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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

Dstra ef Wasainton, Pro5ate Court, August G. 1856 UPSTATE of NORMAN HAZEN, late of Washing 1l ton in said District, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Washing ton hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the Creditors of said Estate to ex- hbit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate requested to make inmc- diate payment to
 NELSON FORD, Administrator
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
phonix Salt Mfils,
New TIaven. Conn.

HEo. l.. FAULKNER & CO, Nos 9 and !" Sanford's Block Fleet Street. ofer to tnf trade by the thousand bags, or smaller quaneF1 '@round sHoC1x- SR4ESlC put up in various sized bags, suitable for retaiiln The quality of the Salt ground by superior the New York Salt as is acknowledged by the dairy in- from the West Indies, by the ships of H. Towtgidges Sons and is selected especially for dairy and table We talng so ,rarr0t all Bser to ksP srea rhi U properly made svith Sah. ! }5a sSsl
 Persons calling at the office of the PHGNrx SAIT J MILLS, Nos. 5 and Sanfords Block, Fleet street, II New Haven, may be supplied by the bag, bushel or | barrel, they may wish. ~ H..'' r. ~" -,s s'''' Old Rock, Turk s Island, St. Ubes and Liverpool Sack Salt may always be obtained of us in large or small quantities at the lowest rates ae ,ss ,sb ES Orocrs by man promptly attenued tc. ...,L !, GEORGE L. FAULKNER CO. ,
 Nos. 5 and Sanford's Block, f q ! Fleet street. New Haven, Conn. 's
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
NELSON FORD, Administrator.

VNtHE Court of Probate for the District of Litch- -A field tPresent, Ammi Giddings Esq, Judge of the adjoining district of Plymouth hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors to the Estate of JOSEPH ADAMS late of Ltchteld in sid District deceased in which to ex- hibit their claims for allowance and scttlement.- Those negecting to present their accounts within said time, properly attested, will be debarred re- covery. All persons indebted to said estate arc quested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES ADAMS Executor. Litchfeld, August 9th, lS56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

HoILovAy's OINTMENT AND PiLls, an astonishing Remedy for ErySipelas- -Mr. Henry Turner of Dover. Maine was afflicted with Erysipelas large purple botches came on his acc and neck, and all parts of hsbods, and despite of the many remedies he tried, he wss not benefited At length, be had recourse to Holloways Ointment and Pills, and made up his Hnd to psrscyere with these remedies. which he did The result was that in flaw weeks he perfectly cured. and his general health wonderfully improved This cssc has created quite sensation in Maine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
R. Terry & Lester, 1T m Tt e xS And Wholesale Dealers in Hardware, and Commission Merchants

Commission Merchants. Agents for
 Wilder's Firc-rroof Safes, Iazell, Perkins & Cos Bridgewater Nails, underwood's Betting and Lace Leather, Dunnell, Dexter X Goodwin's Paper, Chas. Cammell & Co.'S celebrated Files, As Eagle Co.'S Gimlct Pointed Screws, J. l.. Browns Platform and Counter Scales, Fields Tacks, Brads, Braces, Sc. Fairbanks Scales constantly on hand. Also complete assortment of American, English and German shelf Hardware Particular attention paid to Builders Trimming and any one about to build will do we'll to look over our samples.
 fg" Five per cent for cash. Hartford. July 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

HoPm0 AaAIksri ffx Cuaaxsr. --The Buchanee rs dontfaak any longer about carrying the battle by action, but by reaction. If some old bunker snag bohs head up in the stream, they shout reaction --behcad the re-sction l! Counge, gentlemen, set dowuon the bank, and after the river has all run byit will probably react and run up stream.
 Inn CouHr MARsHAL which was to assemble in New Haven this week, to try Captain of this coun ty, has been countermanded The captain referred to has settled his accounts with his company, and been discharged and an order issued for the election of asuccessor.
 Su1c1DE-1The widow Of the late Judge Wildman, of ofDanbury, committed suicide by hanging on Thurs day of last week She had been deranged for sever syears and has before attempted to destroy her life
 Fhxkosr CLUES have recently been formed in West KIlingly, Saybrook, Pennington, Norfolk, and Tor rington. The ono in the latter place has over 300 members, out of 374 voters, as cast last Spring.
 LIGHTNING. house of Mr. George Prescott, on the plain, South of this village was struck by light ming few days since and was slightly damaged q
 AN Eaa measuring eight inches in circumference was left at our office last week-the production of an ambitious hen belonging to Thomas Mason It will answer to buy such eggs by the dozen. :.
 tE We are requested, by the Clerk of the Superior Court to give notice that it is expected that the Bar will be ready with civil jury business the first day of the term; the criminal business having been necessarily postponed.
 IF Five steamboats now ply between New York and Tarrytown, stopping at all the intermediate landings at prices varying from 6 cents to % cents The reason assigned for running 50 many boats on this route is the high price charged the Hudson River Railroad to commuters. s--
 IF Our correspondent at Norfolk who sent us the account of organizing Fremont Club will excuse the apparent neglect of the favor. The letter mislaid in our absence, and hence the delay.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
DI:zIE1.

