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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Connecticut Farmers, Attention

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Weekly AMERICAN AssicuLTURIsT. now in it's
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two others spend much time in The State. In
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ly know how to gel along without it. Its edi-
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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

Alta Court of Probate holden at Salisbury, ,oi.lin
and for the District Of Salisbury, on ihe 25th
day Of December, A. ID. 1854.
Present JoHN G. MITCHELL. Esq, Judge.
ON motion of the Administrators on the estate
~ OF REUMA ABElLS. late Of Salisbury
within said district. deceased; This Cour, doth
decree that SIX months tr IN this daie be allowed
and limited Tor the creditors nf said estate To
exhbi, their claims against tho same TO the
Administrators; and directs that public notice
be given of this order by advertising IN a news
paper published in Litchfeld, and by posting
copy thereof on the public sign.p"st in said town
OF Salisbury, nearest the place where tho dec
last dwell. Certified from Record.
80" JOHN G. MI rCHELL, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

WTOULD respectfully inform The citizens OF
w South Norfolk and vicinity that they ha We
just returned from New York with fun assor..
msat oil Goodssu table for the country trade, and
are prepared to show them TO all, never grow
ing tired of showing their Goods, and always
re ady to sell. Their Goods have all been bough,
for CASH, and must and w,H be sold under
their Old motto, VIZ: a n.nble sixpence is
better than a slow shilling"
They fully believe that they are now prepared
TO sell as low as any "l their neishhors-either
Dry Goods. Groceries, Crnckery or Hardware j;
a; least they would invite all 10 give them call
They have large stock of old DeLa:nes which
they viii sell psry low ,as :hey are Goods getting
out of date.
Butter, Cheese, Wood. Hem'ock Bark, Sc,
S.. wanted in exchange for Goods; and also no
particular oh iecfioI to a little Cash-not toomuch
fo- it is now hard times.
Flour, Meal, Feed, SC. constantly on hand
for CASH!
South Norfolk, CT, Aug. Is. 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
.E0fscP.

THE Hon. Court Of Probate fur the district
OF Salisbury h - appointed the subscribers Com
mis-ioners on the estate of ELIJAH FRiyK, late
OF said Salisbury, deceased, represented Insoiv-
en,-and has limited and allowed six moalhs
from the date hereof for the creditors OF said
estate to prs sent their claims against the same
to us Tor adjus,meai and allows nce.
We therefore hereby give niice TO all persons
interested in said estate that we shall meet uoon
the buse ness of said appusninient At the hotel oil
n. w. Thnrp At Salisbury Center, on The second
Tuesday OF January. and an he first Tuesday
OF May, A. D.. 1855. at9 o'clock in the forenoon,
on each Of said daYe.
WI. N. BURIAL, Commission.
ROBERT BOSTWiCK,{ sn
Salisbury, Nov. al. 1851
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
FOR THE MILLION
Ar The
.N'eaC Je,cels'y Store!
"A. s. BALDWIN

rs again home, heavily stocked with all the
i latest styles and most desirable Patterns
selected ,cith the greatest care Persons wishing
anything in my line should not ial to call and
examine my extensive assortment before going
TO the city or elsewhere.
Coin WATcHEs.-A gold English lever, full
ieweed and warranted FOR 81 +; also, a splendid
English pntent jeweled Watch, extra fine cases.
for $40. English patent silver Watches, wi,hand
without hunting cases, silver anchors in hunting
cases, de,a ched levers, escapements, &c.
BREAST Pins. of every style aud quality to suit
the purchaser.
EAR RINGs-An extensive northumberland
fail to please.
FINGER RlNGs-ln fact. every variety Rings,
Pins, Cuff Pins. Know Nothing Pins, Crop Plus,
Pencils, Pens. Thmbles, Slides, Charms, Seals,
Snaps, Chains and pec,aclcs-gold. silver a nd
s,eel, at A. s. BALDWlN'S
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
GLAS S.W ARE.

