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The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-11-01
Litten g. Horne,

Threshing Machine Builders T. Repairers.
b SUNFISH, OHIO.
NTILL have constantly on hands MACHINES
w of all kinds; also CLEANERS Of the best
and latest Improvements.
From past experience we fatter ourselves that
we can equal any manufactured in the State.
Persons wishing to purchase Machines will
please give us a call and examine for themselves
All work warranted to peform right sale
N d All old Castings and Iron taken in ex-
IN. ID. change for work, for which the highest
price will be given. LITTEN s. HORNE.
Sunfish, Juue z, 1854.
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July 6, ls5
Bargains!! Bargains!!!

|UVHE subscriber, by way of addition to the
u town of Woodsfeid. has caused to be sur
veyed and divided, that excellent lot Of land ad.
joining said town, situated on the aouth part there.
of, and west of the road leading to Sistersville;
and he now offers, AT PRIVATE SALE, and
at low prices,
l0 LOTS
of convenient size, not excelled lots for build
ing or any other purpose by any in or adjoining
/ the town. This is we'll known to be the mos
pleasant and healthy portion of the village, and
| a desirable site for all who want comfortable
hcme, or lot good for any other purpose, at
low price, --..
Those wishing to purchase must apply soon. as
the subscriber Intends to close up his affairs th
fall, preparatory to location elsewhere, and il
therefore determined, in the above language, te
| give bargains! bargains!!! 8
July Is, 1854. SIMPSON HoLLISTER.
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]. c. HARBOUR,
Surveying.

- 1JUI VO1. IHS'
HlHE undersigned. thankful for past favors
i would inform the public that he still contin
ues the business of SURVEYING. He may
be found part of his time in Woods6eId, AMI
part Of his time in Malaga township.
DANIEL NORRIS.
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THE PEOPLES P.aTENT OFFICE.
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ly at his Office, or by letter. To those living at
distance, he would state, that all the business
cessary to secure Patent can be arranged by let
ter, just as well as though the parties were pcrso
naliy present. All consultations and business
strictly confidential. Patents promptly secured
in England, France, and other foreign countries
ALFRED E. BEACH,
Editor of the Peoples Journal, Patent Agent, &c.
No. sc Nassau street, New York CITY.
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WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
Staple Goods, Silks, Variety and
FAyNCY DRY GOODS,
81 WOOD ST, PITTSBURGH.
q OLICIT the attention of Merchants generally
~ to their stock now in store, and being receiv-
ed weekly throughout the season. which will be
offered at as low rates as in any Jobbing House
any where, east or west.
To their Silks and Dress Goods they ask par
ticulsr attention their styles and assortment be-
ing of the newest descriptions, and will be kept
up in full and large variety.
Also-Emb oideries and White Goods;
Linen Goods and Laces;
Ribbons of all kinds, in large assortment;
Shawls, newest styles;
Spring and Summer rsvats. Handkerchief,
Ties, &C.;
Hos cry, Gloves, rape g, Tarletons, &C.;
Variety Goods, of every description
A LARGE STOCK OF
Brown Goods, Drills, Osnabures, bleached Sheet
ings and Shrtings, Fiannels, Ticks, Linings
SC; Men aud Boys Summer Wears, Wool
of all descriptions; Cloths, CassImers, Sat
Detts. Vestines, Jeans, Tweeds. Cords, Steu
benville Goods, &C.; with all leading styles o
PRINTS; fancy, Dark Blue, English ant
French Chintzes, Spring Lawns, Bereges, sc.
aud complete stock generally Of every article
needed by the Merchant.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30
THE HORRORS OF PEsT1LENcE.

