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Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
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NN Hf Can you buy Gents Boots better
 w at the Old Brick better than any where else Because cash buys cheaper taan credit. Why can you buy Boy's' Calf Boots ns cheap at retail as they can be bought in the city at wholesale? Because We have them on hand, and they must be sold before the season is over. And why is it that yan may buy Gent's Patent Gaitcrs, Glove Top Enamel do, English Top, Buckskin do, Pannt Bronze Top unIon dp i. Cnlf and Patent Slips, and all kinds of Gents Goods, better than any where elsel Because the season is now fur advanced, nLd large lot remains to be cleared out to make room for the Fall campaign, which will open about the first
 Why may you bny Ladies' Caters, Congress tipped and foxcd, and Buskins, plain; enames led Ties, Jenny Lind's. Son,ag's Slips, and hos, oi others good and fancy articles. at the OLD Bgicx, better ihna any whore else Be- cause.,hey were bought in New York al greatly reduced prices for Cash, aud we are bound 10 sell them accordingly!
 And finally, Why, oh why Is it that eeervihine in our line of trade mny he had of the Subscri- hcrs for the oc,- READY. -<>S at greatly reduced prices, tor the next four or tive weeks tHecause we have got a larger and better Stock than can be f,,und in tee County We devote Q, whole time ta onr business and interfere with sne.--- We are bound 10 give our patrons the benefit 0i low rr ces, in cor sequence of hard times. We arc making clearing out sa les of everything in the Summer liee of Goods. We therefore most re- specttullv invite allyes. one and all 10 pariici- pate in ,he fun of buying at less per cent. than ever before. M ss Come fro n every nation. come from every way Our Stock IS la-gr ensugh. &c.
 MEAFoY & TRowBRIoGE. Litclfield. August I 1855.
 No. 5. West Main Street.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Another Arrival

MEOR New Goods just received at tine M. "Granite Store" The proprietors of this Establishment would again remind the public tha, they have received during the past two weeks Iaige additions 10 their Stock of Goods, and are now prepared to show 10 their customers as large and good an assortment as can be found in the county.
 Among the Goods inst received can be found more ef ihose choice oil boied black Silks at one dollar per yard, striped fancy Silks at 90 cents per yard and upwards; also, more of those French Lawns and Berages, Trimmings. &c. all colars and styles.
 HArs AND CAps-E this department we are thoroughly "p,s.ed,' having very large as sortmeni of everything in that line, which we can sell n, astoaist'ingly low prices.
 CARPETS AND PArER-HxSGrNGs.- stock of carpe,inea, Paper ilangings. Nc. is now quite iuree, and in that department we defy compeii- ton WOODING :. LEWIS.
 Granite Store, Wolcottvie, June II, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
rice e . Il u ccd! New Spring and Summer Goods 1!
}. MCNEIL q RRAMAN

