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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
How to cook Corn Meal.

Corn and wheat bread is wholesome and nu- tri,ioss. and easily made-if you know how.- Stir two ieacups full of white meal in pint of hot water for each loaf; free it of Jumps, and let it stand twenty four hours. Boil two or three pota- toes, peel and slice. and mash them in pint of water, which thicken with four till il is stiff bat. ter, and then add half eacnp full of bakers yeast You will use about one-ihitd asmuch meal, scala cd as above, as you do of -four; knead the meal and yeast and sponge, and add little salt with the 6our all together, and work 1t we'll and mould In pans to rise moderately, and then bake, at first, tn hot oven. This bread will be moist, and mors nutritious and more healthy than if it were all fouE Buckwheat cakes are improved by add ing corn meal, prepared in the same way, in about the same proportion for bread. A lit,e wh at -four may be added to advantage. Don't let your batter overrise and sour, and never use saeraus 1t does. Corn-meal pudding may be made of yell low meal, stirred into scalded skinned milk till as thick as gruel, and, when cooled, add ginger. cinnamon. nutmeg, salt, and sweeting to suit the taste. and little fne-cut suet, and some raisons or dried peaches, or a Gne-cut apple. It should bake an hour or more, according to size- You who do not believe anything made of corn meal can be good, will please try this recipe for a pudding.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
Notice.

"M PATTON would respectfully announce to
 W his customers and the public generally that he continues to supply the various magazines named below at the prices annexed per annum, yiz-Harper S2 2o, Putnam S2.25 knickerbocker S2. D House. hold Words g. Blackwood s2.25. Cooley g 2 Graham S2 ?, Horticulturst, coored plates 8 50 Horticulturist plain edition. .63 Iitteis Living .igc S5; Frank L<slic's Gazette of Fashion S2- D Balloa's Pictorial s25o, Ladies Repository (Cincfn- natti,) $l63. Pctcrson's S1.63, Arthur $. Home Magazine Sl6as
 He is prepared also to fill orders for standard and miscellaneous books and the current fteraturc of the day whether from the trade or persons in other walks of industry. Having had an experience of fifteen years in the Book and Periodical Trade he believes that he give entire satisfaction to all parties intrusting him with orders.
 Specimen numbers of the Magazines sent on re- cept of six Post Office Stamps for $3 or S2 Magazines and fr twelve such Stamps a sample of the s or s6 works win be sent Letters of inquiry must contain a Stamp for the return postage. Books sent uosf- naid. on receipt of publishers prices Address NM. PATTON, Bookae10, Hoboken, New Jenser. and Waterbury. Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06

WESTERN PEOPLE Tine Western man has none of the vices of thrift. He carries on operations on So vast scale, that he casts pet,iness and meanness wherever he gnes. He does not higgls and barter to bargain. He measures distances hy miles, not feet. He counts money by the dollar not pence. He serms ashamed 10 come down to the pennies. He buys a dress for hi. wife, and gets few yards extra. His own coa, and shoes are all too large, and his hat souches for the same reason. It is as if the imagination of the man was akin to the vastness of the rivers and prarirs of the region; the soul gets quite outside of the body. He must have elbow -room-he must breathe; therefore his house is large the rooms large, and sometimes uncomfortable. The bed is high and wide, the teacups ample and heavy, and like the lakes, filled to ihe btim.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
GROCERIES, sc.

EVM. WHEELERs old stand in South street, w just below the Mansion House. is the place where Groceries and Provisions of all kinds, and oi the very best qualities can be procured at as cheap rates as the cheapest. Among them arc the follow
 ing: Tea, Coffee, Sugar. Spices C all kinds, Gen. fectioneries Crackers. Fruits and Nuts of various kinds Candles, bar and shaving Soap, Hacking equal to Day Martins best, fine and coarse Salt, Goldfish, Mackcrel, Shad and Whitefsh. In their proper season, great variety of Fresh Fish. Clans, Oysters, etc., fresh and salt Meats such as Beef, Pork, Veal Lamb, &c. In fact, almost every thing that is necessary for Families to in the Grocery and Provision Line, may bc bought cheap for cash, at this wellknown stand which is con- plete market in itself the most perfect, and the best supplied of any in the Village. If you want Fowls, fat and we'll dressed, Wheelers is the place where you can get them.
 A variety of excellent Temperance Drinks, and other Refreshments constantly on hand For stewed Oysters call upon Wheeler. Don't be lashful; he'l serve you at short notce with the very best, such as would make an Alderman shake his capacious sides with joy and rejoicing. Cash paid for HIDES on delivery. .s... VIM. WHEELER. Iitchfeld, March, 1S56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06

