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DIAPER MoIsTENER.--A New Invsn-


il ton for Moistening the leaves of Copying
Book, Postage Stamps, Envelopes, and Moisten-
ng the Fingers when Counting Bank Bills also
useful for various other purposes. 1t will be
found an indispensable article fer every Desk. II
is perfectly simple and cheap and must come in
TO general use.
The following few complimentary opin-
ions Of the Press:
PAPER MoIsTENER.-A new and very neat use
full invention for moistening post office stamps,
envelopes, sheets in copying book, counting
bank bills &c. This does away with the disagree
able method Of mostening stamps, &c, with the
onguc. Ii is patent article, vary simple and
cheap, and will be universally adopted as
I is seen.-Boston Transcript, Seln. 1854.
PAPER MoIsTENER-A new invention for mois
ening postage stamps, envelopes, sheets in
copying book, counting bank bills, &c. The
common way OF mostening stamps with the
tongue is very disagreeable and inconvenient
also the usual way of wetting sheets in copying
book, by using brush which has 10 be dipped in
water, is inconvenient and very difficult To give
paper an even moisture, which is very desirable
for copying letters. This article obviates these
difficulties, besides being useful for various other
purposes. II is also perfectly simple and cheap,
and must come into general USE Boston Post
Sept, 1854.
PAPER MoIsrENER-A newly invented and very
useful little contrivance for moistening postage
stamps and envelopes, and for wetliEg sheets in
a copying book &c. Ii costs hut little, and will
save the tongue good deal of unpleasant work
Boston TrareHer. .Sept, 1854.
Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR & MAURY,
T.. l.
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GRACE LEE, by Julia Kavanah, author
NJ Of Daisy Burns, Madeleine, Nathalie, &c.
The Summer Land; Southern Story by
child of the sun. Just published and for sale by
R. FARNHAM,
April 10 Corner Penn avenue and 1Ith ST.
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NEW AND IMPORTANT BOOKs.-Is-
IN rael and the Gentles, by DIR. Isaac Da
Costa.
Paleys Evidences of Christianity, with Notes
and Additions, by Charles M. Marine.
Lectures delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association of London.
Words 10 Win Souls, twelve sermons by emf.
nent Diyines ofth Church Of England
= Letters and Remains of the late Rev w. II
Hewitson 2 vols
The Works OF the Rev. Edward Bickersteth, l6
vols.
Autobiography and "reminiscences OF the Rev.
VIM. Jay, of Bath.
Scripture Testimony TO the Messiah, by John
Pync Smith, d. d. For sale by
GRAY ~ BALLA NTYNE
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NEW YEARS PREsENTS--M. w
In GAIT 81 BRO. will open this day magnif-
cent assortment of Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware
and Fancy Goods, suitable for presents, 10 which
they invite the attention OF purchasers.
NJ. w. GAIT ~ BROTHER,
Jan 3-3t Penn. av, betw. 9th and 10th ,t.
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A NEW EDITION, IN ONE VOLUME,
OF Mr. KrSesLEY's Popular Work,
HYPATIA; Or New Foes with an Old Face,
BY the author of yeast "Aton Locke &c
vol. 12mo, Price 81 25.
nF the author Of "Hypatia" the London Spec
~ tater says: Take him all in all, Engla
has no literary man of his years who can set up
beside him as his equal in variety and quality OF
endowments and 10 richness of promise"
Unsurpassed by any kindred work in the Eng
lish language National Inteligeneer.
Published by CROSBY, NICHOLS & CO.,
Boston and for sale in Washington by
TAYLOR 81 MAURY
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John IL. BUTHMANN, Importer and
Dealer in Wine. Brandy, Cigars &c.

