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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
Twenty .tfrst .annual Report of the
 LlTCHFIELD MUTUAL sAslfe x1aSasr02sce COnfa,6sss,,

|
 JULY Sd, 1854. by Cash reed for Pre- miums on Poli.
 eies thls year. s3Oo4 n 10 cash paidior Losses and Expe nses
 this year .7e7 A By whole amount of Cash
 reed for Premiums s25,6ls el interest reed on Loans l,4al sl-s27, ,os0 7s To whole amt paid fnr
 Losses & Expenses S2l ,99S 57 Cash now on hand 5,o52 I5-s27, ,oso. Ts To amount of Premiums charged on
 the booSswhich may be collected
 It required ,23S 6S Add Cash on hand ,e53 IS
 Making the Capital Stock of this s------
 Company at this time S25,290 SO There is no, atthis time any claims against the Company except Sixty dollars, which is ready to oe paid when called for.
 Inc Directors oi lhls company are confident that the pianot Insurance adopted by the tm will meet win heaity response from all intelligent friends oi the principle of Mutual Insurance. fhls company insure onsy in this state and take no risks on Mills, Goods in stores. shops, etc., or in exposed Village or city property, but eonline their business entirely to fs rm property aud isolated buildings and their con,ents-of which not more than s2000 will be insured on one risk.
 This company will adjust all claims with promptness and liberality, and if al any time difference should arise between the parties, oil such difference will be adjusted by ind ferent persons in the county, each party selecting one, and l case they do not agree, 0 ihird person of them, shall be final and conclusive.
 Officers Of the COsssa,GMy.
 J. G, BECKWIrH, Presluent,
 OLIFER GOOD IpiyV, Treasmt,,
 JdSO.N WHi1LVCa, ,Secretars.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
Bj0rI.ss,,5shse

"ANTED, several good blacksmths and w s.rikers. 10 work on Axes. Also, good abls-bodisd men fe grind apd polish Apply to
 SAM. W. COLLINS. yoo Oel1insrsfie. C,xs.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
KN0W.NOTH1NGs!
 HaOe uOU seen Sam

IF you have mt, cal .: the Store of s. D. U NORTHWAY q co. an1 yoa canaee him and aof wsttsta ndItg the excitement caused hs the d.scussio, of the principles of the Knsw Noshiass, he csntinuessIo 10 sell ts,odsns cnear as evsr.a l1 sroeer'es and Provisions we cannot bs heat. Real below:
 Clear Mess Park by the bsi and se'aiI
 Lard in bals and kegs, very white and c'sar. Can lies lf all kinds.
 Rice, very nice; call and to3k at it
 Estea Porto Rico N,Lssses; ats, Ne~ C.lean' Stuart's Sugar House 5yrap -mife as if2aey Sagan bought before the advance we are Se'iin9in large quantities Cof.es-We have a large qn1ntity on hans prime m ili'v-surnt. green and groaad
 FLous-Wbeai, Rye and Buck wheat, Meal and Feed, ksEt constantly osi hani aai ior sale for eash oafg. and we fiifer ou rs.ives we can supply good an ariicie ani at ss far pr-ces as oar neighbars. We woaId als, add that saor accounts make long trends.
 $. D. NORTnWAY | co. Ssath Norfolk, Jaa. 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
New Goods ! Prices Es C d u C C q! n. McMEil

First Door hast of ths Court Houss, RESPECTFULLY snnssnces to the public kN that he has received his SC cond ssppiy st desraeie Fall Goods, and takes muah plsasur. in observing that du, ing hIs reeen, visit [" Ne W York he ha. taken advan,ase of the ex,rssrdi- sary d.pre ssion in many k,nd. oi Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods. to mak such purchases as will enable him 10 place before his cu.,umer rs . ~eil.selecsed assortment of Lad,ss' ana Gsnt . Dress Goods ., very lor y,iees
 His stock of Ladies' Ores: Gosde is very large. consisting m par, st Merinoes Pararne.tss, plsla and figured DeLsines, Cashms:es. Alpaccas. DeBeges, plaid Choking and Lininss. Brncha and Mantle Shs swls-b"th lon. aad ssua re, Trunks. Carpet Bags, &c.
 GEST's FURNISHING GooBs.-Goves, Crsva,s. Broadeloths, Beaver aud Pilot Cloths, Sik, Vel vet. Farmers Satin. &c.
 Aiso, n fali supply oi Groceries, Crockesv md Glass Ware, tisur, Feed, ttc. constantly on hand. Oct. l6.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
Moore e Johnson, ? Nt0fe Street. A0rffJrl.

nFFER fsr ssls the following large a.sart " mcat of Prsvisicas of their avn packing. in lots to sas pureh,sers. as cheap as can be 6eaeht n any market. s- loo bb's. Clear. Nest and Thin Msss Pork 9a0 du Leaf Lard.
 AsJ la Hams.
 4sO ds Shuuiders.
 lU1 do Beef tI,ms.
 80 da S,nsksd Beef.
 3J do Died do
 too do hostnn Tvips. Hartford, Jan. 2j, 1854 :.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
Se,cimr RSrds.