Extract Of a letter dated Savannah, September 8.
aMy oldest son has been down ten dsys--hs case
hopeless part Of the tme is better Brother Payne
my colleague is very sick worn out and there is
scarcely we'll man left in theciy God seems to have
marked us for his vengeance. Do pray for us.
Yesterday, stormy it vas man left his dead wife
in bed and all his household matters and left the CITY,
At another house went to found all SICK and asked
how they were in the pext house. They said they hoard
something like map fall on the floor in the nisht.
pushed open the door and found dead the floor.
He had pitched oat of bed in his death struggle and died
with his feet against the door, His wife speechless
in another rom. There had not been soul to see
them die.
~ walked oil Of day before yesterday evening to get
some me- white black, to stay with family where
evc member down. and could mot get for love
or money. am worn out; run down day and night /
am doctor nurse and cook You draw the faint
idea Of the suerngs here It famine will be-
next The country people are afraid to come We cam
get chicken in the place to make coup for the sck
and the groce es nearly all shut up. could find
but open this morning, and his stock three or
four spoiled hams feel alone in the midst Of death.
All my friends gone sick, dead no one to
come and ask how we Three sick here and Of
the rest complaining and about the best off,
fear cannot keep up long. am nervous that
cannotwrite legby The light has not been out in my
house in ten days, and will not be for weeks to come
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

HORRIBLE MURDzR-One of the most horrible murders
We ever had to record perperaed in Princess Anne
Va) on Friday evening upon the person of AuousTus
McALPIS, Esq, highly esteemed young farmer Of that
county he was hrs way home from court, where he
had been in attendance grand juror, and met his
death about three miles this side the courthouse on the
Holland swamp road, where his body found on Sa-
turday morning literally cut to pieces less than thirty
hree wounds having been inflicted upon it. The doctors
who were summoned before the inquest testi
NED mat twenythree out Of the thirty three
tai When found he was laying upon his coat, of which
ne was partially Invested, his left alone remaining in
tne sleeve giving rise TO the inference that he was dis
before having time to make the least resistance to
the dastardy attack of his murderer. He was known to
De unarmeo and his pocket book and all other articles
usually worn about his person weA found untouched
ms morse was met on his way home with the bride
broken ana the siirrups thrown the saddle Sus
picon oil having committed the foul deed fell upon Mr.
WILLIAM EwELL also Of Princess Anne, who arrested
on Saturday and taken before the examining Court But
after long sitting the evidence not appearing sufficient
for his commtal for trial. the Court discharged him.
Norfolk Beacon.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

WARama TO YoUrH.-Thc Coroner held an inquest
of Louisville (Ky) the goth instant, upon the body
Of young man whose fate affords melancholy evidence
Of the bighng effects Of strong drink OF respectable
parentage bred up life Of ease and with future in
which all promised well, the deceased would not have
died he did, within the confines Of prison house, had
Il not been for the maddening effects Of liquor too early
and too long INDUCED in. On Wednesday morning the
workmen engaged in the building, corner of Fifth
and Jefferson streets found him in the cellar and Disco
vering that he was then in state Of noxcaton Us was
generally his CUSTOM they conveyed him to the JAIL and
there instead Of recovering from his drunkenness he
continued in speechless stupor until evening" when the
poor victim expired There is in this terrible incident
sermon favor Of temperance and sobrcty power
full and eloquent than all the efforts that lecturers might
make in twelvcmonh. But few years ago and there
youth and hope and the love of family and friends
for this young man. slave 10 his own passions, he
sacrificed al, aud to-day lies in untimely grave.
TLomsriiis Courier.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

PRo0REss OF CAN'T AND FAEATIcIM. --Refcrmed drunk
ards gamblers &C. have figured pro6taby before the
public that numbers are tempted to go into these
branches and qualify The area, too, Of reformation is
widening with the demands Of the public. Mr.. Samuel
Head the reformed burglar and robber, an accomplish
Of the notorious Henry Wyatt; and leader of the gang
headed by John A Mund, who has spent twelve years Of
his life in the prisons Of the different States Of the Unon
ecturng to crowded houses in the county of Lv
inason IN " The Rochester Democrat announces that
the great reformed and most ustrous lecturer intends
to favor that city with visit, and deliver of
lectures in which he win give his views the present
prison discipline and management He viii also give
true history Of his crimes committed in this and the
Western Ststes."-Albany Aads.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