jim IL. bUTHMANN, Importer and
- Dealer In Wine, Brandy, Cigars, sc.
pennsylvania avenue, south side, between Fourl
and-a-Half and Sixth streets, has received his fu-
stock and assortment OF the above, consisting IN
part Of
Madeira, Sherry, Port OF various grades, Cham.
payne, in quarts and pints, different Nfands.
great variety Of Rhine Wine, some OF II
sparkling.
Also, ST. Peray sparkling red and white Clarei
al prices from SO so per dozen 10 the highest
order.
And numerous other kinds of Wine
Also. very superior Cognac pale and dark;
Scheidam Gin, Jamaica Rum, fine old Whis
kew Irish Malt, Cordals, and Havana Cigars
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LINE JEWELRY.-I have just received
IL new supply of the latest styles of wery
and have just finished fine lot Of pu 9 silver
ware, such as Tea Sets, Gobeis, Cups, Spoons,
Forks, Ladies, Butter, Fish. and Pie Knives
Napkin Rings, &c, &c All of which will sell
at much lower prices than is usually asked for the
same quality of goods at other establishments in
this city, and will warrant every article as repre-
scented at time of sale. III. O. HOOD,
AIS Penn. avenue, between Al and 9th streets
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NEW CITY DIRECTORY.-Wa shington
IN and Georgetown Directory, just published.
Congressional Directory for the Second Session
OF the Thirty-Thrd Congress of the United States
of America.
For sale at TAYLOR E MAURY'S,
Feb ~ Bookstore, near Ninth street
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HARPER,S MAGAZINE for June, at
IL SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore.
Fanny Ferns new book, secoad series of her
Leaves.
Reginald Lyle, by Miss Pardoe.
Rival Beauties, or Love and Diplomacy.
knickerbocker Magazine for June.
Behind the Scenes by Lady Bulwer
Dickens's Household Words, for June.
All the new books and magazines received as
fast as published, and for sale at
JOE SHILEINGTON'S Bookstore,
Odeon Building, corner Al street
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TI,HE ARR UNION OF LONDON. plan

Agent for Washington,
TAYLOR 81 MAURY,
Jan. II bookstore Qeaf 9-h =.
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lid GLOVES.-A fresh supply of Gents
IN Liz ht-eolored Kid Gloves at
STEVENS'S
Feb 24-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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WATER COLOR Messrs.
w TAYLOR az MAURY beg to announce
that at the suggestion OF several of our citizens,
the pictures now on exhibition at their store, will
be ratified for. Eleven Prizss-60 chances at S.
bookstore near 9th street. April 7.
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UNITED STATES MAIL ROUTE,
ONLY So HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS TO NEW
YORK! AND SO HOURS TO CINCINNTIl
CHICAGO d MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD
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Summcr Arrangement.
r. Es%#xa NEW YORK TO AND FROM
s7A saHH--A4sAL BANY AND fROY.-On and
after Monday, May s, 1854 the trains will ysn as
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11
The Evidence ef Il Dsmscrat.

-Mr. John Es Cook, ! Conneccticut Demo crat. went to Kansas .last Spring to practice 'Iav. His sympathies being with tic Piorce party le had i'll. lI.ofportanity to scqusint him self Nith the Border RuI6an eharacter, and sof 'c0urse, he became . Free State inan. He R noS. iD Coniecticat and gives the following acs count If the murder of . friend " the gang of Rufiians who asked Lawrence, under the authority of the United States officers. Just read tue following
 Mr. Cook then gave thrilling account of the murder of yonng Stewart from New York They (Cook and Stewart) were upon the road one day when they met two men mounted on horseback. The question, as common in Kan sas, as How are you w in Connecticut, of i" Where are you from p asked by Stewart, Ewas. answered, From Lawrence" Another common question, What is your business p Our business is to do what we damn please" !" Still supposing them to be friendly, Stewart asked another question, Where are you go- i'm" l" The answer was, "we are going to Franklin, but yoH are going to hell P At the same instant rife was levied at him and the bullet striking Stewart in the forehead, his blood and brains were scattered over the collar of Mir. Cook"
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11
69t 8iif5gfiD Glllllirlr
 nffbhasld conn. Ihu1sd.y. sset lh 165f
FOR PRESIDENT. JOHN .. FREMONT.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT, WILLIAM F. DAKTON.