A CONSIGNMENT OF FINE GLASS
"A WARE from Boston has been received
and is for sale at the Shop OF the subscriber at
unusually low prices-conss,ing of Pitchers
Sugar Bowls, Spoon Holders. Cream Cups,
Rxssar Plates, Preserv Plates, Napiers. GobleIs,
}&x Cups, Lemonade Cups Candesticks,. Mo
lssoes cups, ten different styles TumbIers, &c
~. ehich the public are invited to call and
6x61Ine.
IA good assortment OF Cook and Parlor
STQ&ES, Tin and Japanned Ware, &C.. SC.
sISgpys on hand. J. w. CONE.
Uorfolk, Jan. l, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

At Court Of Probate holden OF Norfolk, ,riihin
aud for tks District Of Norfolk, on the 6ih
day Of January, A. ID. 1855
Present, W. B. RICE, Esq, Judge.
TSTATE of DENNIS WHOLLY, late of
II Black Rock, Erie County, N Y, deceased.
ihe Administrator represents the estate in
solvent, and prays the appointment Of commits
slcners theroan; whereupon
ORpERHp-That commissioners to receive, ".
anime and adjust the claims Of the creditors oil
said estate he appointed at the probate office in
said Norfolk on iho l7,h day Of January, 1855,
at o'clock in the afternoon; and that all per.
sons interested in said estate may be notified
thereof, the administrator viii cause this order
to be published in q newspaper printed in Litch.
field county, and post a copy thereof on the
public sign.post nearest the place where the
deceased last dwelt in said Norfolk.
A true copy Of Record.
81 w. B. RICE, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
vVvHE Cour. of Probate for the Distric.

NHHE Court Of Probate for the District
IL Of Winchester having limited and allowed
two months from and after the 26th day Of De-
cemhe', 1854, Tor the creditors To present their
claims aaalns, the ASSIGNED estate Of PHELPS
II. PARSONS OF said Winchester, an ass pning
debtor, 10 the subscribers as commissioners Oh
said estate, for adjustment, and allowance.
The undersigned give notice that they shall
meet q, Sanfard's Holel in said Winchester, on
the third Tuesday OF January and on the second
Tuesday Of February next, at 3 o'clock in the
a(irrnoo, OIL each OF said days, for attending TO
the businsss as such commissioners.
HENRY s. BARBOUR, Commits
50 EZRA BALDWIN, sioneas.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
NEW YORK
Fashionable Tailoring Esta bliShmeat.

vBHHE undersigned would respectfully in
IA firm the inhabitants al Luchheld and vi
riniy tina, he has opened fashionable Tai!or's
Shop. in Lords Bni Ding four doors west OF the
Mansion House, where he Is ready to cut and
make up oil kinds at garments in his lrne 10 suit
those who may favor HIM with their patrona ge.
Having had long experience as cutter ~
some Of the hest establishments in New York,
he Aalters himself that he will be able to sat-
islv his customers in any style Of cut or fashion.
Persons furnishing their own Goods can have
them made and trimmed in the hes, and most
fashionable manner, and in tie latest style, on
reasonable terms.
Boy's Clothing cut and made 10 order.
ALL GARMENTS Uarranted 10 fl.
JOHN TAFF.
Lchfeld, Jan. l. 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Farm for. Sale.

TIME subscriber wishes TO sell his Far n
IL situated in the town OF Cornw vail, cont ming
l47 l.2 acres Of good lana well adapted 10 grain
or grass. well watersd and divided into suitable
lets, and has good supply Of timber and wood
one dwelling house. wood-honse. carriage-house,
hog-house, and a large barn; also an orchard Of
choice fruit trees. A pari oil the purchase money
may remain a time with good security, if desired.
For further particulars enquire e the subscriber
in Warren. J. IL. COMSTOCK.
Warren, Dec IS. 1854. 35
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Sepnsf0Dox in R,si,,s i!

T1R ENCH AND ENGLISH VICTORIOUS.
E The undersigned being about 20 take ac-
count Of Stock, will sell Goods at cost from date
until the fret day Of January. 1855, a, the old
.,and Of Hugh P. WEIGH, E-q.. Million. He has
on hand good and well-selec,ed stock Of Dry
Goods, Crockery. Hardware, Boots aud Shoes
and everything commonly kept in country
Store. w. T.. WADdAMS.
Milton, Dec. g, 1854. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Farm for Sale!

