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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
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 II UST received splendid stock of staple and. eD fancy Dry Goods, consisting in part of Broad cloths Cassimeres &o., French merinos and oobeses in choice colors, French and American plain and fancy and mourning Prints, plaid Merinos, gaie Plaids and silk gala Plaids, black and plaid and striped Dress Silks in rich patterns Thibet Cash mere and wool long and square Shawls, wool, %s. fannels, moreens diapers bleached and unbleachsd Sheetings and Shirtings, Ticks, Linens, &c.
 Rady-naads Clothns-A large stock of coats, vests, pants shirts merino do. and drawers, &c. Hosiery, gloves, etc. in great variety, woolen yarn, caIpes Dress Trimmings-the largest stock in the county Shoes-Ladies misses and childrens of ell descrip- tions patent rubber boots and shoes Flour, geese feathers groceries crockery, &c.all of which have been selected with great care and will be offered for cash produce work at a small advance from cost. tH Shirts given out to be made up in any quanti- ty. Also Insurance agent for several good companies.
 s. N. BRONSON. Yitchfield March 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
N F. w q % ID . Granite Store.

'Q HE subscribers would inform the public that they have commenced filling up with New Goods fur the Spring Trade: having commenced our purchases early, We shall continue to repenish our Stock often, and shall always intend to keep com- pcte assortment of all the leading styles of Goods as they appear in the market. Among the goods just received he found beautiful assortment of the latest styles De Lanes, also, an endless variety of Calico. Prints. Ginghams &c. &c. Black Silks of the best manufacture. Beached and brown sheetings fine birds eye linens. Irish linens, damark table linens. napkins, diapers. huckabucks. towclings &c French counterpanes and general assortment of all kinds Housekeeping Goods.
 Goods for Gents and Bovs wear. such as Broadcoths Cassineres. Satinets, Tweeds. Jeans, &c.
 Also, Carpets, 0l-eloths. Druggets, &c., Hats and caps hardware and crockcry also large stock of Groceries. All of the above goods and many others which we have not time space to enumerate. can be found at this store the most reasonable terms for cash exchange.
 WOODING X LEWIS,
 Granite Store Wolcottville, March 3d, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

SALT ON WHEAT -Havng tried the expermon, of sowing salt on wheat deem it my dut, to q ve the rssut 10 your readers, and hope tn,, i' uay be tested by others, and their experience given through your coumns. A field of len acres was divided into equal parts and sown wi,h spring wheat Alter the wheat was well narrowed in. one bushel and a half of salt per are Was sown broadcast on half of each parcel of ground Soon after the wheat was up, it's color disIInc,y jndi cated wher the sali sowu. an,i iIe resuit was, that the wheat tIpe for the sickle five .ys earlier than the other portions of lhe field. Not Q particle of scab or rust could he found. " hir that by it's side was affected w.h both. The wheat in the several pieces was atI stacked ,ogeihe' so that we could not ascertain the iacreas of the yield; judged however, 1t Was from iout to i've bushels per acre. The soil was sandy loam and the field was so divided that in my opinion the test was satisfactory.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
To Those who wish Farms,

70 have fertile Land at cheap price and on
 U easy tems, your attention is called to the acres or more in proportion given for S3U0 pay able in inst ments of sl per week S4 per month It is located in Elk county, Pennsylvania. and has one of the best markets for its produce in tue State The soil is rich loam, and is not to be surpassed farming. as examination will show It has the best elements of prosperity being underlad by two rich veins of Coal and will shortly be intersccted by four railroads. The tmber is of the most valuable kind Title unexceptonably good and warrantce deeds are given It presents good and substantial opportuni ty to commence farming providing for ones children or making an investment. Further particulars can be had from the pamphlets which are sent to in- quircrs. Letters answered promptly. Apply or ad- dress SAMUEL W. CATfELI. Secretary. 135 Walnut street north side between Fourth and Fifth streets Philadelphia Full information is contained in the pamphlets.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

THE PeAsA>TRIEs OF EuRopr.-" Who but peasanis.' says wI,erin B'ackwood. '.have W on ihe mos, striking victories of modern Eurone h was hr hardy peasant, pfoprieto of Sw'izeriand, fighting for their free homes, that again and again overthrow 'he chivaIry of Aus,rs and the bold !ances of Burgundy. It Was moi tue mounai"s, but ,he hea.hy life and ind-penden, pfopfieo ship of the people, indt naJe ,he Iyrol so long an im- pregnabs country to the Frenrh. And wno was i, that won Grey. and Agiocooh. and Poi.iers. bu. 'he free yeomen of Ene'"nd-he face of small promie,ors, whose bnd heats and slout arms made ,hpr country redouhta"e rb' oad. snd whose rustic abundance and cheerful hearts then made England What it Was, "mer EnoIand l'
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
New Machine Shop and Foundry At Norfo1k.