sttns Rlzno1th, Asgnst i7th, Jennetts S. wife oi 6eosKe VI Weoster, and danght~ of Homer Sharp ef nachAs1d, AGed 36 yspss. .'. -. . : -l
 aa. anEfeng1. le1h tastant Nm. Charlotte, widow = the lAteN lGkm Ward f tkls tosn. aecd 7a yeers. as1n I47ysefe, August 1lth, Willis U scr cf Geo. Easn1 k AleFsisne '. seet months
 Jnf Az<u6t LII, MjA Darling, daughter ' ~ na'y II Aad-'a, .ssa ! ndaias
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Saddle and Harness Making.

ru\HE subscriber continues to manufacture and II keeps on hanl everything in his line of business and he would invite the attention of the public to his establishment. believing that he can supply Harness, Saddles Brid!cs, Collars, Whips &c of as good quality and at cheap rates as can be found elsewhere. Jobbng and repairing promptly and neatly executed Shop over thostore ofChas. McNeil
 FREDk BROWN Litchfcld, July 22d, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

NTuSTANG LINnENT. Lyons Katharicn, Es X1 sencs6. and . general assortment of Hair Oil PeffumsFy. &c.. may be found at No ! Vest Street.
 utchfaid July 7th, IS56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Fa1l stock.

HATS, Caps, Furs, Robes, Gloves, and everything being received. New Goods are added each week. and my assortment will compare with that of any Store in the State. Give me call and judge for yourselves.
 ta Summer Goods are offered at cost Look out for bargains
 .-.. H. JACKSON Litchfeld, August 2Oth, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

IitchfSeld House
 Village Meat and Fish Market EhAILY Line for the sale of Meats of every kind 1I Clals, Lobsters, Sea-Bass Eels, fresh and salt Shad, Halabut, &c, received by express on Tuesday Wednesday, Friday and Saturday oi each week GROCERIES, fresh and good, extra family Flour, -boted Meal and Feed, Pork, smoked Hams and Shoulders &c.
 Fish received daily and oysters twice week. Meals for pleasure parties will bc got up at all hours.
 E9 Goods delivered in any part of the village.
 $. D. WHEELER, Agent Ltchfeld, June 1Oth lS5j
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

THN1iE highest price paid for produce, taken in H exchange for goods, at my store, No West Street CHARLES MCNEIL
 Iitchfeld, April 7th, 1856. tF-r
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Ni0cllinists Wanted

A T the Pin Factory of the Oakville Company at "A Oakville, Waterbury, Conn. By early applica- ton good situations may be procured.
 Oakvile, July 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

EHLOUR MEAL and FEED at reduced prices, for IL. sale by HENRY w. ADAMS X co.
 Li':hield, May 2lst, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

D ANaway form the subscriber on the 18th inst, AO HxSRT PIcK-aadastyed bog. This is to forbid all persons trusting the said boy on my accrunt-as l shall pay no debts of his contracting.
 eglaE fe-s s !. GEORGE ". PECK.
 Ellsworth, August 18th. 1856. ty
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Ladies' Dress Goods,

A LARGE assortment of new and fashionable kA styles for summcr-opened during the past week. at MCNEIL & DR.AMANS
 Iitchield, May 27th. 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Nottce!

N ot j. c es TNHE Democratic Electors of the town of fIitchfield II are requested to meet at the ss Mansion House on Thursday the Fist day of August, 1856, at one o'clock, M. to appoint delegates to the State Con yention to be held tt New Haven, August 27th 1856 when Presidential Electors are to be nominated
 E: !. S' < i:::::, s::::;.. s:::: Town e'~-'''..
 WOoding & Lewis,
 Wolcottville, nN Monday next, August 4th, will offer their O entire stock of Summer Dry Goods ut greatly reduced prices. Persons desirous of obtaining any thing in their Ine will find it for their advantage to give them an early call.
 Wolcottville, August 1st 1S56
 -..r- Notice. HNHE Commissioners to receive subscriptions to- II wards the Capital Stock of the Norfolk Bank, hereby give notice that adjourned meeting of the Commissioners will be held at Shepards Hotel in Norfolk on Tuesday, the 9th day of September next at 10 o'clock, A. M, to receive subscriptions for the balance of said Capital Stock.
 WM. w. BoARDMAN,
 WI. MArHER Commis-
 ADNA WHITING sioners.
 STEPHEN W. NEIGH Norfolk, July 22d, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