SITUATED in the town Of Warren. lately
- owned and occupied by Asahel Wedge,
Esq., dec d. containing one good dive lhnghouse.
enc carriase-house. one wood-house. two barns,
two oul-barns 300 acres, well.propnrtiuned for
p!ow, meadow, pasture and wood Iand-well
wa,ered Tor Stock; also, an orchard Of choice
fruit trees. Terms of purchase easv.
For particulars enquire Of WIN B. GREEN
New Milford, or E. NJ. KELLOGG, Esq, near
the premises.
Warren, Nov l4th, 1884. 3l'll29
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

Alta Court Of Probate hoiden at Sharon wiihin
and for the District Of Sharon on the I'd day Of
Jaaaary. A. ID. 1855
Present f.. S. SroppARp, Jr. Judge.
TSTArE of ISRAEL COWLES, late OF
H. Sharon, in said District, deceased.
The Administrator represents the Estate in
solvent, aud 2ravs the appointment Of Conmis-
sioners thereon; wherefore
ORpEREp--That Commissioners to receive,
examne and adjass the claims OF the creditors
uf said Estate 10 appointed at the Probate
Office In Sharon on the 9th day Of January,
1858, al o'clock in thu aiternoon-snd that all
persons interested in said Estate may be nouhcd
thereof the Administrator will cause this order
10 I've published in newspaper printed IN
Li,chheld 10 Ltchfield county, and post copy
thereof on public sign-pos, nearest the place
where the deceased last dwelt in said Sharon.
Certified from Record.
81 T.. S. STODDARD, Jr Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
DlSSOL{flO2l..

THHE CO partnership heretofore existing be-
IL tween the subscribers, under the firm Of
ROCKEFELLER. BARNETT s. Co. is this day dis
solved by mutual consent.
PHILIP ROCKEFELLER,
JAMES BARNETT,
PETER P. EVERTS.
Ore Hill, iCt., Dec ooh 1854
The business will be continued by the sub
scrbers under the name and firm of ROCKEFELLER,
REED g. Co. PHILIP ROCKEFELLER,
+. A. REED,
PETER P EVERTS
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Quarterly Report.

STATE MENT showing the condition Of tho
- BANK OF LlrCHFlELD COUNTY. on
the morning oi Monday, she first day of January,
1855:
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, 100000
kegigere6 bank notes reed
from Treasurer, 1870
Less Reg'r Notes on hand, l7,li5
Leaving Reg stored Notes in
circulation, $685.
Due deposiors on demand. z603l 81
:" Z" hearing interest, 1894
Balance due other Banks, 1863 II
Profits and surplus, 6,726 IS
Dividends unpaid. IS so
Rate Of dividends 7 per cent. pay
able 10Th July and January,
A
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
District Of Plymouth - Probate Court, January

9TH, tss5.
TSTATE Of ALLEN PAINTER, late Of
IL Plymouth. in said District. deceased.
The Cour, OF Probate hath limited md allowed
six months from the date hereof for the creditors
Of said estate, represented insolven,, in which 10
exhib. their claims thereto, and has appointed
Barnahas w. Root and Oliver Smith. Esqs, bath
Of said Plymouth, Commissioners 10 receive aud
examine said claims.
Certified by AMMI GiDDlNGs. Judge.
The subscribers give notice that they shall
NEE, at The Office Of Elisha Johnson. Esq. in
said Plymouth, on the 7th day Of April aud the
7,h day OF July. 1855. at 10 o'clock in the lore.
noon on each Of said days for the purpose OF
attending on the duties Of their said appoint
msnt. BARNABAS w. ROOT, Commits
OLIVER SMITH, si"neFs.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quesied to make immediate payment TO
ELISHA JOHNSON. Administrator.
81 With the Will nnexed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
1 8 : 3

"HE campaign has opened The ball
Il is in motion ! and the people are coming
Coming where7 Why, they are coming ca nrasss
10 jumps MINIATURE RooMs to SIT for their Da-
guerno,ypes-where they are sure 10 get cor.
rect Understanding perfectly well satisfied
with themsel, es and the impression they have
made. Terms CASH and charges moderate.
No. South Street. ]. L. JUDD.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

At a Court Of Probate holden at L;ichfeid uithin
and for the District Of Litchfsid, GA the LIST day
Of January. A. ID 1855.
Present, CuARiSs ADAMS, Ed, Judge.
an motion OF FRxpERrcx LYMAN. Executor
~ on the estate of ERAS rus LY MAN, ESQ.
late Of Goshen within said district. deceased:
This court doth decree tina, SIX months be
allowed and limited for the creditors of said
estate TO exhibit their claims agains, the Same
to the Executor-and directs 'ha, public notice
be given Of this order by advertising in a news
paper published in Litchfield. aud BY posting
copy the reof the public sign-pos, IN said town
Of Goshen, nearest the place where the deceased
last dweli. Certified from Record.
So CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
II Rare Chance.