NNHE Laurence Machine Company are now pre-
 u pared to take jobs for building, fitting up and repairing all kinds of machinery and mill-work, which they have facilities for doing on short notice and on reasonable terms as any other establish ment
 The Foundry is of the best in the State and as they have purchased all of the patterns belonging to the late Boyd Manufacturing Co of Winstcd they .hed to make castings from the same patterns at less prices than they be procured elsewhere
 Experienced workmen are employed in the various branches, and whoever may be in want of any kind of machine work can depend upon having it done to their satisfaction and requested to give them call A. J. ELWELL, Agent
 Norfolk August lst, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

FRUIT TaEgs of all kinds should be pruned as soon as the severe cold weather is ovey-eary in April is good tme-uness the object be to in- dure rnl.folness by checking too uxuriant grow tn In which Case It should be delayed until about ihe first ol July. Pfuning then gives sudden check to the growth of the tree and. by removing por- tion of the leaves. also partially prevents the for nation of new roots, thus iavoriag ihe formation of fruitbuds. The more rapid ,he growth of trees. the less tendency there is the formation of froi. buds, but whatever relarJs growth, and copse. quenly obsirncis the circulation of sap. vors ,,, object. It is not of course, desirable to induce iru''iu'ness, u"l the trees attain a resprciDhie size, and hence young trees should always h. trained and cultivated in such manne, AS in in duce vigorous g-ow,h
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
A.MepeL OacH .RD.-At Nyack in the county of

AMepsL OacH H.gD.-AtN Nyack in the county of Roekiaad, aud stnle of New York. is an orchard containing aboui one hundred trees. ting en- tirelv of ,he green Nrwsown Pipp,n. T"i, orchard was planted about fifty years ago by Mir. Van Hous hto0. The trees a'- p'nnted in squares. 40 feet apart each way. and having now apparently obtainpd their fnit growth. they show ,n'S to he q suitAbie distance. al watch D plant trees for d pernanpnt orchard. E,ch free has su ir,enl room, so tn ,t heir iimbs do not die of fof The want of sufficient influence of ihe sun. Tees wnch are planted only B feet apart. on strong soIi. vii branch out so far each way, when they have nearly att.ineJ their full growln they some ,mes will die off for want of room. The soil on " hich this orchard iS pIhn'ed. does not appear 10 be oi the strongest kind, but is fat"er peculiar. T"e black walnut and cedar grow upon il in rio-e proximity. Nevertheless, by careiul cultivation and manure the trees have attained a more .n II common size and thrihness. being from 20 to 2l inches in diameter. and some of them yet larger. at three feet from the ground. with large spreading tops; and is unco .nnony even as 10 size of ihe trees.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Read and Reflect !

XN HEN 1 first commenced the sale of the cclc-
 w brated Vermont Marble class of unprnci- pied men said that it good for nothing. but finding that the people uW haee d. this class of men palming of New Preston Limestone and other inferior qualities of Stone for Vermot Marble Persons in want of Gravestones Monuments of the Rutland (Vt) or Italian Marble, any other work in my line can depend upon getting the simon pure article worked in the best style. and ut the loce possible res, by coming to my establishment or by letter. A large collection of drafts on hand TERMS CASH.
 Please refer to Drs. A. S. Lewis or c. NJ. Hooker Ltcliicld: A. J. Pickett S. NJ. Ensign, South Farms Gen. Ahcmethy Charles R Welton, Vol. cottville Mes>rS. Camps Winsted Noah Garnsey Northfcll-or t. my work in almost every Cemetery in Litchield county.
 s. WARREN.
 Waterbury, March, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Boots, Shoes, Gaitel.s, &c.

LUST received a large and complete assortment eS of Boots and Shoes, adapted to the season. such Ladies' black and tan colored Caters, from Sl te g, Ladies' fine Kid slippers, Opera Ties &c Gentlemens French Calf Boots, Quick Congress Gaiters Oxford Ties, Wehsters Ties, Brogaas Boots Haymakers shoes, etc. also Kip and Calf Boots for men and boys, Carpeting and Webbing do.-all ot which will be sold for cash at less prices than can be found elsewhere in tine county. Persons having a little ready money about their clothes are respectfully invited to call and examine quality and prices All kinds of work made to order at short notice. and at the very lowest prices for cash.
 Oak and Hemloek sole Leather for sale as usual.
 SAMUEL CLOCK. Ltchfield Feb 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

