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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
FOR SALE.

VNHE following valuable and productive Real f.
IL tate in the village of Litchfeld, Wig:
The MANSION HOUSE, and appurtenances, formerly
kept by the undersigned and now occupied by WIN.
H. Crossman Hotel and subject to lease 20
him for two and an half years, which be bought
in and possession given by the first of May next II
desired.
The PHELPS HOUSE,, so called. formerly an Hotel.
now occupied by Rufus Smith as a Boarding House.
This property, situated in the center of the Coun-
tySeat, is too well known to require particular de-
scrNon. 1t is sufficient to say that there Is none i'm
the County more to be desired by 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 be leased
SYLVESTER SPENCER.
Litchfeld, Conn., January 9TH, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
STOVES.
Sheet Iron and Tin Ware

l\HE subscriber having recently opened shop in
Il the village Of West Cornwall for the mann
future aud sale Of Tin Ware &C. would respectfully
inform the public that he intends to keep on hand
or furnish to order. Cook and rarlor Stoves of tin,
best and most approved kinds Hollow Ware Stove
Pipe, a god assortment of Tin Ware &c &c and
Will sell the same on favorable terms for ready
pay or short approved credit similar articles can
be procured elsewhere, the state of the market
will warrant. share of public patronage solicited
l. MARSH
West Cornwall, April 14th. 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
Let Us Reason Together.
HoLLowAY's PILLS.
WHY ARE We SICK2

TT has been the lot Of the human race tn be weighed
- ! dpSn by disease and suffering boLLowAYS
rtLs are specially adapted 70 The relief oItbs WIAE.
ages, sexes. and constitutions. Professor Hoii~wsy
personally suPerntends the manufacture II his msdi.
cines 10 the United States. and offers Them 10 free
and enlightened people, as the hest remedy the world
ever saw for the removal Of disease.
These pills purify the blood.
These famous Pills are expressly combined 20 spe.
rate the stomach the liver, The kidneys, the lnnRs
the skin, and the bowels, correcting any Advancement
IN their functions purifying the blood, the very ounsin
oil life, and thus curing disease ia oil It's forms.
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint.
Nearly half the human race have taken these Pile.
II hasbeen proved all parts OF the world that nothing
has been found equal to them in Of disorders 81
The liver dyspepsi", and stomach complaints generally.
They soon give healthy tone 10 these organs however
much deranged. and when all other means have tailed
General Debility, IIi-Eieaith.
Many Of the most despoc Governments have opeped
tner custom Houses to the introduction Of these PlIs
INA. .ney may become the medicine Of the masses
Learned Colleges admit that this 10 the beet remedy
ever known for persons Of delicate health, o. where
me system has been its invigoranx Prep.
critics never fail TO afford relief.
Female Complaints.
No female young DID, should he without this csls.
GRATED medicine corrects and regulates the monthly
courses at all periods acting in many cases Ike a
charm II is the best and safest medicine that can
consequently no family should be without IL.
Hollorays Pills tls best ,emsdy Enson 10 no vssS
for ths folioping diseases.
Asthma, Inaammsion. Fsmslr Complainss,
Bowel Complaints, Yenereal Af's Headaches,
Coughs, Worms all kids, Indigestion
Colds, DarFhoea, Stone and Crnvsf
Chest Diseases, Dropsy, Secondary Synps;
Costiveness, Debility, Inward Weakness,
Dyspepsia, EeverandAgue, Liver Courplsinfs.
Influenza. Files Lowness Of Spifiis.
Sold a. The Manufactures Of Prnfrssos HoIIoesv.
so Maiden Lane, New York, and 2f4 Sra nd T~r9cSs
by all respectable Druggists ana Dealrrs n Mriel.ss
throughout the United States and the civjjxs6 ~o,I
ia boxes, a. % cents, 62l cents and 81 sseh.
!. ~ There Is . considerable sasing By takiEe shs
MP Directors for the guidance Of pasisnss b sresv
disorder are affixed 70 each box. -"
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
DAYTONS' MELODEONS.
Five Thousand Dollars, Worth ON Hand

gHNHE largest and best assortment of the latest
IL improved Melodeons they ever offered to the
public 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
quckncss of sound, &c, during a few years past
Also an improvement has been male on the stoI,s of
the large double reed Instruments they are 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 paror
IL All orders from those wishing to procure an
instrument promptly executed.
A. s. j. DAYTON
Wolcottyille March 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

WYNN. w. SCOFIELD, has taken the room in
w Lords Building, recently occupied by Albert
Homer as Barber Shop-where he invites all persons
to call who DESTROYS of procuring garments
ranted to nit. Cutting done in the best STYLE and
after the latest fashions. Mr. S. tatters himself that
from his experience and advantages he shall be able
to please the citizens of Ltchel and vicinity in all
the various branches of tailoring, aud 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 the wishes
of the public.
Litchield February 9th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
Geese feathers.

