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Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07

TNHE Store of the Subscriber will be weekly -A replenished with ,lEw Goops, from the ! New York, Boston and Philadelphia Importing l Houses, and from all the principal American manufacturers. Among his extensive assortment may be found all kinds of
 Letter, Cap, Dra,oing, Note and Famcy Pape's;
 White Buff q Enameled Encelopes; Ppier Mache, Roseacood, Mahogany 6 Leahes Writing Desks, Work Bores, 8c.; Cloth, Leather and Papier Mache Portstolsos, From S7a cts. to $500 each; AN styles of Card Cases and Porte Monnaies Wallets and Pocket Books; Steel, SIX and Kid Purses; Bankers C,ses; Lubin's Celebrated Genuine Peflmes; Farina's Umivalcd Cologne; Bridal, Glove g. Handkerchief PeyJamed Bores, Building Blocks, Wood Alphabets:
 VelOet, Irom Tin and India Rubber Toys;
 Pearl g. Irory TaJletss Crying Babies; China, IVar and Rubber Dolls i; GameS too numerous to mention; Magnets, Masks, g. Magic Lanterns; Hair, Cloth, Hat, Tooth, Nail g. Lather Brushes
 Gentlemen's Dressing Cases; SheH and Horn Dressing Combs; Iro'y Combs;
 Ladies' Companions, Spool Stands;
 All kinds Rubber Bulls; Iesta Lights; AsrmOnicans, PickUicks, .Sand Toys, Tea Bells Opera Glasses, Toilet q Trareling Glasses;
 Thermometers and Barometers, Tooth Po,coer, Hair Oils, Toilet 8,Shauing Soaps, Chessmen, DOminoes, Back Common Boards,
 Chesstoarcls; Dice; Checkers; Ss'0ing Birds, sir Kinds, from s7 1 to 62 E cents
 Penknives, Scissors and Shears;
 4 splendid assortment of
 Gold Pens, in Gold and .Silrer Cases, Steel Pens, Ely Styles; Pen Mos and Q,als !;
 Letter Seals or Stamps, aH styles;
 2'he best of Var, ,carunted to burn free; Water ColOrs, from cents to S4OO per bor
 Fancy Paper and Glass Bones;
 Transparent, Porcelain and Paper SLates, 4 Iarye assortment of Visiting8' Wedding Cards:
 Stationery Articles in general;
 Erery Kind cf Legal g. PrO1ate Blanks; Wedding Stationery aud Firms" best qualities;
 Patent Blot Pads; Diaries;
 Ledgers, Day q Cash Bcoks Journals, 8c. Blaak Notes, Drqtls Orders, Due Bills, SC. Sc,
 Letter Copying Presses, BoOks g. Ink; Mathematical Instruments; Biotting Papers; Paper Folders and Paper Weights; Erasers;
 Newspaper Files and Wircs;
 Mouth Glue g. lfacilage; IndeliJle Inks,
 Black, Blue, Red $. Violet Lnks; hakstands, of One Hmdied di6erenf rarieties ALL of the above described articles can be found in greater profusion and variety than elsewhere in New England, besides other articles too numer- oas to mention. Call and see for yourself. They will bc sold at the lowest prices, either at whole sale or retail. 1y- Particular attention given to the PAPER and ENVELOPE TRADE, at 10 STATE STREET, HARTFORD, CT, by ELIHU GEER. G Every kind and style of Jon, CARD and BOOK PRINTING, by Steam, executed as heretofore. Large additions of NEW rYPE and MACHINERY are being made this year, to the already most extensive Printing Establishment of
 ELIHU 6EER, 10 srArE ST
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
MANSION HOUSE,

W M. EZ. c R O s s M A N. LEAVING taken this House, the subscriber MI is prepared to extend 10 travellers and others rhe bestof accommodations "for man ana beast"
 The Hotel is located in the pieasantesi part Of it at all times desirable home for those who may yisi, the place. To the members of the Bar and others of Litchfeld County, he has only to say that the reputation the House has possessed tor the last twenty years will be fully sustained
 Connected with the Hotel is Livery Stable where good teams may be had at any time.
 Litchield, May, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
Buttksreitt G Trowbridge. .Wepch0 6tOrS,