A NATTER nf gr at co,uf.,u and convent H enee Id ladies; naae should he whon, ,h,s vaisshie Improvement who value their hesl,h ar heppisess. Faaad, the hest article mannfar. sersd, at q. s. oAIDWlNS
 ye1 es ,loes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
DSs.ecE0s.S.

kESE CCGOsSe JASON WHiTING snELboN m DO \ OSBORN OLIVER DAVIDC. SANFORD SETH P. BEERS. ROBBINS BATTELL
 STEPHEN DEMING.
 SHELDON OSBORN ,of Hai,r inton,
 General Agent. AGENTS OF THE COMPANY. Leman w Cutler, Water,own; Daniel B. Brinsmade. Washington; Henry s. Ssnfera, New Milford; Rufus Falier, Jr Kent Rich. ard Smith, Sharon; Frederick Kellogg Corn. wall; Joseph I. Gaylord, Goshen William Vi. Burrall, Canaan; Donald J. Warner, Sal. isbnry S. D. Northway, and John Dews.l, Norfolk; Henry Jones, New Hariford ;- George D. Wadhams, Torring,on Lewis smuh, Harwin,on; John c. .Amhler, Be,hlem; John Aherne,hy and George B Forest. Wood bury; Dav,d c. Whntlesey, New Preston Reuben Rockwell. Colehrook; John Hns. dale, Win.'od; ;S '. St.John, New Csns.n; E. Talmadge, Plymouth
 Persons wishing to get their buildings ia. snred can apply to either of the Asen,s, or to the Secretary.
 J. q. BECKwITH. Prssidsnt.
 JASON WHITING. Secretary.
 I.,chtield, July lssz.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
Wigsaud Toupccs

M and Hsir-cst6es Room. over DY. Bsck- wi,hs Drug S;srs. e
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
!sO.00O GIFFS of lhe Actual Cost of sl5O. .OOo.

Each purchaser of One Dollar Enera ving therefore receives not only an Engrasing rirk, worth the money. but also tickei winch entitle, hI,n 10 one oi the G't'. when they are dslr,hu,rd
 For FivE DOLLARS highIs-hnished Engraving painted in O,i, and F,Ue Gif Tickets will be sen, -or Five Dollars worth ot splendid Engraving can be selected from the Catalogue and sent b, return mail or express.
 A copy oi th- Catalogue, tocetherwih sre cimen of one of the Engravings can bs sssn a, the office ot thi. paper.
 For each Dollar sent. an Engrsv vincactusty y worth that sum, and Gift Ticket will lmmsGi ateiy be forwarded.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
New Fall Goods, SHOES, CATERS, ac., Sc.

EUST received avery large and general a.- O sortment of ali kinds of Boots and Shoes suit able for the season; lo0o psrs purchased al auction the pas, week. and can probably be sold for cash at less prices than can be found else- where m the county. Persons having a liiIe ready money abou their sluthes gre re pc fully invited to call and ex am;ne quality and prices. Oak and Esmlock Sole Leather Tor sale ss ssual. SAMUEL CLOCK,
 West Main Street. Alse, gsn, fer the a ls of Dr. Beers c- tsbrated Hair Tonic. for relieving ba alaness and res'o.ing erev hair to i,s naiaral csor. Nothing liks |, i; try it.
 Liteh6sd, Sept. 18th, 1854.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
A C E N T 8.

The Committee believing that the success of this Great National Undertaking will be mater. ally promoted by the energy and enterprise oi intelligent and persever'ng Agents, have resolved to uest with such on the must liberal fe,ms.
 Any persan wishing to become sn Agent by sending :post paid,l $I. will receive by return of mail. a One Dollar Engraving. n Gif Yfckst, Prospectus, Catalogue and all other nee essury Tn information.
 On the final completion of the sale. the Cliffs will be placed m the hands oi a Commit'se ot the purchasers io be distributed, due notice of which will be gwen throughout the United States and the Canadss-
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
.Vtftce.
BRONSON BROTHERS.
 LaIe l. R. Bronson & Co.,, Booksellers, and Staiiepers