FAk be it from us to say e6e werd which shall in jure the feelings of living man! let hrther from us be the day, when we shaii heitste to speak the wrong and despise traitors. We are reaching lifes meridian, we haven never held an office and never pect to- We have no disappointments to .ehafe us, no political aspirations to gratify, and thus we think, can be looked upon as candid and unbiased in our views. God help us !" to walk humbly, to
 love mercy and to do justice in the land There is no sword, however that cuts like the truth and in manfully proclaiming the same, one yields most scathing weapon.
 Bear us no malice, men of the North, when we call you traitors, renegades, sycophants We appeal to your own conscences for the justice of our words to the recolections of your childhood, to the in- strnction of your mothers. No man leaves the ranks of the Democratic any other party this day. and joins the forces of the Administration for con- scientious motives. No, he goes over, either in spirit of vindictiveness or ambition. He does not forsake the side that battles for freedom for moral
 ty, for constitutional rights and the Unon to take part with combatants, who openly assaii the n- stitutions that fostered him, and the mother that
 o'~ AAAAAA' AAo iS O oo"aIu, poitioon ufStafu who will stand by sisters grave, and hear that sister maligned because she taught in the village free-school There is no depth abysanal enough for him. His first Inspirations drew in the free air of our hills; his first words lisped .Our Father who art in Heaven ;'' and now, trembling in his shoes and crouching in his gait he lawns at the heel of Slavery, and forgets he born in the image of his Maker.
 We know that gold is potent wand, that office is a magic load-stone. We know that south of Ma sons and Dixons line, it buys human forms, but there it cannot bdy souls. Are we more base than they who deal in thcws, and bones and flesh! Even so here are men who sell conscience and here the Administration cofcrs buy body and soul alike We love the North God knows we are willing to die for it. We love it's domestic institutions
 is not ono from the nursery to the grave we do not reverence and would it not be cowardly in us to stand still, and not vndicatc the same from vile as- pensions! As you love your wife and children, so love we our Northern home, and oar free born broth ers-so love we our country and her blood-bought institutions and let us perish, and our grave be unknown to humanity and unwatcred by a tear if we prove recrcant to thee free spirit of Northern Liberty!
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

BRILLIANT TO THE LAsr.--A gentleman writ ing from Paris, states that M Place, the French banker, who recently failed for the immense amount of sixteen million francs, gave, on the evening before the grand catastrophe, splen- did dinner, to which were invited all the celebrities of'a certain grace upon the Bourse, together with an equal number of ladies. The feast was one of the most recherche kud-the cost probably being not less than twenty-five dollars head and the buoyant spirits of the liberal host were the theme of general admra- ton. When the enthusiasm was at its height, a magnificent dessert was placed upon the ta- ble, having in the centre vase of silver gilt, which Mr. Place ordered the waiter, to pass round to the ladies, as it contained few nuts for their especial cracking. Every lady then plunged her hand within the vase, and drew forth whatever chance bestowed in the shape of some rare jewel the cheapest of which could not have been worth less than sixty dollars, while some of them were of great price, Af- ter this delightful ceremony, the generous host took his leave amid tile reiterated applause of his guests. The next day his house was silent deserted, and dedication of sixteen millions was announced before the Tribunal of Com mcrce.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

CAMPAIGN IscrpENr-A gentleman ef this villagc [Winsted] tor whom still entertain high per- sonal respect two or three weeks ago withdrew bis subscription to the winstcd Herald, for political reasons, and with it, discontinued copy he had been sending to democratic brother-in-aw outin Gen. tral New York. Yesterday the same gentleman e.licd with sl. 50 in his hand to renew the sub. scription of his brother-in-law who had come tut for Fremont, and wants the Herald for one year more Days of absence have not yet oblitefatcd from the memory of many of our readers highly esteemed townsman of several years ago-Mr. Lew is Loomis. He has our hearty welcome to the Re- publican ranks.--- Wuasted Herald
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11
Village Meeting,

The Committee appointed to receive application for the improvement of this Village, will meet at the Town Poor House, on Thursday 1ltll of Septcm- Der. The following improvements will then be let to the highest bidder:
 To run a track from the East Hill in line due West to the top of the eminence known as the West Hill, to uproot, tear down, mutilate, de- stroy and sack all enclosures, parks, and yards known on such highway, to employ teams to remove all post-irons and foundation stones, and to then plough and SOW the same for its whole length with Canada thistlcs. They will also beon hand ts s~snl- inc any mal,hi.e the grubbing and tearing ap of roots sach as might be employed in the removing and uprooting of the large elms, known as the an cestral elms of this village. They very desirous that this business should be hastened that the town may be in due order during the session of the pres eat Court and County Fair. banquet in honor of the completion, will be held at the Town Poor House, at which the Executive Committee who tore down the West Park, will be present.
 By order of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