No. l iSOWth Street, Litchfeld. "AVE just received from Now York large kt assortment of Gentlemen's Dress Goods, equal to any in the market. They have every ,hInr in the shape of Cloths which the public wish. and that too al prices which will suit GUS toners. They have also an extensive assortment ofCrava;s, Collars, Hosiery, Handkerchieis, Vest ines and Trimmings, to which the attention of the public is invited. S,T- Those furnishing their Cloth can have garments cut made in a style which cannot be Tivaled in fashion and workmanship. Cutting done at short notice. All work warranted to fit.
 Remember the number South Street. c, G BUrrKEREITT. JAMES IRowBRIDGE.
 Litchieid, March, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07

A large assortment of Classical, Theologi- cal, Miscellaneous, Medical and SCHOOL BOOKS. American, English, and French Stationery, at wholesale or retail. BLANK BOOKS every description on hand or made to order.
 tL5e Old Books re. bound, in plain or ele- gant style. Merchants, School Committees, Teachers, &c., supplied on the most liberal terms. [july 6, ls53-9
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
New Spring, Goods !!
 E n. McNEIl

" AS received a weil-seIecied assortment of following; French and English Broadcloths. plain and doeskin Cassimeres, Serges, Tweeds, black Silk, white Flannel. Linen Sheetings, DrilIlngs, Slrainer Cloth, Jacquard Diaper, Cambnc Silesia Gloves, Hose, Knitting Cotton, Carpeline, Drug get, &c. Also, m assortment of Ladies' Dress Goods suitable Er the senson-among which may be found plain and figured DeLainCs, Cham brays, DeBegc, G'nghams, Prints, &c., Sc.
 By continuing the Ready Pay system we shall be enabled 10 sell the above Goods at a small advance from cost.
 &s- Most kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods.
 Litch6eld. March 18th, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
HOOEs aud Shoes.

A G. BRADFORD, of Wolcottvillc, has Ao jus, received full and complete assort. ment of all kinds of Ladies' Caters, Shoes and Buskins; Gents Boots, Callers, French Ties and Shoes; Misses Boots and Shoes; Children's Shoes of all kindsa-of the latest styles and best quality, which the public are respectfully invited to examine.
 Wolco,,vil!e, Apri! 22, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
Notice.

TIE subscriber. thankful for the pairona ge the go"d people of Woco,tville and vicinity have favored hun ihr past season, would respectfully inform his friends and customers tha: he is now receiving in store the largest and most desirable assortment of Goods ever offered for sale in this county. Cash and ErcAaage is still tn. motto. 0r Good Goods sold at my usual smaH profits
 A. c. BRADFORD. wo,coRville, April 7th, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07

EDR0AnwAY TIES for Ladies. and ali other AD kid Wel,s, for sale by M.&T. MlSSES' aMd ChildFcn's BAois and Shoes of IVA every deecrin,on, inr sale low. hv
 MEAFOY & TROWBRIDGE,
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
DRESS GOODS

AT BRADFORDS-lN wOLCOTTVILLE. RlSClOFF Oil Boiled Silks. hD Paid and Striped do
 Foulards do do
 Barege DeLaines. Muslin De eLaines-plaid striped and plain Plain Persian Cloths.
 Striped do do
 Embroidered Robes.
 do in white
 French and Eng 'ish Muslins GinChams-l;ghi aud dark colors. Calicoes-EngIish and American. All for sale low for Cash or ErchoRge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
Tsssnfy.srss .amneai Report ef the LTrCHFTELD MUTUAL


 LTrCHFTELD MUTUAL Rfsae E1ssagrNspcc O1llfoSSsags
 JULY Sd, 1854.
 By Cash reed for Premiums on POli-
 cies this year SSsOVA 1L To cash paid for Losses and Expenses
 this year Ss161 A. By whole amount of Cash
 reed for Premiums S25,6l6 9l Interest reed on Loans I,43l SI-S27, ,O5O 72 To whole amt paid for
 Losses & Expenses $2l ,y9S 57 Cash now on hand 5,O52 15-S27, ,C50 p To amount of Premiums charged on
 iirequired SEQ, 2ss 6 Add Cash on hand 5,052 Is Making the Capital Stock of this -
 Company at this time S25, ,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.
 The Directors of this company are confident that the plan of Insurance adopted by them will meet with hearty response from all intelligent friends ot the principle Of Mutual Insurance. This company insure only in this state and take no risks on Mills, Goods in stores: shops, setc., or in exposed Village or city property, but seohFne their business entirely to farm property and isolated buildings, and their contents-Uf which not more than S2O0O will be Insdred un one risk. , 6romptness and liherality, and if at any time difference should arise between the parties, all such difference will be adjusted by lnd herent sIDe rsons in the county each party selecting one, and i1 case they do not agree, a thlrd person shall be chosen and the award of all, or any two of them, shall be final and conclusive.
 s6eM5ceFS Of ESae COsls2sOMy. ]. G, BECKWITH. Preside eri,
 OLIVER GOOD Wl.V, Treasu1tg,
 JASO.N WHIPPING, Secretarv.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07

