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Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Cash and ExchanEe SToRE E.
A. G. BR FOR
Of wolc ottville,

Of Vol c t tvi11e, -sf.set s Would return his thanks to the good people of Iitchfeld County for their liberal patronage which they have extended to him the past year and once would call their attention to the NEw BEAUTIFUL among them can be found: ..a. r. ..
 500 yards PLAID, CHINA SILKS, warranted to wash without fading, price 624 cents.
 300 yards of ' Bischoffs'' celebrated oil boiled, black DRESS SILKS, same kind have sold for the last six years-,eN not crack. pieces ''RICH DRESS SILKS, fashionable goods. pieces Foularis and Plaid Silk for aprons.
 10 pieces beaa!fM printed Cambrics.
 1200 yards Dunnclrs Portsmouth, English and French Muslins and Lawns-price from ten cents to one shilling per yard.
 300 yards Berage De Laincs, che,p, chesp.
 1000 yards Muslin De Laines all prices
 10 pieces Muslin De bage, good colors from 12} to 20 cents.
 50 pieces of American and Scotch Ginghams of all plaids and styles Particular attention is requested to lot of Solid Checks--Scotch goods, warranted fast colors, price 12A cents.
 100 pieces of English and Pacific Calicocs The Pacific Calicoes are the Jest designs and finest fabrics ever printed in America.
 1000 pieces of all kinds of Calicoes of every de- scrpton and price-you sua yourself.
 MOURNING GOODS-partcular 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 thcm
 cf fol 11,o1- Gro De Rhine Shawls-Me best black silk Sdaui eyer rorn.
 15 more of those beautiful Stella Shawls.
 50 printed Cashmere in lively colors, and some as low in price as one dollar and ftty eents
 EMBROIDERIES French Lace and Muslin Collars, Bands, Edgings and Insertings, black and white Laccs, Thread and cotton Elsngs &c.
 BOOTS and SHOES-I deal largely in men &, womcns and childrens Boots and Shoes, too largely to cnumcratc
 READYMADE CLOTHING-a complete assort ment of wooen and Summer Clothing.
 HATS and CAPS-thc best stock on exhibition in Iitchfcld County.
 General assortment of Dry Goods consisting of everything expected to be kept in a country store
 Groceries have been high and are high now-stiIl sell them cheap the cheapest
 DAIRY Goops-Dairy men, sell dairy Salt, annatto Cheese Cappinc, and strancr Cloths, low.
 CROCKERY and HARDWARE good assortment and at prices which will compare with the prices of Lhroord and Bridgpon.
 1 offer the above named Goods for cash Or erclanqe at extremely ioc prices, believing that nnlblc six pence is better than a slow shilling" and that the experience of more than twenty years thrtecn years of which have been engaged in buying,) will be Jas has been hcrctoforc) appreciated by disccynmg public.
 X. G. BRADFORD,
 Wolcottville, Conn, May 18th, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
N E " GO ops!
 For Spring of 1856, at Nc Mel & Braman'S
Old stand of F. D. McNieI.