GARDEN FRUIT rasss If you have any fru, trees |" your garden whose bark Is fitted with moss, or hrcome messy. >crar. ,h"m. .nd give 'he ""dy of each tee painting wnh 4 mixture comprised ." the pr'porton of one g"'ton "f s"'l soap one pound "t f'or of su rhur. one qnar, "t salt. |" he well mixed ,oy-,h.r and apn,ed W th wh'tewash brush. Mex, spring car,y. tor now |. II t"e ground Is not frozen dig in around each tree' two inches deep. as far as the imnS extend, dressing of Well ro',ed manure one gallon. or of hone dust t"rse founhs of a ga'lon ,f ashes. one quart "f salt and one quart of plaster The efle", o' ,n's treatment will be tn greatly improve ,ne health and appear nee of the teers. improve ,he quality ot the iruii. as we'll as increase tue pro- aue"se capacity of the trees The bone dust ashes, Salt and plaster should be raked in
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Dry Goods, Groceries, Sc.

ME subscribers would return their thanks for
 U the very liberal patronage with which their Store has been favored in the past-and they hope By constant attention to the wants of the trading public and by system of fair and honorable dealing to retain their share of the trade Our stock of Goods is large, which are selling at small profits. Our Grocery department is full and complete, and we feel confident of our ability to satisfy all who purchase of us that they receive their money s chasing elsewhere.
 SD. NORTHwAY CO
 South Norfolk Maa,h. 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Let Us Reason T0gesher.
HoLLoWAY'S PILLS.
 WHY ARE WE SItKf

has been the lot of the Iummn race Co he we;gLsd | | down 5s d'Sease and suffering. HOLLOWAY'S fiL> are snec'ali' adapted 10 he ieiei ct the kAx the NERVoUs,th~ DELICATE. and the INTERN, of all cm.s ages, srxes. and constitutions. Proiessor fIol,w personally suncrntends the manufac ure .f his medt. cmes ID the United States and offers them to n free and enlightened propc. the best remedy the world ever saw tor Inc removal Of disease.
 These Pills purify the Blood.
 These famous Pills are expressly combined to ope. rate on the stomach the lIver he kidneys, the lungs, the skn, and the bowels correcting any deransement m their functions purifying the bood the very fountain oi lie, and thus curing disease in all it's forms. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
 Nearly halt the human race have taken these Pills has been found equal to them in of disorders of e M ver dyspepsia, nd stomach complains generally. much dcranged, and hen all other have tailed
 General Debility, In-Fieaith.
 Many ol the most dcsporic Governments have oprned ther tustm Houses to the introduction of these Ps ina they may become the medicine of the masses.- Learned Colleges admit that this is thc best remedy ever known for persons of delicate heshh or whete the system has been impaired it's prvp. critics never fail to afford relief.
 Female Complaints.
 No female young old, should he without ,iis eet. brnsed medicine. t correcs nd regulates ,h. w'on,h courses at all periods, acting tn many cases ike charm IL is as" the best and safes, medicine that can consequently no family should be without it.
 (or the foilotrng diseoses
 aasfhmS, Inflammation Female Complaints, Bowel Complaints, Yenereal Afs Headaches, Coughs, Worms all k'ds Indigestion Colds, Diarrhoea, Stone and Gravel Chfs DIseases' Dropsv, Secondary Symp's, CSosiiseness' Debility, Inward Weakness, pvspepsa' rever and Ague. Liver Complan,s 'nnaenIa' rhes' Lowness of Spirits. 50 Maiden Lane. New York. and 2f4 Strand I.anaoy' by all respectable Druggists and Dealers ;n MaS:ns throughout the United States and the civzsS o,IS m brxss; at 20 cents. 62l cents. and sI each '''' Iarper sizes. V "s"s Vne Directors for the guidance Of patients in ave,v disorder are affixed to each box. '" s's'y
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
DAYTONS' MELODEONS.

