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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
SPRING GOODS.

NuO-AxAS lA. ti1 IT AADS IeSpeCt- u fully returns his sincere thanks ts his numerous cust aaers and friends tor the patrop- age bestowed upon him the past seven years. Confident that he has established a name for selling Goods cheap, it is with pleasure he presents the following programme Tor the
 Spring and Summer Campaign assuring his friends thai his stock IS very large and will be sold at prices satisfactory to lhe closest buyers; large assortment of French, English, German and American Broadclo:hs ol all coioFs; black and fancy Cassimeree; black mixed and fancy Salinet,s, TM eeds and Cash tnereis Of any color Vesfines consisting m part of buh, fancy and white Marscilies, black satin and fancy Silks, new sty les; and large assor,- ment of Trimmings-which will be made up tn order at short notice and warranted 10 give satisfaction or no sale.
 Ready Made Ciofking.-In this department he claims precedence, from he fact that the Cio,h- ing IS all manufactured al home, of good mate rials, and the superior style in which Il Is made will always secure them n ready and saiisfa etur, sale. Faraishing Gooas-embracing a large assortment of Shifts Collars, Stocks, Ties, black and white silk and black kid Gloves, black and iancy silk Cravats. Hosiery, Suspenders, gents white and fancy ilandkerchiefs, Umbrellas, and lots of other arfie les too numerous to mention.
 Gentlemen furnishing their cloth can have their garments made in good style and war ranted to give satisfaction.
 Cutting done at short notice.
 T. H. RICHARDS.
 Lstch6eld, tWest St) April 24th. 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Redding's Russia Salvc

IS . Boston Remedy of thirtv years standing ' and is recommended by physicians. IL is a sure aud speedy cure fur Burns, p,ies, Roils, Csns. Felons. Chilblains ard Old Sores of every kind for Fever Sores, Ulcers, itch, Scald Head. Nettie Rash, Bunsons. Sore Nipples, frscon,- mend d by nurses,l WhitIows, S,ies. Fes,ess, Flea Bites. Spider Stings, Frozen Limbs, Salt Rheu,n. Scurvy, Sore and Cracked Lips, Sore Nose, Warts and Flesh Wounds. il is mos. valuable remedy and cure, which can be icsti- fled to by thousands who have used il in the city of e.ntun and vicinity tor the last thirty ycars. In 10 instance will this Salve do an injury, nr interfere with . physician's prescsiption. lt is made from thc pu<est materials, from . receipt drought from Ruesia-of articles growing in that couniry and the propfie,ors have letters from all classes. clcrgymen, physicians. sea captains, nwrscs and others. who have used il themselves aud recommended it to others. Readings Rus sin Salve is put up in large tin boxes, stamped on the cnver with picture ef hoSse and dis ahled soldier, winch picture is also engraved m the wrapper. Prize 2s CeHss Der. Sold at all the stores in town aud counsfv or nay be ordered of any wholesale drn9xist in Norwich Hartford, New Haven. New London or New York
 BEDDING k to. Propriesnra,
 Siate StrsA At Boston.
 Every mother should have box in the house handy in case of accidents to the children" 9
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
At the Old Brick.

-ftrsf Door West of fke Court -ffonse-- MAY be founj new stock of Boots and M shoes. spring fashions for 1854. We are now prepared 10 effer to the people of Litchfieid County altogether the best and largest stock vf Boots and shoes that was ever brought in this town. Our stock consists of every variety of style gina be; 1t would be useless aud impos sble to name the different styles of so large . stock as we have at ,histime-we there lore sa V 10 all. como and see for yourselves, for our stock only need be seen to prove the truth of wha, we say. No. approving of the hsmbnging system, we would here say, as io prices-,hey shall be uniform, some as high as the hie hest and some as low as the lowest.
 We would here in this hu nble manner tender our heartfelt thanks 10 all for their past savors, and most respectfully invite them 10 give us a call before they make their spring purchases.
 MEAFOY & TROWBRIDGE. Litchfeld. May lith. 1854.
 N. B. We have few notes and accounts on hand of which we should be most happy 10 dis pose al cost. 9ur A word 10 the wise. &c.
 M. AT
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
HEIMBolD's HlcHLr CoEcsSrsArxD Compound Fluid Extract Safsaparilla,

