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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

A. G. BR A D For D
OF Woicottyille.

Would return his thanks to the good people Of
Litchheld County for their liberal patronage which
they have extended to him the past year and once
more would call their attention to the NEW BEAUruEI
and CHEAP GOODS which are offered at his Store
among them can be found: -. 80 -
500 yards PLAID, CHINA SILKS, warranted to
wash without fading. price 62i cents. $50
800 yards of !" Bischoff-s' celebrated oil boiled,
black RESSSILKS, same kind have sold for the
Last six years-xiN not crack ''+-
10 pieces RICH EsSSILKS,,' fashionable goods.
5 pieces Foulards and Plaid Silk for aprons
10 pieces beautiful printed Cambrics.
1900 yards Dunnelrs Portsmouth, English and
French Muslins and Lawns-price from ten cents to
one shilling per yard.
500 yards Berage De LANES, chap. cheap.
1000 yards Muslin De LANES, all prices.
10 pieces Muslin De bage, good colors from I2l to
20 cents.
so pieces of American and Scotch Ginghans of all
plads and styles. Particular attention is requested
to lot of Solid Checks-Scotch goods warranted
fast co1ors, price 12l cents.
100 pieces of English and Pacific ODlicoes. The
Pacific Calicoes the best designs and finest fabrics
printed in America.
1000 pieces of all kinds of Calicoes of every de-
scription and price-you suit yoursaf
MOURNING GOODS-particular attention paid to
the selection of black Dress Goods also To all other
Mourning Goods; your attention is called to this de-
partment if You are called to need them.
SHAWLS.-l carton Of those celebrated black
Gro De Rane shawls-ne best black silk .Saoses ever
rorn.
Is more Of those beautiful S.el,a Shawls.
so printed Cashmere in lively colors. and some as
low in price as one dollar and fifty cents.
EMBROTDERIES -French Lace and Muslin Collars
Bands, Edgings and Inscrtngs black and white
Iaces Thread and cotton Edgings, &c.
BOOTS and sHOES-I deal largely in MEMS
womcns and children Boots and Shoes, too largely
to enumeyate
READY-MADE CLoTHING-a complete assert
ment of wooden and Summer Clothing.
HATS and CAPS-the best stock on exhibition in
Iitchticld County. .s
General assortment of Dry Goods, consisting Of
everything expected to be kept in country store.
Groceries have been high, and are high now=zstin
/ sell them as cheap as the cheapest.
DAIRY GooDs-Dairy men, sell dairy Salt, annat.o
Cheese Gaping, and s;rainer Cloths, low.
CROCKERY and HARDWARE-ag good assortment
and at prices which will compare with the prices of
Hartford and Bridgeport.
offer the above named Goods for cash or exchange
at extremely low prices, believing that nimblc six
pence is better than slow shilling" and that the
experience OF than twenty years thirteen years
Of which havo been engaged in buying,l will be
las has been heretefore,) appreciated by Discerning
public. z..E eE
A. G. BRADFORD,
wolcottville, Conn. May 18TH 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Hitchcook's Combination Pumps
and WinSfOW-WaSilcr

FHNHESE machines are acknowledged the best
II pumps ever brought before the public. Tha
Engine is mounted on wheels, and is capable o,
throwing a barrel Of water 40 or 90 feet in three
minutes time. They are adapted for use in case OF
tires, in the garden. washing windows, or for any
other purpose where stream of water is required.
The house pump is capable of drawing water twenty
i've feet without regard to the lateral distance
ter can be drawn from the well and forced to the
highest of the house. They are simple in
construction and not easily got out of repair Manu-
facturcd by II. L. WHEELER & CO., Newrown,
Conn, to whom orders may be addressed.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Notice.