ENHE subscribers have made arrangements to keen
Il constant supply of first-rate article of EEsI
FEATHERs, selected and packed with great care by
ourselves in packages of from 20 to so Ibs-and will
furnish at all times quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs
and at as low prices as can be purchased of equal
quality in the state. s. & L. HuRLBJJT
Winchester, 1856,
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
A Voice from waterbury!

Great Reduction In the Prices of all Articles
necessary for the support Of Life
DARTRAM & ALLEN would respectfully an
ID nounce to the residents of Litchfeld and VI
cnty that they have reduced the price of all articles
of Flour Feed Groceries Provisions, SC from ten to
twelve per cent and that they are now prepared to
sell all the necessaries of life much cheaper than any
other concern in the county. Their assortment is
large and varied and people visiting Waterbury will
find it object to call. s.-s--... -.--,
BARTRAM s. ALLEN.
Waterbury January, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
Twenty-Second Annual Report
OF THE
Litchfieid Mutual Fire Insurance {

Lhchfeid, JAY I'd 1855.
By cash reed for prms on Policies this year sslse
Io cash paid Tor osses and expenses l.S7SD
ess ' received s" on re osns ' %
Whole amt paid for losses and ex's, 2S,o76 50
lash now on baud, 9,li3 01-32,7lo 90
Add cash on hand, slssoi
Making Capital Stock of Co. at this time, ss2o3o 81
There is not this time any claims agains, the Co.
The Directors Of tins Company are con6den, that tho
plan At Insurance adopted BY them viii meet with
hearty response iroM al intelligent friends VI Mutual
Insurance.
This Company insure only in this State, aud take No
risks o" Mills Goods Stores, Shops, in exposed
village or cry property hut confne their business
entirely To farm property and ISOLATE bn dinRs and their
c"n.ens-oi which nu more than $1,000 " DO insured
on risk.
This Company will adjust all claims with prompsness
and hberaIi.y and f ut my time difference shoad
arise between the parties, oil such difference viii
he adjusted by ind rent persons in the County, each
party selecting one, aud in case they do not agree,
third person shall be chosen aud The award Of aI o.
any two of them shall be final and conclusive.
q reward Of sIoO will be paid by this Company 10
any who will give snch information rs III convict
any person of setting fire any building insured By
this Company.
OAiccrs OF the Company.
G. BEcKwrru, President; GEO. C. woopavyv,
Trrasunr; JASON Wulrive. Secretary ; SnELpss
OSBORN, OF Harwin,on, General Agent.
Directors.-J G.. Bockwith, Jason Wiring, Sets
BEERS, A. Lewis, Sheldon Osborn, Geo. c. Weed.
ruff, Robbins Ba,,ell, Stephen Tro~ bridge.
Local Agcnts.-Lemar W. Cutler, Wa,ertowu 4. D.
Rrinsmade. Washington; Henry 5. Sanford, New
Milford Rufus Fuller, IT,, Kent Richard Smith,
lord. Goshen; VIM ". Burial, Canaan; Donsid ].
Warner, Salisbury; 5. d. Nothway and John Drwsli.
Norlok Henry ZONES; New Hartford; Gsore. D.
c. Amher, Brrhiem John Aherne hy and George o.
Forest, Woodbury.; David c. Whncsry, New Presisn;
Reuben Il eek ell. Coebrr John Iins Vinsted:
5. Y. ST. John, New Canaan; E. Tan,adpe. Plymouih.
% Persons wishing 10 gel their buildings insured
apply to either Of The Agents ~ ~ The Secrsisry
J. &. BECKWITII, President.
JASON WHITING, Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22


