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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

We have received The third Annual Re-
port Of this Institution. Accommodations
were provided by the last Legislature for ll6
boys, but $50 have been accommodated du.
ring the year. There are l39 inmates at
present, and the Trustees complain that they
are crowded. S3,937 ~ has been expended
beyond the available means provided. 200
boys have been there during the year
S., $50 IS has been invested in fixtures, fur
nilure and permanent mpsoyements-S3,-
600 being for introducing spring water over
the farm and into the buildings. They ask
for S33 GIL 90 for the next year, including
supplies for clothing 600 boys. one year !;
groceries and provisions; fuel and lights !;
salaries and wages for labor; school books
and stationery; furniture for school rooms
and house; stock and tools on farm. &c.
To .his. they add si6,o 900 for the erection Of
the north wing ofthe main building, making
all the supplies needed, sfs,s7i 90. Dona.
TONS to tho library during the year, reach
1000 volumes.
OF the $50 boys accommodated ,he past
year, but flee were f,om this county--one
from New Hartford, two from Washington,
and two from Woodbury.. New Haven sent
So, and Hartford 80. The Chaplain reports
some religious interest az existing during
the year. The Physician reports that there
has been no epidemic disease, and but few
cases Of malignant disorder, Several let
tiers from boys in the School to friends are
published displaying spiri. Of con,entmea:
in their situation.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

THE STATE FAIR.-The Courant says that
the locality in which the State Fair will be
held has been changed. 1t is now decided
to hold it on lot known as the Pratt Farm,
south side Of the Albany road, and opposite
the Farmers Hotel. There is fine tract
here, more convenient in some respects than
Col. Colts meadow.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

PERUVIAN GUANo.-The Baltimore Patri-
OF announces that the newly established
Peruvian government intended to make a
radical change for the better in the mode in
which the gaano business is conducted with
this country; and that under their auspices,
Peruvian guano will ere long be reduced to
$45 per ton. The Peruvian authorities have
discovered serious frauds practiced from
time to time by spectators in her guano,
calculated to bring it into disrepute, as we'll
as to deceive those who purchased and used
the article. To prevent the injury flowing
from this source, they intend to have chemi-
cal analysis Of the guano made.
The contemplated new agency, or modus
operandi, will consist of chief agent for
the United States. who,i is said, has already
been designated, with power to appoint nu--
merous Subordinate agents and agencies, at
all important Points--these agents to be na-.
tive American ci,izens-and by them are
the entire details VI business to be transact.
ed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

BuyINe CHicAGo.--At railroad celebra-.
ton dinner in illinois, few days ago, COL.
Graham said that when he was lieutenant
under Col, Long Of the Engineers, that gem.
tleman had predicted the importance Of Chi-
cago and Of Cairo. This was years ago.
Al tina. time Col. Long applied to person
to loan him two hundred dollars, that Nth
IL he might bny Chicago. The loan was NOS
obtained and Chicago was not sold tor two
hundred dollars.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

The LircHFIELD AarIIIERY, after sleep
ofthree years, were on parade Monday. and
made creditable appearance. Capt Marsh
intends to ill up the ranks and raise the
company to its ancient glory.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31
Later fron, ca,,forn,a.

The arrival Of the steamship George Law
gives US California dates to May [. She
brings over $l,3o0,0O0 in gold, and SIT
passengers.
The accounts from the mines are of a fa-
vorabls character, rain has fallen in abund-
ance and new life has been experienced in
the mining and agricultural districts. e
Tie Legislature had decided to adjourn
after session Of four months.
Great excitement has been produced in
Honolulu by the discovery Of extensive for
geries Of Whalers' bills by the firm Of Swan
u Clifford, ship-chaadlers of that city.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

NJ. E. CauRcH.-The following are among
the appointments made by the New York
Annual Conference held at Sing Stag:
Goshen and Norfolk, James Elliot; Ca
naan Mission, George Daniel; Hillsdale,
M. K. Lent; Ashley Falls and Chapinvills,
A. N. Mulnix; Falls village,J. H. Cham.
pion; Salisbury, X. w. Keller.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

BRFeRE G,EAr WHIIE.-A Millerite,
in the Hartford Times. says that tho Second
Adventists'' generally, do not locate tile
destruction of the world on any given day,
but, from present appearances, .hink it will
happen before great while.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