HE LAwYEnAsD THE JuDgE.-lIawyer Simms is one of the greatest wags of his day, but Is blessed wiih the most solemn visage that man ever ssw m member of the bar and woe to tie lawyer or judge that attempted io handy words wilh him.
 Between him and Judge P-. who. by the way. was not gesierally considered Solomon, existed
 no very friendly feelings. and the judge uonld never grant him favor if he could avoid it. On oAe occasion, 5 wanted continuance iu certain case. when the judge refused. $. argued tta, certsin circumstances gave him the right to claim 1t. Don't know anything about these circum- stances, Brother S." replied the judge. "Weli, your honor, think the cou:t might be presumed 10 know these facts" The court, Brother s., is moi presumed to know anything" With a mos, enchanting smile and bow, and courteous wave of the head, $. replied Il am perfectly well aware of that fact, your honor" and took his seat amid burst oiaughter from both bar and audience.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06

ENHE citizens of Iitchfeld County are invited to U call on the subscriber, who keeps constantly on hand large assortment of HATS and CATS of every variety and fashion. The subscriber having made complete arrangements with the best and most fashionable houses in New York city for supply of Hats and Caps, is prepared to furnish all who may give him call with articles in his line that cannot fail to suit and at prices as cheap as they can be bought in any place in the United States He has on hand Silk and Fur Hats of Genin's and Knox manufacture; also, a large assortment of Fancy Hats and Caps of every description. He devotes his whole attention to this particular line of business and hereby tenders his public acknowledgements to his patrons for their generous support. and humhly asks for continuance of the same. Store in West Street, two doors west of the Court House.
 HIRAM JACKSON. Litchfcld March 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
FOR SALE.

1ENHE following valuable and productive Real Es- I1 tate in the village of Iitchiicd viz: The MANSION H"us. and appurtcn,.nces formerly kept by the undersigned anI now occupied by Wm II. Crossman Hotel anal subject to a lease to him for two and an half years. which can be bought in. and possession given by the first of May next if desired.
 The PHELPS HorsE, called, formerly an Hotel, now occupied by Rufus Smith Boarding House This property. situated in the center of the Coun- yScat is too well known to require particular de- scrpon It is sufficient to say that there is none in the County moro to be desired hy Hotel or Board ing House Keeper.
 The property will be sold low together or in parts to suit purchasers-and one-third of the purchase money may remain on mortgage
 If the property is not sold by the first of April next it will bc leased.
 SYLVESTER SPENCER litchiicld, Conn) January 7th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06

Dress-Goods.
 In this department we shall expect to sell every person who calls upon us, having bought of every style Dress Goods offered in the market, comprised of striped plaid Brocade and plain oolored Merinoes all wool muslin Delaines of every color D pieces Cohurgs beautiful oos at the low price of 9 cents per yard 10 pieces Gala Plads, pieces Opera Elan net s5 pieces stripcal and plaid muslin Delaines, 7v00 yards Prints from A to Fl cents per yard.
 Ready-made Clothing. aa As el In this department we boldly make the statement without any fear of contradiction, that we have the largest and best assortment in the county consisting of every variety of mems and boys wear
 Groceries.
 Having purchased these Goods in July and Au- gust, we are now furnishing them to our customers at the same prices that the Goods arc worth at wholesale in New York. s .-.s4s s1..ss 4Fy, ...ss, We would say to all persons resiling ont of town. who intend visiting this place to make their pur- chases-that liberal discount will bc made 10 theIn Also. that they wil be sure to find everything on their memorandum at our Store. s~t,g wobeottviiIe, Jan lst, 1856. @
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06

Tag LARGEST NURSERY IN AMsa,cA A.-The nur. series tn the vicinity of Rochester, New York, are the most extensive on the continent. From oniy few acres in extent as they existed fifteen or twenty years since, the nurseries within ten m"es seshe city now cover at least one thousand oensely planted acres. The cost and annual pro- euc' ot these nurseries may be reckoned with some aegres ct accuracy by taking the basis of cacu.a: uon 'ne estimates of several intelligent nntsery- mea of that plaee-thata reH managed acre would !l,.ds ss m average from two to three hundred ao,sn-the nhe expense varying from fifty to sevea- yae per cent Of luis amount IL would, oi course De greatly controlled by the kind of trees
 ssssds the pFcpor.ion of ernsmen,als, &c.,, ba, e9t more 6y the manager--for under the directeu :s0ms tho costs exceeds the profits, and the bu. sinees consequently soon comes to an end. h~
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06