DUD AT THE MAST HEAD.-A man. supposed to be
about 80 OF age whose name was not ascertain ed
died suddenly at New Orleans the Goth instant nj the
mast head Of the ship Judith The man was ship rlg-
ger by profession and had been called aboard by the
tain Of the vessel to rig out the ship He assembled the
rigging, and about hour afterwards was seen living
Of the yardarms perfectly mofoness Ono Of
the sailors from the deck hailed him, but receiving no
answer, went up to what the matter. He found
that he dead took him up in his arms and carried
him down to the deck where inquest held on his
body, and verdict OF " died from disease Of the heart
returned
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

From the Buffalo Courier learn the death id that
city of LAWRENCE MYERS of hydrophoba. His agony
during his paroxysms terrible to behold, and his
struggles fearful that five powerful men could
with difficulty lash him to the bed, which, in his
ments he requested them do. His life for the last
three days had been prolonged only BY Dr. Hawey hav
ing opened the throat and inserted tube through which
the wretched man drew his scanty breath On Monday
night he died. He leaves wife and i've small children
in rather needy circumstances. stt
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

An UsroRTUsArH Notwithstanding late one night to
GOA "a Ia 81 svalavo replied the officer, and the
man thinking he told to 90 and find out shot him
dead on the spot IS -3as@e sssi sIglg G7s9
Qni "a Ia means who goes there And the name Votd-
az shs New Orleans paper.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.
i prsoRGANIzING DOCTRINES"

Under this head we copied into our paper few
weeks ago, from an Alabama journal, some COM
ments on an official Opinion of Judge of the State
of Georgia repudatng all obligation in his capacity
of Judge to be governed by the decisions of the
Supreme Court of the United States Not long
after the appearance of that article we received
from gentleman in Georgia copy.of the sub
Joined review of the Judges opinion which, though
somewhat free, does not, we think, exceed the
bounds of fair criticism; and, being both able and
just, we have concluded to give it to our readers al
though circumstances have delayed its appearance
longer than we could have wished
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-09-30

GCHOOL BOOKS In grea, variety for sale at the lowest
- prices in every case by FRANCK TAYLOR. <
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one oil the Judges positions however, extraordna-
~ that cannot refrain from mentioning It needs no re-
ladion Inc Plaintiffs In error sought tax laid
by the City Council on imported goods on the ground that
ing opinion, says, If tho ordinance rod the plaintiffs
have no right to relief Up. $40 Why1 Because having
paid the tax and of added that much To the yica
their goods the has paid It. and they are not in
ured There's free trade doctrine" for you An
secession must not be reversed because hurts nobody How
that fact became known to the Court are not Informed
II is to be noticed that in oil the remarks on which e
anmadvert the Judge speaks for himself alone His COLLEAGUES
gave opinion beyond the point decided, and authorized
him to give for hem and Jet in the notes of the
prepared by himself he states all the points Of his Glitter
ncta If they solemn adjudications the whole
Court This is doubtless mere insdvertence but it is mad
yertence so gross as to be culpsble
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
O. The County Temperance meeting will be held in this village. on Tuesday next, at II o'clock, A. M.

DEsTRUcrIvE FIRE AT GREAT BAR1N6 TON. MAss.-A fire broke out in the will. age of Great Burlington. Mass, on Sat urday evening. Oct. 2. about half past II o'clock and property to the amount of $90,OO0 was destroyed.
 Among the sufferers arc Granger & Hill Bro.. who lose $50 O0o-insurance $24.OOO: J. F. & F. T. Sanfouls, loss SIS .00O--insur ance $5 900. J. D. Cush ing. loss $l 500 =. insured for 5000; Sil s Sprague. loss $00O--insurance $50o.- The Housaionic Railroad Company like wise lose about $6. 900 in wood and wood sheds-ro insurance. There were seve. ral other minor losses.
 The fire when f st discovered was in the northwest pat of the railroad wood sheds. and was believed to be the work of an incendiary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
Pnrnian,

