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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
New Establishment. WATCHES AND JEwELRY.

~ REMNANT has established himself at the O. Bookstore Beckwith's building, South Street, where he will be happy to meet all who wish to examine full assortment of fine Jewelry, Silver and Plated Spoons and Baskets Card Receivers, Gold, Pearl and Leather PortM and Card Cases Segar Gases, Ivory Tablets, Gold and Silver Pencils and Pens Pen and Pocket-Knives. Also, greater variety of Fancy Goods than has been exhibited in this vllage-all of which can be sold at much less than usual prices.
 fs- Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired without charging full value of the article.
 c. REMNANT. Litchtield March 25 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14

7A ToucHrNc SroRY-We find the following touchinr story in the Pittsfeld Sun. It is an sxtrsct from . gentleman in Charleston, s. C., to | friend in Newark It would seem to fur nish an argument against the reopening of the dave trade as proposed by the Suns southern leaders, ifnot against slavery itselfs
 "While on this subject (the importation of uegroes) will relate an affecting anecdote that came to my knowledge yesterday. My neighbor MT. B. had purchased twenty of that unfortunate race few weeks ago in Charles ton. among whom was woman about twenty years of age. On the way home they stopped to pass the night at house on the road, just as the negroes belonging to the owner of the place, were returning from their labor in the field. One of them proved to be the husband of the woman. They had been torn assunder two years before in Africa. They met in this distant cline, and with such emotions of joy, mixed with bitterness and grief on the recollec- tion of their past and present condition, as may be more easily conceived than described. They flew to each other asked an hundred eager questions, and looked at the spectators, who sympathized in their feelings, declared they would never be parted. MT. B., who is man Of humanity, was present at the affecting scene. He immediately offered the owner of the hus- band to sell the wife, or to purchase the hus- band, but in vain He then offered two ne- groes for the man, but the wretch would do neither. The momentary pleasure the poor creatures experienced when Mir. B. was en- deavoring to prevent their being again separa- ted, was converted into frantic agony when they saw nothing would avail. All who were present, black and white united in entreaties 1; and every eye but the miscreant owner of the husband was in tears. Nothing would soften his obduraut heart, and the unhappy victims of his cruelty were second time literally torn asunder."
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
Twcnty-Third Annual Report
 OF THE LitchGeld Mutual Fire Insurance Co,

Lhchfeld, July 2, 1s56. By cash reed for prms Policies ,hs year, ssals ss To cash paid for losses and expenses |" 2,44S 49 Increase of cash capital during the year, 2,765 34 Whole amt of cash reed tor pr ms, $36,022 59 Interest received on loans, 2O73 06-SS,0T G5 Cash now on hand, l2U72 31-3S,0g7 65 Amount of premiums charged on the books
 which may be collected Il required, 2,669l 49 Add cash on hand, 12,072 31 Making Capital Stock of Co. at this time, s3s, ,6e3 1s Amount ot property now insured, $23o2.OA There is not a, hs time any claims ugaipsi the O. all pad 10 this date.
 The Directors oi this Company are confident that the plan of Insurance adopted by them will meet with a hearty response from all intelligent friends oi Mutual Insurance.
 This Company insure only in this State, and take risks s Goods Stores, Shops, etc. o' n exposed village or ciiy property, but cohhne their business entirely farm property and isolated buildings and het conten,s-o which not more than s20Oo will be insured on risk.
 This Company will adjust all claims with promp,ncss and berality and if nt my tune difference should arise between the parties, all such difference will party selecting one, and in case they do nof egfce. third person shall be chosen, and the award of a of any two of them. shall be final and conclusive.
 A reward of S100 will be paid by this Company io any wh ho will give such information as i cuhvic, any person of setting fire 10 any building insured by this Company.
 Officers of the Company.
 G. BEcKwiTn, President GEo. c. WoopaurF Treasurer; JASON WHITING, Secretary SuELD0S OSBORN, of Hnrwinton, General Agent.
 Directors.--J G. Beckwi,h, Jason Whiting, Seth P Beers A. $. Lewis, Sheldon Osborn, Abijsh CaiiB, Charles Adams, Robbins Batte, Stephen Trow bridge. Local Agents.-Leman W. Cutler, Wateriown i b B: Brinsmade, Washington; Henry s.; Sanford, New Milford Rufus Fuller, Jr, Kent Richard Smith. sharon Frederick Kellogg, Cornwall Joseph Gay lord Gnshen; Wm. M. Bural, Canaan; Donsld J. Warner, Salisbury; $. D. Nor,hway and John Dewell, Norfolk; Henry Jones. New Hartford GrorRe b Wadhams, Torri"1g'on; Lewis smith Harwpion; J"l, An,hIo Rofhl lnllr hpFup hV md ;anFOa H Reuben Rock sell. Colebrook; John linsdne. Wnsed; s. " St John, New Cannnn; E. TnlInndRe, Plym'u'b @Jr Persons wishing to get their buildings insured can apply to either of inc Agents ibe Secretary
 ]. C. BECKWITH, President. JASON WHITING, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
MANSION HOUSE,
~na. TT. CroSSnan,