NSTATE Of JONATHAN PosD. late of Plymouth, In
~ the District Of Plymouth, deceased:
The Administrator. with the will annexed on said
Estate will sell at Public Auction unless previously
disposed OF at private SALE much OF the real estate
Of said deceased as will raise the of twelve hum
dred and two and 100 dollars, on the 23d day of
May, a. ID. 1856. at o'clock forenoon, at the late
residence Of said deceased, in pursuance of an order
Of the Court Of Probate for the District of Plymouth
granted the 10th day OF May 1856
MILO BLAkESLEY Administrator,
With Will anne xed
Plymouth May 10th, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Notice..

FK>HERE Is In the town of Norfolk young Stallion
Il which will be three years old the 24th day Of
May next, and weighs from eleven hundred and fifty
to twelve hundred pounds He is of the Morgan
extraction For action and symmetry considering
his size he cannot be cxceed, his disposition is ai.
small extent none but good breeding mares will b
accepted Tor those that have the appearance Of being
good his color is jet black ;those who wish ia rais0
colt from him must apply soon to MYRoN q.
JOHNSON. OF the firm Of j. H. SHEPARD & co. q
Norfolk, CT, April 18th, 1866. = -.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Two High Blood Colts.
Girls Wanted

VNyO work at tho Cloth Button business-to steady,
u industrious, American girls that wish for On
engagement for q year or more good Inducements
viii be made by steady employment at good wages-
We have number OF girls from Litchheld County,
and like the kind. rtE
Our Factory Is located ! mile east of the Onion
City Depot in Sausaspek- rxos uo,r,xs ~,
Eaugatuck. April 18th, 1866. = n
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

A Ia Court Of Probate holden at Rarkhamsted.
n within and for the district of Barkhamsted on
the 3D. day Of May, A. d. 1856.
Present. GEoRGE MERRElls Esa., Judge.
On motion Of MILAN l.. RANSOM and ARRAX c.
HEwErr. trustees the estate Of Isaac S BUSHNELL
assigning debter within said District having rep
resented said estate insolvent and given notice to all
concerned toappcar before this Court the present day
ut o clock. A. NJ, to he heard relative to the APP
pointment6 Commissioners saifestate, and one
appearing. this court doth appoint DASIEL. YouNos
and JasiAM IL. Sage. Commissioners to examine and
adjust the claims Of the creditors Of said estate and
AFRO doth decree that two months be allowed from
the 10th day Of Mag, 1856. for the creditors to ex-
hihit their Chains to said Commissioners, and said
Commisionersare to give public notice of this order
by advertising the same in a weekly newspaper pub
lished in Winstei and Litcheld. in Litchhcld Coun
~, one month each. and by posting n copy thereof
on the public sign post in Hitchcockville. #,sa
Certified from Record, .p s3 .
sss fs-F GEORGE MERRELIS, Judge
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
District Of Ner Milford S. Probate Coart, April ID 1864
ENSTATE Of j. WESLEY STARK, insolvent debtox

The Court of Probate for the District Of New MAJ
ford has limited and allowed six months from. the
date hereof for the creditors Of said Estate in which
to exhibit their claims and has appointed David s.
Boardman and Eli Mygatt, Esquires, commissioners
to receive aud examine said claims. - ~ s.
Certified by GEORGE TAYLOR, Judge.
The subscribers give notice that they will meet a.
S. THRILLS Office in said New Milford the 18th
days of June and October 1856, atone o'clock in the
afternoon, on each of said days for the purpose Of
attending to the duties OF our said appointment,s
.., d. S. BOARDMAN, Commits
s.. ELI MYGATT, ( sioners. -
All persons indebted to said Estate requested "a
make immediate payment to -. -
J. S. TURRILL, Trustee. -
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Special Invitation.

