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Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1856-06-05

Xurprxo TIP -ApPEARAScEs-Had people but resolu-
1ion enough 10 be mot absolutely indifferent to, or
cynialv regardless Of but less solictous about what
ethms NAV think of their oonceFns-of what a load
Of trouble might they at once relieve thcmseives-
AZ lest one-haif of the toll the anxietes, and the
fateues of Hfe Is occasioned by the struggling TO cut
sssg,,re in that great at De b0a1--the eye Of the
~nrdI It may appear strange, butt Is undeniably
i~nr fhat the regard we universally pay to other
usor,lee eyes puts us 10 more trouble and expense
fhais almost anything else. What sums of money
are squandered away, whether they can be afforded
not; what trouble, what toll, what fuss, what
ton are submitted to- for no better reason than be-
cause our neighbons possess the power of looking at
MS! And If other peoples eyes did not already tax
us sufficiently in the way of what Is called keeping
up appearances!' Many even double or treble that
tax, In order to exaggerate appearances and show
themselves to the world in an expensive masquerade,
TILL perhaps, they end by becoming really poor
merely Though the pains they take to avoid the inn
putation of being thought so or rather through the
miulaced ambition of being considered far Weather
than they really are The keeping up of appearances
Is laudable enough but the art of doing so is not
understood by every one. For instead of regulating
appearances according to scale which they can con-
sistently and uniformly adhere to, great many
persons set out in life by making appearances far be-
yond what they afford, and what they can keep
up at a-at least not without constant effort pain,
or apprehension Society abounds with such tiptoc
people-as they may well enough be described, since
they assume the uneasy attitude Of walking upon
tptoes which, though it may do for travelling across
arurkey carpet or hearthrug is iIlsuited for jour
neyinp through life on a road which, though ruglcs
Il nevertheless apt to be found rugged and requires to
be trodden firmly If VIC would keep our footing.
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Read and Reflect!

EN HEN l first commenced the sale of the cee-
w brated Vermont Marble class of unprinci-
pied men said that it good for nothing, but
finding that the people rW hare H. this class OF
men are palming off New Preston Limestone and
other inferior qualities of Stone for Vermot Marble
Persons in want of Gravestoncs or Monuments of
the Rutland. tVt) Italian Marble, or any other
work in my line depend upon getting the simon
pure article, worked in the best style, and at the
lorea possible rates, by coming to my establishment
by letter. "A large collection of drafts ON hand
Terms CASH.
Please refer to Drs. A. S. Lewis or c. NJ Hooker,
Litchfcld A. J. Pickett s. NJ. Ensign, South
Farms: Gen. Abcrnetiy or Charles r. Welton, VOL
cottvile; Messrs. Camps, Winsted; Noah Garnsey,
Northfield-or to my work in almost every Cemetery
in Litchfield county. S. WARREN
Waterbury, March, 1856.
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Litchlicld Hat Emporium.

YENHE citizens of Ltchfcd county are invited to
u call on the subscriber who keeps constantly on
hand large assortment of l1ATs and CARS 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 cannbt
fail to suit and at prices cheap they can bc
bought in any place in the United States. He has
on hand Silk and Fur Hats of Gcnins and Knox =
manufacture also, large assortment of Fancy
Hats and Caps of every description. He devocs his
whole attention to this particular line Of business
and hereby tenders his public acknowledgements to
his patrons for their generous support and humbly
asks for continuance Of the same. Store in West
Street, two doors west of the Courthouse.
HIRAM JACKSON.
Ltchfeld March, 1856.
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Let Us Reason Y0gesher.
KOLLCWAX'S FILLS.
WHY ARE WE SICK