MOULD call the attention of the inhabitants
 ~ of this and the neieliboring towns to one of the most comale,e as<ortmeHts of American and Fureign- Dry Gods ever offered in this market, at prices shat will defy competition. Penpie at home and ahrnad are respectfully in vited to call and examine she stock fur them selves, as we are determined to sell at a very small profit--ihat inc tide which has been turn ing this way may contiRne so fp do.
 x This assortment comprises Ereat variety of Silk and Dress Goods, French anA Jacsnaet MHslins, 0reandies, Barages, Chailies. Barege DeLaines. ChaIlie Dei.aines, plaid fig' striped and plain DeLaiaes, Sw.ss and Spotted MusliIss, Bishop and Victoria Lawns, pisin chssked Meas and Boys's snnaner Nsar!-Piaid sCassimeres, :srahD' Etc, Farmes's Saiin, M.fasr A'pacca. black silk and warsled Serge. fsnrea and plain V.s.ines. Broade,oilss af sups-riar quality and various co'ors, Doeskin and plain Cassmeres. Irish Linens, embroidered Curtains, moaralng Muslins, heavy and fine shee.isgs, b!cached She eetings, Tiekings, Demins, striped and checked Sl,lrings, Sainris, Twecds, K, n lucky. &.. Paper Hangings. Carpets, Ois Co.hs door nd carriage nafs, cheese cap,,ina-, &c.
 In purchasing ihe ab,se Gsais in New Yoik the past week We la, been ah!e to rake advan- taee of the recent exiraordnary depression Tn foreian and domestic manufactured Goods aud are therefore able 10 offer them at great rtdac- fion from prices .f Goods purchased in the early part of the season.
 Wecan now sell Merrimack and Corhecn Prints of the best quality and sivles at 10 cts genuine Hamilton and gold medal DeLaines at Is ]; printed Lawns one yard wide at cts 1; Frenci, Jaconet and Organdies Muslin at Is cts Appleton heavy Co,ton at s cts; bid Cation al 6 cts. and most other Goods in proportinn
 Alsoo on hand fnll stock of Grareries. Wooden Ware. crockerv and Glass Ware, Tea Sets, Sc. all of which will be spld at ihe lowest price fnr casn or producc-and purchasers may rest as- snred that no ntsFepresentations will be made either in quality ar price.
 Litchheid, May 23d, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
sGtu.GeSOa.

Fl WOULD again can lhe attention of the II public t0 lhe 0ccmrFences that almost daily como nn4cf my aobsersa sasion af peddlets and 0.h. err palsnina of their gIass for | Scotch Pebble Speesaciess al enormous prices. Fam now au- fhonzed 10 say from J. Ackley that he has no srsveIiDg agent or peddler who carries his Peb- bIfs in fhis Siste thar those wto buy of them o.il al . great risk. and those whs have bought have the comfortable reflection that they have nothing after all but common glass would again state that 1t may be easily and simply tested if you have the glass by touching your lips or tongue h each successively and obsefv- ing The temperature of fhem-ihe pebble always preserving fhe temperature of ssone while the glass will be much warmer They can only be had in L;fehfieid of A s. Baldwin, who has on hand full and complete assortment of all the numbers and will he happy 10 show them to any who wish [, examine eiiher out of curiosity or with intent to purchase.
 A s. BALDWIN.
 ". 5. Watches and repairing done by himssy always with neatiless aud despatch.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
.NeaC Arrangements.
ELI.swoRTH, June 1855.


 HyHE subscriber would inform his patrons and friends from abroad that as he has not been able 10 close up his hGsiness this Spring as he intended to have done, has concluded io continue his business another year; as sheretoforc keeping his usiai vareiy of Gaods, which aie not 10 be surpassed by any country SInre although there may be some dealers who have a larger quantity ef some kinds of Goods, butto find the variety here is the place. But to go into ca,ticulars would be useless all that is neces- sary 10 say is, please call for what you want. and you will he very sure to find 1t. and at price that will induce you 10 call again. Cash customers ore ssIcied. as they are the ones that help us lo bny our Goods 90 cheap, and they are tfc ones that will reap . rich reward if their purchases are large.
 word to lhe L,yers of good TEA If you wish for hing in that line warranted to suit, here is the place 10 supply your wanis-for 3a cenis per h. you can have that which is warranted to draw green. and for 40 cts something richer !; from So to 56 that which will make music in the dullest company if freely used, and some flute higher for extra occasions. For proof, please call and trv 1t.
 2T Produce taken ai the highest market price. t8 c. f. PECK.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
HGRANITE STORE"

YHNHE subscribers take pleasure in in-,
 A forming the public that they have taken the Granite Store, lately occupied by George D Wadhams. where they intend keeping con stanily on hand a very large and we'll selected stock of Goods ol every description. ~ sS
 Having just returned from New York, they are now opening new and splendid assor-- ment of SPRING GOODS, and tecl prepared to offer greatcr indacsmea,s to the public than they have been accustomed to notice One of firm having rcsided in New York for, the past eighteen years, and being .thoronghly a.squain!- ed with the market, they are confident that their facilities for purchasing Goods cannol be sur passed. Having one large room which is to he devoted expresslvsto CARPETS and PAPER GlNtsS. they are prepared to offer in that 'dcpaumen. extraordinary inducements.
 They wiIlh receiving weekly new additions tn their stock, md shall endcas or to make il an object for ALL to call and see them.
 Dr Produce of all kinds iaken in exchange for Goods. WORDING & LEWIS.
 Wolcottville, April 9th, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
D R " GO DIS.

