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Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
Peppering sEnl.


 Did I ever tell how near I came losing my election 2 said the squire.
 No. I b'lieve not.' n
 We'll. 1t was altogether owing to Wai terem's not having sufficient supply of liouor on hand. You see the main strength of our party lies in the upper end of the county specially among the inhabitants of the Swamp, as t is called. -So you see about two days before the election, sends Sam up. among tlts Swampe,s with five gallons of the real hardware-tree. nendous stuff-knuck . horse down. the last Waterenn had on hand. h aboa, fout hours back came Sam. horse in a perspira'ion. himself in q irigh. and everything indicating to .uriS toward state of affairs. a .,d
 Whal's the matter, Sam 2 said I.4
 Matter said he. g.matter enougb--- you have outraged the feelings of the virtaous Swanpeis they swear thas any man who expects to go to the Senz te for three years. and can't afford ten gallons of whiskey. is to mean for the posl-they won't vote for him. asss
 Matters looked sdually enough. Only nne other store>kceper within day's ile. and he whig. Ot course he wouldn't sell any liquor to me near elecs ion.'
 What did you do 2
 Called a council of war immediately Lawyer Ross and several more. R ss proposed a letter of apology to the iisaffected. Gale Alwright was the fels low to help us out. always full of expe> dients. He proposed to water the liquor up to the right quantity. We did so. but on IT, ing it found 1t much too weak for our friends. Such stuff wouldn't go down with them. Gale asked if we had got any other spili 8. handed hiN about gallon of gin; in it went. tasted it; notstrong enough. Found about aquart9 ofrum -poured it m. Sam tiled it; too weak, spd he. We were at our wits end --'Red pepper. said Gale. It was brought; in went pound; he stirred ap. Capitol. said he. We tried it and near- ly bls'ered our throats; 1t would have killed rats. Sam took it up the next day. explaining 1t was all owing to the scarcity of liquor in the neighbofhood - that fresh supply of the best Old Mongehale.. had been obtained, and in- vted trial of it's merits. They were modified pronounced 1t the 'fale suff, and became Senator by a majority of 200, votes. sA'
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Sleep and Death.

The Angels of Sleep aod Death, locks ed atm in arm, wandered over the cath. It was eveLing. They laid themselves down upon lofty liil that overlooked the habitations of man. A mournful s iilnts rtisned around. br ,kcn only by the evening bells whose sound came f.ia,- ly from the distant hamlet. Silent and speechless as is th,ir wont. tiese beneti cent guardian angels of mankind, lay in close embrace, i'll nights dark mansle fell around them. Then the angel of Sleep rose from his messy couch, and ssatter> ed with noiseless hand the invisible seeds of slunhsr The evening Mind carried them to the silent dwellings of the weary
 husbandman. Soon sweet sleep enfold> ed in it's gentle embrace the inmates of rnrsl colleges; from the gray haired sire
 whose tollc,iag steps a st if, ,sappofls,;t to the infant h i 5 ctndle. The sick forgot his pains. the nourner his .solrow. tne poor his cares. All eyes were closed His t"sk beng finished. this benevolent Angel lay down by his sterner brother side. 'When morning breaks, cried he win happy innocence all the world will bless me as iheif friend and benefaclor Oh wha, joy. thus to do good in secre and unseen. How happy are we, invlS ible messenge's of the good spirit ]! How beautiful is our quiet offic.!' Thu, spake the Aogel of slumber. The Angel of Death gazed upon him in silent sad
 ness while tears. such as inmor' als weep stood in h's large dak eyes. An! sad he, would. that like you could rejoice in cheerfuIthanks 1; but the world calls me its foe and joy destroyer" Oh! my brother,' answered the Angel Of Sumbe,s. Twill not every good man upon axakening. recognise in thee his friend, and gratfuily bless thee '? Art we not brothers, and chid,en of ou' Fa'her?, Sohe srake. The fearful eyts of the Angel of Death shone with gleam ot pleasure. while he pressed his gentler brother more tenderly to his heart.--Fro0s the GerMan.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

