . R. s. BELL, Clerk. .hi
 "S'' So' lo'4 2t Cost of adv. $5.)
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

H REVOLUTIONS BY THE PEoPLE.-Wc hail with pleasure the increasing popularity of McLFANS VOLCANIC OIL LINlMENT, notwithstanding the vile and malicious ' lies" that were invented and issued through the press to injurc its reputation.
 ResoIred That having tested it, and found it more cure of Rheumatism, Bruises Sprains, Pains. Sores EruPions on the Skin, Piles, Burns Scalds etc. and for Horses, to cure Sweeny, Lameness, Strains Poll ev F1stula, Sores, etc., will continue to use it: LOT McLesas celebrated Liniment will never fail to
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

o. Dr. Adams having sold out his drug store to Dr. J. J. McAlmont S5 Co.,, desires all of his debtors to call and settle with him. He wishes to close up his books.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

@The Dead Letter Bureau of the Post. office Department is now making up and trans. mitting mails to the respective countries, as fol- lows: For England, 30, 900; Canada, $500; Nova Scotia, $50; New Brunswick, 600; Bremen 6,OOO, and for Prussia, 2.OOO. All these letters are returned unopened.
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

GT By reference to our advertising columns 1t will be seen that valuable plantation in Dal- las county, belonging to the estate of the late Col James w. Eaton, is offered for sale by his administrators
The true Democrat., 1854-10-25

THE MORMON GovERNoE-A CHANGE FOR Row.-"A letter from Washington, says the Charleston Courier of Monday, states that the official term of Gov. Brigham Young, of Utah Territory, expired on Friday the 29th of Sep tember His successor has not been agreed upon, and the appointment of one has been found matter of considerable dficulty.- Young will not be re-appointed, but 1t is we'll known, that no man not Mormon, could gov ern that lawless and impious community, with out the material aid of two we'll appointed re- giments. The Secretary of the Territory, 4. w. Rabbit: formerly delegate in Congress, will direct affairs until the further action of the Pre- sident. The political insubordination of these people IS as remarkable as their moral and reli- glous irregularities. MT. Young and his asso cIates have not thought fit to forward copies of their territorial laws, or the accounts of the ex- pendltures of the public appropriations for the past two years"
 Now, Governor Brigham Young, has told his people distinctly, that he would be Governor until God Almighty should see fit to remove him. the flats of President Pierce to the contrary notwithstanding. If it be true that his term of office has expired, and that some one will be appointed to supercede him, there is a smart chance for "skrimmage" with the Saints.