EDERSONS visiting Litchicld are respectfully In
II vittd to call and examine my assortment Of
Boots and Shoes they will find good assortment
and at as low prices for cash. as any in the State
Sole Leather cheap the market will bear also
Shoe thread. pegs, &c. Sc, for sale by
EYOOTS, SHOES. CATERS, &C.. &c.-New styles
RD just received and for sale cheap for cash. by
SAMUEL CLOCK.
West Main Street, Iitchfeld April 18th 1886.
II ADIES and Gents best Rubbers Misses and
~ Childrcns do, for sale cheap as q good
article be found in the State For sale for cash.
by SAMUEL CLOCK.
ENTS Fine Calf Boots and Congress CATERS, SC,
IN six different styles, cheap for cash, at
SAMUEL CLOCKS.
AIDES Congress Caters save trouble in Iacinc
IL for sale cheap for cash, by SAMUEL CLOCK
THILDRENs Congress Slippers beautiful and
~ cheap, at SAMUEL CLOCKS.
THyHE Court of Probate for the District Of Litclel
II, hath limited and allowed six months from tte
date hereof :or the creditors TO the Estate of ELISHA
B BAILEY, late nf Lchied in said District deceased
in which to exhibit their claims for allowance and
settlement Those neglectinS to present bcir
within said time properly attcstcd viii be- lcbarre
recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate payment to
HARRIET d BAILEY Executrx.
Dated April 2otit, 1855,
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
4 A Court Of Probate holden at Kent within
"A and for the District of Kent, the 10th day Of

X ~
"A and for the District of Kent, the 10th day Of
May, A d. 1856,
Present, WILLIAM TREAT, Esq, judge.
This Court doth direct the Executors of the last
VIII and Testament of LUTHER Skirr late of Kent
in said District, deceased represented to be insolvent
to give notice to all persons interested In the etate
Of said deceased, to appear Of they cause before
the Court Of Probate to be holden at the Probate
Once In said district, the 18th day of May 1885,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ to be heard relative the APP
pointmrnt Of Commissioners sud estate. by post.
ing said order Of notice public sign post in said
town Of Kent, nearest the place where the decreased
last dw.lt and by advertising the same in q news.
paper published in Litchield. t. u.
Certified from Record, .s..5 O.. -.s4.-..
-...sr. ut.... WILLIAM TREAT, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF THE
"FOrbes Iron Coz

IDE it known that We the subscribers do hereby
ID associate ourselves body polite and corporate
pursuant to the provisions OF the statute law of the
State of Connecticut relating to Joint Stock Cor
porations. and the following the articles of our
agreement and association
Art. l. The name OF said corporation shall be the
Forbes Iron Co.
Art. IL The capital stock of said corporation shall
be thirty thousand dollars, and shall be divided into
twelve hundred shares Of twenty five dollars each to
be paid in 10y the subscribers before the Company
commence business.
Art. ILL., The purpose for which said corporation
is established is follows The manufacture II
Pig Iron The casting, converting and manufacturing
the into various articles. stlch car wheels
machinery of all descriptions that Is made from Iron
material, to melt and forge Pig Iron, and Iron
into bars and other various forms Of wrought Iron
The manufacturing the same into machinery, and to
sell and deal in the Also to buy and sell grain
Of different varieties and convert the same into -four
and feed. Also, the buying selling andealing Real
Estate. and in all kinds OF goods and mefchan
disc, and generally to do all things necessary and
Convenient for the prosecution of said business.
Art. ". The said corporation is established and
located in the town of Canaan, County Of Ltchield
State of Connecticut. * .......- .-...,
Art v Each subscriber to these articles agrees
to take the number Of shares annexed to his name
r IL
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Ready-Made Clotllinr. !

VOU can find at our store almost any article IL
IL this line you may call for-and at prices which
we are confident will please you.
-~1 n & E. A. BERRY.
Wolcottyille, April q 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

Id r the og5rdhiDr Jonss-h he that practiced with
ID such uniounded success in New Haven and
Hartford some time ago has returned 70 Hafttorq p
request, and will practice OF the Amer1mq H2tca'
asuiicient length Of time to cure al 81
speech in the State Those who do NOT embrace TINS
opportunity can blame themselves for tleir Stemmer
ing. DR.. Jones IS the only man now living that can
you must not delay. He cures without taking any
medicine into the system, without any pain or surg-
cal operation whatever, and requira pap az ks Pc
ttsat IS cured. eS- Office, American HOTEL Hartford
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Notice,

A T a Court Of rroi'ate holden at Plymouth, within
"A and for the District of Plymouth. On the Goth
day Of April. A. d. 1896.
Present AARON .. WELLS. Esq, Judge
-Epon the petition Of EDWIN HARsosand ELIzABETH
BARTLETT of northampton, in Massachusetts,, and
the county Of Hampshire showing to this Court that
they are gnarslians Of Edwin u. Bartlett and Eliza
beth Bartlett = respectively Of said northampton.
minors. That said minors the owners ofsreal
estate situated in said plymouth, viz: The interest
of said minors in the Plymouth copper mine situated
in said district being all the rights which their laie
rather Luman BARTLETT owned in said mine. and the
leases appurtenant thereto: valued a: about three
hundred and seventy five dollars. That II would be
for the interest OF said minors that sud q
right. be soId and the avais thereof invested accord
ing to law praying for liberty to sell said property
ior the purpose aforesaid ~ pcf petition on 6ie.
n Is ordtready this Cbr That said guardians give
notice OF said application by causing the sanet be
published in of the newspapers printed in Itch
field. in the county Of Ltchfcld, three weeks sue.
cessirely at least six weeks before the hearing and
that said petition will be heard at the Probate Office
in said district the 5th day Of July next, at
o clock 2. II, Certified from Record go -
~-.s ..-..sn D. IA GIBbISGs. Clerk
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

nIANo FORTES-Take Notse.- The subscriber
Il offers for sale 2 secondhand Piano Fortes which
he will sell very cheap. New Piano Fortcs manu-
featured by Haliet, Davis & Co.. and L. Gilbert
selected and delivered for those desiring to purchase
at small advance from the wholesale price and
warranted. Music sold at New York prices. Piano
Fortes tuned and repaired.
zs-ze- ss- z.sa ssez j. BIDWELL PEek.
Litch6eld, May 9Th. iS56.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

Notioe--The undersigned hereby give notice that
they will meet at the Office Of HIRAA GOODWIN. ESQ.,
in the town Of Rarkhamsted the 9th day of june,
1884, and the 9th day Of July 1856, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon ON each Of said days, to attend to
the duties Of the above appointment % @
aH DANIEL YOUNGS, I Commits
JOSIAH II. SAGE, ( sicaers.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
New Goods for. Spring

nNE Of the best selected assortme nts Of Groc.,ss
" Provisions and eatabes Of f.fl kinds that have
different markets hast week by the subscriber s,c
care for good living will please cali az Tho stoss r.
West Street and examine his dew stock of
and Injuries ~ ~ CHARLES t4ss>rrs9 ~ '''
Li,ehasld, Aprl Isl, 1856. sAA' hcSElh
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
A Il Court Of Probate holden at Kent. within
~ and for the District OF Kent ON the 10th CAY

u l Court Oh Iroblte Noideu at hent, within
~ and for the District OF Kent, ON the 10th Cay
Of May, A. D. 1856
Present, WILLIAM TREAT, Esq, Judge.
The Administrator the Estate Of ORANGE Roofs
late Of Kent within said district, deceased having
represented said estate insolvcn and given notice to
all concerned to appear before this Court the present
day, at nine O'Clock 4. NJ to be heard rclat We to
the appointment Of Commissioners and no one ap-
pearing. this Court doth appoint Charles l. Fuller
and In Scgar Commissioners, to examine and adjust
tLc claims Of the creditors of said estate and also
doth decree that six months be allowed them to
exhibit their claims To said Commissioners. after
they shall have given public notice of this order by
advertising the in newspaper published in
Itchficld, and by postag copy thereof on public
sign. post in said town Of Kent
Certified from Record.
WILLIAM TREAT, Judge
The subscribers give notice that they shall meet
at the Hotel Of Edward H. Judd in Kent on the
18th day Of May aud the 18th day Of November
next, at 10 O'Clock \. NJ, each OF said days. Tor
the purpose Of attending to the duties Of ap
pontment
CHARLES I. FULLER, Commits
IRA SEGAR, sioners.
All persons indebted to said Estate arc requested
10 make Immediate payment to
CLARK FACE, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

DURsrANT 70 an sssies a the Conrt Of Probate
- fos the District Il Nnrflk, authorizing and
dirrctng the adinistrater On the Estate of ERAsNus
d. HuoGlxs n. d, lsae of Norfolk, in said District
aseessed 70 cell at public private sale all the real
estate belonging 10 The sad DECEASED in the town II
Noriolk-l hereby give notire that will sell said
real estate at Public Auction a che on the
Green IN said Norfplk. On the Gath day Of May. at
oue clssk In the siternoon, unless previously dis
Dosed Of at rsiva&e sale. - ~ws ~ afsa - 8
EI4ixuR DowD, Administrasor
Norfolk, May 9th, 1866.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

TUVHE Splendid Horse BROWN EAGLE will
ii stand the ensuing season at the stable of VIM
II. Gresham. in Iitchfield, Wednesdays and
Saturdays r. NJ. of each week, and the rect OF the
time at the Stable of the subscriber. @-=
-pxeeaarrses Horse ia Of a lead color black
name and tail; weighs 1909 lbs; Ia hands high
possessing fine action with beautiful form He is
Of Morgan and Highlander blood.
TERss.-S2 single leap, and So TO insure The
money 10 be paid as the Mares found with
fuAl. ALM0N j. BEACH. =
sIitchfcld May l4th, 1866.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Phcnix Salt Mills.
rock 0als by IL 1ushsl.

nNE thousand busheis q Rock Salt. thoroughly
" refined, and me ffom apccs, (cargo Of bark
D1ctIstor, isapossed b. n. Tspwbtldges Sons,l now
Kresnd, and fr sals y the huehsl ey 8
- These who use hlnck ualt ior dairy parpoecs
VII md Il Tor teir iniexcst y hy By the bushel. =
they thessbyavcid the szpaass Of small hssA saek~
Ing. &c sHss asst ~ ~.
stsSnasd & cd ths Salt 6ss@arded by llilzoaa q
sSlae4, = nay Is dlsecSsd. q. l. r. & 60. ~
-. Phenix esIt Mill. flsex street.
ssex Hsxea, YsySsk, le1s !. - I N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

HI As Just received q general assortment OF new
IL Dry Goods and Groceries; superior green and
black Teas; first and second quality sperm Candies
adamantine and taliow Candlcs-made expressly for
summer nee, Paper Hangings, Borierings, sc.
May 6th 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
GUAM o. - I.
II m TONS Guano-cargo of ship Mountain
1VV Wave, from the Pacific Ocean. for sals as .
GEORGE L. FAULKNER co., -
Fleet Street, New Haven. A.
8Cotoh, Pob7o1os.

UST received by the subscriber, an assortment
Cd of Spectacles set with genuine pebbles, which
he will sell at the lowest price. Also, aquantity Of
pebbles unset to accommodate those who may wish
them set to their own frames; tsose IN want OF
either invited to call and for themselves.
.s--. .--s. 4-., F.. 49, - ~ Il. NEkRlMAAs -
Litchieh April S0th, 1856. szf a>Aerss43 ---
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

rnyHE Black Hawk Horse RAVEN, and the four
years old Chestnut Horse PLExSANT
GALE will sfsnd at the stable of the subscriber,
his RDbhins Fam, the present. season Terms pr
Reven s. paid dpwn, and SAC the lst a Apea, d67.
< tn paEa proves n fol Terms COR Pleaaant Gale
SO b insare ROBBINS BkTTKILA
Hssl0lk My lst. 1s5s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
Millinery and Fancy Goods!
5px.tra0 sfviA-

New Spring styles.
NJ IsSES FARNSWORTH having returned from
M New York with large assort1nent of eleeanf
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 90 literally bestewsl
and will spare no pains TO suit the tastes of al vh
may favor them with call. i . i. - :
fg- Straw bonnets repaired and bleachsd.
Litoh6eld April 18th, 1856. 80 ..
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

VIM G. PIERCE,
We hereby certify that the Capital Stock of the
said Forbes Iron CO" has all been paid in.
GEORGE ADAM, President. ~
WIN G. FIERCE, Secretary and Treasurer.
Dated East Canaan, Conn, May Ith, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

YJuRE LINEEED OIL by the barrel or gallon.
White Led. Psp Frcnch and American snow.
white Zinc and Al ethNr paints at manufacturers
prices, Ct ,slesg.ass b.. i q. hECkWITHS, 3
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
The WOlcott Institute,
Litch6eld, Conn.

rHARLES H. SEYMOUR, A N. Principal. This
~ School will commence its first session on We'd
nesday morning May 9TH. Scholars will be received
from the Village at session Of fourteen weeks
Litchfield, May LIST, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15

In woiccttsills. Suddenly. Mag 9Th. Miss Susan
Leach. daughtes of the lAAe Abel s. Leach aged 20.
She attended, the funeral II her father only four days
previous.
In Cornwall Hollow, May 9th. Of consumption,
sylii A.. oaly dannhter of. D. and Phebc Doughty,
aged 20 years. e1r Western papcn please copy.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-15
PIANO FORTES

UST received first class Piano Fortes, both up-
- right end square, with two. aud three strings
also MelodeonS and Harmonious as usual on hand
->s ARV1D DAYTON.
! wolcottville, April 18th, 1855, $
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1856-03-12
NEW ARRIVAL
Of Hardware, Guns, Pistols,
CSITgEEkY. Sc, &c, &C.

- 2 =
GEORGE +. PRICE. Main Street,Staunton,.
" Va. offers for sale an extensive stock OF
Hardware, Guns, Cutlery, &c., direct from the
manufactures. at prices as low as can be obtain-
ed in Richmond Markets, to which he would res
pectfully invite the attention of Farmers, Build
ers and Mechanics, consisting of Mortice, Car
penters. Dead, Store, Pad, Chest, Cupboard, III,
Trunk. Stock and Closet Lock; Knobs, Spring
and Thumb Latches and Bolts; Hand, Pannell,
Ont. Mill, Pit, Circulars, Compass, Butchers,
Tenant. Wood and Pruning Saws; Carpenters,
Coopers. Machinist and Blacksmith's tools; Fast
and Loose Butts Parliament. Straps and Gate
HINGES; Augurs. Augur Bits. Brass Bits; Planes
of ali kinds; Stair Rods Coffee and Spice Mills
Plated and common Spoons and Forks; Ladies,
Axes, Hatchets, Hammers, Sledges. ALvils. vi.
ces, Bellows, Steel, Files, Rasps, Brushes, Hand
and Door Bells, Handouts, Ovens, Pots, skill
let's, Kettles &c., &c.; Buck, Bone and Ivory
Handle Knives and Forks Pen, Pocket, Butch
er and Carving Knives Razors, Scissors aud Shear
ers Killing, Grabbing and Garden Hoes; Picks,
Spades, Shovels, Manure, Hay and Potatoe Forks
Manila and Hemp Ropes Calf Hog, Sheep,
Cochinea. Binding and Lining Skins; Shoe
last. Pegs, .Tacks, &C.; Men and Side Trees
Harness Mounting (Sllver, Brass and Japan j
Springs. Axles and English Refined Iron of all
sizes; Horse Shoes and Nails; Wrought and
Cut Nails; with a great variety of House Keep
inc Articles of an excellent quality and in short
everything usually kept in a Hardware Slne
which will sell cheap for cash. Those in want
Of such articles will do well to give me call. ( as
charge nothing for showing my Goods,) for
am determined to sell to suit the times.
Stanton. Nov. IA, 1855.