HNHE subscribers would return their II thanks for the very liberal patronage with which their Store has been favored in the pasi-and they hope by constant attention tu the wants ofthe trading public and Ry system of far and honorable dealing 10 feiain their share of the trade. Our stock of new Gnods is lasge.which we are selling al small proiiis.- Oar Grocery department is full and complete, and we feel confident of our ability 10 satsiy all who purchase of us that they receive their moneys worth. Call and decide for yourselves before purchasing elsewhere.
 s. D. NORTuWAY & CO.
 South Norfolk, April IS, 1855.
 DURE White Lead far sale by
 II S. D. .NORTHWAY & co. II INsEED OIL for sale by
 A $. D. NORTHWAY & co.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Mofice.

THE Tax-Payers of inc town of Plym- !.. oufh gre hereby notified that the rate bills for Staie, Town and Highway Tax of thirteen cenis on dollar on the Grand List of 1854, and also School Fax of one cenf on . dollar on Grand List of 1853, is in my hands f)r collection. and will meet them at the following places 10 receive their Taxes: on Thursday, August 23d. ai the pos,-olTice in Tenyviile on Friday, August 24th, at inc Hotel el A.. 3. Cur tiss. Plymouth Centre and on Saturday. Aug. 18th, at the Store of A. H. Gilher., Plymouth Hollow, from g o'clook A. M. till 6 8o'clrck P. M. All persons negtecting 10 pay their Taxes at for co'lt cling
 AMOS H.. GILBERT, Collector.
 PivmOulh Austst 4fh 1855
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Order of Notice.

PHILgrrs RICHMOND of New Milford in Li,ch-
 field County ps. SARAu JANs RICHMOND.
 DETIrI0N for Dirorce-.To the Superior ' Court tor Litchheld County. to be holden at Litchfeld on the 4h Tuesday of August A. D. 1855. and said petition being for the cause ef adultery. as per petition dated July Sd, A. D. 1855 s ~ ORDHRlp-T That notice cf the pendency of said nctiiap he given to the respondent, said Sarah Jane Richmond, by publishing this order in a. newspaper, printed al Litchiield in said county of Litchtieid, at leas, three weeks successively hefere the sessien of said Court, and the first publication to be ia the present manih of July.
 DAVID c. SANFORD, sa t#S8h A Judge of the Superlor Court.
 Dafed af Navy Milford IulY 9fh 1855. la
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
wsifs. seAloaan Arsaa,le seAaapps.

WsifsAs schicaam Aromatic schnapps.
 This medicinal die, drink ismanufactured is by tho proprietor n, Scliedam, in Holland, express ly fur medicinal pusposex IL has been sahmit. ted iu nearly Ill she first Caemisis and Physi. cians in the United States, who endurse It over their own signatures as one of the areat essen. tals of the Materia Meaica. It's now psescrib- cd with great success in Gravel, Guui, Rheur matism, obstrucii0ns of Bladder and Kidneys and for DYspepsia has no superior in the world Hut up h quart and pint botilss. snvelo2cd in vsll0w pepess with nv nsme on she bottles cork and label, and tor eaie by all the respectable Druaaists ip the United States. .s
 uDuLpiIO WOLFE.
 la, 70 aud 9 Beaver st,, New York.
 Sm B South Front st., Phila.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
.N0sicR.