BOOK BlNDERSand Blank. Book Man 'f.ctureu. Alss ,dealsrsia every ssscriplisn of Wrapping Paper.
 I. R. BRONSON,
 a E. L. BRONSON. Waterbury, Csna.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
Ry tke Ftrs: Artisss of the Ase,

They have determined, in order to create an extensive safe for ther En2rsvings. and thu. not only give employment 10 a large number u. arris's and others, but inspsre among our c"un- uvnen . taste for works "i art, 10 p,e.eni 10 h. purchasers ot their engravlns,, when 25u, ,000 O.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08

List of Gifts. 100 mar rbie basts of Washington, at elo0 sIoooo lJ0 Clay, luo 10 QUO 100 Webster, 100 10000 100 Calhoun, loo ll .OOg 50elesan, Ol Paintings. m splendid gil, frames, size 3x4 ft each, loo 5000 l0oelegan, Ol Paintings, 2x3f each, 50 5,OOu 50osteei plate Engravings. brilliantly col"red in O, rich gli, frames,
 2sx30 in. each, 10 5000 l0.0 600 elegant stee plate engravings, coiored m oil, oi the Washington
 Moaxmenf, 20s26 IT.. each, 1 10000 237 .eaa s,eei plate engravings. from
 loo different plates m posses- sessIoa 0. and owned by ihe Art. ists Unioa of the market value of from 50 cents io el each. q 900 firs,-clsss Dwelling in 3lst street, New York city. la.ooo p Building Lots :n loo and l0lsi SIS, N. Y.cty, each 25xl00 1, deep at 1000 22,oco 100 vhia Sites, containing each 10.- oo0 square feet, In the suburbs of New York city, and commanding a magnificent view of the Hudson river and Lous Island Sound, at 500 5000 % perpetual loans pi cash, without
 in,arce, nr ..f CJ5l ~ch nnn
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
American Artists Union |. 'S'KE American Artists Esien

\ would respectfully announce to the citizen. of the United States and the Cansds., that lot the purpose of cutivaung \ taste for the fne art. throughout the country. and with view ot enabling every ism'y to become posse.ssd of 3 gallery of EngravlHgs,
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-03-08
"A few more left of tho same Sori. ,,

IT. bAISUW IN Washington, March 1854.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

THE SINE DIE HOTEL. In neghboring
county one of the political parties had for
over twenty years, been in the habi, OF
holding their county nominating conven-
,ions at the house Of Mr.. c..
He happened on recent occasion for
the first lime, 10 be in when they had fin
isheJ their business and heard liule dele
gate from r., move that ",his convention
do now adjourn sine die"
"Sine die" said Mr.. C.; TO a per.
son standing near, "where is that"
"Why that's away up in the northern
part Of the county," said his neighbor.
Hold OH if you please Mr.. Cheerman." !"
said g., with great earnestness and en-.
phasis; "holt on sir I'd like to be heard
on that question. | have kept public
house now for more'n twenty years, I'm a
poor man,-I've always belonged &c this
party and never carried split my ticket.
This is the most central location in the
county, and it's where we alters held our
caucuss. Nv never had or asked an office,
and have worked night and day for Ne
party, and now think, sir, it's con,emp,i.
ole 10 90 to adjourning this convention way
up 10 sine die"
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02
A GRIC l. L u RAL.
For the URion and JssTnsL.
SMA IL FARMS.

Most farmers. and especially those who
are just commencing life, are ambitious Of
possessing largo farms. Nothing short Of a
hundred acres will suffice, and rather than
not be gratifed in this they will involve
themselves in debt which will press upon
their energies like an incubus during all
their subsequent cares. One thing which
ought always to DO taken into consideration
by young men, is, that he who possesses,
even in fee simple, a large farm, can never
cultivate i, so thoroughly as he could n
smaller one. The greater the number Of
acres, the greater Of course will be the a.
mount Of fencing The taxes, also, and the
interest on thscapital invested are to be de-
Quoted from the often meagre acreable prof.
its Of the soil. As there are few large
iarms that produce enough to manure them
properly, the owners are under the necessity
Of either purchasing large quantities, or
contensng themselves with slight and unre-
mumerating crops. Where one has a smsll
farm, which involves but n comparatively
slight expense for fencing, it is possible so
to concentrate energy and capital rs to keep
all parts continually improving liberal sp-
pl;cations OF highly elIicien: and stimulating
manure can be made to the arabic portions,
and remuneratins, and even aiIluent crops
secured from the very fields. which, were
their number or superficial extent to be
doubled or even trebied, would scarcely
compensate. by their products, the labos OF
fencing and " carrying them on" In very
many cases when bu, single acre has been
cultivated, the proh, has exceeded one hun.
dred dollars, which is more than the indus.
trious and hard working farmer often reali-
zes from forty. A Roman Citizen who
owned but seven acres which were cultiva-
ted by himself and an only daughter, four
isbed and grew rich. The people wondered,
but how was their surprise augmented
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