For purifying ihe blood, renewing all diseases arising from excess of mercury, exposure and ,mprudcnce in life, chronic csnsiiimiional d,s- case arising from an impure state nf the blood. aSd the onis reliable and cf5nciual known remedy for the cnre of Scrofa.a, Sali Rheum. ScaId Head, Ulcesaiions of ihe Throat and Legs, Pains and Sweilings Of the Bones. Tc.ier. Pimples on the Face, and all scsly Erapiions of iie Skin.
 This article is now prescribed by some of The moot distinguished ph, sicians in the conn. try, and has proved more efficient in practice 'han any preparation of Sarsspasilla Jet offered 10 the pvblic. Several cases Of secondary Syphilis. Mercurial and Scrnfulous diseases have entirely recovered in the incnratie wards of our public institutions which had f1r many yesre fesieted every mode of treafuent that could he devised. These cases furnish striking cxamp!cs q inc saiuiary cficcss of ihis meds- cine n ares'ine some Of the most inyeseiste diseases, after the glsads were destsos cd and tho bones already effected.
 NoTscE -Leitefs from responsible pkysi csans ard professors of several Medical Col lexcs. and certificates cf cnses from pai,ents will befoond accompanying both preparations. Price -Buchu, Si per bottle, or botiics for S5
 Saysaparilia ss eqnal in s,rensth to ono gallon of Syrup Of Sarsapa1lia.
 Prepared aud soId by H. T. HELMROLD. Chemist, 263 Chestnut Street, near tho Gisard Hnuse, Philadelphia; and 10 be had of drug eists and dealers every where. Ali letters directed to tse Proprietor or Agent receive immediate attention.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

"Is was in my power to have shot Gensral Waslington6!' said a British soldier to sn Hmerican, as they wore discussing the events of the great struggle at the concluding of peace. :" Why did you not shoot l.imshen?'' asked the Americsa-''yo ought ,s shave done so1or tue benefit of yonr ~counlrymen."
 "The death of Washington would <not have been for their benefit" re- piled the Baelishmaa, "-ior we depen- 'ded upon him to treat our prisoners kindly; and by Heaven! we'd sooner Have shot an officer of our own:!!"
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
q. ReSMhnfs.
R. Merriman. WsNtch .Nykcer Nnd .Heeceles., AT THE OLD STAND

R&r1B Has just received from New York HS Es.n . fresh iot of cry desirable goods,
 cwe!ry, 6e. consisting of gold car Rings, Keys, shirt Studs, vest and euard Chains, Wedding Rings-a very pure article.
 A full assortment of near-sighted and cenyex spectacle glasses--wkiot,.m the beet assori. ment ever offered in this place, and will be sold .. the lowest prices. Best sterling silver ware in the most skillful manner no apprentices em- ployed at watches ia this establishment Coffin plates on hand and engraving done at short notice mending done as tisual A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited.
 Litcistieid, June lS55.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

"A gentleman fbosrding at one Of or fhoiels, (where doses Iow-bred cock sneys, who can find nothing as gocd There "as at 'ome, ," reside, )pes,eredsnd s annoyed at the unceasing sneers and abuse of this country by these fellows, stook it into his head to reiort in their own style. He accordingly informed nthem tl,st he had been in England eonce or twice in his life, and then l,e began to abuse everything and every body he had me- ahere. The cock >neys were dumb wnh horror aud alnazemeni. Al last one of fthen ven- rtured to impure with sneer, if the gentleman had seen any fIling in Eng Hand better than in the United States ! "tYes, 4 have, answered the American,
 looking hard at the cockneys. "l have sseen beiter EngIishnssn in England, fthan ! ever saw In the United States p
 Atecrt this !" fiaisller," !" lhe anaoyasce ceased.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Lftclt1eee1E Hat Enspos.Sssa,s.