fvENAKEN' July Huh. ls55, from the high
 N way Of the town of Washington, and im- pounded by virtue of a vote of said town of Washington, passed on the first Monday of October, IS5i-9 red yea rings and hrindie do. pied white faced three years old Heller and red three years old Steer with star in the lore he eac--nu anifici,l mark Said Cattle will Do sold according to law unless reclaimed by tho owner. SIMEON D. PLA'rT, Constable.
 Washington, July Hih, 1855. l2
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Dr. Stephen sJewett,s Medicines,

CONSISTING of Health Restoring Bi,iers, O Pulmonary Elixir, and Strengthen ng Pias- ter, may be found at the store of he subscriber. nature that any single article or compound can cure every disc ase, and il also proves that nothing has ever been found to 20 cffectnnly eradicate disease as Dr. Stephen .Iewet,'s justly and highly celebrated family medicines prepu red allcIed in the permanent relief and cure of all diseases for whi h they are recommended 1; originally prepared by one of the most success fui and eminent physicians that ever lived, and used and recommended by eminent physicians of ;he present day. them firm and true reliance can he placed.
 A. c. SMITH. f
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09


 Ja,nss H C2ay and GeorYe U. Psenfice. Some tine sIdce III. PrntfeaCf sha Lon- isville J0uyn0l, censured severely inc net of Mr. Clay, soik of tho great ststemsn. for pulling down his father . old mansion II Ashland, and selling or ofTerine to sell some of the material of which it had been com posed. James D. Clay, Esq, replied that the house was 60 old that it had become ne- cessary that 1t should De pulled down, and that the old material, or at least the portion he had not given away, he had made nP ln- to canes. which those who wished .memo- rial of his father could purchase. Mir Prem tice rejoined with even more severity than his first attack. Mr. Clay, therefore, hint ed at fight. but the other replied that he had.done nothing to afford Mir. Clay pre- text for killing him, and lie should not ac- cept challenge. The result is, resolve on the part of Mr. Clay, that lie will not condescend to take the least notice of any thing whatsoever that may emanate from the editor of the Louisville Journal, either in his public capacity or as a private man.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
SPRING CAMPAIGN ]!
 May ISt. THR ID A R RIVsA L SPRING GOODS !
Henry Merriman $ Co. Gent ter Square,
 Waterbury, Conn.

HT E are now prepared ss show onrcusiomeTs w ofihe Nangatuck Valley the best selected ani m..st complete assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Gaeis. Ca peiing, Curtain Materials, Paper Hang'nss,. CInthing. Borts and Shoes, H-.is and Caps, &. &e. ever exhibuedan this vicinity. N . s seiec.ed, heinz frequently replens,led from the New York and Boston narlseis. We are almas, Iconsian,y Ill the receipt ef rev aud desirable goods aud our facilities fnrshryis aresae h t!,at we are enab bied to offer them at unusually low rafas. 8s2#g q k Sss Z
 We are a;ss agents for the sale of the Hoteh- kiss & Merri,nan Mig Co.'S celebrated Cotton Ma,rasses, Dois,eis. Pllows and Batting, at wh ,iesaie and refail.
 A call IS respeca fully solicited Z
 W B. No otreeble 10 shosu Gaods.
 ST Farmess' produce taken in exchange at cash prices.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Protection from I.ightniag !!
q .Ras Emesese9Y.m

< IL boring villages who pass through Wolcott- vilse-We give Notice By ealing at that extensive Dry Goo5s ssabaisament south of inc s bridge you can see every variety ot the latest styles Goods the world produces-and wili ar once commence huying, tor reason of Gnsiing them al from Aa!f-priee to. what they are wor,hs only. In exchange, we are giving the highest market price for large quantities of Butter and ESgs--aS we have an established agency in New York where 1t Is Ut once disposed ot.
 These extraordinary ad dvaasa gesfor tllepablic' benefit can no sooner he made widely known than through the medium of this extensively circulated paper.
 N. & F. A. BERRY.
 Wolcottyile, June 18th, 1855. sss
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Notice.