Receipts Of Religious Societies.- The ag-
gregate receipts Of IA religious and benevo-
lent societies, the anniversaries Of which
have just been. concluded at New York. are
OIL .5S9, 1874, against $l,669. 252 in 1854
thus showing diminution as compared with
the previous year Of SIS, 7I6. This is less
decrease than had been anticipated. as the
attendance at the anniversaries, and the in-
terest felt in them. was apparently mach
less than on previous occasions. The Bible
Society which presents claims second to
none other, is found TO be the most largely
in arrears.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

ourRAeE.-A lawyer. by the name of
Phillips. living in Levenworth, Kansas, was
lately-seized by party Of Missouriaas, be-
cause he was a free soiler, carried over the
Missouri river into Missouri, there tarred
and feathered. his face blackened, and after
other indigni,ies sold at auction as negro
The doings Of the pro-slavery party in Kan
sas are but the natural consequences of the
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise. We
would assure our Southern friends that these
acts Of lawless violence are adding more
than any thing else to the number Of Abo-
litionists Of the North. So says tho Cous-
ant.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31
Webster's Dictionary m our Schools.
We heartily endorse the following from
the Waferhnrv Damncraf.

Webstef's Dictionary m our Schools.
We heartily endorse the following from
the Waterbury Democrat:
Governor Minor made one recommended
tion which we cordially approve; it is, that
every school district should receive copy
Of Webster's Unabridged Dictionary at the
expense Of the State. which, in the opinion
should be entitled to it by reason of its Inn
provement and interest in education Web
ster's Dictionary is pronounced by the hest
scholars the best Dictionary of the English
language ever published. and is work in
dispensable to every one making any pre-
| tensions to an acquaintance with his mother
tongue. Still it is too expensive to be
afforded by every one. and many who would
gladly possess il, cannot well do so; and
many children will have access to il at the
district school room. who would otherwise
be deprived Gifts advantages And making
its reception dependent upon merit, would
in many instances. ii not ia all, he an incen-
tive to improvement. which would produce
results ofthemselves, many times exceeding
the pecuniary value Of the book. The State
could not better expend few thousand dol
lnrs Of the peoples money than by promo
ling the education Of The peoples chiidxen.
I've hope, therefore, that the way will be
opened for every school district in the State
70 receive copy Of this great work. And,
by the way, no individual who can possibly
afford it, should be without il. tits publish
ed by G. G. Merriam, Springfield, Mass,
price $6.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31
serleu. Charge Against Mr.. soa,..


The National Intellisenccr Of last week
published long letter from Mr.. Perry. U.
s. Secretary Of Legation at Madrid, ad.
dressed to the President Of the q. States,
validating himself from certain charges
brought against him by Mr.. Soule, Of whom
be speaks with much severity. He charges
him with completely with the French rcvo,
la,ionisis; says his (Soule's) position Al
Mad.id led him to desire wars, and that BY
transmitting erroneous information he caused
the ostend Conference to au held and com
mittad our Government before Europe.
Mr. Perry concludes BY stating that il b.
has resisted Mr.. Soule, foilsd mis- cunning
and undone his work. he has done 50 hon
orahly and fairly. abusing no confidence AM
failing Of no duly.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

Much to the surprise Of Know Nothinn.
and Democrats. The administration party
gained victory al the electionip Virginia
last week. The immortal Henry A. Wise
is elected Governor BY nearly ten thousand
majority, and the democrats probably have
all the members Of Congress. The election
was for Governor, Lieut.. Governor. Attor-
ney General, Commissioners Of Public
Works. menlbers Of Congress. and mem.
bers Of both branches Of the State Legisla-
ture-and the democratic triumph is the oc-
casion Of great rejoicing at Washington, as
it is the FIRST administrator victory inneariy
year. The New York Tribune in sum-
ming up the results Of the election, INDUCES
in the following reflections:
"The great lesson which the Virginia
election teaches is one that we have often
taught namely. that the time has come when
the slave oligarchy make, and intend 10
make. the spread Of Slavery the main, and
indeed, the only important article in their
creed. and when they intend neither to have
nor uphold any Northern allies but those
who will be confederates in this work.
Finding the Democratic leaders already de-
bauched and ready for their uses, and from
their antecedents entitled tomore confidence
than they could place in the leaders Of any
new organization, they ACT accordingfy:-
This election shows that the oigarchy mean
70 stand by fhe so-cailed National Demo
cratic party as their most efficient ally. and
TO eschew and repudiate Know Nosiangism,
however /" NATIONAL" These facts are sig
ni6cant and full Of instruction for all who
aIe'not willfulfy blind to the teachings Of
cyents.n
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