IT has been the lot of the human rar. to be weighed
Il down BY disease aud suffering HOLLOWAYS
PILLS specially adapted 10 HE relief al the EAk,
the Nervous, the DEicATE and the lNFRM. Of oil chimes,
ages, sexes. and constitutions. Proiessur Holloway
personally superntends the manufacture " his medi-
c'nes ~ the United States. and offers them TO o free
and enlightened people, as the hest remedy the woFld
ever saw tor the removal OF disease.
These pills purify the blood.
These famous Pills are expressly combined To ope.
rate on the stomach the Iver The kidneys, the lungs,
the skin, and the bowels, correcting any arrangement
in their functions purifying the blood the very fountain
oi iiie and thus curing disease IN all It's forms.
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
Nearly halt the human race have taken these Pills.
II has been proved all parts OF the world that nothing
has been found equal to Them m cases OF disorders Of
the liver dyspepsia. and stomach complains generally.
They give healthy tone 10 these organs however
much deranged, aud when all other means have Jailed.
General Debility, III-Health.
Many OF the most despo,ie Governments have opened
their Custom Houses to The introduction Of these Pills,
mat they may become the medicine at the mafses-
Learned Colleges admit that this is the best REMEDY
ever known for persons Of delicate health. OF where
the system has been impaired as its nvgoraiing prop
critics never fail to afford relief
Female Complaints.
No female young old, should be without this cele.
DRAFTED medicine correcis aud regulates The monthly
courses OF all periods, acting - many cases like
30 Of m n can
consequently no family should be without IL.
Hollopay's Pills are the best remedy knpon In the wo,n
for the CoiloUisg diseases.
Asthma, Inflammation. Female Complaints,
Bowel Complaints, Venereal ATS. Headaches,
Coughs, Worms oil KIDS, Indigestion,
Colds, Darrhoea, Stone and Gravel
Chest Diseases, Dropsy, Secondary Symps,
Costiveness, Debility, Inward Weakness.
Dyspepsia, Fever analogue Liver Complaints,
Influenza, Piles, Lowness OF Spirits.
Sold at the Manufac tories Of Professor HOLLOWAY.
so Maiden Lane. New York, and pa Strand, Louss,n
by all respectable Druggists and Dealers in Medicine
throughout the United States and tho civilized world
In boxes. At % cents, sd cents, and VI each.
larger sizes.
nh Directors for the guidance Of patients in every
disorder are affixed 10 each boz. -
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FOR SALE.

VENHE following valuable and productive Real Es-
II tate in the village of Litchlcld, viz:
The MA%sloN HorsG and appurtenanccs, formerly
kept by the undersigned and now occupied by VIM.
H. CroSsnlan an Hotel, and subject to 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 HOUSE,, SO called. formerly an Hotel,
now occupied by Rufus Smith us IA Boarding House.
This property, situated in the center of the Cuun-
ty-Seat is too well known to require particular de-
scrption. 1t is sufficient to say that there is In
the County more to he desired by an Hotel Board
ing House Keeper
The property will be sold low, together in parts
to suit purchasers-and onc-thrd 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.
Ltchficld. Conn january It'll. 1856.
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Improved Shing,e Machine.

I'D UBIIC attention is invited to an improvement
II in making Shingles by means of a machine
patented by Jonathan Bennett. BY the arrangement
Of the knives this machine preserves almost entire
the grain of the timber which is great consdera-
ton in the of Shingles ointing them, and
producing one third more from given quantity
of timber than can be got by any other process now
used and every shinge is perfcct-without liability
to clip shorter or mar them in any way ly checks or
shakes, and leaving every sound us if rvcn.
1t has also the advantage Of greater Dispatch as two
shingles produced by each descending motion of
the gate to which the knives are attached and cut
ting from three to four Thousand per hour. Manu-
factured and sold by EBER S. PETERS, Kent, Itch
field County, Conn.
assH Also, is manufactured machine for cutting
Lath, and warranted to cut one hundred per minute
as sound as if sawed. The machines may be found
two miles west of the depot
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Piano Fortes.