A T a meeting of the " Proprietors of the tA Ore-Bcd in Salisbury" held at Lakeville on the second Tuesday of May. 1855, II was Rs.a,red, that whereas ClarlSsnn T. Collins claims 10 be the purchas ser from Forbes Monson of , 96.9S-l0o Shares oi ,he Capital Stock of said prprietors, aud # IS aliedged that the certificate tor said sharcs has been lost or destroyed by time or acciden,, and cannot be procured for cancelation--that the Secretary procure to be published an advertisement for al least six weeks in a newspaper printed in the county of Lnchhetd, giving notice of said claim by said Collins, and requiring all persons who may hold or have any claim 10 said certificate 10 give no'lee of their said claim to the Secretary of said corporation, and 10 produce said certificate os forfeit the same.
 A true copy of Record:
 Attesi, ]. II. HUBBARD, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
rrScerfeS ProyIsiens. TIT, IF.

GY6ceries, Pro4ISi0ns. FISlk &c. M Al be fouad at fhe store of lhe sub- MI serihcr n Sooah s1rref good anolsunen Of Gsoceries. Provisions. Ffesh and SaIt Fish, OysteEs. Clams snd suhstaptials and relresk- ments Of all kinds which viii prove worthy tlse Inspection of those in the habit of eafiDg and dsinkins. New Goods are received every week and aII native and foreign deijcacies may De had in their season. tive him call and judge for yourselves.
 WILLIAM WHEELER. LitchfeId, August 7th Ie55.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
DRESS GOODS.

nUR assortment is now unusually large and O weil.selected, comprising every variety of new and desirable styles adapted to the Spring and Summer trade. #4Hs Bischfi's oil boiled Silk, the genuine article, warranted not to crack Glace Silks, some very desirable styles; India aud Foulard plain and fancy, striped and plaid, elegant patterns. Wool DeLaines. all colars.
 Berage DeLaines. ChalIie DeLaines.
 Printed Lawns and MusIns.
 Poplins, black and colored Alpaccas. With an immense stock of Prints and G,nghams just purchased, many of them at great sacri- flee to the importers. 85g
 HENRY MERRIMAN & co.
 Center Square. Waterbury, May lst
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
7He pcOple must I0Ue LigIt ]!

1He people must h0Ue Light ]! DY calling at SPENCER & ADAMS you ID can find those celebrated Mitchell'sC Candles put up in boxes for famiiy use.
 Also, Sperm, Adamantiae and Iailow Can dies. Aug. Sth. eV seif-adjusting curtain Fixtures, which are so much admired by thsse who ure using them. For sale by SPENCER & ADAMS.
 August 6tli, 1855.
 0E BBLS. Extra Gennesee Flour, jus, reed AC by s. & A.
 ar Also. fresh corn meal every week.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
a xE c T U R E

WI ILL be delivered on Thursday, Ang. w 9ih, at BuIkIey's Hall. Suhieci, "The : Atmosphere and it's component eases.
 series Of experiments will be exhibited, including tine burning nf metals, Oxy-H ydrogen, Blowpipe and Drummond Lish'.
 ar Doors open a' l-2 o'cleek. Tickets 2 cents each; children, if accompanying adults. halEpiice.
 Liich6eld. July 3oth, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Farmers!

" E are satisfied from what we hear w thu, some of our breihen in trade are ef nroiuce' Now ,h;s ;s ! dec;ded mistake a. and we wish 10 say to our Farming Friends that we do take all kinds of Produce which you have 10 dispose of And also that we have made arrangements with two of the largest GrOc cry sta bIi is h m e.nts in Liich6eid County. Messrs. Palmer X Hopkins and John Scovll, Esq, by which our customers can have their Groceries at less prices than they can he bought at any other essa blishment. Now, Gentlemen. having made arrangements for ihe Inner Man," we would invite you to call and examine our splendid stock of
 Dry Goods,
 Which we arc selling at the lowest rates. so gentlemen bring on your produce of all kinds and also bring your wives and daughters and all the rest of the family, and we assure you that you will be well paid for your visit.
 Yours, Respectfully,
 ALvORD & BROTHER. Corner Store, Wolcottvilie.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Notice.