Old stand Of F. ID. McNlel. rESHE subscribers respectfully announce to the -A people of Itchfeld and neighboring towns that they now opening large assortment Of New Goods for the Spring Trade, and prepared to offer decided bargains in all description of foreign and do- mestic Dry Goods among which may be found
 Ladies Dress Goods of all kinds, Plan Plaid and Striped Dress Silks Black Silks of the best makes. Bombaznes, Alapac- cas, Muslin Dclaincs, laragc Delaincs, all Wool do, Lawns, Musns, French Jacconetts, Mohair Debeiges, Ginghams, Prints, &c.
 Gloves and Hosiery, a complete assortment Shawis, Black Silk Velvets for Capcs, Embroideies Edgings, Linen Handkerchiefs. Swiss Mulis Cambric Skirts, &c., aso large stock of domestic Shectngs Bleaehed and unbleached Shirtnss Ticks, Stripes and Jeans.
 Family Goods Linens. Damask and Snow Drop Table Covers, Napkins Crashes, Towellng. Diapers, Flannels, &c-, &c.
 Also Carpets, Oil Cloths and Paper Hangings of the latest styles and patterns.
 Cloths Cassimeres and Vestings, comprising the choicest of French, English and German manu- factures. E Gentiemen's Furnishing Goods of every de- scription.
 In their Grocery Department may be found full stock of Teas Coces Spices Sugars Molasses, Flour Meal, Fish, and all articles for family usc at reduc- ton from the recent high prices.
 Also, Crockery and Glass Ware. \ very large and complete assortment of fashionable; Bootcs White Iron Stone China, full setts Ironsides Stone China, Common q. C. Ware of all kinds, Fire Proof Ware, &c., Glass Lamps, Canestcks, Spoon Holders, Fruit Dishes Tumblers &c.
 wooden-ware, Tubs. Fails. &c. EE Those in want of goods in our line will find it to their advantage to give us call before supplying themselYes-as our stock is complete in all it's branches, and greater bargains will be offered than ever before known. All goods bought at this estab iishnent warranted to be what they represented. Goods delivered to any part of the village.
 F. D. MCNEIL.
 : WI. H. BRAMAN a EtcLfeld, March esth, ls56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
.Dry Goods, Groceries, &c..g.

yuyHE shbscsibers would return their thanks for D the very liberal patronage with which their Store has been favored in the past-and they hope nv os1stant attention to the wants of the trading nubc and bv a system of fair and honorable dealing to retain their share of the trsdea Our stock of Goods is lar0e which we are selling at small profits Our Grocery department is full and complete, and we feel confident of our ability to satisfy aH who nnrchase of us that they, receive their moneys worth Call and decide for yourselves before pur- chasing elsewhere -
 South Norfolk, Ma,sh, 1856. 5s, tszgsEs'sis nssd
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
MANSION HOUSE,
"nn. H.

AVlNG taken this House, the subscriber is U II prepared to extend to travellers and others the best of accommodations for man and beast
 The Hotel is located in the peasantest part of the village and no effort will be spared to render it at all times n desirable home for those who may visit the place. To the members of the Bar and others of Ltcheld 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.
 Litchfcld Nav 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

n NE of the best selected assortments of Groceries y Provisions and catabcs of all kinds that have ever been seen in Ltchfcld purchased in the different markets last week by the subscriber Such for good living will please call at the Store in West Street and examine his new stock of nccessarics and luxuries. CHARLES MCNEIL.
 Ltchfied April 1st 1SJG
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Millinery and Fancy Goods! New sDrin& Styles

NE ISSES FARNSWORTH having returned from MI New York with large assortment of elegant 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 so literally bestowed and will spare pains to suit the tastes of all who may favor them with call.
 ssj' Straw bonnets repaired and bleached.
 Ltchfcd April lth, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
GePse Feathers.

VuNHE subscribers have made arrangements to keep II constant supply of first-rate article of GEESE FEATHERs, selected and packed with great care by ourselves, in packages of from 20 to 50 lbs-and will furnish at all times any quantity from 20 to 1000 lbs of quality they will warrant good as the best. and at as low prices can be purchased of equal quality in the state. s. & L. HURLBJTT
 Winchester, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
NEW GOODS.

ID LEACaED GoODS-A complete assort- l1 ment comprising every width and quality, for sale by A. G. BRADFORD.
 Wolcottville, April 9th, 1856. II. DOPLINS. Bcrages, Beragc DeIaines Muslin De Laines, Alapaccas, Prints, and all kinds of Dress Goods for sale by A. G. BRADFORD.
 Wolcottvillc, April 9th, 1856.
 w HTTE GooDsand Drapery, MusIins of all de " scriptions, Laces, black Lace veils, Swiss and Cambric Edginss. Insertings UnderSIecves, Chem. isettcs, &c., for sale very cheap by
 2 ->aA-@s- 4ses@.l.@ A. G. BRADFORD.
 Wolcottville, April 9th, 1856. sss
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
G A Voice from Waterbury Great Reduction in the Prices of all Articles a. necessary for the support of Lifsll

a necessary for the support of Lifel! DARTRAM < ALLEN would respectfully an. 1D nounee to the residents of litchiield and ,i- cnty that they have reduced tho price of all articles of Flour, Eee Groceries. Provisions &c from ten to twelve per cent and that they are now prepared to sell all the neccssrcs of life much cheaper than any other concern in the county. Their assortment is large and varied, and people visiting Waterbury will find 1t an object to call Ivf
 BARTRAM X ALLEN. Waterbury, January, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Corners United States Type Foundry, Nos. go, 3i aud B Beekmam Street, New York. To Printers and Publishers.