DARAMETTAS.-lO pieces mere of those N splendid pafanfetlas, price 37 l-2 cts. per yard, just received, at BRADFORD'S,
 Wo!coitville
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07

The Morgan TrOltcr TWILL stand at the stable of the Mansion w House, this season. For particulars erl- Quire 0f LOT PENN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07
'. R E M NI E l. F UTOULD inform his friends and the public w generally, that he has opened a
 CABINET SHOP,

Al A L L o A A. A U LI NearJ Brewsters store, where he is prepared to supply all those in want of anything in his line on the most reasonable terms, as he has large stock uf we'll selected Goods such as Sotas. Itte-d-tetes. Lounges, Marble Top and Mahogany Center Tablcs. Gc. Gc.
 0er Ready made CotEins of all sizes constantly on hand. J. REMMELE.
 Falls Village, Dec. 1853.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-07

Leof No. LX.
 GROCERIES.
 TEAS. SPICES. PRovfs1oNs. Young Hyson Nutmegs Mackercl Imperial Allspice Goldfish English Breakfast Cloves Dried Beef Congo Pepper Ham Oulong Cassia Tongue SouchOng Ginger Cheese Prime 'Od Java Coffee, Sugars. Molasses. Raisins, Prunea, Dried Peaches, Apples, Salera- tus, Macaroni, Soap, Candles, Crackers. and all kinds of the best Family Groceries constantly on hand, not excepting starch and starch polish for those who prefer tito the family starch that re. quires no posh.
 A careful perusal of this Leaf will be advan tageous to housekeepers "Stick a pinin it." HENRY MERRIMAN x Co. respectfully presen their Portfolio, and invite the readers of the Litchfeld Enquirer to call and inspect their Illustrations.
 Waterbury, May 1st 1854. ]
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

g0EtTlO ID ulNITr successor 70
T..,rN N.vnt. rrtsarofrf ASpxrst
arttrr. s,,.m,..,,..4 \rN Ormn> tie
..aae- b.. ...l oa, a .,e LARGEST ana mos
c,rlp.e.e SELECTION. &, pima fgries IN itt
southern eauuir..all Of which are GUARANTEE
mood ...l p.ri.rt Instruments Agents fc
nip 4..,.ecA. Srapaer & co.'s New You
as
rue-e Pianos arr celebrated for fine qnail
If tome. pnrsnc-. ct sound. aud for neal AZ
a..rte4 Gn..h Of exterior workmanship i'i
aforementioned los the protcs sion. and con2fiel'
.uIrrs. 10 be the finest Piano. made % BE-
United States. Pariicularationiouis reqaesa
to ihr.r splendid Scrpautrne pattern. whPt'
%. '.-''. =, cs '.t .'a,.. ' p.',a5 20
H. - :. Phi CO.
p p.,.;... ea,, t..,na .nd tea
p...... c.,.c, ,i,....,,... bo,se
~, p..... 49,, aud mar, Of.
r.',, ~ '''''s w
cf,tr,pc c.ar,.,,.. h,,s, IF IiallS So
@pan 2 and French patterns, sci Nioi'n''
hree Quantities. Nr.olron~, Seapbnes' "
rans, Flutes tarIoartes, Brass lnslruHes.
81 all binds, Ni9lucollos, Banio-, siriHs' y
all Instruments, and mu ical merchandise !" ="
Sheet Music At al huds-music reee'w
from tie North by every steamer, as 'oen !
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

I H. NANilOOK manufacturer ~ Tin.
Ds coppsr, and Shat IRON, keep constantly
on hand complete assortment Of Tin ware,
which o VIII sell ~ Shreveport prices.
job " ors done in superior manner md a.
short notiee. Gauierne done At short notice,
and cheap
Jan. -. iS5G ms
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

',he Baltimore American Says ihere were
23l, 59i aoldiefs engaged ia the Reyoia,
fionasv war OF ibis eumber. there are
nov less thoa 400 living. whose aecs
mas, =gffage nearly ninety years. 4 few
wears more, and these venerable octogena.
sisns VIII only DO kncsn ia The pages OF
histcry.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

I1-rrr n rAtNfE, JAMES Mo-.
IOSEp1 II phIN ER & co. Ia.
y All U'sui Dealers IN rors,gnsi1y -, =.
mos ~ GoaIs, q Camp street, atsyec." -
ir New Ofleaus, '''''
Jan %. 1852 v3u2 s-'iv
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27
NEW ORLEANS-..CsntIn...