and vsrioes apll cfsiiA There i dos spor,
for - i have nothing else % do.
Gommodo1s Stevens, lately resigned his
Presidency q the New York Yacht Club,
making an interesting Iitile speech. He
said be had been given up TO The water from
his youth. having been 10 his boyhood, sole
builder. proprietor. captain. cook and crew.
Of three By ten feet scow. from which po-
sition he had risen to command i feet whose
flagship carries its colofs $50 feet above the
surface Of the sea.
Five hundred and seventy EIGHT Mormon
emisrsnfs zane in this week on the ship
Curling heir poyenen, excited consid-
|erable interest They say they have made
many converts inside the walls Of Seva.to-
pol.-The Germans are holding ffequen.
meetings for the purpose of denouncing aud
opposing Know Nothingism and the Maine
Law-The police have 60. into some ,rou-
BILE BY aresiing respectable woman for !
prostitute. They make numbers Of arfe.ts
on stated nights in the week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31

AcclDEsT.-One Of our Oldest and most
esteemed townsmen met with an accident
last week which came near proving fatal.
Stephen Deming, Esq, was assisting in
building fence, and while holding stake
tor another man to drive with sledge, the
handle slipped. and the heavy iron descend
cd on the head of Mr.. D. with full force
He was stunned and it was first thought his
skull broken, but We are glad to say he is
now in fair way Of recovering.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31
sFls LitcAsi EQqqifsf.


xE4EGRARH.
Mr. Wilson, proprietor II die Waterbury
and New Hayenline. proposes 10 extend III,
telegraph 70 this place, If sufficient encour-
agement i offered b our townsmen. Tel
egraph communication has become almost .
matter Of necessity, and We hope the pre-
sent opportunity Of securing it for our town
will not be allowed 70 pass unimProved.
Mr. ". has had tho Waterbury line il spv-
cessful operation several years,and is known
70 Be able to carry ihsoagh any enterPIise
Of the kind he may undertake; he offers to
put up the line and bind himself 70 keep il
in repair Tor term Of years at his own ex-
pense. provided our citizens will raise the
SUN Of one thousand dollars for the purpose.
A paper Is in circulation, and We think the
liberal subscriptions with which il is headed
augufs well for the success Of tho enterprise.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-05-31
War Department. Wsiind the follow,

War Department. find the following
among other appointments:
Brevet Major John Sedgwick, Captain Cd
Artillery, to be Major Of Cavalry, vice
Mccullough, declined. Appointed from
Military Academy July 1, 1887. Served
with his regiment (2d Artillery in Florida
war, and throughout the Mexican war;
Breveiied Captain for his gallantry al
churubusco, August 90, l847. Distinguish
ed in the battle Of Moline del Rey and
breveitcd Major for galiansfy al Chepulse-
pee. Succeeded 10 the command Of Dun.
cans Light Battery on the appointment 81
the latter % the Offices Of Inspector. General.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
SIT. LOUIS TYPE FOUNDRY AND
PNges. WSyreEsOsESes
EztaR1isned. 1910.

A P. LADEW s. Co., Type Founders and
IN. Dealers in Paper, 81 and SO Locust street.
st. Louis, Mo-; Press Depot-Shark Alley, call
the attention of Printers and Publishers to their
Establishment, where will be found every va
riety of Type, Paper, Ink, Printing Presses,
Rule, Borders, Flowers, and every other article
used in Printing Office.
A. p. L. & Co., have lately made addItlons
TO their former assortment OF Beck and News
paper Type, of Matrices imported from Scot
land, and have now complete series. Also
new series of German Faces.
They also the authorized agents OF the
principal Type Foundries in the United States
and are prepared to fill orders selected from any
specimen at Eastern prices.
They keep always on hand a large supply OF
News and Book Printing Paper; also, Cap, Let
ter, Colcred, and Manila Papers, Cards and
Card Boards, all Of which viii be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Orders for stereOtyping and Engraving viii
be promptly executed.
Editors or Printers wishing to establish a
newspaper or Job Printing Office, will be fur
nished with an estimate in detail for the same,
by stating the size of the paper, or the particl-
lar style and quantity of work to be executed.
WooD TYPE-A large assortment always on
hand.
CO Old Type taken in exchange for new al
nine cents per pound.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
ASo3. 1866
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.
REGULAR SATURDAY PACKET.