 WkrsRiSo Cows.-At recent Farmers Club meeting tn New York, member mad, the follow. ing suggestion in reference to the winterinc of cows: lf were to have cows wn,ered just to my liking, they should Dc fed on cornsiaiks, and Proit were consulted, these, by all means, should first be run through a stalk cutter. This, m my estimation, is a saving of a, least one fourth their value. My method of feeding is to give each animal a basket full of chopped stalks; they will eaa them clean, but to save ali throw what they leave in the managers of my colts. who soon dis. pose ot them and without a remainder. Those cows which are in milk, slob ofbuck wheat bran, night and morning; those no, yet come in are given two or three ears of corn at each feeding. an'i' thsy begin to spring bag. when they are fed once day, the same as the cows which are milk. cd. In this way cows may be kep, in thriving condition, and believe a greater yield of milk and butter can be obtained than from any other mode of feeding.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
SiUMisn'S Celebrated EoUss1ccN
For tho cure of 1ncipient Consumption

For the cure of Incipient Consumption
 Screfata, General Debity, Whte Spdimg, Rheumatism Dsseuses ef he Lrr aad Skin, aud all Dtsar.es aiH"g from impurities ef'Me Biood
 .. and Ae ege-dt g Mercury.
 SwAIM's PANACEA has been for more than C thirty years celebrated in this country and in Europe for its extraordinary cures for the certificates of which reference is m ule to the directions and books (which may be had grats) accompanying the Plnacca. tss
 It has been used in hospitals and private practice, and has had the singular fortune to bc recommended by the most celebrated physicians and other eminent persons. Among others by t3i sa W w. Gibson, M D., Prof of Surgery, Pa. University Valentine Mott, M D. Prof Surgery, N '. University W. r. Dewces, M. D., Prof. of Mil, Pa University \. Chapman, NJ. D., Prof of Physic, Pa University T. Parkc, NJ. D., Pres College of Physicians Phila Dr. Del Valo, Professor of Medicine, Havana.
 Jose Eourenco de Luz, Prof of Surgery, Lisbon
 C. w. Irving, late Minister to Spain
 J. Chipman, Member Royal College Surgeons, London Sir Thomas Pearson Major General British Army Gilbert Robertson, British Consul, &c., &c. F sa
 And also, the wonderful cures effected by Swain s fanacea, have for many years made it invaluable remedy. The Panacea docs not contain mercury in any form and being innocent preparation it niiy be given to the most tender infant. ss..ssr- r..
 The retail, price has been reduced to $1 50 per hottie Containing three half nts or three bottles for s4. z~- - ' - '. :" =
 BEWARE or IxrosrTIos-Swaim' $ Panacca is in round bottles, fiuted longtudnally, with the fol lowing letters blown the glass: " Sraims Iunaeea -Fhiada:" and having the name JAs SWAMI stamp cd on the sealing wax and written the label ing the cork and splendid engraving for the side of the bottle. composed of geometric lathe work, comprising nine different dies which have been turn ed for the exclusive of the proprietor by Draper Co, bank note engravers, of Philadelphia Tn the centre is portrait of the late Wm. Swa copyright secured r-ya at-ks4 .-.. z- H...- -.
 9a Also swaims vermifuge, a .ss. ';
 A valuable Family Medicine, being highly ap- proved remedy for all diseases arising from debility of the digestive organs, such as Worms, Cholera Morbus, Dyscntery, Fever and Ague, Bleeding Piles. Sick Headache, &c., Sc. See the Phamphlet (which may be had gratis) accompanying the vermifuge a
 Prepared only at SWAMI LABORATORY, Old Stand Seventh Street, below Chestnut, Philadelphia, and States s@7" sssasAzE q #7sEF
 CAUTION 10 TIE PrBr1c. Persons wishing to ob- tain genuine Spaim Pmacaa and S,caims KrmJaqe should be careful to observe that the name SwAM is 1elei corTectly on the bottles and labels or they may bc imposed on by medicines made in imitation of them. by person hearing a sonsachM similar name, well calcalatef to deceive. ga9asa v sysArs aas General Agents for the United States, 4 -ea
 SCHIEFFEIN, BROTHERS co.
 10 William St.. corner of Beckman, N. Y.fh
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
Ladies and Gent1emsns Winter "othine.