FLOWERS AxD Music .-Yes, two gifts G od has bestowed upon us, that have in themselves no guilty trait. and show an e. .n,ial divineBess Music is one of tbese which seems as if 1t were never born o' earth, but fingers with us from the gates uf heavea; music, which breat,es over the grrss or sad CT doub,ing heart. in si ircs it wlha conscionsness of it's ati1n- ies. and touches the chords of it's un> suspected. undrveloped life. The othel gift is that of flo weIs, which. though bon of earth, we may well believe. if any of earthly soil grows in the higher realm. if any of its forms are identical, they will live on the banks of ihe River of Life - Flowers! that in our gladness and in our sorrow are never incongruods-aiways appropiiste--approp.iate ia the church. expressive of it's pure and more social themes. and blending their sweetness with the incense of prayer. App opriaie in the joy of the marriage hour. in the lone liness of the sick room and crowning wiih prophecy the aforeheads of the dead.-- They give completeness to the associ F tions of childhood. and are appropriate even by the side Ol old age. strangely aa their freshness contrasts with wrinkles and gray hairs; for they still are sug
 geslivp. they are symbolica! of the souls perpttual youth, tbe inward blossom of immortality, tie amaranth crown. In their presence we feel that the body shall 1 go forth ss . winged seed.
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MAnnraer ta.h in t more 1safety Ihan

MARRIAGE talh in it more safety than single life: it hati, more care. 1t is more merry and more sad is fuller Of sorrow, and fuller of joys it lies under more bur, dens. but is supported by aiI the strength of love and clarity. which makes those burdens delightful. Marriageis is the mos thev of the world. and preserves it's king dDms. fiIis its cities and churches. and heaven itself. and is that state of good things which God hath designed as the present constitution of the world, <.
 BishoD 1atlor.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

SOME SHARP SAYISGs.- ~ A lawyer said Lofd Brougham In a factous mood. is a lea ned gentleman who ressnes your estate from your enemies. and keeps it himself.'
 Dr. Franklin. in speaking of education says v If man cmptles his purse into his head, no one can take it from him { An eminent painter was once asked what he mixe1 his. color wish, in order to produce % exi,aor'linary an effect. l mix them with brains. sic was his an. swer. fte t,
 No man can avoid bis own company so lie had best make 1t as good as pos sible.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

A CLERGYMAN who was in the habit of preacLing in diff, rent parts of the country, was not long since at an inn, where he observed horse jockey trying to take in a simple gentleman. by impo- sing upon him broken winded horse for a sound one. The parson knew the bad character of the jockey. and taking tht gentleman aside. told him to be cautiou, of the person he was dealing with. The gentlem finally declined to purchase. and the jockey quite nettled, observed :
 'Par@on. l had much rather hear you preach, than see you privately interfere III bargains between man and man in this way
 Well, replied the parson, if you we're where you ought to have been lust Sunday you might have heard me preach. < 'Wnere was that? inquired the joe key.
 'Tn the State PrisQnp retorted the clergyman.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

LIVE FOR SOMETHING. G.--Thousand Of men breathe, move. and live--pass of the stage of life, and are heard of no more. Why? None were blessed by them; none could point to them as the means of their redemption not line they wrote. not word they spoke, could be recalled. and so they perished. :; their light went out in darkness. and they were not remembered more than the insects ol yesterday. Will yoa thus live and die O, man immortal, live for something. Do good, and leave behind you monument of virtue that the storms of time can ne> yer destroy. Write your name, by kind- ness, love, and mercy, on the hearts of thousands you come in contact with year by yeaf. and you will never be forgotten. No; your name. your deeds, will be as legible on the hearts you leave behind as the stars on the brow of evening. Good deeds will shine as brightly on the ear.l' as the slars cf heaven. Dr. Chalmers
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

LAUGHING IN CHURoH--Henry Ward Beecher says: Ike to see my Sabbath congregation laugh. when there Is occa> sion for it, snG vs,iIy believe tlIsre is no more har.n in laughing in church than ln ons's private parlor.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