". rAwffvs
DAWIlNS, DUNCAN & Co r., Duscn
IA fors and tammissi1p Uerebg,,, y f1.
Garundeiet Street, New Orleans. 40. So
Rrfrn rn--Jamcs y. Collier. Color,,r
Cooper. ". ). Sanders, J +. Ron.gaVH
Joseph v. Taylor, HARRISON county. A. .'oags.
w Ma-sie, }. }. Holloway Rusk count M, 'oaa
Trawick, Jefferson. unity y.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

III dit WAS trump. what hand you
uoaM held. said Charles Lamb, to a
fi,hs ~ laes q. whist.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

Tweniy>oue German country ghs, from
II wears old were hteig taken from
n steamer on the Rhine, which they were
descending 10 company with three meu,
who Aefo taking them "a New York 70 BE-
placed IN houses Of u fame. They were
sent 10 their homes, aud two Of the men
were arrested
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

:, O.NLISUN a Co, Commls,lo, n
- chants. New Orleans. '"''
$. q. Nelson Nca Orleans: +. D,,,...
New Oheaue II g. Walker Nempbi. 1,'a,ui
heCaeh.er Branch Union Bank "a ', Xll'
.n. AHH Ala "a n, "'
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

w A. uANNEN & co, (sueee.,o.
W. J hrrwstcrl Wholesale Del,n, le
Fr.nri and american Hafs,taps, S,ra,e q !, "a
traf 'as, Sc, No. q Common IT., n O., 80
Jan. -, 9NJI. y3n,s @'
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27
EVANN. GREGG. 4 En-.

We will furnish Rageing, Rope. ana n,
aioa supplies to Planters shipping '.
.N.., D. .u~n IS 80 h
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

II. Il K. II. KEY.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

JOHN y. SCOTT q co.
Nu 23 NH am - Uarr.r vrr
y e.v ! ork.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

UiF,Hi ud H#u C'Hr.e
VEN ORLElNN
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

The Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

Goods NJ the loves! marked Pre-, ., az
nu'eei iA every particular. J. I S''N'
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

EDWARD THOMPSON. WILLIAM L, '1,s.t
ALLEN, u co. WEE .si
f,tace-s. and Dealers IN choice "'n'' x,x
liquors, Nos. 81 and % Common s'''''
Orleans.
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1854-05-27

WARD q NIyION
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-01-20

army at Whitehall, in 1888, and the farewell
of Napoleon TO his army at Fontainebleau, in
1915. The one had accomplished every
wish Of his heart. His noble exertions had
achieved the independe nee of his country, &
he longed to retire to the bosom Of his home
His ambition was satisfied. He fought for nc
crown, no scepter, but for the equality and
mutual happiness ofhis fellow-being. No tint
of Tyranny, no breath of slander, no whisper
of duplicity marred the fair proportions of his
public or private life, but
ale was a man, take him for oil in ALL
We ne'er shall look upon his like again.
The other great soldier was the disciple Of
selfish ambition. He raised the iron weapon
of war to crush, only that he might rule.
What to him were the cries of widows and
orphans! He passed to throne by making
the dead bodies of their protectors his step
ping stones. Ambition, self, were the gods
of his idolatry, and to them he sacrificed heca.
combs Of his fellow for the aggrandize-
ment of personal glory. Enthusiasm points
with fearful wonder to the name of Napo-
leon, while justice, benevolence, feedom,
and all the concomitants which constitute
the true happiness of man, shed almost di-
vine halo around the name and character of
George Washngton.-Nep York Journal of
Commerce.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-01-20
just as we Expectsds