fGSHE Citixens of Litch6eld County are.
 J invited to call on tue subscriber, who keeps censtantly on hand large assonment of HArs and Cars of evssy variety and fashion. Tho subscriber having made complete arrangements with tho best and most fashionable houses in New York city for a supply of Hais and Caps is prepared fn furnish all who may give him . ean with articles in his line that cannos fail to suit. a:sd at prices as cheap as they can be bnaghi Tn any place in the United States. He has on hand Silk and Fur Hats. White Beaver Sammcr Hats oi Genin's and Knox's manufac- ture; aIso large assortment Of Fancy Hats of every descriptilo- He devotes his whole atien> tion to this particular line of basiness-a,d hereby tenders his public acknowledgements to his patrons fur their generous support, and hanhly asks for continuance Of ,he sane.- Sure in West Street. 3 doors west nt The Court H0u<e- HIRAM JACKSON.
 L,tehfield, April a3d, 1855
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
The Rrogroas of lsifs.


 Men rejoice when the sun is risen 1; they rejoice, also, when t goes down, while they aTe unconscious of the de- cay of their own lives. Men rejoice on seeing the face 0f new season, IS It the arrival Of one greatly desired =.
 Nevertheless, the revolution of seasons is the decay of human lie. Fsag- ,menis Of driff-wood meeting in the rwide ocean, continue together . li.de space; thus parents, wives, children, reIarwes, friends and riches remain ,with us for slsoFi time, ihea separate and the separation is inevitable.
 No mortal can escape the common lot he who nouns Tor bis departed relatives has 70 power to cause then, toretnrn. One standing oa the road would readily say 10 | number of per sons passing by, l will follow you. Why, then, should person gsirve. when joaraeying the same road wi,icl, fl1as beea assuredly trodden by all his tforefathers3 Life resembles . cata- sract, rushing down with irresistible simpetuosisy. Knowing that the end <oflifeis death, every Iight-m;nded man sought1o pursuell,at which is connected sw'sh happiness and ultimate bliss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
New Spring Goods !
 3 E E .HIVE

R EcEIvING through III shie week a splea- IL did assortment of DRY GOODS for inc season. including the best variety If Slaple. Fancy and mourning Dress Goods and Tim. mings, of the richest styles and quality ever oi. feFed m this town. and probably ln the counsv- or within i've miles at feast, and comprising noi a2S S-S carloads of brown Shee,ines or car. iosds oi Merimack Styles of Prints, only-or loo loads of Gas for buncsme, but the reai articles of Merrimac, English and French Prints and Brillants; l-2 wool and all wool plain and fip'd muslin and Barege DeLaines and DeBaizes, Chally Barreges, &c. of all lcolors; also French English and American A printed Lawns and Ginshams, . large stock and cheap; Shawls and White Goods of all descriptions; black and eolored Dress Silks of styles and prices to suit, and Silk Trimmings for all the county. Also Laces, Masias, Collars. Edeings, Ribbons, Hosiery. Gloves. Broadcio,hs, Cassimeres, Veet. ings. Coats, Vests and Pants. Shirts, Linens, Shoes, &c. Also Groceries. Crackery, Geese Feathers, Carpets. Paper Hangings, Mattings, Oil Ctoihs. &c.
 Produce paatcd in Paymenf.
 aT shirts given out to be made up, in any quantity desired. s
 s. N. BRONSON. @ Litchfield, April 2i, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

A large merchant and importer says we are paying more duty on artificial flowers than un.rall-road iron. He says the women are not educated right. They are going 10 bankrupt.,he .coun- ''sry unless there is . change. We pay scores Of millions annually for ladies' ornaments which are of no use. We cannot afford it. It is worse than .siaking the gold n the sea.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
A Lattae ssers wen rsll.S.,, Z New Spring Goods ]!
AT THE OLD STAND.