A WEALTH OF CoppER.-The vein of copper on which tho Minnesota miue is situated, is be- ing worked in different portions along its whole extent Its total length is over 10000 feet For distance of 80 fathoms down it works richly, and without any signs of giving out as the works go deeper. If, along it's whole length the vein will work to the depth of so fathoms, then there gre 22o, o,0o0 fathoms, yielding l,0o0 lbs. per fathom; calling one third of this ground dead, the ballauce viii yield 7S,000 tuns of copper, worth at the prcscutrates the enormous sum of $29. .35f 900. Several European mipes are worked at 2,000 feet and more, vertical distance below the surface. Such n vertical distance would make the present inclination of the vein nbout A66 fathoms-depth, and ~would give in it's wholeiength l,2sl ,bu0 fathoms of ground, which, at the rate above named, would yield 640,7 tuns of copper, worth at present rates $256, BOG, 900; and this is but one vein, while in Minnesota there are two others, proved to be very rich. and no accounts has been talk en of the rich counter lodes, branches and feed CTS. which everywhere form so important a part of the miners wealth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE. c. Seymour, son of Sylvester, of New Hartford young man of 2S years of age, shot himself with pistol in that village last Friday afternoon. He was Ut tho house of his brother Mfr. H. H. Stone, at the time. The occurrence is causeess, in far as his friends arc aware, but since his death circumstances are recalled which afford reason for attributng tho melancholy event to mental Arrangement. The young n,an had ever sustained a'commcndable character, and ths grief suffered by his rieuds is felt and shared b the community in which he livcd.- Winsted Hsraid ff '
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11
Local Items

We learn with regret, that Robbins Battcll, Esq, of Norfolk has lost h ths horse distemper, both of his fine Stallions, Raven and Falcon. The former was valued at S2 800 This is indeed great loss to our stock raising community We have no doubt, however, that the energy of Mir Battei has been re- waredand that at the next Fair he will sec several representatives of the old horses fully eqaal their siros. .---r-s- 's-t
 We understand that $50 900 will put the Brass Rolling Mill at Plymouth in good condition and that the recreation of the same will at once be conmen- eed. We hear also, that Mir. Thomas health is gradually improving.
 The track on the grounds of our County Agricul- tura Society, is now being improved, and the fences again erected Provision for the exhibition of stock and display of domestic wares, is being made, and we trust every man in the community will keep himself awake to the importance of the subject
 small number of our citizens were thrilled few evenings since by a clear and touching account of the Kansas matter, delivered by Mr. Hall, of the New Haven Company. So interesting were his statements that the citizens present irrespective of Iart, resolved to hear him again. and therefore ap- pointed Wednesday (this day) for a public meeting for the benefit of Free State brothers in Kansas
 Our citizens were delighted, on Friday evening, by Lecture from the Rev, Dr. Richards, of the EIm Park Collegiate Institute upon the Matter and Meth od to be employed in the Education of American Youth We trust, all heads of familieswin remem- ber that Dr. Richards gives thorough instruction as his Institute in North Street.
 & 3 E a# %s
 The September Term Of the Superior Court, Judre tarks presidiag, commenced its session on Tuesday the 9th instant The trial of Bradley will probably not take place under twoor three weeks
 letter in gentleman at the Falls yillare Al. Meeting, assures us that he xitnes.ed the tsking of several votes among the crowd. and that each gave quites najority for Fremont.
 Barnun and Riehsdsos, of Lime Rock. .re for the AdninistEation. ~hile their employees, (some ihissy in numher.l are all for Fremont
 \ vote ~as taken tt Fslls village last veek among ! crowd, who were erecting Democstic F1ag Sta6 :; giving good majority for Fremont.
 A Bcg was brought to our jail last night from Warren guilty of stealing sss0 from his employer
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11
How Free ssste 1Een BseSms Soldiers.