When the first news was announced of the
dispersion Of procession of Germans week
ago last Sunday night in Cincinnati, by the
savage police Of that city-the murder of one
of their number-the imprisonment of sixty
more--it looked as if a fragrant outrage had
been committed by Cincinnati officers, than
whom no men in any of our cities have ac-
quired more unenviable notoriety for bru-
tality and downright ferocity. These Ger
mans have been acquitted on the testimony OF
the Police Officers alone. The Gazette says:
The evidence of the various witnesses, most
of whom were policemen, shows the attack
made upon the procession of the Germans
that night to have been most unIustiiable
and brutal outrage. Never before in its his.
tory was procession of men, marching peace
ably along the streets making no unusua
noise, committing, nor threatening to com
NIT any acts Of violence--neycr before wai
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-01-20

every prisoner by oath who were for,unat
enough to be released, secrecy the most al
solate on oil that they had endured seen O
heard during their confinement. The secret
was always guarded, from fear, well founde,
Of the realization Of the menaces which hac
been made them in case Of indiscretion.
Despotism being in the habit of committing
almost all its acts of violence in the shade
not SO much by shame as by fear, it followed
that prisoners were ordinarily broughtto the
Donjon In the night. The distinguished
Mrabeau, in his work on the Lettres de Cach-
It (sealed letters,) written while prisoner at
the Donjon, describes in the following start
ling manner the introduction Of prisoner
into this prison:
"The feeble glmmer Of lamp truly sepul-
chra!, lightened the step Of the captive; two
conductors resembling those Internal satellites
with the poets place in Tartarus, guide his
march. Bolts without number strike his
eyes and ears; doors of iron turn on their
enormous hinges, and the vaults re-echo the
mournful harmony. A pair Of narrow stairs,
winding and steep, lengthens the road and
multiplies the windings; the fickering light,
which penetrates with difficulty into this
ocean Of darkness, and brings to light every
where the huge locks the bolts and the bars,
augment the horror OF such spectacle and
the terror which it inspires. When the un-
happy victim arrives at last at his den OF
stone and iron, he finds there truck!e.bed,
two chairs Of straw and often Of wood, a pot
almost always broken, table covered with
grease-and what else! Nothing! Imagine the
effect produced on his mind by the first coup
d'GH thrown around him!'
Mirabeau's description is fully realized by
visit to the old tower.
The commandant, who always accompanied
the prisoner as far as his cell ordered the turn
keys to search the new conner; and after he
had been deprived Of all ibis effects, watch,
money, knife, scissors, etc, he was cautioned
to avoid making the slightest noise, "for,"
said the commandant in leaving him to him
self, "hiS is the home Of fsi!ence." What night!
what an awaking!
Usually prisoners were prohibited from
writing or reading, and were utterly deprived
of all occupation. Always in face ofhis bolts
his only distraction was the three daily visits
of his turnkey, who responded to his question
by 81 don't know" and to his reclamations
by"I: is,'' or sit is not the regulations" The
most favored, and they were small number,
were sometimes permitted to walk outside for
an hour in charge of a turnkey, who was not
allowed to quit them for an instant, nor re-
spond to any questions. Many prisoners
were ignorant why the attention of the pow
er had been SO fatally fixed on them; their ap-
peals to government never met response.
Often, after "a long captivity, their liberty
was rendered them without knowing why
they had been deprived of it. MIAMI.
The Belmont chronicle, and farmers, mechanics and manufacturers advocate. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1848-1855, 1854-01-20
Correspondence of the Cincinnati Gazette.
Vincsnnes andthe Donjon.
PARIS, November 81, 1853


The history ofVincennes during the five
centuries and half that it was occupied as
principle residence by the kings of France, is
a history full of thrilling interest. 1t has
been the theatre Of hard fought battles, of
kingy despotisni, of unjust oppression, of
state stratagems, of cruel assassinations and
of gross immortality. During the wars that
ragged for SO long time between England and
France. it passed several times into the hands
Of the English. Henry V. of England who
was declared king of France, lived seven
years at Vincennes and died there. 1t has
never, however, been taken when defended
by strong force. Henry w. (of Navarre)
the greatest warrior of his time, was repulsed
from an attack upon Vicennes with great loss.
Paris caPtulated to him, and proclaimed him
king OF France land the garrison Of vinccnnes
then threw open her gates.
1t was at Vincennes that the revOcatioK oi
the celebrated edict of Nantes was signed.
The Academy of Music and the Opera had
their birth place there.
The Emperor Napoleon first converted
Vncennes into manufactcry and depot o.
war materials. The amount of these mate
rials at this place in 1914, had an estimated
value Of ninety millions francs. When
Napolean started on the campaign Of Russia
he appointed Gen. Daumenil Governor o
the castle and fort. and said to him: 81 have
need OF man on whom can count, and
have chosen you. 1t is to Vincennes that
am to look for the munitions and materia
necessary for my armies" When Paris cspi
tulated, in 1914, strange officers presenter
themselves at Vncennes and demanded Gen
Daumehl to surrender the place, with tn
materials which it contained. The Genera
refused, when one Of the officers said to hin