{1~@ l. NEW LUCY, William Conley,
sSS57ESEfziseS Master, for st. Joseph. Atchison,
49, Weston, Fort Leavenworth. Park
Vile, Kansas, Independence, Liberty, Licking
ton, and all points below, on every alternate
Saturday, leaving ST. Louis on the following
dates: March 3, II. 81; April Il. %; May y,
rs; June ., %; July Z, 81; August 4, Is; Septem-
Der L, 10, 90; October IS, %; November 10. 81.
Returning will leave st. Joseph for ST. Louis
every alternate Friday, at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ. as
follows: March 9, %; April 6, 20; Nav 3, Is:
June 1, ID. 90; July Is, %; August 10. 81; Sep
TENDER 7. 81; October 5, 1e, November ?, Ii,
80; December ii.
Departing from st. Joseph for st. Louis Fri
days at 10 O'Clock, 4. NJ, Atchison III, A. NJ.
tatan !, P. NJ; arriving at Weston same day
and remaining over night. Leaving Weston
Saturday at Z, a. r.. Font Leayenwoeth at g. A.
~, Leayenworth City 81, A. ~, Parkville at
10, A. NJ, Kansas at u, NJ, Wayne City at p
NJ, Liberty at 2, P. NJ, Rich6eld at 3. P. H.,
Sibley at i, P. H., Camden at s. P. NJ, Yelling
ton at 6, P. n. arriving at Lexington same eve
ming and remaining all night. Leaving Lex
lngton Sundays at Z, A. H., Berlin and Dover
81, A. a., Naverly 10. A. NJ, Hills Landing at
IL, a. NJ, Miami at 1, P. H.. !, Brunswick at ,
P. A., Glasgow at 4, p. ~, BoonviIIe at 81. PM
arriving at st. Louis Monday afternoon in time
to connect with the Louisville Mail Boats and
other evening Packets.
The New Lucy having been thoroughly
overhauled, repaired and refurnisned with many
Improvements, which greatly Increase her speed
and add to the comfort convenience and safety
| of passengers. we hope by a strict attention to
the business entrusted to our care to merit 4
liberal share of the public patronage.
VIM. CONLEY, Captain.
s5 VIM. C.. KINDER. Clerk
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
TEE PE0a-EER STORE.
AsPLENGs, STEVENS s. co.
Corner of Main and Water Streets.

PARKvILLE, MO-.
HAvE just opened at their old Stand one of
IL the largest and most varied assortment of
Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries, that have
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri. We are
now prepared to sell atWhelesale or retail to
customers at unusually low rates. To their
old customers they beg leave to return their sim
cere thanks for the liberal support which they
have received. and would invite all in want OF
any article in the mercantile line to give them
call. They pledge themselves to sell all arti-
cles upon as favorable terms as they can be
bought in St Louis Their stock consists IN
part OF the following articles, which have been
very recently selected in the Eastern markets
with great care, and purchased upon most Ia
vorabie state OF the marl<et.yiZ:
Domestic. bleached and brown, all qualities;
CaIicos; all eolors and qualities OF Flannel;
Delaines: Plain Plaids;
French and English Merino;
Ponnets; Worsted Hoods;
Black and Fancy Silks; Plaid Silks;
Shawls and cloaI,s. al sizes and qualities;
Worsted Plaid. for children's wear;
Silll, cashmere, and Kid Gloves:
Collars, Undersleeves, chemisettes;
Swiss, Jaconet. ard chequered Muslins:
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and
Insertions;
Swiss and Jaconet Bands;
Combs; Tuck and Side combs;
Card Cases; Port Wonnaies;
Turkey-shc1l. India-rnbber, and Bone combs;
Hair and clothes Brushes.
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Frock and Dress coats;
Overcoats of all qualities and styles;
Black, Plaid and Fancy cashmere Pants;
Black. Plaid, and Fancy Sattinett Pants;
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests;
Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests;
Plush Vests; Black and Fancy cashmere Vests;
Black and Fancy cloths;
French. English, and German Black and Fan.
CIV Doeskin:
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver cloth;
Blue and Fancy Bed and Saddle Blankets;
Undershirts-Lamb's Wool, Silk and cotton;
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and cotton;
Black and Fancy cravats;
Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves:
Buekskin and Sealskin Riding Gloves;
Hats and caps;
! A Great n9o vaTe aND sioAS'
go Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes;
Table Linnen, Table cloths, Table covers ant
Towelling;
Damaslz for curtains: curtain Muslins:
Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
| Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, and cut
lery;
Carpets, oilcloths, assorted, and every othel
article which can be called for.
In conclusion we will say to all, give us (;
show Won that Goods can and will be sold chea
per in Parkville, than any other town above st
Louis.
| ~ Particular attention given to orders from
Kansas Territory, and Merchants may find i
| to their interest to purchase from us.
Aspiring, STEVENS & co.
Parlville, Mo. Il Il.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
Discovered at last
A Mystery expEaiHed..-A RevO.
Hutton is certais---VicfOry
Is Ours!