CONSISTING of Mantle, Wool and Brocha SirAw1s, V Highland Plaids Plain Mefinos, cold French Acrinos Merino coi d Paramcttae ail wool Delaines. fancy cold Delaincs, Linseys and Calicoes. with Beaver Cloths Broadcots, Cassimeres, Shecps Gray, sattinetts, Twceds Also READY MADE CLOTHING, consisting of Beaver, Lion Skin, Pctcfsham. and Broadcloth Overcoats; Heavy Wool and Fancy Vests Cassimere and Sattinett Pants both Fancy and Black heavy Wool Shirts and Drawers, red blue and green Iwilled Wool Fannels. plain wool and Demet do Salisbury and cotton do. heavy brown Sheetingx and Shirtings; real Buck Mittcss and Gloves oil tanned Cowhide. Kip and Calf Boots, Rubber Over Shoes and Boots, just opening at the Osd Stand ol A. G. Bradford. Wolcottville, where al Kinds ol Goods are sold cheaper than at any other Store in the County. Gr.
 A. G. BRADFORD. Wolcottville, March 1. ls56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
fha snuW.

n. s.ow wss proverbislly called the ss poor e..-.s,s. rssssrep before scientific analysiss had shn~. m h contained larger per centage of s.s..o.i, than rain. The snow serves as p.o- s..,;.g mantle to the tender herbage and the roots ,f .I esnss against the fierce blasts and cold win her. ia examiuasion of snow in Siberia. showed Ina, whsn ihs semperature of the air was seventy two deerses below sero, the temperature of the suou lisile kslow the surface was twen,y-nine degrees above sego, over one hundred degrees dif- ference. The snow keeps the earth just below Its sufface in condition to take on chemical changes which would not happen if the earth were hase and frozen to great depth. The snow pre- vents exhalations from the earth, and is a powcr- ful absorbent retaining and returning to the earth gases arising from vegetable and animal decompo- sition. The snow, though 1t falls heavily at the door of she poor, and brings death and starvation Co the fowls of the air and beasts of the field, is vet of ipcalcuIable benefit in climate like ours, and especially at this dime, when deep springs Of the earth wers failing and the mill streams were regusiux sheir motive powers to the craving appe- sites of man If during the last month the clouds had dropped rain instead of snow, we might have pumped snd bored the earth in vain for water; ; but, with a foot of snow upon the earth and many feet upon the mountains, the hum of the mill stones and the harsh notes of the saw, will soon and long testify to its benefcence. Bridges, earth works, and the fruits of engineering skill and toll
 may be swept away, but man will still rejoice in shc Eenssai good and adore the benevolence of Him who "sdsrs all things alright. The snow is . great purifier of the atmosphere. The absorbent power of the capillary action of snow is like that of sponge or charcoal Immediately after snow has f.ller. melt it in clean vessel and taste it, .nd you will find immediately evidences of its impuri,y. Try some day or two old and it be- comes nauseous. especially in cities. Snow-wa- d. xannsh baysh hrv I, hoe l., same effect upon the skin, and upon the hands and feet produces tue painful ma,ady of chilblains The following easy experiment illustrates beauii. fully the absorbent property of snow: Take a lamp Of snow Ga piece of snow crust answers wel) of three or four inches in length, and hold it in the fame of lamp: not drop of water will fall from the snow, but the water as fast as form ed. will penetrate or be drawn up into the snow by capillary attraction. It is by virtue of this at- traction that the snow purihes the atmosphere by absorbing and retaining its noxions and poisonous gases and odors.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
DAYTONs' MELODEONs.
Five Thousand Dollars. Worth on Hand

\HE largest and hest assortment of the latest y improved Melodeors they ever offered to the public consisting of every description in me- lodcon and piano style -- .- These instruments have been greatly improved in their external and internal appearance, tonc and quickness of sound &c during a few years past- Also an improvement has been made o,i 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 ansl heavy soft This instrument is designed for the church but is suitable for the parlor.
 fS All orders from those wishing to procure an instrument promptly executed.
 A. & J. DAYTON. Wolcottvile, March, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
SHARPENING EDGED TooLs.-We copy the fol-