VERf TRBE. A pnar IFishmaa whn apA oiled Tor lcense tO sell atdenl spirits helng qoes.ioned liy tue Board 0l Excise es M his moral fitness iaF the trust, replied. Aes sure. il k nnt mueh character . man AEs.lA ,o cell rum. r
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
aMr Jones. have you got a match 2

J -7 N
 Yes, sir. match for the deyil--sbe.e she Is a mixing dough-. Jones pointed to his wife and then put for the front yard. Ths Last we saw of him he was putting down the road. closely pursued by ar red headed lady and cistsrn pole.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

AIaie English writer says that the only day an American devotes to relaxation. is the day te takes medicine. Not a bad put in that.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
J. s. smith, Surgeon Dentists

nR. SMITH respectfully tenders his ihankst to towns for the liberal patronage from them for three years past, and would say that for the better accommodation of his customers and the public generally he has permanently located him- self at Falls Village where lle will still carry on Dentistry in all departments in the highest per lection, surgical and mechanical.
 Teeth extra cied with great care drcayed teeth filled with pure g0ld se as io last Iar numhef ot years. Articialtee,h inserted on pivots or plates as the case may reqnrc from ope .o an entire set, according to allthe iaiest improvements.
 He wonid say to those wishing block teeth (with artificial gums. that he has had great ex- perience in setting them within the fast six of eight years.
 All work warranted i0 be done in a finished and workmanlike manner. combining durability with beauty.
 9drsAny amoant of private reference given.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19

A VERY SLIGHT DIFFERENCE How one of our gay young brokers was res gently furnished with a new wrinkle. is told by his friends on the streets, as. thus
 Fellow came, riding . fair>enough looking horse. to the front of the office at which Joseph does the dfultrimn1ing for his fellow>cilizens. and hollooed ::
 Say. understand you want to buy . hoss here, at this shopi' sa'.as @ x
 Banker leaned against the side of tho door, alfopened his eyes. shut lem again gazcd sleepily at the bipedal and then as the quadrupedal animal 1; and Ut last---
 How much?
 "A hundred and fifty dollars. was tho reply.
 Can't give it. my friend. You're . good fellow. don't doubt, but can't give that price. Some judge of horse flesh, myself ?
 We'll. say what you Will give 2 ex~ claimed the horse merchant; l want to sell' -3s ..sa s .T'sli wha.p drawied Joe. very sleep. fly; Tell wha,--l'll give you t.6snty.Jfvs dollars for that horse.'
 He's wuih more.' said the jockey, tossing his leg over the saddle and sli< ding slowly to the ground: but I nsees soas .he man to let q Hundred Gad tWea- ty fve doitars split nee in hoss trGdsa lies vOarhl'
 Blanket took the horse and has him yet. having utterly failed in dnxen,of effo, 's to gi1e him d,5ay. His las. tiial was to bestow hlm on Prof. Snow, Vet~ erin4rian. to b. used as a living illustyRs ton of al, the diseases to whichth horse Is subject in this climate But tho Profess ,r steadily objects. on the ground that several of the beasts ailments may possibly be contagiaus M MI
 Oar fancy is full of fully youth, of .disa order and ,o,l; age, 0i .ntirmny. Each time hath l,ls burden and ihai winch may j,slIy work our weariness; ye, iniancy n,nIeih aiier youth; and yunih alter more age and ,e. Ina, IS very nld. as he is cl,lId fir synipa,hy su he would bs for years ] accnuul uld age tlle best of ilie ihree ;-- partly; iOreitlai Il hath passed through ihc l;,lly aud disorder Ol tue others partly. for tie inc.inveniences OT tins are bas bodiIys wlh q bei,eeed es,aie of the nihd3 and partly lnr ,liai Ii IS nearest t0 dissOl,iilnns | rt.ere is nuiIlitg more miserablc, tlian m oli mat, mat would be young sgalns It was an answer worthy the cOmsilen lions uf Peltarcl and that. which aFGuxd mind truly philosophical iii hlm. who. when his l:isni henn,aned his appsarl1g in his white ,emples, ,elhhg him ne was ss.erY lC see tim look s0 old. fephed ' Nay. he sorry rather. that ever was young tQ he fool"
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
R. 1xerriman. WenEch .EKexkces. mad aDeaUeEes. VI \ @sFI 1xs .ts SisLI1r nT IN AgfsANn-