"n. IF. CroSSnnan am. AVING taken this House, the subscriber is II \ prepared to extend to travellers and others the best of accommodations for man and beast''
 The Hotel is located in the peasantest part of the village and no effort will be spared to render it at all times a desirable home for those who may visit the place To the members of the Bar and others of Itchfeld County he has only to say that the repu- taion the House has possessed for the last twenty years will be fully sustained
 Connected with the Hotel is a Livery Stable, where good teams may be had at any time
 Litchfeld May, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14

NHE Court of Probate for the District of Etch.
 II field hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors to the Estate of HORACE PAGE, late of Ltchfield in said District. deceased in which to exhibit their claims for allow. ance and settlement Those neglecting to present their accounts within enid time, properly infested. will De debarred recovery All persons indebted to said estate are requested omAke immediate paxment to ABNER GILBERT, Administrstcr
 Ltoh6eld, July 5th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
N EW GO ODS!
 For Spring of 1856, at MCNiel & Braman's,
old stand of F. ID. MeNtel.


 lH>HE subscribers respectfully announce to the II people of Litchfeld and neghboring towns that they now opening large assortment of New Goods for the Spring Trade, and prepared to offer decided bargains in all description of foreign and do mestic Dry Goods-among which may be found
 Ladies Dress Goods of all kinds, Plain, Plaid and Striped Dress Silks Black Silks of the best makes, Bombaznes, Alapac- cas, Muslin Delanes, Barage Delaines, all Wool do, Lawns, Musns, French Jacconetts, Mohair Dcbeiges, Cling ghams, Prints &c.
 Gloves and Hosiery. a complete assortment Shawls, Black Silk Velvets for Capes, Embroideres Edgings, Linen Handkcrchiefs, Swiss Mulls Cambric Skirts &c., also, large stock of domestic Sheetngs Beached and unbicarhed Shirtngs Ticks, Stripes and Jeans.
 Family Goods, Linens, Damask and Snow Drop Table Covers. Napkins, Crashes, Toweing, Diapers Fiannels &c., &c. Also, Carpets, Oil Cloths and Paper Hangings of the latest styles and patterns.
 Cloths, Cassimeres and VestngA comprising the choicest of French, English and German manu- factures.
 aentlemen's Furnishing Goods of every de scription
 stock of Teas Coees Spices Sugars, Molasses, Flour Meal, Fish, and all articles for family use at reduc ton from the recent high prices
 Also, Crockery and Glassware very large and complete assortment of fashionable; Bootes White Iron Stone China, full setts. Ironsides Stone China, Common c. c. Ware of all kinds, Fire Proof Ware &c, Glass Lamps Candlesticks, Spoon Holders, Fruit Dishes, Plumbers, &c
 wooden-ware, Tubs, Fails, &c. fg Those in want of goods in line will find it to their advantage to give a call before supplying themselves-as our stock is complete in all its branches and greater bargains will be offered than ever before known. All goods hught at this estab- ishment warranted to be what they are rorresented Goods delivered to any part of the village.
 ED gMcNEH
 WI H BRAMAN Itchfeld, March 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
Cash and Exchange STORE.
 A. G. B R A ID F OR ID