( tARPETs AND ou-cLoTHs-5oo wards Nt threeply and ingram Carpets, 800 yards cotton window Drapery, o00 yards muslin window Drapery this day received by
 HENRY W. ADAMS & co. Litchfeid, June 17th, 1856. 0E SACKS Maxshalps Salt, 25 sacks Hays do %9D 20 bbls. Refined Sugars, hhds Porti Rico Sugars, hhds Porti Rico Moiasses; Shad, Mackerel White and Goldfish, driei Beet, Lard, &c.,, &c, this day received by
 HENRY w. ADAMS & co. . Itchfeld. June 17th, 1856. OK v BARRELS Flour just received, from s7 to %eD 8 per barrel. by
 HENRY w ADAMS & co. Libchfeld, June l7th, lS56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Out of Season and in Season

Out of Season and in Season.
 have just returned from IAansa with we'll selected II stock of NEW GooDs, consisting of few very pretty style Sr,ng DsLanes Caooes of entirely new designs and patterns. heavy brown shcctings and shrtings beached shirtings and linens, with good assortment of house keeping Goods which offer at low prices for cash or exchange.
 A. G. BRADFORD, Fo,oorciAs
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

SHAWL5- Comprising all the new styles for 0 Summer, will be offered at great bargains
 MCNEIL & BRAMAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

YuVHE regular Convocation of Darius Chapter will I be holden .at Masonic Hall. August z5th, at ? O clock M. A punctual attendance is requested r s. .s.s..Sa..za ..s-.4- BY ORDER OF THE Fl. P.
 Itchfeld, August 18th, 1856. .7
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

NV ANTED.-Hi Bark and Calf Skins wanted w at the IannsEy, South Farms by ,ssT1I R. TURKINGTON
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

TARPETS. oil-Cloths and Paper-Hansings- V some new patterns just reccived
 MCNEIL & BRAiAN.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Hurra for South streetIl

NHE best place to buy Dress Goeas of all de-
 scfiptions, and 1'fansings, is at the BEE- -Hiva- where an immense stock has been received thi. week. at greatly reduced prices For particulars see of S. N. BRONSON.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

A RE made tp cleanse the blood and cure the kA sick. lnvalids, Fathers, Mothers, Physicians, fhilanthropsts read their effects and judge of their virtues For the curc of Headache Sick Headache, Foul Stomach
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22
Japanese Notions Of Female Beauty.

In the 90 Narrative of an Expedition Of Japan" re-
Gently undertaken by order of the American Govern
ment, read sc On reaching the town, the commo-
dore and his officers conducted to the house of
the chief magistrate. This digntary with great
diality, welcomed them to the inequalities of his es
consisting of a large room spread with sofa mats,
lighted with oiled paper windows, hung with rudely
executed cartoons, and furnished with the usual red
colored benches. The wife and sister of the town
official soon entered with refreshments and smiled
timd welcome to the guests These women were bare
footed and bareegged, and dressed very nearly
alike in dark-colored robes with much of the undress
look Of nghtgowns, secured by broad band passing
round the waist. Their figures were fat and 1nmpy,
or any rate appeared 50 in their ungracefu drapery
but their faces not wanting in expression, for
which they were very much indebted to their gsten-
ing eyes which black as well their hair; this
latter was dressed at the top OF the head like that Of
the men, although not shaved in front. As their ruby
lips parted in smiling graciousy they displayed row
Of black teeth, set in horribly corroded gums The
married women Of Japan enjoy the exclusive priyi-
lege Of dyeing their teeth which ii done with mix
ture Of vile ingredients, including filings of iron and
sakee, termed ohagur carnri. This compound as
might be naturally inferred from its composition is
neither pleasantly perfumed very wholesome. 1t
necessary to protect the delicate structure of the
gums and lips for the touch of the odious stuff
TO the flesh burns it at into purple, gangrenous
spot. In spite OF the utmost the gums become
tainted, and lose their ruddy color and vitality. We
should think that the practice hardly conducive
to connubial felicity and it would be naturally in
ferred that all the kissing must be expended in the
occasionally lost to the prospective bridegroom for
1t IS not uncommon for some of the foreign ladies to
inauGurate the habit of backing the teeth upon the
| popping of the question:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22

HANDSOMELY TAKEN lS.--Captaln Archibald Wes-
ION was nope specimen OF me OLD American gem
tiemah. lie kept me handsomcst horses and owned
the best estate Ill AL the country and his heartiness
OF manner ana c0rdallty OF soul made MN beloved
ana honored blythe constituents Wnom he had repeat
edy represented IN the Legislature OF the state But
captain archibald had, ike ail other men, his weak
points, and something's he would meet an INSCRIPTIONS
ncghpor who would not hesitate tor moment, If op-
portum'y offered, TO turn them to his advantage One
nov day, as lie was returning nome from Visit to a
distant ned WIN leavy new oSefcoat, "hcn lie mad
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22
w IN a II.