.~SxR% WArca-R ErAIRIHs AVE JEwELIse 6ESSs A done in the very best manner. by
 a carefui and experienced WOEbs man. Also, on hand, . choice selection Of good and well-made Watches, Jewelry: kc. which viii be sold at reduced prices. The best Ot StEvER WARE, made expressly for retail
 COFFIN PLATES constantly on hand, ahasHgre UinR dOus at short notice.
 LitchGeM, June 1854 ~ 3e
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-10-19
Miisceiiapy.
L7N FoR THE ENQUIRER Thoughts for the Thinker. Mo. VII

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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-10-11
Croal Notices.

STATE OF VERMONT. I BE 1t remembered
District Of Addison, s. ! that, Mt Probate
Court held Mt Middchury, In and for the Dis-
trict of Addison, on the eth day of October,
A. d. 1854
Chloe Peck and Darwin N Peck, admins
traitors of the estate of WILLIAM PECK
late Of Cornwall, in said district, deceased
present their administration account for al
lowSnce by this coNrt: II is thcrchpon ordered
that said account be considered for allowance
by this court at the session thereof to be held
at the office of the Register of this court in
said NIiddleburyj on Thursday, the 81 day OF
November next, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon: and that notice thereof be given to MI
persons interested, that they may appear and
make their objections If any they may have
to the allowance of said account, by pub.
fishing n certified copy Of this order in the
Middlebury Registcr-a newspaper printed
at said Middlebury-thrcc weeks success.
sively previous to the time of said court.
JED. S. BUSHNELL, Register.
A true copy of record
25:3w. Attest JED. s. BUsuNrtt Register
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HORACE L. ENos) ADDISON County Counr,
rs June Term, A. d. 1864.

John Tolman, Of Ware, in the county Of
Hampshire and State Of Massachusetts at
tachcd to answer unto Horace l.. Enos of Mid
dlcbury, in the county of Addison, in plea
that the defendant render to the plaintiff the
sum Of seven hundred dollars, which the
plaintiff says is justly due from the defend
ant to balance book accounts between them:
and the defendant though often requested
has ever refused and still does refuse to set
tie and adjust the account of the plaintiff, or
to pay the balance thcreupon duc-to the
damage Of the plaintiff 700 dollars
AT the present term of this court il being
suggested to the court that the defendant
was without the State at the time of the ser
vice of the writ, and has not yet returned
within the same. IT is ordered that said cause
be CONTINUED until the next term of said court
next 10 be held at Middlcbury aforesaid, on
the second Tuesday Of December, A d 1854
ynd that in the meantime notice of the pen
dcncy thereof he given said defendant by
publication of this order and the substance
of the plaintiffs declaration, three weeks
successfully in the Middlcbury Register
n public newspaper printed at Middle
barry, in said county of Addison the last Of
which publications shall be at least thirty
days prior TO said next term
GEO. s. SWIFT. Clerk.
Barber 4 Bushnell, Att'ys ofplir 25;3w
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SINGERS SEWING MACHINES