HaZletOn & Bros Piano FOftes,
For Sale by A & J. Dayton Wolcottville, Ct
"THERE may be found fine assortment of
w Piano Fortes, from to 6 Is, "a, Z and
IA octaves manufactured of the best materials, and
pronounced by the most distinguished Artists to be
unsurpassed in strength and purity of Tone. WILDE
sold on the most reasonable terms and warranted to
stand in any climate.
At the Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace,
New York. 1858, a Prize Medal was awarded to
Hazleton Brothers, for the superior quality of their
Piano Fortes which tested in regard to Touch,
Tone, Equality of Tone, and Durability of Tune
In all these points, the Planes of Hazeton Brothers
were placed in the highest grade and Medal awarded
them by the following distinguished Artists: William
Norris, Chairman of Jary ON Musical Instruments,
Julien, r. S. Willis Emelus Girac, Max Maretzek,
L. Esfeldt Dwight, W. H. Fry, z Meignen, jury on
Musical Instruments George +. Bristow Secretary Of
Jury on Musical Instruments.
Also. Lighte, Newton and Bradbury's Piano Fortes
which received the first premium at the Worlds Fair.
and the Fair of the American Institute at New York,
1858 Also Piano Fortes selected from other Boston
and New York manufacturers, to order the above
are warranted to all who purchase.
Melodeons usual, with l, >, and sett of
Reeds
A. & J. DAYTON.
Wolcottvillc, May 18th, 1856.
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II. NORMAN.
Matchmaker and JeyyeIer.
At the Old Stand.

HA AS just received from New York fresh lot of
Il very desirable Goods. Jewelry, &c, consisting
of gold and silver speutacles. gold Breastpns finger
and ear Rings, KEYS, shirt studs vest and guard
Chains Wedding RinGs-a very pure article
full assortment of near-sichted and convex spec
tacle glasses-whch makes the best assortment ever
offered in this place. and will he sold at the lowest
prices. Best sterling silver male expressly for
retail Watch repairing done in the IN, st skillfu
manner no apprentices employed at watches in this
establishment. Coffin plates ON hand and engraving
done at short notice; meniing done as usual A
share of public patronage is respectfully solicited
Litchficld, March, 1856
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NEW SPRING GOODS


lust received fine assortment of fashionable
- Spring Goods comprising French and American
plain, fancy and mourning Muslin and Barege De-
Laines, Silk Berages, Silk and Mohair Debaiges Also
black striped and plaid Dress Silks in rich patterns
French Brilliants, French, English and American
Prints and printed Lawns and Muslins. Ginghams
Shirtngs, Sheetings Linens Diapers, Ticks, Denims
and White Goods of all descriptions. Also, Hosiery
Gloves, Ribbons and Eigings, Laces &C., in great
riety-and ladies Dress Trimmings for the County
Also, Bruadcloths, Cassimeres, and Ready made
Clothing. Flannels, Moreens, Tweets Sattinets and
Thibets Cashmere and Silk Shawls. Also 500 pieces
Paper Hadgings, Bordering, Window Curtains, Paper
and Muslins Carpeting, Oil Cloths &c. Also 10 600
Brick, Geese Feathers, Flour, Groceries, Crockery
Shoes Cater Boots. Rubbers sc. &C. For sale cheap
and as good represented.
Also. Agent for several Insurance Companies and
Town Agent for selling Spintuous Liquors
S. n. BRONSON
Litchfeld April 10th, 1856.
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CHARACTERISTICS OF FRENCH LADY.-The French
ladys characteristics generally that she is I'M
exceptonaiy shod-that she wears inimitable gloves
that she has toilet of two colors only, with u
distracting way of wearing a sllawl-that her man
ncrs are bewhing full of small graces and delicate
II shaped coquetes but never wanting in the incest
appreciation Of external propriety, to which her
firtations are always subordinate-that she has a
marvellous faculty Of walking unsoiled through the
dirty streets of Paris and as marvellous knack Of
holding up her skirts with one hand over her left
hip; and that she has supernatural preservation OF
youth, and bewildering habit of installing her
friends husband for her own
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New Machine shop and Foundry
at Norfolk

VHNHE Laurence Machine Company are now pre-
Il pared to take jobs for building fitting up and
which they have facilities for doing on short notice
and ON reasonable terms as 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 Wnsted they
enabled to make castings from the same patterns
at less prices than they be procured elsewhere
Experienced workmen 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 1st, 1855.
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Great Slaughter i'm Kansas!
AND ALSO IN THE DRY-GooDs LINE AT
Ell. w. Adams &c COS
Mercantile Emporium.