Nsar c. s ckxrcA's Hold, Woleotspiue.
 G. BRADFORD would sespectfuIlv Ae inform the good people nf this para ol Litchiieid County. that among au the changes oi the mercantile community in these parts he yet remains at the same old store. and slthoaxh he cannot boast of Granite and other fine exfe- nor appearances, yet, if nodesty would permit ise would speak of the splendid stock Of Goods which Is to De found inside of his ablishlnent
 The unprecedented low prices of Goods in the markets of New York and Boston has induced the subscriber to visit those places. from which he has just returned with large stock of the cheapest Goods ever offered to- discernInc pub. lie. The subscriber is placed in situation to sell these Goods at lower prices than the same quality 0f Goods were ever sold before. Ifcheap Goods and affenfion to business are inducements for ysu to call shall await with pleasure the opportunity to dispense greater bargains than you have been in the habit of getting Tor the money.
 Butter. Eggs and Cheese wanted in any qnan. tifv.
 Wolcot,viIle, April IS, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
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Helmbeld's Genuine Preparations. RELMBoLD's HicHLY CascESTRArED
 COMPOUND FLUID EXTRACT BUCnU.

For diseases of the Bladder and Kidneys, SC crct disca.es, S,riciures, Wcxkaesse. and all diseases o( the sexual organs whether in male or female, from whatever cause they may iiate ofisieated and 10 matter of how long standing
 H you have contracted the terrihie disease which, when once sealed in the system, N III surely go down from one generation to another undermining Inc constitution and sapping ,i,- very vital fluids of life, do not trust yourself in th. hands of qnacks. who staH up every day tn city like this and fill the pa.crs with slat. ing ialsehoods, loo well calculated 10 deceive ihe young, ard those not acquainted with their tricks. Ton canaot be too careful ,n the selection os remedy in these cases.
 The Fluid Extract Buchu has been pror,oun ced hy eminent physicians thc greaicst remedy ever known IL is medicine perfectly pleas. ant in it's tasfe and very innocent in its action, and yei so shorYYrh that t anr,h,la,es every part,cle of the rank and poisonous virus of the dreadful disease-and, unlike other comedies, dces not dry up tho disease in the blood. @
 Constitutional Debility. brought m by self. abuse, most terrible disease, wh,c!, has bro't thousands ef the human rsce to untimely graves, thus blasting the brilliant hopes of parents, and hlighiing in inc bad ike eIoriou. ambition of many noble youth, can be cured by this infaliible remedy. And as . medicine ~hIch must benefi, everybody, from the simply delicate 10 the confirmed and despai.ing in valid, no equal is 10 be foasd acting both as cure and preventive.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

Many theorists may be compared to ahe grandfather Of Frederick the Great, sSho used ss asnuse himself dssing his fits of gout by psaIng fkenesses ol his g,enadiers: Il the likeness did not happen 10 resemble the grenadier, he settled the matter by painting the grenadier to the picture.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
New Fall Goods! BOOTS, SHOES, GATHERS, &c., &c

LUST received. very large and eeneraI as. ey sortment of all kinds of Boots and Shoes suit able for the season; I0O0 pairs purchased at auction the past week, and can probably be sold where in the county. Persons having little ready money abou' their clothes are respectfully invited to call and examine quality and prices. Oak and Hemlock Sole Leather for sale usual. SAMUEL CLOCK,
 West Main Street. Also, gent for the sale Of Dr. Beers celebrated Hair Tonic, for relieving baidness and restoring grey hair to iss natural color. Nothing like it try if.
 Litch6eld. Sept. s2.h, 1884.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Ttceaty,seeond .aaaaal Report cf she
 LIrCHFIELD MUTUAL Fire f3eSegrNsace COa,a1Sssae v