Is OURS!
I. Y. HARDY'S EYE BALM.
TINE best, quickest, and decidedly the most
/ pleasant remedy ever offered, for the cure of
sore, weak, or diseased eyes. 1t matters not
how long they have been sore, this balm will
cure them. Cases of short duration it cures
in from IL to 48 hours.
From the Clerk of the Court Of Randolph
County.
81 have used I. v. Hardy's Eye Balm in nine
". il. ALLEN.''
The Huntsville Recorder of Feb %, 1854
SAYS that, E'the great number and remarkable
cures that have come under our observation, has
fully convinced us that /. V. Hardy's is a great
man. and that his wonderful Eye Balm is the
most valuable combination for the cure of sore
eyes that has ever been produced. All success
to him in his new enterprise say we."
The Liberty Tribune of March 8, 1854, says,
shave you sore eyes, if SO be sure and get Har-
dy's Eve Balm"
Mr.. Harty-I have used and known to be
used your Eye Balm in numbers of eases of
sore ewes, some of one and two years standing,
and it effects cures in every Cases of short
duration it cures in less time than i thought
possible for any remedy to have done it. tits
the sine qua non lin our country for sore eyes,
and will be Pm all when once tried.
Centerville, Dec. 20, 1853.
We could offer hundreds of just such recon-
mendations as the above, (some from Physic-
ians) but deem it unnecessary.
Tryit, and il it does not do as we say, denounce
it, but till tried keep SILENT lend it your in
1uence, for it is no humbug.
This Balm is prepared only in Huntsville,
Missouri. by ]. V. Harty& CO., to whom all Or
ders for Agencies must be addressed. Persons
wishing it, and can not procure it from agents,
can have it sent to them by mail, by addressing
post paid-us. For ST. we send five boxes
Price 25 cents Der box.
Ca H. BIakesly South West cor. of Sd and
Chestnut Street, Wholesale and Retail Agents
for st. Louis.
Sold in Weston, by Morriss s. Pinkston; in
Parkville, by Ciardy & Prewitt, and by Drug
gists and Merchants generally. sn5 6m.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29

IoE@As the coach was about to leave q
village inn, modest limb of the law ap.
preached the landlady, a Pretty qualieress
who was near the fire, and said he could
not think of going without giving her q
Kiss.
"Friend, thee must not do it," said she.
90, by heaven,I will!'' replied the young
lawyer.
"Well, friend, as thou hast sworn, thee
may do it, but thee must not make prac.
tice of it,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-29
sport EEeFKEE.E.W.ss
KANSAS TERRITORY.

THIS new and beautiful Town site is situa-
il ted on the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri
tory, three or four miles above the town of Ia
tan, in the heart of the most densely poT';'at
part of Kansas, surrounded by the finest soil
and best timber in that Territory, with per-
manent landing, commanding view of a. Tiv-
er for several miles above and below. The
principal part of said Town is located on bed
Of stone coal, of the best quality. Arrange
ments are being made to have said stone coal
bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Com
pany early in the spring, at which time there
will be sale of lots. There is now, in course
of erection, good steam Saw Mill, which viii
be in successful operation in few weeks; also,
large and commodous Tavern is in process of
erection which will be opened for the accom-
modation of the public in short time.
Persons wishing to procure Lots Immediate
iy will have opportunity of so doing, by call
ing on Henry Brady, or Jonathan Hartman.
both of whom are authorized Agents to sell
and dispose OF lots, and one or both may at all
times be found on the premises, ready to ae-
| commodate purchasers upon the most liberal
terms.
II. B. WALLACE, JAS. G. SPRATT,
AMOS REEs, ". G.. RENMISGToS,
HENRY DEBARD, JAS W. BRADLEY,
| III. c. BRADLEY, p. j. COLLINS.
| III. B. HERNDoN. Trustees.
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