when, rpon dividing and disposins OF one
half his free hold, they perceived that the
annual amount Of his crops, instead of dim
inishiug in the ratio Of the diminution OF
his possession, actually increased. They
attributed this, to them, astonishing phe-
nomenon, to magic, and GRESHAM was ar
raisned before the proper tribunal asa nee
rOmancer who prospered through his knowl'
edge Of sOrcery or the black art. 10 refuto
this charge GRESHAM produced his ploughs,
carts and other implements of husbandry,
and introduced his daughter. "Thesc, said
he, "are my only implements and industry
my only art. In our own country similar
results have been experienced. Small farms
are always more productive, in proportion
to their superficial extent, than large ones.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02
For the URiOn and Joarna
THE PEAR TREE.

The pear is an excellent fruit, hardy and
tough.livei. This assertion is sustained by
the well known fact that the celebrated
Endicott pear Trce,' now standing on the
estate Of G. NJ. Endicott Of Salem, Mass
was brought to this country from England
and set out in l62j-t,ro hundred and t,cen
ty four gears ago! II was customary ther
with the colonists to transport their fruit
trees from the mother country. They were
generally packed in sand, in large boxes
purposely constructed, and were almost in
variably received in good condition. Last
season this venerable tree produced large
quantity Of ine fruit, the pears! being large
and of fine flavor. The apple tree planted
by p. White, and which still survives on
the estate once occupied and owned by him,
is another instance Of vegetable longevity
deserving Of note. The practice now 81
prevalent with most nurserymen and horti
culturists Of forcing, inordinately, tie growth
OF pear and other fruit trees, is to DO regard
ed as one of the principal, if not the princi'
pal cause of their premature decay, especial
ly in the case of the pear which is probably
more sensitive than most other fruit trees to
artificial stimuli. and therefore is more seri.
ously dsteriorated, or injured by their Of
iecls. The disease called the " blight" is
no doubt, induced by the emasculating &C,
ton of these powerful agents. They not on
ly vitiatc the circulating fluid, which is the
blood of the tree, but they produce NOR
bid action in the secernent ani transpiratory
systems. When tree thus becomes dis
eased it cannot produce fruit, or be Of any
value to the owner.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

PRoPHEcY AND Fun. A correspondent oI
The Detroit Advertiser, writing from Con.
cord, n. H., gives the world The benefit OF
his views as follows -
"The know no,hings are gaining ground
very fast in this Sia,e-so say The know
something's aud The pressn, prediction IL.
,ha, both branches Of The Legislature will
be secured by the order, and that conse.
quenlly two Uuiied States Senator'S will he
sen, 10 Washington next year.
The administration party here, lock raih-
er anxious, aud several organ hints have
been thrown out, in regad 10 marrying The
wings and democrats. IN order 10 battle sue.
cesstully against the new order, or Amer-
lean party. The wings, however, turned n
cold shoulder TO The loving advances of
Messrs Pierce, Douglass e. Co., and their
agents, IN this Sale. They probably think
with Horace Biglow, ,ha,
Tsinta knowin' kin o. cattle
That's ketched with moulJy corn"
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02
POETRY.
ETERNITY.

