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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-05-24

' THE LATE SHOOTING WasAington,
May 9.-The examination in the case Of Mr..
Herbert, for shooting Thomas Heating, at
Wizards Hotel, was resumed this evening,
The Court room was densely crowded with
members of Congress and Others. The District
Attorney, Key, asked a postponement Of the
case, stating that at his instance, Sccreta.s,.
Marcy had requested Mr.. Du Bots, The Ncther.
lands Minister. who saw the occurrence, tic
appear as q witness, bnt Mr.. Du Bots had de-
clincd doing so at present, wishing first to con,
suit with the other members of tile Diplomatic
Corps. Mr.. Marcy in his note to Mr.. Key ex
presses the opinion that it is probable the min
lister will not be able to make up his ,ulind till
to morrow or next day.
Mr.. Key remarked that Mr.. Du Bois mus
appear voluntarily, foreign ministers being ex
empt from process in such cases. p-
The counsel for the defence opposed the post,
ponement, and the sitting justices ordered thu
examination to proceed. 4sIa5,a
d Mcssrs. Arnold, Harris, John Il. Reynolds
Major Graham and VIM. A. Gardiner were cx
AHMED for defense. The last was the gentleman
who was in company with Herbert in thu
dining room when the difficulty occurred, ant
with whose pistol Herbert shot Heating, hay
ing taken it on "Wednesday night from The
mantelpiece of the room in which himself ant
Herbert lodged. MIR. Gardiner gave a graphic
description of the fight, in which he was {
prominent actor. 'g.. -' WI .gf.
Messrs. Bradley, Weller, Percy Walker ant
Phillips addressed the Court in favor of thu
discharge of the prisoner. ..am, pl.a,
Mr.. Key replied on the part Of the prosecu
ton, the question of bail entering largely into
the argument. NJ" g"s
The case occupied five hours. The Justice:
will give their decision tomorrow. Herber
was remanded to the custody Of the Marshal.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-05-24
1natured Gerry

and carefully matured Gerry
mpnder, (the obvious object 9 t
whicf was to Place all the effect
ite Ametdican Strength y asins
gle disproporfionately large
Ward by itself, and thus render
the other five easy ssag-Nicht
conquests,) Americanism would
notsso mulch AS show its head.
Butitrwas4et tt-father-to too fata
and the ssu,ppo9ssiittiioh hAD been dis.
sipated likeian dnwholesomel fog
There are re <, cheerful &c ltill} count ceas
in our streets, and Their Z
few W. 50, dolor'ot1u,lasss that TIL !
absolutely painful. The ~ i
hopeful faces cssl belong to San :,
q .1tFr tbBi snai 3alN,ii AAt-rf&dF'
bows, E & Hfkrs1i4 .ffS4eGs% lfgff5t YijI
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-05-24
RATIFICATION MEETING.

INAl1T = ~.
The friends # MilLARRFIIl
MORE and ANDREW J. DosElsoN
are invited to attend sBatitica-
ton Meeting of their nominations
at 0pelousas on D the
I'd of June next. 3AEHaoh
A Barbecue will be given on
the occasion, and speeches de-
|livered by several distinguished
0ra'oFSs)
AMERICAN CON VENT1ON
rLH LMA- 49, -. Ara MOI
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-05-24

CHEAP VARIETY STORE
~ MARTEL'S OLD STAND, near Patin's tho!et
L. l.. NlMMO most respectfully announces 70 as w.
citizens of Opclousas and vicinity that be baslocaea
in this place with the view of remaining permanently l,l "
and is now offering, for cash. goods ASdMM ~ n
EVER HAVE BEEN SOLD BY ANIahUuShN
THE PLACE. .4s,- I.l r. z It'll ~ u.
DRY GOODS, HATS, BooTs, SHOES SADDLE
RY, CROCKERY and FAMILY GROCERIES, |.
Eo-The Ladies' are especially invited TO eau as
examine the stock, as it is 20
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS!
OpelOusas, May "a, 1856. !. G -
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1856-05-24

which he will sell at very low prices. ]i7slga /,
Wleelwriglts, and others intending to build, Will
find it to their advantage to give lin aeNll. z 4, 4
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Woodhury, March 18th lo56.

MR. EnrroR.--It seems to me that the opponents of Freedom getting desperate, to be obliged to vilify the candidate of thc American party in the l1th District by fschoods that must fall back upon themselves. Mir. Northway received more than two
 thirds of the votes n Convention on the first inform al ballot, and his nomination was made without a dissenting voice in other words it was unanimous AS to his wearing coat many coors needs only to be acquainted with him to know that he is relia blc. Now Mr. S"rthway was not put in nomination expecting, those who desired the return of Isaac roucy tn the United States Seultc tJ vote fir hln but We do expect every lover of Freedom, all opponents t. the imbe.iic Pierce administration, all tlcse who have the good of their Country and honor of their State in view who electors in the old 11th to rally around tue polls on the first Monday of April, and cast their votes for S,ArIL D. NoRrnwAya man well fitted for the station which his friends wish him to -a man honest, intelligent and patriotic in all his vicws--one Cf the most through business men in this section of the State who to know iS to respect
 In Union there is strength and let every clector who does not wish to Territories invaded by a llwcss set of murcrcrs deposit their votes .r the candidates who are opposed to the administration of Pierce Toucey X C"., and the victory will be
 Seventeenth District March 29th
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Wolfe Schiedam Aromatic Schnapps.