DRY-GOODs, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, BOOTS
AND SHOES, CARPETS. PAPER HANGINGS,
GROCERIES, WOODEN WARE &c., &C.
FAHHE subscribers respectfully invite the attention
Il Of the inhabitants Of Ltchiicld and vicinity to
their large and attractive stock of NEW GOODS pur-
chased in New York and. Boston during the past
week Among which may be found u splendid
assortment of Dry-Goods consisting of striped and
plaid SILKS. also black Silks of the very best manu-
facture. Bcrage DeLanes, Challis, Muslins, plaid
Tissue Berages Brilints, Prints, Gnghanis, Jacon-
cts Book, Swiss, Barred and Striped Muslins dotted
Muslin, window Drarery, toilet Quilts, Irish Linen
Table-Cove,s. Napkins, Cambria, Linen and Silk
Handkerchief, patcntSkirts Collars Gloves Hosiery
lace Mit.s, lace Wells. Belts, Parisols double and
single Brocha AMI Stella Shawls, wool Tablespoonful
bleached and unbcachcd Shectings, Denins Tickngs
CarpctWarp, French German and American Cloths.
Cassimcrcs and Vestinss Of every description, both
plain and fancy. Also, silk neck Handkerchief
fancy lies Shirt Rosoms, Shirts and Collars, &C.. &c,
The above goods will be sold at trife above
cost, and ut prices to suit customers.
az Further particulars next week
Very Respectfully,
HENRY W. ADAMS & co.
Ltchfcld, May Dist, 1866.
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Green Mountain Fced-Cutter.

FHNHIS machine invented and patented by
IL James H. Bennett of Bennington, Vermont,
who has devoted twenty years in pcrfecting Feed
Cutter, combining amount of utility never before
attained. This machine requires no expense of re-
pairs, is eminently 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 incretlulous.
All orders addressed to the undersigned will re-
ceive prompt attention. Price 81
AARON d. WELLS. of Plymouth,
Proprietor for Litchfied County
Plymouth, Dec. llth, 1856.
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~ From original temperament, from early edu-
cation, from experience Of personal Inconvenience
and from various other causes scsxsly known to
selves, we all Of us feel stronger aversion TO
rc so imam anoshsr ne r~n At teal
Ing third startles at heresy bordering upon IN
fidelity, fourth kindles at repubcanism teeming
with treason and each, II It were In his power,
would wrcak the utmost of his vengeance upon the
liberty, or the fortune Of any human being-should
be dependent upon the greater less degree OF these
moral idiosyncrncies
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New Tailoring Establishment.

VNTM. 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
rantcd to fit Cutting done in the best style, and
after the latest fashions Mr. s. tlatters himself that
from his experience and advantages he shall be able
to please the citizens of Ltchteld 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.
Litchfield February 9th 1856
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PhcniX Salt Mills.

nNE thousand bushels of Rock Salt, thoroughly
" refined, and free from specs, (cargo of bark
Excelsior, imported by H. 1rowbridge's Sons,) now
ground, and for sale by the bushe by
GEO. l.. FAULKNER 4 co.
&C." Those who use much Salt for dairy purposes
will lind it for their interest to buy by the busel
they thereby avoid the expense Of small bags, pack
ing. &c.
aJN Orders by mail or otherwise will lie promptly
attended to, and the Salt forwarded by Railroad or
Stage, may bc directed. G. L. f. & CO.
Phenix Salt Mills, Fleet street.
New Haven May 9th, 1856.
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THE STEAM EsaNE.-There Is something awfully
grand In the contemplation Of vast steam eng ms
Stand amid its ponderous beams and bars wheels and
cylinders and watch their unceasing play-how
regular and how powerful The workmanship of n
ladys Geneva watch is not more nicely adj,stal-tle
rush ofthe avaancheis notmore awfulin itsstrcngth
And 1t onght to be lesson to those who ridicule
every new idea and put NO faith in inventions, to
consider that the complex fabric this triumph of art
and science was once the laughing stock Of jeering
Thousands, and once only the waking fantasy Of a
boys mind as he and seemingly in ideness watching
tea kettle!
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Dry Goods, Groceries, Sc.