Of wolc ottville, Would return his thanks to the good people of Ltchfeld County for their liberal patronage which they have extended to him the past year and once would call their attention to the NEW BEAUTIFUL among them can be found:
 500 yards PLAID, CHINA SILKS, warranted to wash without fading, price 62I cents.
 300 yards of '' BischofFs celebrated oil boiled, black DRESS-SILKS, same kind have sold for the last six years-,ciU not crack
 10 pieces 'RICH EsS-sILKs,' fashionable goods. pieces Foulards and Plaid Silk for aprons 10 pieces beaut!fm printed Cambrics,
 1900 yards DunneIls Portsmouth, English and French Muslins and Iawns-price from ten cents to one shilling per yard.
 500 yards Berage De Laines, cheap, chaap.
 1000 yards Muslin De Laines, all prices
 10 pieces Muslin De bage, good colors, from 12A to 20 cents.
 50 pieces of American and Scotch Ginghams of all plads and styles. Particular attention is requested to lot of Solid Czecks-Scotch goods, warranted fast colors, price 12l cents.
 100 pieces of English and Pacific Calicoes The Pacific Caicoes the best designs and finest fabrics ever printed in America
 1000 pieces of all kinds of Calicoes of every de- scription and price-you saa yourself
 MOURNING GOODS-particular attention paid to the selection of black Dress Goods aso to all other Mourning Goods your attention is called to this de- partment if you called to need them.
 Il If ,d Gro De Rhine Shawls-the best Jack ssk Sla,cl euer scorB
 l5 more of those beautiful Stella Shawls.
 50 printed Cashmere in lively colors, and some as low in price one dollar aad f'sy cents.
 EMBROIDERIES- French Lace and Muslin Collars, Bands, Edgings and Insertings, black and white Laces, Thread and cotton Edgings &c.
 BOOTS and SHOES-I deal largely in men S.. womens and children's Boots and Shoes too largely to enumerate.
 READY-MADE CLOTHING-a complete assort ment of woolen and Summer Clothing.
 HATS and CAPS-the best stock on exhibition in Litchfeld County.
 General assortment of Dry Goods, consisting of everything expected to be kept in country store. Groceries have been high, and are high now-still sell them as cheap as the cheapest.
 DAIRY GooDs-Dairy men, sell dairy Salt, annatto Cheese Gaping, and straincr Cloths, low.
 CR0CKERY and HARDwARE-agooda assortment, and at prices which will compare with the prices of Hartfrd and Bridgeport.
 offer the above named Goods for cash or erctanqe at extremely low prices believing that nmble six pence is better than slow shilling" and that the experience of more than twenty years hrteen years of which have been engaged in buying will be (as has been heretofore,) appreciated by discerning psHic.
 A. G. BRADFORD,
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
GeeSe EeNfhel.S.

VHNHE subscribers have made arrangements to keen U constant supply of frst-rate article of GEESE FEAruERs, selected and packed with great care by ourselves in packages of from 20 to 50 lbsand viii furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs and at as low prices as can be purchased of equal quality in the state S.&L. HURTBIT1
 Winchester lS56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14

A 0coo OsE.-The following is reported to 70 e having lately occurred in Bristol:
 A witty clergyman be accosted by an old ecqnantance of the name Of Cobb, replied, "I aont know you, sir My name is Cobb relolued the nan. who was abont seas over.-- Al ar, returned the clergyman, 'you have @ nach eos~ ou you didn't see the coA
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
New Goods for Spring.