SHAnPESISo EpoEp TooLs.-We copy the fol- lowing from German Scientific Journal for the benefit of our mechanics and agricultural aborers :
 k has long been known that the simplest me- thod of sharpening razor is to put it for half an hour tn water which has been added one-twentie,h of its weight of muratc or suphurc acid, then lightly wipe it off, and after few hours set it on hone. The acid here supplies the place of whetstone by corroding the whole surface uniform. ly, 60 that nothing further but smooth polish is necessary. The process never nures good blades, while badly hardened ones are frequently improv cd ey u, although the cause of such an improve mens remains unexplained.
 Of late this process has been applied to many oshef cutting implements. The workman, at the beginning of his noon-spelI, or when he leaves or in the evening. moistens the blade ef his tools with water acidiied as above, the cost of which IS almost nothing. This saves the cousamp p,ion Of time and labor in wheuing, which moreover speedily wears out the blades. The mode of sharpening here indicated would be found especial. ly advantageous for sickles and scythes.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
Let L's Reason Together.
HoLLOwAY'S PILLS.
 WHY ARE VIE SICKi

IT has been the lot of the human race o he we;,hss ! dpsn by d,sea;s and suffering. HoiIoWx xY:s the NERVOUS the DELicATE nd the lSr,nn of a clm. ages sexes, and constitutions. Pruless.,r iioL,v,. prrs""a''y suRerint.nds the manufacture If his med;. c'nes in the United States. and offers them to free and enlightened people, the hest remedy the world ever saw Tor tle removal Of disease.
 These Pills purity the Biood. --
 These famous Pills are expressly combined to ops. rate on tue stomach, the iiver the kidneys the lungs he skin, and The bowels correcting any n,rns in their functions purifying the blood the very fountain oi He, and thus curing disease in a iis forms. Dyspepsia and Liver Colnpiains. Id. , Nearly hall the human rnee have taken ,>ess Pills, t has been proved all parts the world that po,hi,,v has been inond equai to them cases of disorders f
 me .v liver, dvspepsa. and stomach somains generally much deranged, and hen all other ns have iaed
 General Debility. Iii-fieaish.
 Many o' the mesi despoc Governments have opeued the Custom Houses ihe introduction of thess P,s
 a, ay ,ney may become the medicine ci the n,stses- LeaIned colleges admit that this is tho hest renrdv eyer known for persons of delicate heah, or whs,e ns sssem mas been impaired as .s svsorang pv-
 Female Complaints. '-f 1rf
 No female. young or old, should he wbou, is;. ..,. nraed medicine. IL corecs snd regulates the un,hiv courses at all periods. acting in many cases liks he given Children of aI ages and ior snv san consequently no family should be wi,hoa, is. " Hstlooays Pu dreths Ars rsmssy kupon ;n A. ,,s .a.,. Jor fhe (slioWisg dissssrs R.,vsI ,,.;n, vInllammaiinn Femaie Ccmplants, csh wL SoupmaNs vsnereal AH,a Headaches.
 Somy'' y"'' worms aII kds Indigestion,
 SS"s tsnrshoeas Stone snd Gravel cs,;vsas. fpSIsnlpsysT secondary Symp's, ns."a sss ..oa pcntnys Inward Weakness i.aa.a.ss p, ndAsus. Liver Complaints, .ss1,, ,A L9wness ol Spiriie. 90 Maiden Lane. New York md n S,ss i sY'oIsyv 6y s rsspsetshe Draaess and Dealers n msde;s: mneI :hrcuseni ,hs Unised saies aud the eiviirsj S"sJ. n 2 2 o,xes; r; al % cents. 62l cenis, and Sl esck. la,es, .;rs. conssderabis saving by tskiss tho Nb Directors for the gniancs pf patients in every diso'dey ore afsxed to each hos '" s'''s
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
R. Merrt1nan. Matchmaker and JeVelcr. At the Old Stand.

EE AS just received from New York fresh lot of ELI very desirable Goods, Jewelry, &c. consisting of gold and silver Spectacles gold Brcastpins finger and ear Rings Keys, Shirt Studs, vest and guard Chains. Wedding Rings-a very pure article
 full assortment of near-sighted and convex spec tacle glsses-which makes the best assortment ever offered in 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 ill this establishment. Coffin plates hand and engraving done at short notice mending done as usual X share of puhic patronage is respectfully solicited
 Litchfeld, March, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-03-06
GlaSs-Warc.

A CONSIGNMENT of fine Glass Ware from Bos- IA ton hls been received and for sale at the Shop of the susciier at unusually low prices consisting of pitchers, sug IT bowls spoon holders cream cups, butter plates, preserve plates, napers goblets cg, cups, lemonade cu.rt, cnnllesticks, molsscs cups, ten different styles ttr,blers, &c, Be- which the public arc invited to call ulr, examine
 fH X good assortment of took anl Parlor STovrs Tin and Japanncd Ware, &c., &c.. always on hand.
 J. W. CONE Norfolk. March 1856.