FHNHE largest and best assortment of the latest U improved Melodeons they ever offered to the public consisting of every deScripion-both in me- lodeon and piano style.
 These instruments have been greatly improved in their external and internal appearance, tone and quickness of sound &c during few years past Also, an improvement has been made on the stops of the large double reed Instruments they are now so arranged that the sound is perfectly under the con- tro of the performer and capable of being made very loud and heavy or soft This instrument Is designed for the church but is suitable for the parlor ES All orders from those wishing to procure an instrument promptly executed
 X. X J. DAYTON Wolcottville March 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

A paper in Ohio te''s good joke of several prisoners who were confined in one of the country jails of 'he Burkeye St".e. The j~;l Was old and and dn''p'dord. and one nie.t they escaped from lh. ir durence vile. in other words broke jaii''- but instead of escaping. 'hr ji'or found ,hem mex, morning, se"'ed on the top oi their prison house. pounding the roof wil, g'eal violence Surprised bryond measure, he asked ,nem wnM they were doing, wher-upon one of 'npm repiied that the house le"ked SO bad when il ra,ned. they con- c'uded they would just step oui and repair the roof
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

SHEEP IN SPRiNs Lock out for the sheep as .ns wet days of spring come on. That was good ?o,'ry ot old Mir. Noah in keeping his stock in the AfS 'ii' 'a,r weather was well est bi,hed. Al any ia'e, 'h's is good hin, tor ~oe'-2 overs. lf The .r"des sheep. aud especially the heavy ewes, g-, tneir heeces drenced w,h the ceid rains of spriug U eSaaasisto too much of their si,sii.y to keep up neeota' ssxcs tor ,he crisis before them, which is the best provided for in adva,,ce. R-m.ml.er .. a penny saved" H good motto for farmers ia via ter ti"e' when more can he accomplished by sas- ing than earning s------~ -
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
A Voice from Waterbury!

Great Reduction in the Prices of all Articles
 necessary for the support of Iifeia DARTRAM ALLEN would respectfully an- D nounce to the residents of Htchfield and yi- cniy that they have reduced the price of all articles of Flour Feed Groceries Provisions &c from ten to twelve per cent. and that they are prepared to sell all the necessaries of life much cheaper than any other concern in the county. Their assortment is large and varied and people visiting Waterbury will find it an object to call.
 BARTRAM $ ALLEN. Waterbury, January, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
E. Merri"an, Matchmaker and JcWeler.
 At the Old Stand

LII AS just received from New York fresh lot of II II very desirable Goods Jcwclrv. &c. consisting of gold and silver spcctacc> gold Brcstpins finger and ear Rings, Keys. shilt studs. vest and guard Chains. Wedding Rings "a very pure article.
 full assortment ot ncar-si@htel and convex spec tace glasses-which makes the best assortment ever offered ill this place. and will be sold at the lowest prices Best sterling silver made expressly for retail. Watch repairing done in the most skillful manner; no apprentices employed at watches in this establishment. Coffin plates on hand and engraving done at short notice; mendng done as usual A share ot public patronage is respectfully solicited
 Litchfield, March, lSo6
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
NJ F A T 6.

H\HE subscriber has taken the old stand recently
 U occupied by Robert Merriman, in South street. where he inten Is to keep constantly on hand good supply of fresh Meats. Pork Hams &c. as good as the best, and to te sold as cheap as the cheapest
 His terms are cash and by adopting the cash system he ftters himself he will he able to sell his Meats
 figure that will be much to the advantage of the customer as himself Persons wanting anything in his line can hy leaving their order at his stare have their Meats sent to any part of the village free oi cxtrs cost Farmers who have fat Calves Lamts Sheep and Reeves to seil are invited to give me a call il they wish to find a cash market
 WM. H. WHEELER
 Itchfeld Feb 26fh 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Green Mountain Feed-Cutter.

NNHIS machine invented and patented by u James H. Bennett of Bennington. Vermont who has devoted twenty years in perfecting Feed Cutter, combining amount of utility never before attained. This machine requires no expense of re- pairs, is eminently durable and will cut either hay straw, cornstllks with equal facility. and with more ease and dispatch than any crank. or other Feed-cuttcr in use. An examination and trial of the article will satisfy the most incrcdulo,s.
 All orders addressed to the undersigned will re- ccive prompt attention Price S7.
 AARON D. WELLS, of Plymouth,
 Proprietor for Litchteld County. Plymouth Dec. 11th, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Winter Goods!
 ThOs. H, Richards

" AS again just returned from New York with III a large and splendid assortment of Winter Goods such cloths. c.ssimercs Vestings Taiors' Trimmings and Gents Furnishing Goods-which he will sell cheap for cash.
 gS" New Fashions just received at T H. RIcnARDs CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, West Street.
 Litchtield, Feb. ls56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
FOR SALE.