The cleaner Baltic arrived aI New York on Monday evening, with very important newS from .iIe seat of wsr:
 Eight hours after the Eureps sailed there came the official news of Il great battle at Alma River, iii the Chnea. On the 2Sst the allies si0Fmed the Russian emlrencIi- menis, aGier Inur koufs fighting. The AnRiO French hIsI 2, 800 kilIed and wound ed, The Russians Ost 5000.
 Private dispatches supply the rest Ol the news, namely, that the Russians under MensciIik0f, personally, rallied On tue riv- CT KalCha on the 23d, and again gave bat lle lO the allies, and were again defeated and driven iO their entrenchnenls behind SehastopOl.
 They again rallied, and on the 24,h a ihitd battle was fought and were the third time defeated.
 On the 25 h, Fort Constant was in. vested hy sea and land and ailer an Gbsii- nate defence was carried by sIurni. The allies then bnMbaTded lLe city and the fleet. Ten ships of the line were burned and sunk. The remaining fnrts were car- ried one after ann,her. Eigtl hundred guns were si.enced. 23 900 prisoners were taken. . nol less than l8,OOO in SrbasinpoI alone.
 Menschiko6, wiIt, the shattered remains Df his force retired into pns,lion ln the inner harboF, threatening iO fire lhe iowE and blow up the remaining ships. unless the viciors would grant him an honorable capituIa:inn. The allied Generals deman. ded his unconditional surrender and in the name of humanity gave him six hours for consideratin
 The latest dispa.cl says that Menschi- kOff has surrendered. and ihe British and French fl ,gs wave over Sebasiopol.
 The enlrenched camp ui' the Russians on the eigils nf Alma contained 50, 900 men aud numerous artillery and cavalry, aud was carried at the point Of the bayO> net, after four hn"rs fighting.
 No general officer of the British was wounded. Marshal Si. A.naud and Lord Raglan commanded in person. General Thuma ssoD. French, is thought io he ia tally wounded, and General Canroberl was wounded in ihe shoulder.
 The second engaged on the plains of Kalan,ai lasted sevcrrl hours was very sangu'narv and ended in the total defeat of the Russians, who were pnsued to the intrenchmenis before Sebastopol.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

Dissrics 0f Nev NILford s. Probate Court, Nev
 Ailford, SeEten,ber 26th, 1884.
 TTPON the application of RocELIA A. LyoN O of said New Milford, showing to this Court that she is Guardian to Jay c. Lyon and Samuel c Lyon, both of said New Milford, minors be longing 10 said district, and that said minors are the equal and joint owners of the following real estate. viz: One piece of land situated in said New Milford near Curtis Peet's dwelling -honse, pnd is bounded northerlv on Edward HuDtis land, easteTly on Sperry Wheaton's heirs land, southerly on Miner M0rehonse's heirs land in part and part on highway. and westerly on high. or less, with dwelng-house standing thereon.
 Also, one piece of land situated on the oppnsite side of the highway from the above, bounded esstetiv on highway, northerIy on Harlow H. NewtOn'e land, westerly on Nathaniel Ls Ons' land, and s0utherly on Edward Hunts Iand-- containing about four acres of land more or less, with barn standing ihereoDj pari 0f the above described property is subject to the dover estate of the said ROcelia A. Lyon-said property hav- ing descended to said minors from their late father, Seth s. Lyon. All the said minors it- ierest in said estate valued at about one thousand dollars, and showing just and reasonable cause for selling said real estatepraying for an order, and that she or some other meet person he em- file, dated the 26.h day of September 1854, more fully appears.
 Ordersd-That the Epregoing application he heard at the probate office in New Milfntd on the 8th day 4nf December, 1854, at one o'clock after noon and that notice theres,f be pnbiiehed H some public newspaper near the place where such real eeiaie lies, three weeks successiveIy, at least six weeks befose said time assigned 23 JOHN s. TURRlLL, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
Notice,

A the annual Town Meeting of,he town of "A Washington, legally warned and held on the 2d day ot Ocinher, 1854:
 Voted, 'rha, all Nea. Cattle, Horses, Asses, Mules, Swine, Sheep and Geese, he and the same are hereby restrained from gong at large on the Highways nr Commons in this town, excepting one Cow to each individual famiy--which Cow shall be resrained from sundown until sunrise and nl Cattle shall he restrained from going at large from the first day of December until the first of May; and that lhe penalty for breach of this Bye-Law shall be iwen,y-five cents for each Neat Cattle, Horse, Ass, Mule, Swne, Sheep ot Goose gong at large, to be paid by the owners oi said animal or creature so running at large, in either Of the town pounds in said 'own-pro- vided :he penalty shall not exceed the sum Of three dollars; and that any Elec,or or freeholder may iuponnd for breach of this Bve>l.aw
 Voted, That the Town Clerk cause this Bye. Law to be published in the Liich6eld Enquirer, Newspaper printed in Lilchfeld. in the County of Litchfield. for four weeks successvely, before this Bye.Law shall he in force
 A true transcript from the Record.
 Certified by D. B. BRINSMADE,
 Town Clerk. Washington, Oct. 2d, 1854. "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
M xIL IN n R x
 AND DRE9N.nl AKlNGs