Far avav from the great Cities half hidden Ia
ths fcl;aCe. was the modest log hut Of man. halt
tsarues half fisherman, and more than halt savage.
TsfI.ss.. NJ. name was Smith. He was married,
80 4. and his wife in this one little chamber led
ths happiest of existence; for on an occasion she
vcnId not object to 60 twenty miles to hear the
BAPTIST Minister preach.
1ns evening about shutdown they were both to-
getber in their little cabin. she knitting stockings
or the next winter SHOWS, he cleaning his fowiing-
piecs-all the parts Of il were lying dismounird
shout him-both busy and neither uttered sy-
liable.
By degrees dull but regular sound breaks upon
the silence Of the wilderness. The steamer is as
cending the river, making the best Of its way
against the stream But neither Smith nor wife
pay any attention he goes on cleaning bis rifle,
she knitting her stocking.
The air, however, darkens a thick smoke rises
on every side formidable explosion is suddenly
heard one would have said it was discharge OF
several cannon at once. The boiler had burst !:
the vessel was sunk; everything was destroyed
Smith and his wife did not look up !; he went on
cleaning his gun, she knitting her stockings. for
explosions of steamers are so common.
But this was one which was 70 interest them
more neary, for scarcely had the explosion ended.
before the roof of the cabin split in Two and
thing heavy descended through the aperture. This
something was man who dropped between the
pair. without. however, disturbing either-he still
cleaning his gun-she still knitting her stocking.
But the traveller SO rudey Introduced seemed
rather astounded at his descent. After few min
utes, however, he resumed his GOODNESS, and began
to look about him-fxing his attention at last up
on the hole through which he had just arrived -:
"Ah! my man." said he, at length, addressing
Smith, +" what's the damaged"
On this, Smith. who had not given up his work,
put aside his rife, and looking up to estimate his
loss. answered, after some little reflection, "ten
dollars"
You be hanged" exclaimed the traveller.
I" Last week, in the explosion happened to be in
with another steamer. fell through :hree flights
in new house, and they on'y charged the FIVE
dollars. No, no. know what's the thing il
such matters. Here's couple Of dollars, and il
that won't do, 20 and sue me, and be hanged -
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

hAsfisxss Happiness 10 70 be obtained in the
scesssomed chair BY the ireside. more than ia the
honorary occupation Of civic olicer; In wifa's
sese, sha'ss'y more than u he favor OF all human
essngs else; IN children's Innocent aud ioyoas
rfsaue. more Than In the hearing Of Astiesy 10
ne ssssPsce.esca Of li,ls and frequent kindaesses
~ses ussnd and friend. more than In the anx-
tsas achievements Of wealth. d,s,incsion and grsn.
desf In change Of heart more than 10 change Of
csseumssanees; IL full. 6rm ssuss In Providence.
nese man IN the tes-simpie inheri,snce Of whole
seee: 9. lsnd N the observance Of nea,aess and
reGshnty. hoaethold virsaes. rather than In the
means Oh essenss'ioas and therefore, rare display.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

have just returned from Nrkk with q well sclectcd
j stock Of New Goops, consisting Of few verv
pretty style Spring Desaes, Calicccs Of entirely new
designs and patterns, heavy brown lettings ana
shirtings bleachcd shirtins and linens with good
Assortment Of house keeping Goods, which s1er &
low prices tUs cash o. exchange.
A. q. BRADFORD, Folcs0eah.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
MANSION HOUSE.
VIM. II.

WIN. II. CrOssnaan
HAVING taken this House, the subscriber is
Ii prepared to extend to travellers and Others the
best of accommodations for man and beast
The Hotel is located in the pleasantest part of the
village, and no effort will be spared to render it mt
all times desirable home for those who may visit
the place: TO the members of the Bar and others of
Itchfeld County, he has only to say that the repu-
tation the House has possessed for the last twenty
years will be fully sustained
Connected with the Hotel is Livery Stable, where
good teams may be had at any time
Itchfield May, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

T has been reported by certain persons that have
Il sold out my Marble Establishment In Waterbury.
and left the city that is mistake-I am stu at the
old stand, and will sell Monuments, Grayestones. &c
Of the same quality Of marble and finish. cheaper
than any other establishment in the State.
Waterbury, March 18th, 1885,
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
House and LOT for Sale

ME subscriber offers for sale his House and lot
IN West Street. The House is conveniently ar.
ranged for one or two families The lot contains =
q an acre OF land wei stocked with fruit. with
good barn, cistern, and wood-house Persons wish
ing to secure bargain, win do well to embrace the
present opportunity
THOMAS H. RICHARDS.
Itehfsh, January "a, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
AmbrOtyDcs.

TNHE subscriber is now prepared to take Ambro-
IL types or portraits glass. This is a new f.a-
ture in photography. and is really attracting the at
tention Of the public.
Daguerreotypes also taken with his usual sue
cess Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call al
his Gallery and examine specimens of either process
j. L. JUDD.
No. 9 South street, Litchfield.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
John M. Atwood.