ZINE of the best selected assortments of Groceries y Provisions and eatabes of all kinds that have ever been seen in Ltchfeld was purchased in the different markets last week by the subscriber Such for good living will please call at the Store in West Street and examine his new stock of necessarcs and luxuries. CHARLES MCNEIL
 Litchficd April 1st 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
Scotch Pebbles

USr received by the subscriber, an assortment eS of Spcctacles set with genuine pebbles, which he will sell at the lowest price, Also quantity of pebbles unset to accommodate those who may wish them set to their own frames those in want of either are invited to call and see for themselves
 R. MERRINAN. Litchfeld, April 30th, 1886.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
Millinery and Fancy Goods! New 5pr1n& Styles

MI ISSES FARNSWORTH having returned from MI New York with large assortment of elegant Millinery and Fancy Goods solicit the attention of the ladies generally to their large Stock comprising all the novelties of the season.
 Misses Farnsworth hope still to retain the patron age which has been hitherto literally bestowed, and will spare pains to suit the tastes of all who may favor them with a call.
 IS" Straw bonnets repaired and blcached.
 Iitchteld April 7th 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
Let Us Reason Together.
HOLLOWAX'S PILLS.
 WHY ARE WE SICK2

T has been the lot of the human to be weighed l down by disease and suffering. DoLIoWxY's RitLS are spscay zee % adapted S 9 M the ss o se Was' ages, sexes. and constitutions. Professor Holloway personally superntends the manufacture Lf his medi. cInes in the United States. and offers hem 10 free and enlightened people, as the best remedy the world ever saw for the removal of disease.
 These Pills purify the Blood.
 These famous Pills are expressly combined io opo- the stomach the liver, the kidneys, the lungs, the skin and the bowels, correcting any Arrangement their functions. purifying the blood, the very fountain of life, and thus curing disease in all iis forms.
 Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
 Nearly half the human race have taken these Pills. It hnsbeen provedn all parts oi the world that nothing has been found equal them in of disorders of the ver dyspepsia and stoma cb complaints generally Iney soon gye healthy tone to these organs, however
 General Debility, IIl-Heaith.
 Many of the most despotic Governments have opened theT Custom Houses to the introduction of these Pills, that they may become the medicine of the masses.- Learned Colleges admit that this is tho best remedy ever known for persons of delicate heah, or where the system has been mpaired it's nvigofating prop critics never fail to afford relief
 as. Female Complaints.
 No female young or old, should be without this eee. ora.ed medicine correct: and regulates hs nos,hly courses at all periods, acting in many cases like charm. l is the best and safest medicine that csn be given toChdren of all ages, and for any complaint; consequently no family should be without h. Helloyays Pills are hs Sest remedy knUom ia s vord
 for the Jotloping diseasess
 Asthma, Inflammation. Female Complaints Bowel Complaints, Venereal Af's. Headaches. Coughs, Worms all k'ds, Indigestion, Colds, DiarThoea, Stone snd Gravel. Chest Diseases, Dropsy, Secondary Symp's, C0stiveness, Debility, Inward Weakness. Dyspepsia, Fever andA Ague, Liver Complains, Influenza, Piles, Lowness of Spirits Sold at the Manufa tories of Professor Holloway 80 Maiden Lane, New York, and 2A Strand, London by all respectable Druaests and Dealers in Medicine throughout the United siaes and the civilized world in boxes, at 25 cents. 622 cents. and Si esch. !. :, or There is . considerable saving by takirg the tareeY sizea.
 N.B Directors for the guidance of patients Id every disorder are affixed to each box.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
urlA Inn

UnoA nm
 e hesn noustaches; "so much hair Mnk0 every nan look like bear" Dnt Fanny vho 70 thoueht csn fstter: ulorn 00k The nogu Ike bears the bettnr: De Auss pretty sh0uldsrs shrugging- "Denu aEe such glorious chaps for hugging '
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
Corners United States Type Foundry, Nos. go, 3I aud B Beekman Street, New York To Printers and Publishers,