100 FINE Top Carriages, Slide Seats,
Il w Open and Standing Tops-and twelve
fine Cutters, at reduced prices. Also. BY the
request of pany, have onsented TO do repair
ing Of all kinds through the winter.
WIN RODGERS
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Diieo

In Goshen, Dec. 29th, Experience Webster,
eyed 81 years.
In New Haven. Mrs. Mary Lines, widow of
the late Hon. David Dagoeit.
In Woodbury., Dec. 26th. Mrs. Ruth Mitch
ell. widow Of the late Mr.. Daniel Mitchell, aged
s5 years and 5months. y
In Ohio City, Mr.. Peter Galpin,aged 64-form-
srly of Woodbury,Ct
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
New Goods !!

WE have just returned from New York, and
w can now furnish oil who wish with good
supply Of
Dry Goods and Groceries.
in great variety and on the best terms. We
think there Is not more than one place in Latch.
held County where the desire ior beauty and
comfort can be satisfied with as little money al
at our store. Please call and see us,
HEATON &NEWTON.
Mortified, Oct 10, 1854. "a
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
HaTyYaN PERIODICALS,
Eariy Copies Secured.

" EONARD SCOTT & CO. Now York
d 4 con'inns to RI -publish the following British
Periodicals, viz
The LoSseH QUARTERLY (Conseruatips)
2 TIE EDIssvRsu REvIxw (Nhig.i
3 TEE NORTH BaIrIsH REVIEW Free Church
I The WESTMINSTER REVIEW (Li5eraD
5 BLAcKwooD's EDINBURGH MAGAZINE tIory)
The present critical state Of European affairs
will render these publications unusually interes-
ting during the forthcoming yenr. They viii
occupy . middle ground between the hastily
written news-ltsms, crude speculations and
flying rsmors Of the daily Journal, aud the pom
derous Tome Of The future historian, written
alter the living interest and excitement OF tho
great political events of The time shall have
passed away. Ii is 10 these Periodicals that
readers must look for the only really intelgible
and reliable history Of current events, and a.
such, in addition TO their weil-esta biishsd liter
airy, scientific and theological character, we
urge them upon the consideration Of the reading
public.
o. Arrangements are now permane ntIy made
for the receipt OF Early Sheets from the British
publishers, by which we are enabled to place all
our Reprints in The hands Of subscribers about as
soon al they can be furnished with the foreign
copies. Although this involves q very large out
lay on our parf we shall continue TO furnish The
Periodicals at the same low rates as heretofore,
VIZ: Per Ann.
For any one Of the four Reviews $500
For any two Of the four Reviews 500
For any three Of the four Reviews 700
For I'll four OF the Reviews 500
For Backwood's Magazine 500
For Blackwo and three Reviews 900
For Blackwood and the four Reviews 600
Payments to be made in all cases in advance.
Money current in the State where issued will
be received at par.
CLUBBING,
discount of twenty five per cent. from the
above prices Will be allowed TO Clubs ordering
direct from l.. Scott g. Co four or more copies
of any one or more OF the above works. Thus:
Four copies OF BIackwood or OF one Review, will
be sent to one address for 90; four copies Of the
four Reviews and BIackw God for $50, and 90 on.
Postage.-In all the principal Cities aud
Tswns. these works will be delivered, through
Agents. FREE OF PosrAeE When sent by mail
the posta ge to any part Of the United States will
be but TUenig- -Four Cent? year Tor B!ackwoods
and but Fourteen Cent? year TO- each Of the
Reviews.
Remittsnces and COMMUNICATION should al.
ways be addressed, postpaid, to the Publishers,
LEONARD SCOTT d co.
81 Gold Street, New York.
81 l.. s. & Co. have recently published and
have now lor sale, the FARMERS GUIDE"
by Henry Stephens. Of Edinburgh, and the late
Prof. Norton. of Yale College, New Haven~-
complete in 2 vols. royal octave, containing 1900
pages, Ia steel and GOO wood engravings. Price
in muslin binding, Sc
This work is NOT the old Book Of the Farm"
lately resusciiafed and thrown upon the market.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
AUCTION SALE OF COWS,

TINE subscriber, having lost his Barn and
Il Hay by FIRE, will sell his Cows to The high
est bidder on Friday, January 18th, 1855. a. IL
A. M. Place Of sale two mics south from
Goshen Centre.
GEORGE WADHAMS.
Goshen, January 9th, 1855. 81
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
KrNaa Rank.

President and Director.
II Of the Iron Bank at Falls Village. h ave
this day declared dividend Of Four per cent
payable to the Stockholders on and after the
10Th inst. The transfer books will lie closed
from the 18Th mat. 10 day OF pa, ment.
K. 81. S. PEASE, Cashier.
Falls Village. Jan. l. 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
A TN TIO ~!