 Nes. go, 3i aud B Beekmnm Street, New York.
 To Printers and Publishers. THNHE undersigned beg to inform the Trade that IL they have issued their New Quarto Specimen Book of Printing Types, Bordering, &c, and that it is ready for delivery to their old patrons and to all who patronize their Foundry. In it will he found series of Faces, from Pearl to Pca sur passing if possible, their celebrated Series o Scoe Cul Faces. The Fancy Type Department exhibits an unsur- passable variety of beautiful styles, selected from France. Germany and England. The Scripts and Borderngs are for the first time presented to the printing public and arc 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 stylc is now completed and ready for sale
 Every article necessary to perfect Printing Es- t:,bshment 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 patrons of their disposition and ability not to allow themselves to be surpassed for fair dealing, whether orders by letter or oher wise. -.- a-
 JAMES CONNER & SONS. fE The Type on which this paper is printed is from CONNER SoSs' United States Type Foundry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
E House and Lot for Sale.

TulHE subscriber offers for sale his House and lot
 II in West Street. The House is conveniently ar ranged for one or two families The lot contains of acre of land we'll stocked with fruit, with good barn, cistern and wood-house. Persons wish- ing to secure bargain, will do we'll to embrace the present opportunity. -
 Iitchfeld, January 24, 1856. b 5s .sss3aasa
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

NrEDICAL INSTITUTION OF YALE COLLEGE. WI The Course of Lectures for lS56- 57, will mencc on THunsnAy, September 18th, and continue four months
 BENJAMIN SULLIVAN, MD, LLD., Prof Emeritus f Chemistry and Pharmacy. s5se.-s s $. h EEI IvRs, M D., Prof Emeritus of Matcria Me,lica and Therapeutics.
 JONATHAN KNIGHT, MD, Prof Of the Principles and Practice of Surgery. aff AHA m cmARLs HooEER, MD, Prof of Anatomy and Physiology
 hExnr BRONSON, MD, Prof of Materia Mcdica and Therapeutics.
 WoAfuIsorox HOOKER, M.D Prof of the Theory and tssctice of Physic.
 BEAyAMIk SILIInAS JR MD. Prof of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
 PLnY A. JEwxr, M D., Prof of Obstetrics. NIsec1ure fees, s68 50. Matriculation. s5l Gradn- ation, 9I6 ~'V
 CHARLES HOOKER, Dean of the Faculty. New Haven, June, ls56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Scotch Pebbles

EUST received by the subscriber an assortment eD of Spectacles set with genuine pebbles which he will sell at the lowest price, Also, quantity of pebbles unset to accommodate those who may wish them set to their frames those in want of either are invited to call and sec for themselves
 R. MERRIMAN. Litchfeld, April 30th, 1s56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
rrMn..

l4 v CASKS HADSELL'S LIME, just received eD and for sale low, by @ & S'A '
 ,-. WOODING & LEWIS, Wolcottvillc, March 31st, 1856 ''' - DIAPER RANGINGs-An unusually large E- and attractive stock of the above goods this day opening at the Granite Store Wolcottville.se .s, WOODING X LEWIS. rARPETs AND OIL CLoTHs.-A new lot V just received, consisting of Tapestry, mgrains, Half Wool, &c with Druggets, Mats, Mattings, &c. Oil Cloths 4-4 and GA wide !.
 WOODING & LEWIS. DLACK SILKS, of the same very superior -HD brand as those heretofore sold by us Also, Striped Silks, Dc Laines, Shalleys, &c
 WOODING & LEWIS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
The Gould Seminary, An English and French, Boarding and Day
 school for Young Ladies.
 ITCHFIELD, CONN.
G II. HOLLISrER, Esq, PRESIDENT. MISS $. HOGAN, PRINCIPAL.