Corners United States Type Foundry, Nos. go, 3i aud B Bc.kman Street, Nc,, York;
 To Printers and Publishers. TUNHE undersigned beg to inform the Trade that II they have issued their New Quarto Specimen Book of Printing Types Bordering Sc, and that it is ready for delivery to their old patrons and to all who patronize their Foundry. In it will be found new series of Faces, from Pearl to Pca sur passing if possible, their celebrated Series @ Scotch Cut Faces.
 The Fancy Type Department exhibits an uns,.r- passable variety of beautiful styles, selected from France, Germany and England.
 The Scripts and Borderings are now for the first time presented to the printing public and are the productions of the best American and European artists.
 An entire series of German Fdees both for Newspaper and Job Printing of very superior style is now completed and ready for sale.
 Every article necessary to perfect Printing Es- taIlshment furnished to order.
 The metal from which the Type is made will be found peculiarly adapted to the severe usage of Machine Press Printing.
 They beg to return thanks for past favors and to solicit continuance. Their well known liberal manner of doing business for the past thirty years is guarantee to patrons of their disposition and ability not to allow themselves to be surpassed for fair dealing whether orders by letter or other wise.
 JAMES CONNER & SONS fy" The Type on which this paper is printed is from CONNER SoNs' United States Type Foundry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14
House and Lot for Sale.

YNHE subscriber offers for sale his House and lot u in West Street. The House is conveniently ar- ranged for one or two families. The lot contains of an acre of land we'll stocked with fruit, with . good barn. cistern, and wood-house. Persons wish ing to secure bargain will do we'll to embrace the present opportunity.
 .,. . THOMAS H. RICHARDS.
 Iitchfeld, January 24, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14

TRossMANs Shaving Hair-Cutting and Wig V Making Rooms-under the Mansion House, Ltchield
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-14

ID OBERT M TREAT, Manufacturer of corn .AO shelters, churns safety tug irons, &c.,, South Farms, Conn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-21
NEW YORK LEGIsLATURE.


ALBANY, March 90, 1856
Mr.. BROOKS presented a memorial from Messrs. Kings
Land Sutton and Others Asking alteration Of the wharf
age Laws of 1slS that wharfage 4es may b charged
on packages insteai Of vessels.
REPORTS.
By Mr.. SPgaCR-To authorize the Commissioners Of
the Land Ofi,e to sell and convey certain lands.
BY Mr.. KzIY-To incorporate the Merchants Savings
Bank of Troy.
By Mr. RAMsxY-To authorize tbs consolidation of the
Northern railroads.
BY Mr.. RYDER-sgainst any division Of Eris county.
By Mr. Baoozs-For the better regulation Of the Brook
ly n freUea.
RANK FRAUD.
Mr. Kellys bin in relation 10 the bank fund was taken
up, and on motion of Mr.. WADswoRTH the fourth
ton stricken o1t,
The 10th fection of the bill providing rules to govern
banks in making reports to the Bank super
stricken out, motion Of Mr.. Brooks.
motion 20 strike out the enactng clause With
drawn. and progress reported, when the Senate ad-
jour mel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-21
From Albany.
ENCRO ACH MENTS ON THE BATTSRY-RIDGE ACROSS
THE HUDSON.

ALBANY, March 20, 1856.
There strong Vanderbilt and Law lobby here urging
the Legislature to cut of hundred two hun
bred feet the north side Of the Battery They urge
the necessity Of widening tbs street. But from fasts
which have leaked it, out appears that object is to
provide for a eaEboat landing for vanasrbits boats;
and another object to furnish George La rs railroad
more az its southern terminus. And whilst ths
corpo. alton is extending the battery sle certain
interested gentlemen for cutting off the other size.
The matter had better be attended 10 at ence.
The Senatein committee to-day had the Albany bridge
question under discussion. Mr. Brooks spoke against
the BRIDGE and Messrs Kelly and in favor Of
il. Mr.. Sickles moved amendment, 10 be inserted
in the first section of the bill that the company be
peed to constr net suspension bridge, Of the height of
hundred and twenty feet above the ordinary
water level Pending the motion the committee reported
progress when further discussion the bill post
pcred to Monday evening next
The prospectus OF the Ameioon Statesman, new Anne
rican paper, to be issued Monday, is ont.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-21