How Free State men Become Soldiers.
 Mr. Root, who went .to Kansas with the New ffa- ven Co.,, was non-combatAnt in his principles. and the only man ofstle party who refused to take . rifle. With his wife and three children he took claim, to the west of Lawrence built small house and ploughed and sowed several acres of grain after thus attending to his crops with his team and what money he possessed he went to a neighboring town where he procured furniture and provisions On his return he was stopped by a squad of Ruffianss and the question: If you could have your way, would you make Kansas afree or slave state, vas put to him. Of course he answered in the negative. This is all we want of you," replied the leader of the band, at which word two men advanced and held cooked revolvers to ishead, while the rest of tho party knocked open his boxes, aud appropriated his provisions: having finished this work they placed a halter about his neck and infQ<med him he had five minutes to live, and with hands pinioncd lead him to the shade of large tree over whose limbs they cast the rope the wretchcd now begged for a moment to pray-this was refused him, and he was hosted little way from the ground after being suspended thus few minutes the rope slackened and he told that in consideration of his having a wife and family, he might be spared but that if ever he opened his mouth to say word about ma- king the State free one, theywould hang him to the first tree. He was now ordered off, they retain ing his provisions, Being a man of insinuating manners, he at last enlisted their sympathies, and permitted to return with his goods to his anx- ious family. His companion, Mr Barlow, of Water bury, has published his statement, and we now re- peat the language of the non-combattant New-Eng- lander, Sir,' said he to our informer, "I came here opposed to the practice of carrying arms be- lieving that any man who was peaccably inclined, and who interfered with no other mans affair.", could pass through the land unmolcstcd My prin- ciples are still tho am opposed to carrying arms but these Missourians arc pack of sasagcs, and would shoot one quick as I would dog
 and if ever am attacked again, I shall l--and for
 aught we know he is now enlisted in tho ranks of
 Captain Walker, who, like himself has been driven
 to take the field; and this is the way they mako
 Free State men soldiers in Kansas.-Spcoch of Afr.
 HdH, Ae Ne,c H1rcn Emigrdat
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

lN digging for the foundation of new store for Bowen McNamee, on Broadway, New York, the foundation of the broadway theaer has been under mined, and on Thursday moraing piece of the wall, about twenty by thirty feet, fell down with tremendous crash letting down the stage of the the ater and pitching lot of scenery and stage machi- nery into the vacant lot. general crash If tho whole wall was fearsd and the street was barricaded so as to exclude carriages. 9-
 MT. Bowen is one of the Editorsand owners of the Independent We are well acquainted sifh the warfare which this journal carries on with nquity of any kind but this burrowing under theatres is new business altogether
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

CRAsH.-About F o'clock on Thursday night, the second floor of Gilbert & Bronson's store, 16s State street fell with tremendous crash, carrying with it several tons of iron and stove pipe. The timber which supported the floor proves 10 have been decayed. The damage to the stoves upsn' the fIrst floor was considerable, and the whole loss win amount to some $500 or slooo twas very forsu- nate that the fall occurred in the night time, other wise there might have been serious ioss of life person was sleeping at the time in the back pat Of the store who made his exit through tho rear window and over the yard fence most terribly ffightened
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11

TnE Hartford Times appears with long list of the of Presidents Senators. and defunct politicians who about to cast their votes for the Adminis- tratioa.
 Doubtless, would it extend its genealogical re- searches it would find the sons of many of our Co., lonial Governors, who went even farther than will these young sprigs of aEstocracy, and Jed in the ranks of British soldiers who traced our fathers by their bloody tracks in the snow. Shame on you who claim to be the leader of Young Democracy l. Shame on you who learned to set type by the side of free mechanics who have 90 long stood with the people, and opposed property qualification, and the intrusion of wealth and power into the home of the poor man, to now turn the sod of mouldy aristoc- racy, and with trumpet made from the shin bone of . Webster and Randolph, proclaim to us how their sons are about opposing our desre for equal rights!
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-09-11
California,

gentleman, formerly resident of this Village, there is little doubt but that the State will give majority for Frcemont. He is u,an of much re- fection, and his being connected with the Expresses of that country renders his sd of observation very large. +-.