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Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
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sW erc ke e asG ftOr0,
 No. South Street, Litehfetd. rrAvE just received from New York large
 assortment of GenIlemen's Dress Goods, eoual 10 any in the market. They have every ,h,nr in the shape of Cloths which the public wish, and that too at prices which will suit GUS toner's. They have also an extensive assortment olCrayais, Collars, Hosiery, ,tlandkerchieis, Vest inps and Trimmings, to which the attention of the public IS invited.
 Jcy- Those furnishing their Cloth can have garments cut or made in a style winch cannot be Home al short notice. All work warranted to fit.
 Remember the number l South Street. q. G BUTTKEREIrT. JAMES TRowBRIDGE.
 Litchield, March, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
BOOts yssd Sh,,cs.

A c. BRADFORD, of Wolcot,ville, has LAo jus. received a full and complete assort, ment of all kinds of Ladies' Caters, Shoes and Buskilrs; Gents Boots, Caters, French Ties and Shoes; Misses Boots and Shoes Children's Shoes of all kinds--of the latest styles and hesr quality, which the public are respectfully invited 10 examine.
 Wolcotlyille, April 22, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

DARAMETTAS.--l pieces mere of those N splendid paramet,as, price 37 i-2 cts. DC, yard, just received, at BRADFORD'S,
 Wolcotville
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
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AROS GCGWH So J. c .BECKWITH, A s LEWIS JASON WHITING SHELDON OSBORN OLIVER GOODWIN DAVIDc. SANFORD
 STEPHEN DENYING. SHELDON OSBORN of Ha, winton,
 General Agent. M AGENTS OF THE COMPANY. Leman W.Cu,ler, Wateriown Daniel B. sBrnsmade, Washington David C. Sanfcrd, New Milford Rufus Faller, Jr. Kent; Rich. ard Smith, Sharon; Frederick Kellogg e orn. wall; Joseph I. Gaylord, Goshen William M. Burfall, Canaan; Donald.J. Warner, Sal. 'isbary SD. Northway, and John Dewc.l Norfolk !; Henry Jones, New Harford = George D. Wadhams, Torring,on; Lewis Smith, Harwinton John c. Amhlcr, Be,hlem John Abernethy and George B. Pores, w cod bury; David c. Whrtiesey, New Preston Reuben Rock well, Colehrook; John Ilins dale. Winsietl; S Y. st.John, New Canaan E. Talmadge, Plymouth
 Persons wishing tog get their buildings in snred can apply to either of The A gents, or tt sthe Secretary.
 J. G. BECKWITET, President. JASON WRITING. Secretary.
 Litchfeld, July 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
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NT EEPs constantly on hand i ,vsII ssI..,ss NJ
 asseElment of shsesmnsic, R sceiv;na T fsesL supplies weeillg from New HorI he viii hs b,a l111rnaInoAafe bis customers stlh she 1asn.. ""s lpet0I mons n New York retail pfices "
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
A & J Dayton

Continue 10 build Church and Parlor Organs which they can furnish to Societies or to ia- dividuals dn reasonable notice and of any size CT pattern.
 They also manufacture very superior ar- tcle of Melodeons, at Wolcottville, where they have an extensive Wafer Power and Factory, and every lacty for manufacturing to the best advantage. Many years expert ence makes them confident that they are now enabled to offer to their friends and patrons an article not interior 10 the best ard they mean that their Instruments shall keeo TIME with the MARCH of improvement, and their prices HARMoNIzE with the TIME.
 A. & J. DAYTON.
 Wolcottville, June, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21
1tUenty.Jirst Annual Report cf the
 LIrCHFIELD MUTUAL Fire EatSaklsfsl1ce COsaaa3lE2aaS,