Proud man may climb ambitions height
And seek to win the need of fame;
Yes, he may feel his breast beat light
When glory beams around his name
But not for those does woman seek
Far humber her ambitions show;
at home she rcigns sovereign meek
a woman lives for love alone
Still in her daily duty moves,
With thoughtful brow and steadfast mind
She proves her faith in him she loves,
Ky gentle smiles and accents kind;
The praise of one dear voice alone
Is all she claims-withhold it not,
Oh, We to whom her heart hath flown,
For It's the sun that lights her lot
If cold neglect or anger strange
Should prove her portion, yet the raw
Ot her pure love will never change,
Though hope, and health, and bliss decay:
BY patient smiles and kinder tone
The truant gently she recalls,
Or, if pcrchance reproach is shown,
lis in the tear that silent falls.
Woman has faults and weakness, too.
But stronger man, oh! blame them not
Believe Inc her affection true
Through change!ul life shall cheer thy lot.
Home.times, home-love, let none disdan,
More dear than wealth Of fame could prove
They DER the heart triumphant reign,
And all are bleSt in woman's love.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22

FIRST INTRODUCTION OF SLAvEs.-A Buffalo paper,
speaking of slaves, says they were first introduced
into the West India Islands in 1868 This is an error
tortytwo years. Slaves were sold in Cuba as early as
l52l.\ At that time the Spaniards were much less
DESTROYS than the Portuguese Of possessing slaves
for in 1880 twelve thousand negroes were sold in the
city of Lisbon. The trade in slaves was not free in
the sixteenth century, licenses forit being granted by
the government; aud, in 1856, Casper Peralta puT
chased the monopoly of the whole of Spanish America
In 1895, it was sold to Conner Raynal; and again. in
1918, Antonio Rodriguez de E!oas. The entire Amer
can importation then did not exceed $500 yearly and
the people of Cuba, occupied exclusively in raising
cattle, received a very few. During the war of the
succession the French traders visited Havana, ex-
changing slaves for tobacco. The possession OF the
Islands by the English, stimulated somewhat the I'M
poraon of negroes; yet, in l7G3 although the cap
ture of Havana and the presence of the foreigners
created rev wants, the number of slaves did not ex
coed % 900 in that district, and 81 900 in the whole
Island,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22

" Had your mother any peculiar mark apout her
face p
Yes, sir, a large mole upon her left cheek" {.
The words had not left her lips he caught
her in his arms, sobbing if his heart would break
and exclaming, frantlcally: .--.- ,.ss
Helenid !" IN
All joined in the ovation tears except the old bag,
who balanced her loss with fathers gain. ..,-,
The spring following neat cottage was erectedand
tenanted by the father and daughter and now Wal
ter, a wealthy merchant, handles two sons and a
daughter upon his knee--wben grandpa is absent
for merchandise, the old man asserts his right to
that monopoly.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22
Ne(u Orlea1s Dailp Gresteut.
The Prayer of Washington.
BY f. A. W. II.


While the American army encanped in deplorae state
ofnakednes Valley Forge Quaker named
prayer Stealing quietly forward he saw Washingtons hor ,e
tied to a sapng md little farther in thicket, the
Heaven for the army and his country"
Where rock on rock is piled,
Where lordy oaks are clasped by graceful vines,
And murnurng brooklets wander through the pines
And all is rude and wild.
Where leaps from tree to tree
The graceful squirrel-where the wild bird sings
Farewell to autumn, on departing wings,
And huns the busy bee.
There, where no voice is heard
Save the low insects, mid the brown and green,
And those sweet birdnotes while the leafy screen
By their light wings is stirred.
There, low on Bonded knee,
His broad brow lifted to the archng sky,
With folded hands, and meek mploring eye,
He prays, God! to thee.
"Father!" His heart is sad
For those poor sufferers yonder in the camp:
Disease is there their huts are cold and damp;
They ask in vain for bread
"Father!" In years agona,
A Christian mother taught those lips to pray,
And yet he hears, though youth hath passed away
That gentle teachers tone.
"Father!" What can he do?
Those hearts, unflinching mid the battles Storm
Shrink back appalled, at faminc's haggard form
How can THE STARVED be true?
Long shadows drape the hill l.;
His voice alone goes trembling DER the bush
Which Slowly settles over plain and bush,
Till days glad pulse is still.
How can he let Thee go?
AS Jacob wrestled with his Lord of old,
With breaking heart, yet faiths unbroken hold,
He wrestles with Thee now.
How beautiful is faith
He on whose wisdom leaned nation heart,
With childlike trust repeats, " Oh God, thou art,
Speak-let the wronged be free !"
The precious blessing came
Long suffering freedom struggled into birth
Linked with his country glory DER the earth
Echoes his honored name.
Pray always" One hath said:
Columbias heart entOmbs her Washington;
But who shall say her freedom was not won
Because in faith he prayed?
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22