OF, In the mornings misty light,
When In the eastern sky
A ray that r-ut the pail Of night.
Proclaimed ,ha, day was nigh
on have watched that mantle roll
Like dark shadow frUm the soul.
AMI hOpel, half doubling, half AFRAID,
Ths; In iAe midway sly,
Soon It's rOcedin. would unvsl
Long, long eternity.
I've asked thai pall, retiring slow,
That It's mystery might know.
I've waited till lts folds were bound
wlh.sllSsry bands oI light,
And DER the sky no trace was ound
of the deep shade Of night
I've watched m valhi that Openlng seal
To me no mystery uOuld reaveai.
Then have turned with burulnesye,
To pierce that Frightening cloud,
To look beyond those gates oflight
which seemed that worid to shrOud
~. ,,,n,., ,.Ds.,, ,h,, =, o,.0,,
To FEAST on g'oriss yet untold.
I've wildly dreamed as there IgaEsi,
Ana poured my soul away
1ha' Just Oenea'h 'hose golden waves
I've bathed my soul In Raney's light,
And thought to see with angels sight
pu1 Nneh 'h'se so'sSoo' ''co's r0se
10 ~'a 'neir n''"'ivn ."
MS aaiAnns si''y On'S o'Ousn'
For meath his crown, I'd thought 70 SEQ
The monarch Of eternity.
"nu "ne" ''s~a'h 'ne western sk
iha' same o''sh' glorious uain
ihs'r monarch, 'ron MS 'hrOne on h'Sh'
on, have askei that last bright ray.
To part that veil OF mystery.
Anen III aie Nhyhtsho'y hour,
"hen "er yon mountain hr,
The gathering shade that spread earth DER
o,h,vsI..s.a n. y,lwms,,,, raw
uv.., ,,,,. ,,,
Then when thai mournfal pain has cast
Its shade DER the earth,
I've dreamed saw tina; herald come
p,,o''s''',' - 1''
~ N'''' "'''" ''N "'' '''
I've thought heard II, echoe, roll
In fearful thrilling sound,
TIL nations slumbering In their tonbs,
pr. 60, ,n., 49, -,
IVA. c,.,,, -, -,
'''''S'
Then gazing at those countless worlds
That sparkled in the sky,
How have I lonsei to mount and soar
I've ,onved, o how I've longed. TO see
With Their, aha, s.,Sn,i ,nvs,.,S
I've stood upon the sea beat shore,
Where but the swelling Hood
Rolled ON in fearful majesty,
Nor stayed its mOurnful dirgei
I've asked those hcaying waves to bear
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

other. Their comfort in this respect as
well as to shelter and cleanliness is tho best
economy, as On animal well cared for and
kopt warm and clean, requires less food to
keep il in thrifty condition.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

rSAt revival, not long since, IN old
lady prayed fervcntly " for the young lambs
of the flock" A"lady in black" not to
bs ourdone by sister Walton. responded,
and blandly asked who was to pray for I" the
old ewes" This set the congregation in q
roar.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

TINK's CHANGES. In 1850. baptist meet.
inng'hon'e was nailed up in Boston, and wor-
snip therein forbidden until permitted by
the General Court" Now a baptist cIer-
gyman is speaker Of one Of the branches of
that Court"
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-03-02

"a A Texan editor with great poli.eness
states that at the recent sitting of the
court at San Antonio, thirteen sentIeme,,
were assigned places in the penitentiary.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-12-15
NEW ARRIVAL
Of Hardware, Guns, Pist0les,
esHHi,u4 Ek2W. &c. &C. &C.

rEORGE 4. PRICE, lain Street, Staunton, Va.
VI offers for sale an extensive stock Of Hardware,
Guns Cutlery, &c. direct from the manufactures,
at prices as low as can be obtained in Richmond
Markets, To which he would respectfully invite tho
attention of Farmers, builders and Mechanics, CON
sistng OF Mortice, Carpenters, Dead, Store, Pad,
Chest, cupboa. d, Till, Trunk, Stock and Closet
Locks Knobs, Spring aud Thumb Latches and bolts;
Hand, Pannell Cot Mill, Pit, Circulars, Compass,
Butchers Tenant, lFood and Pruning Saws; Car
pentcrs Goopcrs Machinist and Blacksmith's tools;
Fast aud Loose Butts Parliament, Strap and Gate
Hinges; Augurs, Augur Bits, Brass Bits; Planes OF
I'll kinds; Stair Rods Coffee and Spice Mills ia
ted and common Spoons and Forks; Ladies, Axes,
latchets Hammers, Sledges, Anyils, Vices, Be-
ows. steel Files, Kasps, Brushes, Hand and Door
Bolts Handouts Ovens Pots, Skillets, Kettles &C,
&c; Buck, Bone and Ivory Handle Knives and Forks
Pen, Pocket Butcher aud Carving Knives; Razors,
Scissors and Sheares; Killing, Grubbing and Tar,
den Hoes Picks Spades, Snovels, Manure, Hay and
Potatoe Forks; Manila aud Hemp Ropes; Calf, iiog,
| Sheep Cochincal, Binding and Lining Skins; shoe-
last, Pegs, Taeks &c; Men and Side Trees; Har-
ness Mounting; (Silyer, Brass and Japan;) Springs
xcs and English Refined Iron OF all sizes; Horse
Shoes and Nails; Wrought aud Cut Nails; with a
great variety of House Keeping Articles of an ex-
ecllent quality; and in short everything usually
kent in Hardware Store which will sell cheap
for cash. Those in want of such articles will do
wei! to give me call, Gas | charge nothing for
showing my Goods,) for am determined to sell to
suit the times.
Stanton, Nov. II, 1850: