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New Machine Shop and Foundry
at Norfo1k

ME Laurence Machine Company are now pre-
IL pared to take jobs for building, fitting up and
repairing all kinds of machinery and mill-work,
which they have facilities for doing on short notice
and on as reasonable terms any other establish
ment.
The Foundry is one of the best in the State and
as they have purchased all of the patterns belonging
to the late Boyd Manufacturing Co. of Winsted they
at less prices than they be procured elsewhere
Experienced workmen are employed in the various
branches, and whoever may be in want of any kind
of machine work can depend upon having it done to
their satisfaction and are requested to give them
call. A. j. ELWELL. Agent
Norfolk, August LIST, 1855.
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Twenty-Second Annual Report
r. OF THE
LitChGeld Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

Li,chfeld, July I'd, 1856
BY cash rec for pr Policies this year, $3.50 IS
To cash paid for losses and expenses -" 1,57S 3
Whole am, Of cash reed Tor pr ms, ssosos 70 .,
Interest received on loans, l,9ll 1919, 719 30
Whole amt pad for losses and ex's, 23,616 So
Cash now hand, 9,l43 0l-32, 719 So
Amount of premiums charged on the books
which may be collected II required, 22,sT SO
Add cash ON hand, 9,Ii3 on
Making Capital Stock of Co. at this time, ss2,O3O 81
There is not at this time any claims against the Co.
The Directors Of this Company are confident that tho
plan Of Insurance adopted BY them will meet with
hearty response from all intelligent friends OF Mutual
Insurance.
This Company insure only in this State and take no
risks on Mills Goods IN Stores, Shops o! IN exposed
village or city property, but con6ue their business
entirely farm property and isolated buildings and their
contenso which not more than $1,000 will be insured
risk.
This Company will adjust all claims with promp,ness
and lberality and II at any time difference should
arise between the parties all such difference will
he adjusted by Indifferent persons in the County, each
party selecting one, and in case they do no, agree,
third person shall be chosen, and The award Of oil,
any two Of ,htm 2, shall be FINAL and conclusive =,
reward Of 800 will be paid by this Company 10
who will give such information as " III convict
any person of setting fire 10 any building insured By
this Company.
Officers or the Company.
G. BEcKwTu, President; Gro. C. woopRurr,
Treasurer; JASON WnIrSe, Secretary SuELpes
OSBORN, OF llarwinton, General Agent.
Directors.-J G. Bcckwith, Jason Whiting, Seth
P BEERS, A. s. Lewis, Sheldon Osborn Geo. c. w God.
ruff, Robbins BaucIl, Stephen 1rowbridge.
Local Agents.-Leman w. Cutler Watertowp D.
3. Brusmade, Washington; Henry S. Sanford, New
Milford Rufus Fuller, Jr., Kent ; Richard Smith,
Sharon Frederick kellogg, Cornwall, Joseph l. Cav.
lord, Goshen; VIM. NJ. Burial, Canaan Donald ].
Warner. Salisbury; S. ID. Norhway and John DewelL
Norfolk Henry Jones. New Hartford; George D.
Wadhams Torrington; Lewis Smi,h. Harwinton John
c. Amber, BcthIem; John Aberneihy aud George d.
Forest, Woodbury. David G. Wbtlesey, New Preston:
Reuben Rock well. Coebo"k Joln finsdnle Winsted
s. Y.St John, New Canaan E. TalImudee, Plymouth.
91r Persons wishing TO get their buildings insured
can apply to either Of The Agents az 10 the Secretary.
J. G. BECKWITH, President.
JASON WHITING, Secretary.
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New Establishment.
WATCHES AND JEwELRY.

~ REMNANT has established himself at the
~ Bookstore, Bcckwiths building, South Street,
where he will be happy to meet all who wish to
examine full assortment of fine Jewery, Silver and
Plated Spoons and Baskets, Card Receivers, Gold,
Pearl and Leather Monies and Card Cases Segar
Cases. Ivory Tablets, Gold and Silver Pencils and
Pens Pen and Pocket Knives. Also, greater variety
of Fancy Goods than has been exhibited in this
vilage-all Of which can be sold ut much less than
usual prices
60" Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry repaired without
charging full value of the article.
c. REMNANT
Litchfcld, March 25, 1856
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Corners United States Type Foundry,
Nos. 30, 81 and 33 Bcekman Street, New York.
To Printers and Publishers.

To Printers and Publishers.
yHNHE undersigned beg to inform the Trade that
IL they have issued their New Quarto Specimen
Book of Printing Types Bordering, &c, and that
now ready for delivery to their old patrons and
to all who patronize their Foundry. In it will be
found series of Faces, from Pearl to Plea sur
passing, if possible, their celebrated Series Of Scotch Cut
Faces.
The Fancy Type Department exhibits an unsur-
paSsable variety of beautiful Styles selected from
France. Germany and England.
The Scri pts 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 new series of German Faces, both for
Newspaper and Job Printing, of very superior STYLE
is now completed and ready for sale.
Every article necessary to perfect Printing Es-
Enlistment 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 we'll known liberal
manner of doing business for the past thirty years.
is guarantee to new 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.
&c" The Type which this paper is printed is
rom CONNER Sons United States Type Foundry.
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FOR SALE.

TNNHE following valuable and productive Real Es-
IL tate in the village of Ltchfield, viz:
The MANSION HOUSE and appurtemnecs formerly
kept by the undersigned and now occupied by Vim.
H. Crossman Hotel and subject TO a lease 10
him for two and an half years, which can be bought
in, and possession given by the first of May next IL
desired SIS 'sA =
now occupied by Rufus Smith as a Boarding. House.
This property, situated in the center of the Coun-
ty-Scat is too well known to require particular de-
scription 1t is sufficient to say that there is in
the County more to be desired by Hotel Board
ingHouSe Keeper.
The property will be sold low together or in parts
to suit purchasers-and one-third of the purchase
money may remain mortgage.
If the property is not sold by the first of April
next it will be leased. ....
SYLVESTER SPENCER.
Litchfeld, Conn., January It'll, 1856.
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r.. Morrinan
Matchmaker and JeVeIer.
At the Old Stand

HI AS just received from New York fresh lot of
Ia very desirable Goods, Jcwelry, &C., consisting
OF gold and silver spectaces, gold Breastpins, 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 glasses-whch makes the best assortment ever
offered in this place, and will be sold at the lowest
prices Best sterling silver ware made expressly for
retail Watch repairing done in the most skillful
manner; no apprentices employed at watches in this
establishment. Coffin plates on hand and engraving
done at short notice; mending done as usual A
share OF public patronage is respectfully solicited
Litchfcld, March, 1856
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NEW SPRING GOODS
At the aBee-Hive"-Ho They Come,J

III UST received fine assortment of fashionable
81 Spring Goods-comprising French and American
plain, fancy and mourning Muslin and Barcgc De-
LANES, Silk Berages, Silk and Mohair Debaiges also,
black, striped and plaid Dress Silks in rich patterns
French Brilliants, French, English and American
Shirtings, Sheetings Linens Diapers, Ticks, Denims
and White Goods Of all descriptions. Also, Hosiery,
Gloves, Ribbons and Eigings, Laces, &C., in great
varety-and ladies' Dress Trimmings for the County.
Also, Broadcloths, Cassimeres, and Ready made
Thibets, Cashmere, and silk Shawls Also 500 pieces
Paper Hadgings, Bordering, Window Curtains, Paper
and Musns, Carpetng, Oil Cloths, &C. Also, lO, GOO
Brick, Geese Feathers, Flour, Groceries, Crockery
Shoes, Cater Boots, Rubbcrs sc. &C For sale cheap
and as good as represented.
Also, Agent for several Insurance Companies, and
Town Agent for selling Spirituous Liquors.
s. N. BRONSON
Litchfeld, April 10th, 1856.
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Boots, Shoes, Caters, SC.

III UST received large and complete assortment
% of Boots and Shoes, adapted to the season
such Ladies' black and tan colored CATERS from 81
to 81, Ladies' fine Kid slippers, Opera Ties, &c.
Gentlemen's French Calf Boots, Quick Congress
Caters, Oxford Ties, Websters Ties Bregans Boots
shoes etc. also, Kip and Calf Boots for
men and boN, Carpeting and Webbing do-all of
which will be sold for cash at less prices than can be
found elsewhere in the county. Persons having a
little ready money about their clothes are respectfully
invited to call and examine quality and prices
All kinds of work made to order at short notice,
and at the very lowest prices for cash.
Oak and Hemlock sole Leather for sale as usual.
SAMUEL CLOCK.
Iitchfeld Feb 1854
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DAYTONS' MELODEONS.
Five Thousand Dollars Worth on Hand

VENHE largest and best assortment of the latest
II improved Melodeons they ever offered to the
Pubiic consisting of every description-both in me-
lodeon and piano style.
These instruments have been greatly improved in
their external and internal appearance, tone and
quickness of sound, &c, during few years past
Also an improvement has been made on the stops of
the large double reed Instruments they arc now so
arranged that the sound is perfectly under the con-
troll OF the performer and capable of being made very
loud and heavy soft. This instrument is designed
for the church but is suitable for the parlor
e. All orders from those Wishing to procure an
instrument promptly executed.
A. & j. DAYTON
WolcottyilIe March 1850
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N q :" Goods!
MISSES BRADLEY & BUELL..

AVING just returned from NEW York. would
IL take this opportunity to invite the attention of
the ladies' OF Itchfeld and vicinity to large and
choice selection of Millinery Goods, consisting as
usual of Straw and Silk Bonnets Caps, Ribbons
Flowers, &c, Of every variety. In addition to our
Millinery stock can be found a fine assortment of
Fancy Goods, such Gloves, Hosiery, Mitts, En-
broideries, Wells Handkerchief, black Silks and
trimmings for Mantillas. which will be found equal
to any and at the lowest price.
MOURNING GooDs Of every description on hand,
and made to order at short notice.
Also, Bleaching and Pressing done by the best of
workmen, and we feel confident it will give salts
faction.
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore re-
ceiyed, we will endeavor to merit its continuance
Litchield, April 9TH, 1856.
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John Nj. Atwood,

No. 14S Chatham Sired, corner Mulbeny,) Neac York,
INVITES attention to his Large Assortment of
Il Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy
Articles.
Gold Bracelets, Pins, Ear Rings, Chatelain Vest
and Fob-chains, Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockets
Rings, Spectacles, Pencils, Seals, Medals, Keys,
Charms, &c.
Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets, Pins and Ear Rings
Silver Tea Sets, Cups Pitchers, Spoons, Napkin
Rings, Forks, Fruit and Butter Knives
Silver Plated Tea Sets Cups Casters Cake Baskets.
Urns, Teakettles Card Baskets, &c.
For sale cheap for cash. and warranted as represented
eS Particular attention given to repairing and adj
justing Duplex, Chronometer and fine Lever Watches
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HorE IN THE Darkest HoURs.-The loveiest valley
has muddy swamp. the noblest mountain piercing
blast and the pretiest face some ugly feature The
fairest face h most subject to freckles and the
handsomest girl h apt 70 be proud the most senti
mental lady loves cold pork, and the gayest mother
lets her children go ragged The kindest wife will
sometimes overlook absent shirt BOSOM and the
husband forget to kiss his wife every time he steps
outside the gate, and the best dispositoned children
In the world get angry and squall and the smartest
scholar will miss lesson and the wittest say some
thing stupid and the wiscst cssayists write some
nonsense and stars will fall, and the moon suffer
eciipse-and men won't DO angels nor earth heaven.
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WHY JEwEssEs ARE BEAUTIFUL.-Chateaul Rand
gives fanciful but agreeable for the fact
that Jewish women are SO much handsomer than the
men Of their nation. He says Jewesses have escaped
the curse which alighted upon their fathers husbands
and sons. Not Jewess was TO be among the
crowd Of priests and rabble who insuted the Son of
God, scourged Him, crowned Him with t!lorns, and
subjected Him 10 infamy and the agony of the
The women of Judea believed In the Saviour, and
assisted and soothed Him under affection. Awoman
Of Bethany poured on his head precious ointment,
which she Kept I'm a of alabaster The sinner
snointed his feet with perumed oil and wiped them
with her hair. Christ on his part extended mercy
10 the Jewesses He raised from the dead the Of
the widow of Main, and Martha's brother Lazarus.-
He cured Simons mother-in-law, and the woman
who touched the hem Of his garment. To the Sa-
maEitan women he spring of living water, and
. compassionate judge to the woman in adultery
The daughters Of Jerusalem wept over him the
holy woman accompanied Him to Calvary brought
him balm and spices; and weeping sought him in
the sepulcher. Woman, why weepest thou r'-
His 6rst appearance after the resurrection was to Mary
Magdalene. He said 10 her, Mary" At the sound
Of his voice, Mary Magdalenes eyes were opened,
and she answered, Master The reflection of
some beautiful ray must have rested the brow of
the Jewcsses
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SPRING FASHIONS IN THE SPIRIT WoRLp-The spirits
make some very curious revelations. One of them
named Betsy, whose letters are published in the
New England Sprituast, thus describes the style of
dress In her sphere
The males generally wear loose white garments,
with grille made Of different kinds Of material,
generally Of silver gold cord. Some wear jewels,
but this Is not common. They wear their hair and
boards long, and sandals Of velvet of various hues
The females are more elaborate in dress they have
more taste that way, and are allowed to indulge it,
Tor the motive Of dress here Is not rs of earth II
Is not for vanity any such motive but from love
OF the pure and beautiful and desire to do every
thing pleasant In the sight of God generally
dress In light blue dress made loose and flowing,
and embroidered with silver or white silk q silver
cord around the waist or jeweled grdle. wear
my long hair braided, and sometimes flowing or
bound with silver band have also white dresses,
OF so fine fragment they look like air, this kind
am very fond Of wearing. With such dress wear
an emerald grille, made in the shape Of leaves, and
forming wreath this Is clasped BY one large pearl
bind my hair with a string Of pearls when wear
such dress wear white slippers always.
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nj f. A II s.

N\HE subscriber has taken the old stand recently
IL occupied by Robert Merriman, in South street
where he intends to keep constantly on hand good
supply of fresh Meats. Pork, Hams, SC, as good as
the best, and to be sold cheap as the cheapest
His terms are cash and by adopting the cash system
he atters himself he will be able to sell his Meats nj
figure that will be much to the advantage of the
customer as himself Persons wanting anything in
his line can by leaving their order at his store have
their Meats sent to any part of the village free of
extra cost. Farmers who have fat Calves. Lambs
Sheep and Becves to sell, are invited to give me
call if they wish to find cash market
VIM H. WHEELER.
Litchfeld Feb 26th, 1856.
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Winter Goods!
ThOS. III. Richards

AS again just returned from New York with
In a large and splendid assortment of Winter
Goods such as cloths, cassmeres, Vestings, TaiIors
Trimmings and Gents Furnishing Goods-which he
will sell cheap for cash
70 New Fashions just received at T. r. RICHARDS
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, West Street
Ltchfeld, Feb. 1856
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TnNHIS machine was invented and patented by
L. James II. Bennett of Bennington, Vermont
who has devoted twenty years in perfccting Feed
Cutter, combining amount Of utility before
attained This machine requires no expense of re-
pairs, is eminenly durable and will cut either hay
straw, or cornstalks with equal facility, and with
more ease and dispatch than any crank, or other
Feed-cutter in USE An examination and trial of the
article will satisfy the most incredulous
All orders addressed to the undersigned will re-
ceive prompt attention. Price 81
AARON D. WELLS of Plymouth,
Proprietor for Ltchfeid County.
Plymouth, Dec. 11th, 1856
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STOVES.
Sheet Iron and Tin Ware.

NNHE subscriber having recently opened a shop in
IL the village of West Cornwall, for the manu-
f.cture and sale of Tin Ware &C., would respectfully
inform the public that he intends to keep on hand,
or furnish to order, Cook and Paror Stoves of the
best and most approved kinds Hollow Ware, Stove
Pipe, good assortment of Tin Ware, &C. SC and
will sell the on as favorable terms for ready
pay short approved credit similar articles can
be procured elsewhere, or the state of the market
will warrant. share of public patronage solicited
l. MARSH.
West Cornwall, April nth, 1885,
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FVHE subscribers would return their thanks for
II the very liberal patronage with which their
Store has been favored in the past-and they hope
by constant attention to the wants of the trading
public and by system of FAIR and honorable dealing
to retain their share Of the trade Our stock of new
Goods is large, which selling at small profits
Our Grocery department is full and complete, and
we feel confident of our ability to satisfy all who
purchase of that they receive their money!
worth. Cali and decide for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
S. D. NORTHWAY & co.
South Norfolk Ma,.,h 1856
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New TaiIoring Establishment.

WYNN. W. SCOFIELD, has taken the room in
w Lords Building, recently occupied by Albert
Homer Barber Shop-where he invites ali persons
to call who DESTROYS of procuring garments war
ranted to fit. Cutting done in the best style, and
after the latest fashions Mr. S. tters himself thai
from his experience and advantages he shall be able
to please the citizens of Ltchfed and vicinity in all
the various branches of tailoring and respectfully
asks them to give him fair trial Having located in
this place at the instance of number of its leading
citizens he hopes to prove himself equal to the wishes
Of the public.
Ltchfeld February 27th 1856
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HoxE.-How sweet, how tender the word How
full Of associations that the heart loves How deep
iy interviewer the golden flaments of these as
sociations with all the fbrcs of our aectionate ma
lures. forming the giittering web Of the heart s
golden life Here arc the mother, child, brother,
sister, companions, all the heart loves-al that
makes earth lovelyall that enrichcs the mind with
faith and the soul with hope! What language il
NEST for home use to bear the messages of home
feelings Ia be freighted with the diamond treasures
of home hearts, Should 1t 10 any other than the
most refined and pure any other than that breathing
the sacred chastity Of affection
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QUEER srErA.-1he man who spells God with a
small o. Is a member of the Wisconsin bar He il a
man Of superior natural Abilities and IN eloquent
speaker, but being very deficient in early education
he occasionally makes the ludicrous bunders which
have rendered him famous. He was accusing his
opponent Of acting frauduently. " Yes gentlemen"
said he this whole transaction appears to me to be
q fraudulent one. Upon every event In its whole
coursc see written the word fraud Ay, gentlemen,
and upon that plaintiffs brow (ponting fcrcely at
that meek looking gentleman) clear rs the light of
MONDAY see written in characters Of the blacklist
dye-FR-o-A-p"
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IL M "a.
TX CASKS HADSELLS LIME, Just received
~ and for sale low, by
woODING & LEWIS.
Wolcottville March 3lst, 1856.
DIAPER HANGINGa-An unusually ,arye
- and attractive stock of the above goods this
day opening ut the Granite Store Wolcottville.
W00DING & LEWIS
NARPET5 AND OIL CLoTHS-A new lot
~ Just received, consisting of Tapestry, Ingrains,
Half Wool, sc with Druggets, Mats, Mattings, Sc
Oil Cloths Al and Ca wide
WOODING & LEWIS
RLACK SILKS. of the same very superior
- brand as those heretofore sold by U.S. Also,
Striped Silks, De LANES, Shalleys &C.
WOODING & LEWIS
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N E w G q @ DIS
AT THE
Granite Store.

NHE subscribers would inform the public that
u they have commenced filling up with New
foods for the Spring Trade; having commenced our
purchases early, shall continue to replenish
stock often, and shall always intend to keep a COM
piete assortment of all the leading STYLES of Goods as
theg appear In the market Among the goods just
received can be found beautiful assortment of the
latest styles De LANES, also, an endless variety of
Calico, Prints, Ginghams &c. &c. Black Silks of the
best manufacture. Bleached and brown sheetings,
fine birds eye linens, Irish linens, damark table
linens, napkins, diapers, huckabucks, towelings &c
French counterpanes, and general assortment of all
kinds Housekeeping Goods.
Goods for Gents and Boys wear, such as Broadcoths
Cassimeres- Satinets, Tweetls, Jeans, &c.
Also, Carpets, Ol-eloths Druggets, &C., Hats and
caps, hardware and crockery also a large stock of
Groceries. All of the above goods and many others
which we have not time space to enumerate can
be found at this store the most reasonable terms
for cash or exchange.
WOODING LEWIS,
Granite Store.
WOlcoffvif1e March al 1874
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AnbrOtypeS,

ENHE subscriber is prepared to take Ambro-
IL types or portraits glass This is a new fea-
ture in photography, and is really attracting the at
tcntion of the public.
Daguerreotypes also taken with his usual Sue
cess. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call ut
his Gallery and examine specimens of either process.
j. L. JUDD.
No. South street, Litchfied
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FOR SALE.

TINE Dwelling House, Store, &C., on the South
u side of East street. opposite the Congregational
Church In this village lately occupied by the sub
scrbcr The House, with any part Of the Land, will
be sold separate if desired
TERMS as to price and credit, to sat the purchaser
Enquire of S. P. BOLLES, at New Haven.
March I'd 1850