JULY Sd, 1854.
 By Cash reed for Premiums on Poli-
 ces this year ss.Oo4 7l To cash paid for Losses and Expenses
 this year 2,767 44 By whole amount of Cash
 c'd for Premiums S25,6I9 9I Interest reed on Loans l,4.l Sl--$27 ,o5o 72 To whole amt paid for
 Losses & Expens es $2l 998 57
 Cash now on hand 5,052 15-S27, ,050 p To amount of Premiums charged on
 itreaared seao, ,ass 65 Add Cash on hand 5,o52 l5 Making the Capital Stock of this --------
 Company at this time $25,290 50 There is not at this lime any claims against fthe Company except Sixty dollars, which IS ready tosbe 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, etc, orin exposed Village or city property, but ~confne their business entirely to farmproperty and isolated buildings, and their contents-of which not more than $2000 will be insHred on one risk. This company will adjust all claims with promptness and liberalty, and if at any time a difference should arise between the parties. all such difference will be adjusted by indifferent speFsons in the county. each party selecting one, and i1 case they do not agree, third person .shall be chosen, and the award of all or any two softhem, shall be final and conclusive.
 GbMEces'S Of Fgfae GO22s21eg1gsy.
 ]. G. BECKWITH. President,
 OLIVER EOODWEyV, Iredsu,fy,
 JASON WHI7'LNG, Seeretarv.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

A large assortment of Classical, Theologi- cal, Miscellaneous, Medical and SCHOOL BOOKS. American, English, and French Stationery, at wholesale or retail. BLANK BOOKS ofeveIy description on hand or made to order.
 iP Old Books re. bound, in plain or ele- gani style. Merchants, School Committees, Teachers, &c., supplied or the most liberal terms. [july 6, ls53-9
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-09-21

Leof Eo. LX.
 GROCERIES. .r TEAS. SPIeEs. PRovisIoHs. 4oung Hyson Nulmees Mackerel Imperial Allspice Goldfish English Breakfast Cloves Dried Beef Congo Pepper Hum Oulong Cassia Tongue Sonchpn9 Ginger Cheese Prime Old Java Coffee, Sugars. Molasscs, Ralslns, Prnnes, Dried Peaches, Apples, Salera- tus, Macaroni, Sonp, Candles, Crackers, and all kinds of the best Family Groceries constantly on hand, not excepting starch and starch polish for those who prefer ito the family starch that re- quires no polish.
 A careful perusal of this Leaf will be advan- tageousto housekeepers. "Stick a pin in it."
 HENRY MERRMAN x Co. respectfully present their Portfolio, and invite the readers of the Litchfield Enquirer to call and inspect their Illustrations.
 Waterbury, May list, 1854. l
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-08
oENERAL oFFIcERs.

FCCOfumtuQHO.
GENERAL OFFICERS.
We have now one Major General commanding
the army, and FIVE other general officers command.
ing as such BY breyet or other commissions, the
1ve geographical departments, and one Brigadier
partmenf. -
Il rs proposed thai the Brigadcr Generals shall
be nine in number. This will give one for each
department, as now one for Quartermaster Gen.
eral, as now one for Adjutant General, and two
,0l ine inspectors General being an addition Of
three TO those who now, by brevet or otherwise,
have rank and command as Bngadier General
The duties Of the Adjutaht General or the army
are those which in other services belong 10 The
chief OF the staff. Il IL obvious that he should
have % high rank az any other member on the STAFF
with him and a. the department commanders. Con-
gress marked their sense offhe duties Of this Office
by special act allowing TO the late Adjufant Cen
ersl the exercise ofhis rank OF Bricader General.
inspectors General must have different func-
tons IN war and peace. II IL impossible for them.
and 20 the regulations Of the French service exc
plain the employment Of these officers TO exercise
tnelr inspection functions with troops in actual
campaign. There, the generals in command must
take care Of the condition OF the troops. But IN
peace, and with scattered garrisons, and in ser.
vice distributed like ours, the inspection service
70 highly important. BY taking in time OF peace.
inspectors from officers Of the grade OF generals
they VIII have proper rank and authority for the
inspection service when so employed. Their du.
ties suggest the special reasons why the ibspecs
tors should not be commissioned permanently and
solely for that service.
ADJuTANT GENERALS DEPARTMENT,
Besdesthe Adintsnt General ofthe Army, there
VIII be needed in this branch offhe staff about
seven omcers,takcn from the regiments and corps
one NJ the head quarters OF !he army one M The
once ofthe Adjuiant General and one at each
department or district hcad-qusrters One or
these would probably be available when any i'm.
ponent detachment may be collected for actual
service Or y others are needed with afrnieyin
require. t SE7a7 -
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08
s:EDGEFIELD S. c., JUNE 8, 1854.