MISS J. c. FARNSWORTH has returned WI rum New York, having attended tho Mil llneTy opening for Fail Fashions in that city. Oi the So b Of Sep,.-and is now ready 70 receive orders or calls from any who wOnld like to ex. anime the larlest aud best assortment of Mli- nery and Fancy G0nds ever brought tO this village, and which will be sold cheap.
 M!bbons and Feathers, French and American artihciai Flowers, Silks. Satias and Velvets, Mode and B.mbazne. French and English Grape, a splendid assortment of needle work Gn1 n1nrs, Sleeves and ChemiseiIes. lnseFtings and Edgin!s, Cheneil and Mohair Head Dresses, SS,nHmething new of GIoves--thc best of Kid Silk. ", W.rstsd and Lisle 1'hfead; good styles of Dress Trimmings, white and cOloFed Hosiery.
 Linen Cambric I1andkerchiefs for g cis, and some much cheaper; Fancy Goods and Toys of every description; S!raws very chraD. Ladies please call and examine fer yourselves.
 All orders of Millinery and Dress> Making prnmptlv executed.
 ,Re"dy-made Hats always on hand, and also Mourning.
 Four Doors IVest the ConrL1 House. Vest Main Si
 Liichfrld, Oct. 2.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
New Fall Goods 1!
A S,,Iend;1 Assort,aent

nF Gents and Ladies' Dress Goods and O Trimmings of all descriptions, for sale very low. consisting in part of
 eery lou.
 4O pieces French and American plain and fig, ured. fancy and mourning Muslin Del and DeBaizes- cheap. Black and colored Alpaccae and Popllns. black and colored plain, striped and paid DREss SILKS l, 100 pieces fancy and mourning Calicoes and heavy Ginghams Brocha, Thibet and cashmere SHAwIs Robroy wool long Shawls; Carpets. Flannels and Sheetings-bI and brown; ready.made Clothing Overcoats. C0ats, vesis' Panfs. Shirss, under Shirts and Drawers; Cloths. Cassi,neres, Saiinests and Tweeds Linens: Diapers Hosiery, Gloves, &c white Mnslins oi all descriptions. silk and velvet Dress Trimmings in any quantity: .a Gxc. Produce UGneed in pGymenf.
 Or Shirts, Wrappers and Drawers given out 10 be made up, in any quantity des:Ted
 s. ~. BRONSON. IifchfieId. Oct. gth. i05l "A
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
New Goods !! IF rice g le c d u c c d.! n. McME
ED. McNE Jl

First DOor Edst Ot the Court House, ID RESPECTFULLY announces to the public EA that he has received his second supply of desirable Fall Guods, and takes much plea sure in observing that duling his recent visit to New nary depression in many kinds of Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, 10 make such purchases as will enable him to place before his customers well-selecied assortment oi Ladies' and Gent 8 Dress Gods at very iow prices
 Ills stock of Ladies' Dress Goods is very large, consisting in part of Merinoes. Psramettas, plasn and figured DeLaines, Cashme.es, Alpaccas, DeBeges. plaid Cloaking ana Lninss. Drocha and Mantle Sl.a awls-buth long and square, Trunks, Carpet Bags, &c.
 GENT'S FURNISHING GooDs.-G.oves, Cravats, Broadcloths, Beaver and Pilot Cloths, Silk, Vel vet, Farmers Satin, &c.
 Also, full supply oi Groceries, Crockerv and Glass Ware, Flour, Feed, SSc constantly on hand. Oct. l6.