.
 ASSISTANT TEACHERS,
 MISS H. J. STYLES MISS $. \. STYLES ED UPIIS will be received into this Institution. de- M signed for the efficient and thorough education of young ladies' on Monday the 7th day of July next The scholastic year is divided into two sessions, commencing the first Wednesdays of November and May next, each followed by vacation of four weeks
 The number of boarding pupils will be limited i; none will be received for less than one year. u1ess some definite arrangement is made to the contrary before entering.
 Ho.rI mi in E,,vi .h I,t
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
Great Slaughter in Kansas!
 AND THE DRY-GooDs LINE, AT HI. w. Adams S Co.'S Mercantile Emporium.

DRY GOODS, HARDWARE, CROCKERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, CARPETS PAPER HANGINGS,
 GROCERIES, WOODEN WARE &c Sc.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

nUhT1vAToRs. Improved Eagle Cultlvators &< for sais by
 utchnsId, June i7th, 1858.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21

Litehaeld. March. 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-08-21
New Goods fer Spring.

Litchfield, Conn January 7th, 1856.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-06
Proposals for Copper-plate Engraving.

OFFICE KSuPRRINrKnDENr PUBLIC PRINTINs,}
Washington, July 25, 1855 I
DUPLICATE PROPOSALS. WILL BERE.
~ ceived at this office until the lith day OF
August next. al l2 O'Clock m for engraving up.
steel copper in the highest style Of the sew
eral styles OF The art OF steel copper plate en-
craving, various maps, profles, Panoramic views
snd views OF scenery required to illustrate the
several reports Of surveys OF railroad route to the
Pacific ocean.
Each proposal must be accompanied by satisfac.
tory evidence Of the ability Of the party bidding
70 execute The work, by specimens Of each class
or style OF work bid FOR, executed In bis or their
own ONCE, ana by statement Of the Yorce which
can be employed by each upon the work
Itis to be distinctly understo cd that no bids
will be entertained from any parties not directly
engaged In, and practically acquainted with, the
vie Of work bid for.
The bid will state separately the pri. .e, and but
one price, for each style ofensraving (specifying
whether in line or otherwise) of each map or
plate bid for and the time required for executing
Contacts will be entered into with and bonds
with Sc: urity will be required from the success
fu bidders for their faithful Of the work
bid for.
All work will be required to be executed "to the
satisfaction Of the Secretary Of War;
The work can be inspected by persons desrous
Of bidding therefor, upon application at this Of
hce. ....
The proposals must be addressed. one to the
"Chaifman Of the Committee on Engraving
"House Of Representatives United States,, md
one to A, g. Seaman, Superintendent Public
Printing, Washington, ID g ,a,d d be Plainly en-
dorsed Proposals tor Steel or Copper; Plate En-
graving.n A. q. SEAMAN,
jY -dtl4thAug superintendent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-06