greatly aggravated by these his previous habits,
and the chances are as nine 10 one against him.
Thousands, sir, and hundreds Of thousands, have
died rcputabiy in their beds. of fcvcrs, OF con-
sumptions. of apoplexcs, &C., of whom il was
a truth well known to their medical attendants,
that the fatal termination of their disease was
chiefly owing to their having long been in the
! habitual use of the medicines which the accused
has been the chief instrument in compoundIng.
An. Ap.-But, doctor, you will admit that
the prescriptions are at least good to prevent
contaGion!
W-n-No, sir, cannot even admit that In
preventing disease they are of no more efficacy
than in healing it. Indeed, any MAN using
such prescriptions in time of 4 prevailing cpl
demic, will be more liable to be seized by that
epidemic than the one who does not use them.
This has been satisfactorily tested TO every
candid mind, since the cholera first made its
appearance in America
An. Ap-You said, sir, that were my client
driven ont of the country, the effect would be
beneficial to the practice of men of your profes-
sion, and vet YOU say there would in this case
be less of disease. Will you please reconcile
this discrepancy in your statement?
lFn-Iwl, sir: and it is easily done. Many
dis eases are caused by the mixtures and infu-
sions of the prisonar, and others are greatly
aggravated by them. Send him out of the
country, az have before said, and there would
be less disease Much of our fatigue and ankle
ty would then be removed. Again, much Of
our practice is among the friends of the priso-
ner; they generally employ him till they are so
reduced in property that he will attend them no
longer, or till they are satisfied that his usage
will destroy them or through exposure, hard
ship, and want, their families become i'll, and
physician must be called. These cases are not
nnfrequently very bad, and require long and
unrcmited attention: and yet, in nine cases ont
of ten, we receive little or no remuneration for
all our time, attention, and labor. presume
have OH my books the names of three huu-
dred persons of the above class, whom have
attended, some of them, week after week, and
month after month, and yet they never have
paid Inc cent and do not expect they ever
will. If, then, the prisoner and all the nostrums
which he can claim, were sent out of the country,
there would be few such cases and though our
practice might be less, our pay would he better.
An. An.-SuIlcient, sir, you can sit down.
On motion, the Court then adjourned until 2
o'clock. The Jurors and Prisoner were left
in charge of a guard of twenty police.
(coScrrDFD NEXT WEEK
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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08

GREAT MATCH AT BILLIARDs.-The match
at Billiards for s., five hundred up-cxclu-
s,ve earrom game-was played at the Malcolm
Hall BIIlIam Room, Syracuse, on Saturday night
the 10Th instant, between two of the best
players in the world, Joseph N. White, of New
York, and George Smith, Of Rome.
The interest in the game was increased nv
the knowledge that White had given challenge
(and which now stands open) 10 play any man
in the world for from $1,000 to $4,000, and
WHICH has never been accepted; and Smith had
previously played seven match games for large
sums OF money, all of which he won with ease,
which OF course gave him the confidence of his
friends, who were quite ready 10 back him
largely, and which was ready to be taken by
Whites friends if offered.
AT ABOUT nine o'clock the competitors took
their positions at the table, surrounded BY 4
cloud OF Witnesses" composed of the most
respectable people in town, and amateurs of the
game from abroad. who were on the qui rire to
see the play. The competitors were in good
spirits, and eager for the fray" each confident
OF winning and thereby sustaining his high repu-
tatlon. They strung for the lead, which was
won by Smith, who also made the first count.
Nhlte then took up the game and turned the
trst corner 40 ahead, Smith making small runs.
White also turned the second corner 10 ahead
the third l03 ahead, the fourth ISL, when Smith
commenced gaining, and White turned the fifth
81 ahead. At the sixth corner Smith turned
81 ahead, (IVbiie having bad brakers, )and the
seventh 50, at the eighth 40, and at the ninth
3S,-when White commenced gaining; and
when Smith had made 4s4 points, White had
made 4G7 and had the play, upon which he run
26. putting him nine ahead, and left the balls
ccomparative!!y !!y safe, when, Smith not counting,
White ran the game out and won by lG points.
Thus ended the most beautiful and at the
same time the best contested, most exciting
game that perhaps was ever played in this coun-
try, rs both players exhibited the strength of
the game.-Smhh although beaten, could not
lose any reputation, as he played a very strong
yame and White still retains bis cognomen Of
: Popes Nuncio," as his friends have humor-
9usly styled him.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08