NOR the next Sixty Days | shall offer to my
II Customers Goods of every Description
at less prices than they were ever offered at in
this place. Having made arrangements to leave
the Dry Goods business soon, would take this
opportunity to say to my many patrons that am
going TO dispose 10 them On very short time,
good many bargains, for heir liberal pltrona ge
in years past. The following Goods are IN he sold
1850 Dollars Worth Ready-Made Clothing.
1000 81 IS Boots and Shoes.
$500 Yards Calicoes.
500 - Brown Sheetinss.
1000 Bledched do.
1000 IS Nous. DeLaines.
200 Alpacas.
500 I" Black and Colored Silks.
800 Shawls-assorted. LVes,ines.
375 Broadcloths, Cassimeres, Sauneis and
Also, large stock GROG Err les, purchased
at The low prices in August, and am now selling
these Goods at what they are worth by the
package, in small quantities. Besides all other
kinds Gonds usually kept in Country Store.
20 general invitation is given TO all 10 ex-
anime my STOCK. n. B. LATHROP.
Wolcot:yiile, Dec. 7;h, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

~ The undersigned .espe ctfuIly and Crate
fully acknowledges the kindness Of his people
and other friends, in the many tokens OF their
generous regard received bv him ON the occa-
sion of their late Donation Visit.
Litchfeld, Jan. 1855. BENZ l. SWAY.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Moore & Johnson,
} NlNie Skreet. HARTFORD,

nFFER for sale the blowing large assert.
~ mcnl of Provisions of their own packing,
in lot, to suit purchasers, as cheap as can be
bought in any market.
400 bb!s. Clear. Mess and Thin Mess Pork
2n0 do Leaf Lard.
200 do Hams.
$50 do Shoulders.
100 do Beef Hams.
80 do Smoked Beef
20 do Dsied do
100 do Boston Triple.
Hartford, Jan 81, IsJ5. $751;
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Notice,

an and after Nov. 9th, bu, one Stage will
" run daily 10 Nauga.uck railroad:
Leave Li,ch6eld li.i5 A NJ, connecting with
1905 A NJ train 10 Winsted and LIS P VI train
TO Bridgeport, Leave Litch6eld Station on the
arrival Of 10 05 A NJ train from Bridgeport.
~ Fare SO cents.
L. FEM, Proprietor.
Li,chfeld, Nov q, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Ee,CiNg birds.

\ MATTER of great comfort and convent
IA ence to ladies'; none should be without this
valuable Improvement who value their health or
happiness. Found, the best article mnnnfar
turrd, ut A. 5. BALDWlNS.
Jan Slh, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
CAUTlON THE PUBLIC

10 b"y no book unless the words "Dr. A. NJ MAUncKAu,
10 Liberty Street N y" is (and the entry in the
Clerks Office the back of the title page and buy
only Of respectable and honorable Dealers or send By
mail, and address TO DR.. a. ~ liauriceau.
fSr Upon receipt of One Dollar "THE MAR
RIED WOMAN'S PRIVATE MEDICAL COM
PAN1oN" Is sent (nailei free 10 any Part of the
United States, the Canadas and British Provinces.
All letters must be postpaid, and addressed 10 DR..
a. NJ. MAURICEAU, box 1224, New-York City.
Publishing Office, No. l29 Liberty Street, New
Y.rS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11

At a Court Of Probate holden a, Lnchfeld, uithin
aud for the District Of Lihhfeid, on the 25th
day Of December, A. d. 1884.
Present CHARLES ADAMS, Esq, Judge.
I'M morton OF John NJ. Wadhams and iona.
~ than Wadhams Jr Executors on the estate
Of JONATHAN WADHAMS, late OF Goshen
within said district, deceased:
This Court doth decree that six months be al
loved and limited FIR the creditors Of said estate
ta exhibit their claims against the same TO the
Executors; and directs that public notice be
paper published in Litchfcid, and by posting a
cory thereof on the public sen-post in said town
OF Goshen, nearest the place whtro the deceased
laet dwel,. Certified from Record.
So CHARLES ADAMS, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-01-11
Hart Female Seminary.
PLYMOUTH. CONN.

THE next Term OF this flouri>hing Institution
i will commence Jan. 81, 1855, and continue
fourteen weeks. Nr admission 10 the fe "
vacant places remaining 10 il early application
should be made 10
I.P. WARREN, Secretary.
n. II *