JULY sd, 1855 cies this year ss.lss ss this year l,s7s 2s By whole amount ofCash reed tor Premiums SS0, EOS 70
 Interest rec d on Loans Ell 10-e32, ,719 e6 To whole amt paid for Losses & Expenses ga ,576 e5 Cashnow on hand 9,l43 0l-e32, ,7l9 60 To amour, of Premiums charged on Add i'';s:,:s s::s d hand ' 'ssss ;:'ss si si
 Making the Capital Stock of this s---
 Company at this time e32,030 54
 There is no. ct this time any claims against Company-ail paid to this date.
 The Directors Of this company are confident that the planof Insurance adopted by them will meeiwith hearty response from all intelligent friends os the principleof Mutual lnsussnce.
 This company insure only in this state. and take no risks on Mills, Goodsin stores, shops, etc.. or m exposed Village or city property, but contSne their business entirely % farm property and isolated buildings. and their coptents-of which not more than e2000 will be insured on This company will adjust aII claims with promptness and Iiberality, and II at any time difference should arise between the parties, ell such difference will be adjusted by indifferent persons in the county, each party selecting one, s s.sn ss hs asd "e ofthem. shaiibe iinaland conclss .s.
 ONIcers or the COmsDasss.
 J. c, BECKWlTH, Preside nt. GEO. C. WOODRUFF, Esq. Tressu.er
 JAs0N WHITING. Secretary. DtrectOrs. jAs,ES S ESEWwhMFTH; WhsTind; Aus, 8 LEWIS IsW g..o,. OLIVER C....si R GOODWIN :! GEO C: WOODRUFF SETH P.BEERS. J ROBBINS BATTELL
 STEPHEN TR0WBRIDGE.
 SHELDON OSBORN ,of HsI winlon.
 AGENTS or THE COMPANY.
 Leman ". Cutler, Waterfeun DsnieiB. Brinsmade. Wash,ngion Henry c. Sanford, New Milford Rufus FslIer, IT.. Kcpt Rich. ard Smith, sharon Fsederieb Kellogg Corn. wall; Joseph I. Gaylord. 0oshen 1; William N. BurTall, CApaan; DonsId J. Wssnes, Sci. isbnry-; g. D. Northway, and John Dewell, Norfolk Henry Jores, New Hssifosd ;- George D. Wadhsms, TouinRson Lewis Smuh. Harwintons John c. Ambles, Bsthlem; John Aberneihy and Georee 3. Fosesi, ,wood- bury David c. Whiiflosey, New Presiop Reuben Rock we'll. Colebsook John Hins. dale. Winsicd; s. Y. St.John, New Conan. E. Talmadge, Plymoslh.
 Persons wishing to get their bniIdines in. snred can apply to either of the A gents, or te the Secretary.
 J. c. BEcKwITH. Psssidsat.
 JAsos WHlrixc. Secretary.
 Litch6eld, July is5A
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
THEN l first commenced

ANhnlN htSt c0WmenceQ me sale or W the celebrated Vermont Marble class of nnprincipled men said that it was good for nothing, but sinding that the people piu hape tt, :his same class of men are palming off New Preston limestone and other inferior qualities of stone for Vermont marble. Persons in want of ;rave stones or Monuments of the Rutland, Vt. IT Italian Marble, or any other work in my line can depend upon getting the simon-pure article, worked the best style, and at the loDesf ossi6ie rates. by coming to my establishment, or by let ter. A large collection of drafts on hand TERMS CASH.
 Please refer to Drs A Lewis or c NJ Hooker, Ltchficld; A Pickett or s NJ Ensign. South Farms; Gen Abernethv or Charles R Wel,on, Wolcottvle Messrs Camps, Winsted; Noah Garnsey, Nor,h6eld-or to my work in almost every cemetery in Litcbfield county.
 s. WARREN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
United states Bounty Land Agency.