TyE subscribers would return their thanks for
b 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
n1bl;c and Inv system of fair and honorable dealing
to retain their share of the trade Our stock OF new
Goods is lyoe. which we are selling at small profits:
Our Grocery department is full and complete, and
we feel confident of our ability 10 satisfy all who
purchase of US that they receive their money
worth. Call and decide for yourselves before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
South Norfolk MalCh, 1856.
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watch .And is It about selling your watch YOU
are Miker' "Troth, it is. darlint" whats the
price, "Tn shlins. and amutchin Of the cratur. .
- Is the watch daccnt one'' "Sure and I've had
II twenty years, and it nivir once desaved me. -
We'll, here's your tin, and now tell me, does it go
well p "Bcdad an it goes faster than any watch
In Connaught, Munster, Ulster, or Leinster, not
barrin' Dublin" {" Bad luke to ye, Mike, then you
have taken me in Didn't you say 1t nivir desaved
your '.Sure and did-nor did it-for nirir d.
puded on Ig'
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John Nj. Atwood.

No las Chatham Sired, corner Nulbery,) Ne,c 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-ch,ins, Gold Necklaces, Crosses, Lockets
Rings, slectacles Pencils, Seals, Medals, Keys,
Charms, &c.
Cameo and Mosaic Bracelets Pins and Ear Rings
Silver Tea Sets, Cups, Pitchers, Spoons, Napkin
Rings, Forks Fruit AMI Butter Knives.
Silver Plated Tea Sets, Cups Castors Cake Baskets,
Urns Teakettles. Card Baskets &c
For sale cheap for cash and warranted represented
e. Particular attention given to repairing and all
justing Duplex, Chronomeer and fine Lever Watches
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New Establishment.

~ REMNANT has established himself at the
" Bookstore Beckwiths building, South Street,
where he will be happy to meet all who wish to
examine full assortment of fine Jcwclry. Silver and
Plated Spoons and Baskets Card Receivers, Gold,
Pearl and Leather PortMonies and Card Cases. Sear
Gases Ivory Tablets, Gold and Silver Pencils and
Pens Pen and Pocket Knives. Also, greater variety
of Fancy Goods than has been exhibited in this
vlage-all of which can bc sold at much less than
usual prices.
IS" Watches, Clocks, and Jcwelry repaired without
charging full value of the article.
c. REMNANT.
Litchfield March % 1856.
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N f w G. GOD
AT THE
GRANITE STORE,

ME subscribers would inform the public that
4 they have commenced filling up with New
Goods for the Spring Trade; having commenced our
purchases early We shall continue to replensh our
Stock often, and shall always intend to keep COM
plete assortment of all the leading styles of Goods as
they appear in the market Among the goods Just
received be found beautiful assortment of the
latest Styles De LANES, also, 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 oountcpanes, and general assortment of all
kinds Housekeeping Goods.
Goods for Gents and Boys wear, such as Broadcoths
Cassimeres, Satincts. Twceds, Jeans, &C.,
Also, Carpets, Oi-eloths Druggcts, &c, Hats and
caps, hardware and crockcry also, 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 exchange.
WOODING & LEWIS,
Granite Store
Wolcottville, March Sd, 1856.
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STOVES,
Sheet Iron and Tin Ware.

FE\HE subscriber having recently opened shop in
n the village Of West Cornwall, for the manu-
facture 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, SC. &c, and
will sell the same on favorable terms for ready
pay short approved credit similar articles can
be procured elsewhere, the state of the market
viii warrant. share Of public patronage solicited
l. MARSH.
West Cornwall. April 14th, 1856.
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Geese Feathers.

HNHE subscribers have made arrangements to keen
II constant supply Of first-rate article of GEESE
FEATHERS, selected and packed with great care by
ourselves in packages Of from 20 to so lbs-and viii
furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs
OF quality they will warrant as good as the best
and at as low prices can be purchased of equal
quality in the state. S. & L. HIJRI,BlT
Winchester 1855