No us Chatham Sired, corner IKsiberry,) Ncw York.
INVITES attention to his Large Assortment of
u 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 aud Butter Knives.
Silver Plated Tea Sets Cups Castors Cake Baskets
Urns, Teakettles CARO- Baskets Sc.
For sale cheap for cash. and warranted represented
sS Particular attention given to repairing and adj
justing Duplex, Chronometer and fine Lever Watches
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

HHT PLATING or Galvanisng of all kinds
~ done by c. REMNANT, Matchmaker.
Ltchtield, Feb 14th 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

Il SLAMS, fresh Fish. Hams. dried Beef, aud Lard o
~ the best quality at No West Street.
Litchfeld, April 7th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

Lofen.o Dow onee said Of . gsaspina. avasicious
3asmet hat . he he'd the whole weird enclosed In
= sia1le 9sld. he woald nos DO eon,eu, without .
patch q gFeaad on he ss,side fOs ps,aisss.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
N e w GO obs
Al THE
GRANITE STORE,

VIZ subscribers would inform the public that
hey have commenced filling up with New
doods for the Spring Trade: having commenced our
purchases early, we shall continue to replenish our
stock often, and shall always intend to keep a COM
piete assortment of all the leading styles of Goods as
they appear in the market Among the goods lust
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 sheetin.s.
fine birds eye linens, Irish linens, da1nark table
linens, napkins, diapers, huckabucks, towelings &c
French counterranes and general assortment of all
kinds Housekeeping Goods
Goods for Gents and BOYS wear such as Broadcloths
Cassmcres, Satinets. Tweeds. 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.
Wolcottville, March Sd, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

T. M IA.
4k CASKS HADSEILS LIME. Just received
az and for sale low, by
wolcottville, March slst, 1856.
DIAPER RANoMGs.-An unusually large
and attractive stock of the above goods this
day opening at the Granite Store. Wolcottville.
WOODING & LEWIS.
GSARPETs AND on CLoTHa.-A new lot
~ just received, consisting of Tapestry Ingrains
Half Wool. &c With Druggets, Mats, Mattings, &C.
Oil Cloths A and Ga wide
wooDING LEWIS.
R1ACK 9ILKa Of the same very superior
IL brand as those heretofore sold by US Also.
Striped Silks, Dc LANES Shalleys, &c.
N n" GOODS!
nLRAcaED 0ooDa-A complete assort-
- ment comprising every width and quality, for
woicottville, ASza eth, 1856. o'
DoPLuSa Bcrages, Berage DeIAiues, Muslin De
LANES. Alapaccas. Prints. and all kinds Of
Wolcottville, April 9th, 1856.
UHTnoooDs and Drspcry. Muslins Of all de-
:" scriptions, Laccs, black Lace Wells, Swiss and
Cambria Eigings, Insertings, Under-Sleeves, Chem
issfscs, &C., for sale very cheap by
wolcottvills, April 9Th, 1856. 49,
nNmA Drilling, Ticking, Checks, Linseys,
- Waking. and ell kinds Of domestic Goods,
W.isstsvia. Apa ssA. aass
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22
New Tailoring Establishment.

Waterbury, january, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-05-22

Wolcottville, March, 1856.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-31
City Intelligence.

FIRE IN oID sIIr-Betwesn L. and O'Clock yesterday
morning FIRE was discovered in the second story Of bald
ing No. II Old slip. originated from are in the gra,e
in the Office Of Story Stevens commission merchant
The improper ia which the CRATE was pa. in
the brick at the bottom resting upon the ostsle
fire through upon the beams, aud thus set Gre the
premises. storey Stevens have sustained a loss 10
their stock of about 340 Insured for % 900 In the
Union Mutual Insurance Company. The fire burnt
through the flooring into the premises OF NJ Angulo
Of segars who sustained about $50 damage In-
tured for 600 in the Hapoves Insurance Company The
building belongs to Nr. j. T. Storm; is dsmsged about
$780, and ia fully insured in the Astor Insurance Co.
The NAoRAAT SLki1RRs STATION Horsls.--The
reports Of the police captains TO the Chief show that
Sunday night nearly two hundred and 6y persons male
and female, furnished with lodgings a the dnren.
station houses OF these the efea number foreign
era cny thirty.thtee being Americans. The name Of
each LOGGER taken down. ard should any Of them apply
for bed more than three times they committed to
Blackwes Island vagrants IL is pitiabls 10 think
there are so many poor creatures "homsess amid
thousand homes duiing this weather.
Ice IN TIE EAST RyFR-The small steamer Ravens wood
made tiip, yesterday morning, to Astoria and back
pnd reported considerable drt ice in parts Of the
East river at certain stages Of the tide The river Is st
closed in places beyond the Gate.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-31
COrUnens, ynuuesss.