DROkE into the enclosure of the sub 0O scriber on or about the 2d instant, four Yearliags-one Steer with white spot in lore head and 20 ne on his back. and ilacc Iieiiefs all bright red and one with white siripe on one side of forehead and whe lip of iail
 The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take them away.
 NORMAN ROUSE. New Pre- stou, August 7th, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Died {

Ia shis villase. on shs 7,h inssans. Mrs. Helen Fl Buell. aged 70 yesrs. tEnncral irom St. MiehNl'e ChoIch, srhnrsday. ri 10 o'clock AM. ,Flla Goahcn. Op Tnesday y.the Hh instant. E0uice w.wjle 1T jpba T. Wsdhems, in she 39sh year of het Sao- T'hc f1neFaL will be Aisended as his house on Thufsday .ihe 9th. at loA. N:
 ln sslis6ysy 1ay sesh' Miss Hannah hssd'
 in llskcsey lTassaehnpeiiA Janes Gould. soa of OliseP Ayn& aee1 l9s In Minced, July aa,h, Mrs. Met cCullum. aeed g yeaya asule day. Julia, eldees daughteF .! 5sss 5ssa ssSs ss,s sss,s sss .l' hsny ''a 2
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

w solid mass of silver ore was re- ceived in New York by the steamer George Law, lately weighing 25 pounds, and valued at $3,OO0. Itis the product of one mine on the IsthInus, and sent to be coined.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
New Machine Shop and Foundry
 AT NORFOLK

"HE Laurence Mdchi1e Company are II now. prepared to take jobs for building, fitting sp and repairing all kinds oi machinery and mill-work, which they have facilities for doing on short notice. and on as reasonable terms as any other establishment ! The Foundry is one of the bestin the State, and ns they have purchased all ol the patterns belonging io the late B.,yd Manufacturing Go. Winsied, they are enablcd to make casting . from the same patterns al less prices than they can be procured elsewhere.
 Experienced workmen are employed in the various branches, and whoever may De in want Of any kind of machine work can depend upon having il done to their satisfaction, and are re- quested to give them ca l.
 A. J. JEWELL, Agent. Norfulk, August lsi, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09
Horse Takes,

WYE have The sole right to manufacture and
 w sell in l.ilchfield county patent Horse- Rake which is entirely new in it's construction, and fur simplicity, efficiency in operation and durability, is not equafled by any rake in use. The above rake IS worked on wheels and the raker rides on tho rake. h can be used by an old person or hoy with ease. .,f
 The above rake may be seen al my shop. where tsey are kept for sale. Those in want of n good horse-rake will please call and examine mine. GEO. S. BREWSTER. Goshen, July 2d, lS55.ftst 85s s,sas,s,ss s.ss
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

IF The Italian newspapers contain ac. counts of an accidental poisoning of all the inmates of boarding school at Belluno, in consequence of the cook mistaking hemlock for parsley. Fifty of the boys died.
Litchfield enquirer., 1855-08-09

CgOfkiMS. Cl0thissg. nUR assortment is now complete. O arrs al from New York and Boston. CoArs.-Gent's Frock, Frocktee, Sack and Business Coats of every grade and quality. PANrs.-Cassimere, plain and fancy Saineit do do Tweed, Mo.eskin and Cottonade. VEsTs.-Marseiiies, plain and fancy; Satin of common styles.
 YourHs AND BoY's CLorHINc-A good as sorment. Ma.s -..,.t..s...ss. Gents Shirts, Wrappers and Drawers, cravats Neck Ties and Scaris, flosiery, Cloves, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, &c. Sc.
 Every article pertaining 10 Gentleman's s Wardrobe, from the '.crown of his head to the sole of his foot" can be found at this establish mrni. Weekly additions during the season. Prices low.
 HENRY HERMAN x co.
 Center Square. Waterburr May lst 9t2