Mr.. LATHAM AND THE PIrrsBURG AND SrKe-
BENyILLE RAILROAD Mr.. Latham arrived
here on Monday last, in company with Mr..
John 5. King, one Of the contractors TO com
plete the Pittsburg and Steubenville railroad
AT meeting of the Board yesterday, In ao-
cordance with a previous arrangement, Mr..
Isaac Jones, the President Of the Company,
voluntarily resigned his Office, to take effect
on the lst October, and Mr. Latham was
unanimously elected President Of the Com
pany, as a reward for the important services
which he has rendered ia bringing 10 a sue
cessful termination the contract 70 finish
equip and run the road.
We learn that Mr. Latham has hssn acting
as an assistant in the banking house of John D
Thompson, ESQ. New York, nearly ever since
the failure of the house Of Selden, Withers A.
Co., of Washington city.
In the failure Of Seltcn, Withers 4 Co,
Mr.. Lstham's reputation a negotiator and
financier had suffered very materially, but
whatever damage IL may have sustained by
the unfortunate suspension Of that house has
been fully repaired by his able and successful
initiation and prosecution Of the contract
which he has made 20 complete the Pittsburg
and Steubenyille Railroad.
1t is evident that none but an energetic,
patient and skillful negotiator, could have
made this contract, reconciling the conflicting
and jarring interests by which the road was
surrounded We understand the work will
he commenced in a few days, with q strong
force of men, and all, except the bridges, will
be finished in December next.-PinybHrg
paper, 27th-
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OFFICIAL,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May %, 1885.
Notice Is hereby given to the holders Of the
stock issued pursuant to the aot Of Congress of
ssd July, 1875, that such stock is rsdesmable by
its terms, and will be paid at the Treasury the
surrender OF the certificates thereof, on the 18th
Of November next, when interest thereon win
cease
This department, will continue to purchase such
stock prior to said day Of redemption, and will
pay therefor the following premium, in addition
TO the interest accrued to the day Of purchase,
with one days interest for the money to reach
the vendor:
On such stock received at the Treasury between
the lst day Of June and the 3Ist day Of July, in
elusive, one-haR Of one per cent on the amounts
specified In the certificates;
On such stock received between the 1st and 3lst
days Of August, one-fourth Of one per cent;
And on such stock received after the 3lst day of
August, the interest accrued thereon, and one
days additional interest only, win be paid.
Certificates Of such stock transmitted under
this notice must be duly assigned to the United
States by the party entitled to receive the pur-
chase money; and when sent prior to the 1st J uly
the curren: half years interest mu also be as
signed by thspresent stakeholder, ott erwIse such
interest VIII be payable as heretofore.
And notice Is further given to holders Of other
stocks ofthe United States that this department
will purchase the same between the 1st day Of
June md the lst day Of December next, unless
the sum Of 81 500 ,OOOshah be previously obained
and will pay for the same, in addition to the in
terest accrued from the day Of the last dividend
of Interest, aud one days additional interest for
the money TO reach the vendor the following rates
OF premium:
On stock Of the loan Of 1912, premium Of 10
pr cent;
On st'ck Of the loans Of lsa7 and 1913 premium
Of is per cent;
And on stock issued under the act Of 9th Sep
tember, 1880, commonly called Texan indemnity
stock, premium Of per cent.
Certificates transmitted under this notice should
be duly assigned to the nited States by the par
~ entitled to receive the money; and IL sent pre-
vieus to the lst July, the current half years IN
teret must also be assigned by the present stock
holder otherwise the interest for the half year to
that day will be payable to him as heretofore.
Paymeat for all the foregoing stocks will be
made by drafts on the assistant treasurers at Bos-
ton, New York, or Philadelphia, as the parties
entitled to recsive the money may direct
JAMES GUTHRIE,
m zs-dtlaHov Secretary Of the Treasury.
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paper, 27th

UNDERGROUND RAILRoAD.-The Richmond
Dispatch says: On the 4th Of July last, q yel-
low fellow, named Jordan Preston, owned by
Messrs T. & S. Hargrove, tobacconists, er-
bibited his independence by running Of from
his masters, and as they supposed his object
was to escape to a free State, they offered q
reward of $500 for his apprehension. On Fri
day night last, the owner Of this negro, hsv-
ing reasons TO believe that be was about max
ing an effort to get to w ashington, sent Messrs.
VIM. Hargroye and VIM. S. jenkins in that
direction, and when they got near Aqua
Creek, they discovered Jordan on the Rich-
mond and Frederick cars, under the care OF .
white man. They Immediately seiled the
negro, but unfortunately, in the excitement,
the white man gave them the slip and made
good his escape Jordan hsd disguised him
self by blackfng his face and having bis hair
curled, but the two young men knew her 90
we'll, that they had DO difficulty In recognising
him 1t is proper for us to add, that no blame
is attached to the officers Of the Richmond and
Fredericksburg Railroad Company, - the
negro was put on the cars by white man,
who gave the requisite security that all Nas
right. Jordan had forged emancipation
paper signed Loftin b. Elicit, and had changed
his name to John st. Clair.
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