LEAVING OFF ScuyAPs"-We recently
heard the following incident, as happening in
among some Of our sandhills, between two
Dutchmen, one of whom was much devoted to
sehnaps. His friend was eloquenIy persuadng
him to Zine Ger dempranche," and TO obviate
the terrors Of coming TO pure water, call of
sudden" suggested the following eypedent:
:. Veil, den, Homes, dell you how you do.
You go and puy un barrel yiskey, and take it
home, and puta foshet in it uud whenever you
want nn schnap, 60 and traw it, and shust so
much viskey ash yon tray off der foshet. shust
so much water you pour into der parrel den
you have always full parrel of viskey, only
directly after vile, it coome weaker and weaker,
und at lasht you haf noting put un parrel of
water; den yon want no more use for yiskey. and
yuu jine der temperance"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08
BOsTOy, Nav 90


The fugitive slave Burns was brought out this
morning at the opening of the court under n
strong guard The examination in the case has
commenced
An immense crowd of persons are outside,
and occasionally loud shouting may be heard,
but as Yet no violent outbreak has taken place.
n strong military force still continues in and
about the Court House under arms A strong
police force is also ready for any emergency.
The State soldiery will protect the city against
the mob.
The United States military from the navy
yard and the ship Ohio are also in attendance,
protecting the prisoner in the court house.
The evidence of Burns being the slave of Col.
Suttle is positive. lie certainly will be remand
ed
1t is now understood that the soldiers will fire
on the mob, without any hesitation, in case of
another outbreak.
This impression having been made upon the
crowd, it is believed will prevent further out
rages.
A large crowd are now about the Court
House, agilating the subject.
The counsel for the deicnce protested against
proceeding with the case under the extraordinary
circumstances surrounding them.
AT this juncture, procession Of some six or
men from Worcester, carrying
banner upon which were inscribed the words
I" Worcester Freedom Club" marched into Court
Square amid tremendous cheers. The confusion
o:casoned by this event interrupted the proceed.
ines OF the court TO: a moment.
The counsel for the fugitive then resumed his
speech amid great excitement, protesting against
the outrage upon law and order, as manifested
by filling the Court House with armed men.
lie therefore protested against the case being
further considered at the present lime
The United States Attorney replied stating
that the conduct of the fugitives friends had !
nude the presence of the military necessary.
After some wrangIing between the United States
Attorney Hallett and Commissioner Loriug the
WAS finally proceeded with.
Atler the examination of The witnesses for
,he claimant, the record of ownership of Burns,
he fugitive, by COL Suttlc, was produced The
Court then toOk recess.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08
Rncrnv Mn1 D

| BOSTON, May 2S
The case of the fugitive slave Burns has caused
Sabbath of great excitement in our usually
quiet city, and continues to agitate the public
mind.
The Court House square was cleared last
night, and the Court House surrounded with
fence ropes
A detachment Of one hundred United States
troops are garriSoning the Court House, and two
companies of Boston military are quartcred in
the City Hall.
IlandbIs were circulated to-day denying the
reports that Colonel Suttle had sold Burns. II
says he offered TO sell Burns for $1,000, and the
money was raised and Offered him, when he de-
mandcd more, and the bargain was broken,
though the Commissioner advised him 10 keep il,
Printed notices were left in every church and
pulpit this morning, requesting the prayers of
the congregation Tor the escape of Burns from
his oppressurs.
One thousand pistols, principally revolvers,
are said 10 have been sold by the dealers in this
city on Saturday.
An inilammatory printed circular, addressed
to the ycomanry of New England, has been
widely circulated in the country towns by the
vigilance committee of Boston. The country
people are requested by it to come to the city
Tomorrow to witness the sacrifice, and then 20
home and take such action as manhood and pa-
triotsm may suggest.
The funeral of James Batcheller, who was
killed during the riot on Friday night, took place
this afternoon. But few were present except
the immediate friends Of the family.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08