Which are the only Sewing Machines of
any utility which can be used without ma
king the owner, liab!cto a suit for infringe
n-nt of patented privileges, are still sold al
REASONABLE PRICES,
| And riM Unqneaionsd RiPht.
Having terminated our legal controversy
with Elias Howe, Jr., and procured his full
license to use his invention, there is not the
slightest claim that our machines Infringe
/ any other patent.
! The right to use the machines which We
Ia ,,c sold, and shall hereafter sell, Is unqucs.
toh able.
We own ten distinct patents on Sewing Ma
chimes, covering all the nice points Of the in
| vcntion, and all the machines of other manu-
facturcrs infringe one or more Of them. Our
patent securing the spring whereby the cloth,
&c is held to the feeding apparatus by a
yielding pressure, is intrigued by all the ma
chimes now offered ID the market Those who
buy the inferior and piratical machines, are
hereby distinctly apprised that We shall COM
pei them to pay us for the privilege Of using
them. Our legal rights will hcnccforth be
rgidly enforced
THE IMMENSE SUPERIORITY
Of Singers Sewing Machines has been com
plci.ly established. They are of universal
plication-the same machine doing all
kinds of work, and doing II perfectly They
are not only superior in contrivancc, but I'M
cqualed In mechanical finish They per-
form all work required, and continue 10 do it
without getting out Of order. We desire To-
call attention parr iculArly TO our new
Machines to Sew with a Single Thread,
which by ample trials have been proved SUI
pcrior To all others for stitching linen and all
very thin fabrics-also for sewing leather ci-
Their with waxcd thread or sik-and for
quilting Innings We arc also prepared To
exhibit and sell cmbroidcring machines, pro-
ducing an entirely new and very beautiful
result. Machines Of extra size, both shuttle
and single thread, may he had for = small
difference In price. These are found to lie
very popular. Machines for hat binding
stitching carpet bag handles. and any other
peculiar work, will be supplied At short no
tice.- =.
Machine Needles, Silk Twist on spoo,,. !
Three Cord Linen Thread. and all other ar
ticl"s used with Sewing Machines always ~
hand and for sale al all onr Offices
Principal Office, No. 323 Broadway, NY.
BRANCH OFFICES
M 81 South Fourth 81. Phil; No. Il Hanover ST..
R"-tnn; No ia 81 Chs'ies NJ Y. -; No 1888 /
nal,imorr s., Balt.; No. az River ST.. Try; No 2a3
waInat ST, Gu. iS:3m
l. NJ. SINGER & co.
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Patents.
AMERICAN AND FOREIGN
OFFICE.
AGENCY FOR BUSINESS.



VIII tie ". S. Patent Office
Washington,
No. &c State ST., opposite Kiihy st, Boston
IMPORTANT IMPORTATION to in
l. Inventors The subscriber date Agent
of the U. s, Patent Office, under the net Of
1897 determined to present advantages, in
applying Tor patents, superior 10 those offered
inventors 10y Others, has made arrangements
whereby on Applicant. ms prepared and ron
ductcd by him, THIRTY DOLLARS lin
stead of twenty, as paid back by oIhers,) will
be rcmiitcd by him in case Of failure TO ob.
tain a patent and the withdra wal through him
within thirty days after the rcjecnon. Ca
vets, Specifications, Assignments. and all ne
cessary papers and drawings, for procuring
patents in this and foreign countries prepared
and advice rendered on legal and scientific
matters respecting inventions, and infringe
mcnts of patents.
Inventors can not only here obtain their
Specifications on the most reasonable terms.
but can avail themselves ofthe experience oil 20
years practice, an extensive library OF legal
and mechanical works, and correct acrounr
OF prtent> granted in this and other countries
besides being saved journey TO Washington
the usual great delay there. as W. u as al per.
sonable trouble In obtaining their patents.
Copies Of claims Of any patent furnished by
remitiing one dollar Assignments recorded
al Washington. Il. II. EDDY,
Solicitor of Patents.
DurInE the time occupied the once Of Comn,i,.
sioner NJ raieni.. X 10. Eddy. E,q., ~ of R.,"a
did business al the Patent Ohee, as Solicitor Of Pat
eHh There were few, sny, pessoss aetinG In that
espaeiI, sho had 90 much hnrines, before tho pslen
oahee aud there were mans Tho eondnevd IL -ith
.hlll hdalty, aud sleerss, rsEsra Nj, Eddy Dns
Of ths beet iniormad snd most skfui patsn rfi,nrs
N the Un.a States and have ., hrata'ion In inanas
Invantors that they oaun empioy person Ore
Jcisat aud capable ~ putting their applications In
forn 10 seoars fur them early and ayarahs ennsid
ataiipp NJ the patent ofhiee.
E0MUNn BURKE. Late rommmi..iou Of rs,eni~"
PArEsr OpSipk,--
"a, ", EpnT. Eco, Boston Mass,
"sT- Your facilities for the prosecution Of any bus
ness connected wnh this office, arg equal 10 tlue OF
'ny other agent. ! am very repeatedly, Your, &c.
THOMAS kWBANk. Commissioner Of raient'-
PLY,
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80. Ccrncr OF Ann and Nassau Sts., N. !
or THE BLOOD,