CLEARED.
seam,hin George Law; hernden, Aapnwal,M Roberts.
Ship Enterprise Wait, INTERPRETATION Kitch
Ship lahsman, Thomas. Touion-Crccker warren
ship Knickerbocker, Peabody New Demonstration Il
Bar SorD.n sB,, Fnl.yl !ondon-Wm Isns..sss
Bark ROGERS, Faren, MAN nzas- Ma'.er
BIs e mson. Dss'ss pasiens RossDSaagh
wnsoa 81 joan ssc axeu
Schr Panama. Allen PhIadeluhia-Jas Mckee.
sctr Cornela Russell, New Bei,ord-Easer.
ARRIVED.
seamsi ip Persia Or JuGkins Liver pool March II AM
~ih ndse ard passengers Cunarc oh inst I0 Pm, 20
miles se Of Cape Clear spoke sea nahp Canada from Bcs
ser? &C. With m oSs and
Quarter Shoals passed steamship Jamestown hence tor Nor
Ship Surprise clipper, Rans shanshae Dec "A passed
Angler 2 and Cage Of GOD Hope Feb crossed the equa
Il s clipper
Crescle sss been this side Of the Gulf five days had very
S:y q SseosiSs ssSs liverpool Jan ! With Il mas s
spsts SIS Lyon. Loadsn 8 dsy.
s ss w s 4o4 INST s,
T. aae @ n ss
h u ion spofe om s1d ss1 aS 4 from bark
bss spsIsnesd soniln.a sIncs Jan 90 has
mdse and 20 passengers, GriDneI Mntrn Co. LAT i3
FsS y ss sde to VIM
Nelson Son Have experienced strong North and Northeast
Park Gs1osn stesnsrae Bremea "A days. with and
8 % SPOKE talk sysrss from New Orleans for or
sn @ la lon 70 70 spoke eDs brig Sason
Big Won sctsct Rey Neck, Evers Newcastle 100 days.
ID inst lat s. lon f. in gale from sW carried asay fol- stop
sR
;pole Cadet of Yak, Guide. Belize Hon.
RI of Yarmouth Nc, wovrron - nor,r.o
cy, DAYS with mahogany hides, 2e, Rossrs Co;
ssa which eglwsri. and strained the vessel
Zones ISIS inst spoke ~, SrE
8 for New
who kindly supplied The : with bread;
&C. steson Co spt sails, &C. sprung iorstopssllsnt
Brig Trindeen of Waidoboroy. Heavener. Huevitas 10
days sn cedar mo &C. 70 Oven Sens March Is
Rocipor NOi, 50 days out short Of provisions; sup
schr Noun.sin Eagle of Rooknnd, Amss Ponce PR, IS
days with sugar and moassss TO master March g. Let q A.
3 o s hr Ae ssef from SM
ia for Philadelphia IS days ou and short of provsions sup
John gres . RsSdses, Mobile day. with Cotton
ley for Hamburg, and Kanawba. tor
schr A Derrick, Brewster. Wilmington 10 days, with
n sesr Ssss fsrmss to ws.hins.ep NO. r.rrow eu.ys
%s rE ~ oss scs sne % em W.T.
sas s.l HS r Ss ssY r SS.s wilmington DEL
schr Globe, Ferris, Salem.
Schr Louisa, Norris Boston.
Scbr Fdih, Kelly, Harwich
Srbr volan, Simmons Plymouth, Msss.
Soop Triumph, Robinson, Nantucket
BELOW.
Ship "nsssuleyn Of Baltimore % days from M.rSei s;s
% S IL. sof for
pie aEd v hch has foundered ut
ship Ply mouth Rock, Hammond, from Liverpool Feb ~
Shin wild Pigeon Hansen from London and Deal Jan g.
Ship WISCONSIN Scott, 10 days from Havre
ship Hartford, from Savannah.
Ship Frances 6ocor.
Barr Iva from Maracalbo
BARK CsrobuA, from Charleston.
Bark Brothers (of New Haven)
Brig Peters.
Also brgs, unknown
Ste, shjp Marion Charleston ship Deutchland Ham, Ham,
hnyc. hr,gs (,eu wilson Apalachcola; Balear Tampco.
90 stSamshp George Law, Aspinwall. ships American
Congress- London Sur shine, New Orleans; Enterprise Ii
ysrpool; and oti crs II
wind Mt suns South an :. Light.