Hon. AUGUs PATTERsos.-We regret TO learn
from the Barnwel Sentinel that this gentleman,
so long the President Of our State Senate, and
one so universally esteemed, expired at his resi-
dence in BarnweIl oH Friday evening last.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08

PRESIDENTS IROCLAMATIOE.-Inp CnareS-
ton Standard has the following despatch from
Washington;
WASHINGTON, June ., 1854.
The Government has for some days past been
in possession Of sufficient information to warrant
the belief that new and truly formidable expe-
dition for the invasion of the Island of Cuba is
on the point of sailing from this country The
headquarters of this organization is reported to
be in the vicinity of the Beelize but it is under
stood there are various recruiting stations and
ammunition depots located all along the Allan
tic coast from Texas to New York, and from
which bodies of armed men would sail on a,day
already agreed upon.
in order to prevent the fiIIibusters from car,
rying out their designs all the government off,
ciaIs, as well as naval officers along the coast
have been instructed TO be on the alert, and ar
rest any person who may be suspected of de-
sign to violate our neutrality laws.
In addition, and in order that all concerned
may have fair warming the President this morn
ing issued proclamation, in which he SAYS:
" information has been received that certain
persons in the United States are engaged in or
ganlzlng and fitting out an expedition against
Cubh" lie pronounces all such movements
derogatory 10 the moral and political character
of the nation, gross violation of our national
obligations and treaty stipulations with Spain,
and high misdemcanor in the eye of The law Of
our own country. The President, therefore,
warns all persons thus unlawfully engaged to
proceed no further, as it is the Intention of the
General Government to interfere and prevent
any violation of the public tranquility in every
quarter. All offenders will be prosecuted must
vigorously. In conclusion, the President ey-
1orts all good citizens to diScountenance' the
ilbusers, and nstructs all United States Off
,ers including attorneys, collectors and all other
,ivil and military authorities, to do all in their
bower to preserve the peace and homer of tho
country inYi0ate
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08

DANDEEs vs. MEcHANrcs.-Itis is amusing 10 see
creation of broadcloth, patent-eather, hair and
bears grease, sneer as it passes the sun-burned
Iaborer. TaiIo,s, shGemakers and hatters can
manufacture the one--it is only nature that can
turn out the man, There is no surer evidence
of an absence of brains, than when donkeys in
regimenas bray at labor. The crop of fools
this year is as extensive as ever.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08

WASH FOR TREEs.-Heat one pound Of sal
soda to redness in an iron pot, and dissolve it ip
gallon of water This wash will take off the
moss and dead bark, aud kill the insects on ali
fruit trees or grape vines, and make them as
smooth as though polished, and make old trees
bear anew. Never whitewash tree.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1854-06-08
THE TRIAL OF ALCOHOL,
CHARGED WITH MURDER. ROBBERY. sc.
SUPREME COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION.
IN AND FOR THE L. S. AMERICA.
The People VS.. Ale oraOi.
prnsnnt-IInn E CaNnop (,Iinf In>,irn

Hon. S. lMPAETIALIrr, } ,s.,o;,.
Hon. N. HoyEsTT. ~ Judges
Counsel for The People, J. S. GOODWILL, Esq.
Atty. Gen.
Counsel for he Detsndam, ANIMAL APPETITE,
Esq, and SELF INTEREST. Esq.
Sheriff, l.. HATE Evil. Esp.
Cicrk Of The Couri, SEBr DENIAL, hq.