Press forWdrd Tour C3dtnas A RMY and Navy Officers Soldiers, both tA Regulars and Volunteers, Sailors, Marines, FiotillameR, Musicians, Wagon-ma aters, Team sters, Indians and all persons who may have served fourteen days in any of the wars of the United States. since the year i790, the law oi 1855 gives each of you, who have not heretofore received a Warrant for Land, one hundred and sixty acres!! And to all who have received Bounty Land. en Dugh more 10 make one hun dred and sixty acres!!
 In the case of the death of the person entitled 10 Land, his widow, or if Ro widow. the m nor child or children. are entitled to the Bounty, We are prepared topromptly prosecute all claims Tor iand. and will supply Justices ef Peace, Coaa- 'yCterks, Commissioners of Deeds, Nofaries Pub ie, Laryers, and all ofhers wi,h tAe aeeessary in- strscfions. and 6ia.k Jorms. free e cost, appii- caiioa by ma,f sr ofkeruise
 When desired, we will sell the Warran, at the market price, and remi, check for proceeds.
 N. K. COBB & co,
 p William street, New York. RErEeENcEs--Bank of the Common wealth, New Yoik. Ohio Life aud Trust Company. New York.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Geese Feathers.

to keep constant suppiyot . first gate ar. packed with greascare b: oarselves.in pack ages Of from20 to 50 lbs ; and will furnish st all times any nyquaniiiy from20to 1000 lbs, of . quality they ~i'i warrant as good as the best and al as low prices as eau be purchased st equal quality in theState.
 s. 6 L. HURLBUT. Winchester, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

Ofal the passions Jealousy is that which exacls the hardest services, and pays the biiierest wages it's service is to watch the success of cur enemy
 tits wages, to be sure oft.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

None are so fond oi secrets as sl,ose who do not mem sokeep Them. Such persons covet secrets as the spend- shrifl covess money-for the purpose -of circulation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Litch6eld. Anril a4
.IisSf Kefafa.aacd

EROM New York with a large assortment q of Dagusrreotype material, consisting in part ot great yarlety ot French and German Cases. Frames, Gold Lock.ts. Sc. A reason- .ble time has also 0een spenr in the operating department of the best artists in Broadway. where my productions suffered nothing by com aarison. The fact is we keep posted up, and those who wish first class picture will be sure to get il by calling at No. 3 South St.
 J. L. JUDD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
MANSION HOUSE. wM. IT. c R o z g M A N.

HAVING taken this House, the subscriber T III is prepared 10 extend to travellers and others the bcsi.t accommodations ''for man ana be- st. g
 The Hotel is located in the pieasaniest part of the village. and no effort will be spared to render II at all times desirable home for those who may visi, the place. To the members ofthe Bar a nd thai the reputation the House has possessed tor the last twenty years will he fully sustained.
 Connected with the Hotelis Livery Stable. where good tenms may be had at any time.
 Liich6eld, May, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
N,ss,.,,,ey HUss.

ID ECEIvED the past week a complete as l1 sortmen; of every description of Hats and Cans for summer wear. 10 which the attention et buyers is invited. Panama, Canton Straw, Sonnet. mems and boys raln,lcaf und Leghorn Hats. hoys' and children's Fancy Straw Hats. Sc. All goods in my line will be offered st . smnll advance from cost.
 II. JACKSON. Li,chficld, May 2ist. ISss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

The following per,inen. question was addressed to . lawyer in . -aeieh- boring village: "1f dss,ance lends en- cllantment to the view and the view ref,.ses to return il, can disiunce re- .ceive any legal address ? The law yer refuses 10 answer until he receives =a retaiRee.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

The man who has nothing to boast of but his iIl0stiess ancsssors is like a potatoe -the only good belonging to : him is underground.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

People Of nean capacities always despiss and ridic0le more what is 'sabose the reach of sheir own imleIlectI than what is below iheir standard.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Clsarsmg OMs Sale 1?

4 TIER this daie we shall offer the remainder "A of our s.ock ot SUMMER GOODS at Greatly Re d uced Priccss Purchasers will find money saved by m exam
 BROWN. HOLMES & co. Waterbury, June 10th. 8
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

Good intentions will never justify ev1 actions ]; nor will good actions jus sify evil ensenlions.