TnE LATE FATAL ACCIDENT Mr.. WARSw.-Coroncr
Connery held inquest yesterday at 100 Amos stroc
upon the body Of the late Wm. II. Warner, who was
led on Tuesday afternoon by being struck tho head
with lump Of ice thrown from the roof of the
house Of Twenty sixth street and Fifth avenue by
two aboress in the employment OF Mr.. N. H. Wolfe. inc
jury in the rendered the following verdict; That
the deceased VIM. H. Warner 10 his dcaia by fssc
ture Of the skull by being struck the head wo pass
ing through Twenty sixth street from BROAD way To Yh
avenue, the afternoon OF January 20 1856 or
ice thrown from the roof OF house northwest cS-n.~ ci
fb and Twenty sixth street. either oStsc
named Mchael Fagan and Patrick Cashen, enp.oye1 by
order otN Wolfe, occupant OF said house and
find that said exhibited gross oareessness ia the
Performance Of said work. and that the occupan, said
house Is very censurabe not seeing that proper pre-
caution taken TO guard against accident aud the
jury would further call the attention OF the public auho
rites TO the reckless In which is frequently
thrown from the roofs Of buidings."
Upon the rendition Of the above verdict Tho aborers
committed to prison, in default OF $780, 70 await
the action fthe Grand Jury.
The deceased was very respectable man, wa psno
fcrtc maker by trade and had manufactorv In Wooster
street We understand that Mr. Wolfe IL willing 20 do al
In his power to alleviate the suerngs Of tho beresved
widow, both pecuniary and otherwise.
SUDDEN DEATH-Coroner Gamble held an lnques, upon
the body of man named William Gilchrist, who
found dead In the building OF Thirty eighth street
and Broadway. Death was causcd from dissipation and
exposure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-31
TaIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
House of Representatives.

House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, Jan. So 1856.
sPEAKERsHP
Mr. CRAWFORD (dem) of Ca, offered resolution to
eject Speaker by States each State casting vote lie
said the House absolutely bringing sself into con-
tempt There less anxiety the part the people
relative to organization than there four weeks
ago. He appealed to State rights men to sustain the
proposition.
Mr.. ToDD (back rep of Pa, remarked that the pro-
position repugnant to the constitution OF the House.
Members here to represent the people, and not ine
pendent sovereigntes 1t would be unjust because
would give the power to organize to the minority. If
gentlemen anxious to organize the expressed viii
Of the people they should give way to the great majority
On motion of Mr. ToDD, the resolution laid tue
table by vote OF 1885 to r.
Mr.. CLIsaMAS, (dem) of N c. offered resolution to
elect Speaker by plurality vote, choice shall be
made by the next three trials He said if the resolution
adopted, the majority must in the election
Il was necessary to organize and two months had been
spent in vain expedents TO do 1t would devove
tie Anne party upon the adoption of the resolution
to take their choice between Mr. Orr and Mr. Banks.
Nr. BERBLRr (dem) Of Cal earnestly appealed to gen
temen entertaining conservative principles to oppose the
taye Of that fapacsm which would destroy the vitality
Of the Union.
slate Of the political elements could not recognize the
principle which Is calculated TO place the South at
greater disadvantage than The result
OF the adoption Of the resolution would be the election Of
Mr. Banhs
Mr.. Bora, ldem) Of SC, Opposing the resolution)
looked upon the election of Mr. Banks of the great
est misf0rtunes that could befa the country, ac
count Of the political principles held by Mr. Banks which,
carried out would result in the death OF the principles
Of the constitution and the revolution He appealed to
the democracy to pause before thy assisted IN the ee,
tion Of Mr.. Banks.
Mr. BENNETT, (black rep.) of New York, thought the
only fair way Of eectng organiz lon under present
circumstances by the plurality ruio.
HUMPHREY MARSHALL, TX. NJ of Ky, expected the
democratic party generally would vote against the
luton, but that there would be sufficient diversion in
their ranks TO effect its adoption The people would hold
them to as much responsibility for they would the
map who would throw lghtei squib in powder house.
Mr. GREEN WOOD, (dem.) Of Ark made q motion that
the resolution be tabled. Lost by a tie VOTE
Mr. Clingman's plurality resolution was then rejected
by 106 against no. Adjourned.