lfCNiriCAllON VI AnE OLOUOS
LIVER AND BILIOUS COMPLAINTS.
| The Citizens OF the Union suffer much from
disorders Of tho Liver and Stomach. scarcely
any are free: from the influence ofthese destrufs
tive malaalies. hence life wenrs fast. The fair
sex, perhaps the most handsome in the World,
up TO certain period when distressing ~ say,
many loose their teeth and good looks, while
yet in the hcyday of life. Such sad evils may
be rcmcdied l,y continually keeping the blood
pure, and the Liver and Stomach in a healthy
action, when life will How smoothly, and re-
scmbic plants in s cOngenial cline, where an
eternal spring apI cars TO reign. AS il regards
the preservation Of the human flame, and the
the duration Of life, (which may he effected,
and say fearlessly, that health and life can
he prolonged for many years beyond their or.
binary limits, il Holloway's Pills are taken to
purify the blood according TO the rules laid
down for health contained in the directions
which accompany each box.
A CASE OF WEAKNESS AND DEBILl.
TY, OF 10 YEARS STANDING,
CURED by HOLLOWAY
PILLS.
Copy of a Lrft,r from Captain Johnson, A.
Tar HoH~, dai,d January ga, 1854
To PRorEssoR HoLLowaY, IS. Corner u
Ann and Nassau Streets, n. Y:
SIR-Itis with the most heartfelt plesr.
VI
stored To health and strength by taking your
Pills. For the last ten years, suffered from
n dcranp cnenl OF the Liver and Stomach, md
was reduced TO such an extremity thntl gave
up my ship never expecting 10 so TO Sea any
more, az had tried every Kennedy that W.,
re, I'm mchdcd 10 RE but all to no purpose
aud had given myself MP to despair. whtn I
wu al last recommended to take your Pill,.
after d-ing them for three mouths, the result
is that am now in better health than ! have
becn for eleven year, pasf,anj indeed @s well as
ever was in my life. You ar, quite al libeIns
TO make thi. known for The hensft 81 Others.
| remain, Sir yours respectfully,
(Signed) So JOHN JOHNSON.
TAese c>lbratcd Pills are ronSerJ,.iiy .Heb
eion' in tAe feiio,ring eemp!niay.
.ss, nrop.y , lana, s.a. Isr..,.
Ery.ip~'s. L,'.rcem Secondary sysr.
,lsints FsHalr irregu piaints toms
,i 81, Fever. ofsn I;,mAaso T.s..,s
,,.ei Com. Fr. Rheuma v.n.,-siss..nsss
Plainu Goat tisn ws,mssfsHkisxs
.ole. Had a.hs Resnasn oi wssL~.,, Ia.
10" ",,s. '"''s''''' s ,tS. -iss;s'
bowel. cansumpsion Ming, E,ii a.,, Ae..
- Soil NJ the Establishment OF Professor
"a, Corner OF Arm and Nsoru
streets, New York also Nv sll resrsr,abie
and Dealers in Medicines throust-
'p the United States. in Boxes. At s7t cents
II cents, and 81 so cents each. To he Ird
Y holesale Of the principal Drug iIo,ses In
Union.
@Ther 10 scopsidsrsble,avhs hytslins
he larger siIes. <6eosemos.
B.-Directions fof the guidance Of rshcnis
o every disorder sss sdassd 10 each Boa,