>HE following valuable and productive Real Els U tate in the village of Litchtield, viz:
 The MANSION HorsE and appurtenances. formerly kept by the undersigned and now occupisl by Vim H. Crossman Hotel, and subject to a lease to him for two and an half years, which be bought in, and possession given by the first of May next desired.
 The PHELPS HoUsE, called. formerly an Hotel now occupied by Rufus Smith as a Boarding House
 This property. situated in the center of the Coun- tySelt, is too we'll known to require particular de- scrpon. It is sufficient to say that there is none in the County more to be desired by Hotel Board, ing House Keeper.
 The property will be sold low. together in parts to suit purchasers-and one-thrd of the purchase money may remain on mortgage.
 If the property is not sold by the first of April next it will be leased. SYLVESTER SPENCER. Ltchfeld (Conn) January 7th 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
MANSION HOUSE.
Wm. IF. CroSsnan,

"m. 7. CroSS1nan an. HAVING taken this House. the subscriber is II prepared to extend to travellers and others the best of accommodations '' for man and be;st''
 The Hotel is located in the pleasantest part of the village and no effort will be spared render it all times desirable home for those who may visit the place To the members of the Bar and others of Lchiied County. he has only to say that the repu- tston the House has possessed for the last twenty years will be fully sustained.
 Connected with the Hotel is Livery Stable where good teams may be had at any time
 Ltchfeld, May, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

Tue most complete non-nliti-s in the whole tribe of man ind are dano,-s. They are pc feet rypner~, in every poi"t of view except as pfome- mailing business ca.ds for the dealers in clothing and gewg"ws. the dres>-fs of hair aud p.trnl lea'he'. B"t we see a'h"mr.ic"i cyphers sw-,t in'o some value from heng iHvorab paced in regard to uns. and so We these intellectual cynhers. the dand'rs. swell into some importa nee from being fAvo,aby placed in regard to wealth and station.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Winchester, 1856.
SsUuins's CeIr6r~icd x'um~ccU.

For the cure of Incipient Consumption, Scrofula, General Doaiay, Whde S~Itmg, Attenuation Diseases ef Ahe Lrrer aud Skin, aud aH Dtseuscs drtsing from mpnrities of Me Biood and Ae egeas ef Hercary tsS WANTS PANACEA has been for more than - thirty years celebrated in this country and in Europe for its extraordinary cures for the certificates of which reference is nude to the directions and books (which may be hal gratis) accompanying the Panacea
 It has been used in hospitals and private practice and has had the singular fortune to be recommended by the most celebrated phy sic,ns anl other eminent persons. Among others by
 W. Gibson. M D.. Prof of Surgery. Pa. University Valentine Mott. M. D.. Prof Surgery. NI. University. W. F. Dewees N. D.. Prof. of mid, Pa, University \. Chapman, N. D., Prof. of Physic. Pl University T. Parke, II. D., Pres. College of Phy >cins Phila. Dr. Del valo, Professor of medicine. Havana. Jose Eourenco de Luz. Prof of Surgery, Lisbon. G. w. Irving, late minister to Spln. J. Chipman, Member Royal College Surgeons London. Sir Thomas Pearson Major General. British army. Gilbert Robertson British Consul, &c., &c.
 And, also the wonderful cures effected by Swain s PaIEicea, have for many years made it invaluable remedy. The Panacea does not contain mercury in any torm and being an innocent preparation, it may be given to the most tender infant.
 The retail price has been reduced to S1 90 per bottle Containing three half pints three bottles for S4.
 BEWARE OF IMPosrrIex.-Swaim' Panacea is in Tounu Dottles- Huteu lOnSltiulnuIy, WIth the fOl- lowing letters blown on the glass: " Spaim s-Panacea -PA.!aia:'' and having the name JAS SwAIM stamp ed on the sealing and written the label cover ing the cork and splendid engraving for the side of the bottle. composed of geometrc lathe work comprising nine different dies which have been turn cd for the exclusive of the proprietor by Draper Co.,, bank note enSravers, of Philadelphia In the centre is portrait of the late Win. Swam copyright secured
 Also. swaims vermifuge,
 A valuable Family Medicine, being highly ap- proved remedy for all diseases arising from debility of the digestive organs such as Worms Cholera morbus. Dysentery, Fever and ague. Bleeding Piles Sick Headache. &c.; &c- See the Pham phiet (which may be had gratis) accompanying the vermifuge
 Prepared only at SwAIHs LABORATORY Old Stand Seventh street, below Chestnut Phila lelphia and sold by all the respectable Druggists in the United States.
 CAUTION 10 THE PUBLIc.-Persons wishing to ob- tain the genuine Ssam Panacea and S.cas Ernnfuoe should be careful to observe that the name SWAIN is spelled correctly the bottles and labels or they may be imposed on by medicines made in imitation of them, by 6 person bearing e somesckat similar name, well calculated to deceive.
 General agents for the United States,
 SCHIEFFELIN, BROTHERS < co.
 TO William St., corner of Beekman, N. Y.