FREAKS OF MADMEN.-At the Lunatc Asylum near
this city says the Dayton (Ohio) Journal, there are
two distinguished pcrsonages, who, when associated
together, are in the habit of quarrcns with each
other. One Of them, Captain Ray was only re-
Gently put III the other-"Jesus' as he calls him
self-has been in the Asylum for some time. The
captain has in his possession number of checks,
promissory notes, ETC., to the amount of millions OF
dollars, which were given him by boys and liberal
about the city before he WAS "sent up Yes
tcray the captain lost some of his notes and papers
Among which was ''due hill' for s. O0O signed
by Col Murphy and which read, ''sot due the bearer,
etc, and he charged Jesus with taking them, when
the accused became cnmged and pitched battle en-
and officers Of that we'll regulated institution to quei
by separation. The captain says she thinks Jesus
is great and good man, but be don't want him to
steal his uullabLes."
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22

isle met day Or two since and thus celloquized i:'
Good morning Pat
Good morning, Dennis.
Dennis. How is it with ye, Pat? ye same in
quandary.
Pat Bedad, but it's all right ye are without know
ing it, for it's in that same l am It's provoking
dhlame I've had.
DeDnis dhrame? Was it good or bad one?
Pat Bad luck, but it was little of both. dhrlmed
I was with the Pope, who was as great gentleman
as any boy in the district; and he axed me would
drink. Thinks ], would duck swim? and seein the
Inishowen and the sugar on the sideboard I tould
him wouldn't mind taking wee dhrop OF punch.
Cowld or hot, says the Pope.
Hot, says I, and with that he stepped down into
the kitchen for hot water but before he got back
woke up its dsthressin' me to think l didn't take
it coWll.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-12-22
Judge Not by Appearances.

Lord Mark Kerr was Scotch noblenan, whose
person being cast by nature in very delicate mould
sometimes subjected him, among strangers to insults
from a stppOsitiOn that man of so feminine figure
would not be prone to resent an aront In this cal
culatlon they were however, egregrl0usly deceived
he being person of decided courage. Shortly aftel
the battle OF DettnGcn. during the summer of the
year l743, the Earl of Stair, then commanding the
British forces in Germany, under George the Second
entertained at his table several French officers, who
had been taken prisoners in that engagement MI.
merous company sat down to dinner, in the tent of
the cOmmandcr-in.chef, among whom was Lord
Mark, who, being son to the Marquis of Lothian, and
nearly related to Lord Stair, acted of his aid
de-camps. Lord Sackvile was present on fine occa-
sion A difference Of opinion having arisen during
the repaSt on some point, which was maintained by
one Of the French officers with great pcrtinacity Lord
Mark Kerr in very gentle tone of voice ventured to
set him right the matter of fact. But the French
man, unconscious of his quality, and perhaps thinking
that frame so delicate did not enclose high spirit
contradcted him in the most gross TERMS such as are
neither nsed nor submitted to among gentlemen. The
circumstance took place to Lord STAIR as I'M
avodably to attract his attention No notice what
ever was taken of it at the time and after dinner the
company aa ourned to another tent where coffee was
served. Lord Mark coming in about quarter Of an
hour later than the others, Lord Stair no sooner OBJ
served him, than calling him aside, Nephew - said
he, O. think it is impossible for you to pass by the
attront that you received from the French officer at
my table You must demand satisfaction, however
much regret the necessity of it, "Oh my lord,'
answered Lord Mark, with his characteristic gentle
ness of manner, you need not be under any uneasi-
ness on that subject. We have already fought Iran
are at this moment about to bury him. too well
convinced of your ordshps way Of thinking, to lose
4 moment in calling the officer to account
[WraNall's Memoirs.