This celebrated beverage is manufactured at the factory of the undersigned. at Scheda.n Holland He is thc sole importer. well the exclusive manufacturer Of the article and no preparation bearing the name of Schnapps,' that is not pro cured either from his establishment in New York o from his agents in other cities is genuine or reliable Ii is made from barley of the finest quality SC lected with great from the products of the most celebrated grain growing districts, favored with the essence of the aromatic Juniper Berry oi Italy, and is rectitiad hy peculiar process which expcls from the spirit every aerid particle As means of preventing and correcting tho dis agreeable and often dangerous effects produced upon tine stomach aHd bowels by q change of wa;cr--;. visitation to which trAreleIS, new settlers and all unaccmatcl persons hahie-the Schie,lan aromatic schnalps will be found absolutely infllihlc while, in cases of dropsy, gravel! obstruction of thr kidneys diseases of the bladder dyspepsia agi!e and fever, and general debility, it is recommended most emphatically by the most distinguished members ol the medical profession.
 l wish the public to understand the Schnapps are not sold by tue gallon or pipe It is only sold in quart and pint bottles, ill of dozen quarts and two dozen pints, each bottle envelopcd in yellow paper. with my name on the bottle cork, ami fa, sni!e of my signature the label. Fer sa1 at all the respectable Druggists.
 UDOLPTIO WOLFE
 Sole Importer and Manufacturer
 IS, 70 mid 22 Beaver Street, New York
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Attention Manufacturers ! For Sale or To Rent.

fE>AE large Brick Factory at Hitchoock Corner. a in sharon, Conn.,, together with the inachinesy. consisting of eight sattnet looms, two spinmns carding machine, one shearing maehlnss one picker. and other machinery adjoining the Factory is brick Dyeing- House with yats, kettles, &esI,
 There are two dwelling houses, saw-mil water priyl lege and about two of land connected wltn tne Factory. -. ..-s-a.
 The above property is situated in pleasant and fertile region of country with merchants and me ehanc within few rods of the sanie and accessible to New York by the Harlem Railroad which is within four miles. .... FaeaTE sf.
 If not sold by the lst of April next. 1t will be rented. ..,.; ,,.-E uesyessH-
 The attention of capitalists and manufacturers is requested to the above property it will be sold low and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser
 Enquire of RICHARD SMITH, Sharon, or WALL TER SHERMAN, near the premises
 Shasuh March 1st 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Caution to the

Caution to the Publc.-Since tho introduction of my Schiedam Aromatic schnnpps into the United States. number of liquor mixers in New York Boston and Philadelphia have been engaged in put ting up mixed and poisonous Gin in green cases and jugs, to he palpied of upon the unwary for my genuine Schnapps. have directed my agents to in stitute legal proceedings against all peraons who they may ascertain to be engaged in this most atrucio,s system of deception. and l call the press and the public. to aid them in their efforts to remedy so great evil. UDOLpHO WOLFE
 Weeks < Potter l24 Washington street Carter, Colcord & Preston, Ss Hanover street Wilson Fair tanks X Co, 43 Hanover street Brewers Stevens < Cushing. O. Washington street; | D Richards X Sons, S1-9 State street; Edward Goldman k Co 25 State street; Samuel c Cochran X Co. 30 Con gress street Seth F.. Peckcr, Elm street A. L. Cutler i3 India street
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Groceries, Provisions. &c.

EE CRpAH for CHARLES McNElL $ ! is the talk all AR over town. When you ask people where they can find the best assortment of Groceries and Provisions at the lowest prices, the answer is, at CHARLES McNElL'S, No. West Street, where from til night dispensed goods in abundance to he satisfaction of many customers, who take great pleasure in intending their f tends to come Where the finest aad best goods sold st little the lowest prices in towa-where direct form head quarters he constantly receiving 1e.s Coffee, Sugars, Spices, elour Suit &c., in fact all things necessary to refresh the '' ianer man" thus ohviitiag the necessity of speniug time and travel for the wants of the culinary department of the house.
 I expect to show people that sell at thc lowest living prices, and natter myself shall receive the
 patronage of large share of the people of ts town 1 have constantly on hani large assortment of confectionery and fancy goods.
 Litchield, April lS56
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Phoenix Salt MILLS,
Kew Haven. Conn

CEo. L. FAULKNER & CO.,. Nos ana " SanfoId's Hook. Fleet Street. ouer 1 9.sa sns GaroT1nd Roc1k SaMS pat up in various sized bags, suitable TOT .s The quality of the Salt ground by us E supeHoE =: New York Salt, as is acknowledged by the oa.ry E [ terest who have used it. Our Salt comes olrecs v L rum the West Indies by theships of H. Trowbridgss sons and isselected especially for dairy and 1ss Wa apaag aurres, a., B'.r e kcp sscas ,'ssoe properly ss1se sei4 e,r .Sa't. .s. ss..sf fsa la Persons calling Ut the offsoe of the PHGSfx nALx M11Is. Nos. 5 and Sanfor5i's Block, Fleet strest. New Haven, may be supplied by the bag, busael ~ barrel, as they may wish. aF
 Old Rock, Turk $ Island St. Ubes and Iiverpooa Sack Salt may always Do obtained of us tn hzgs or snsli quantities at the lowest rates. Ea10-s s sY-orders by mail promptly attended to-, '...s
 GEORGE L. FAULKNER & CO.,. -l. Nos. 5 and s Sanfords Block, .,
 Fleet street. New Haven, Coan.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

A T a Court of Probate holden at Kent, within add "A for the District of Kent on the 26th day of January, X. D. 1856. ....
 Present, WILLIAM TREAr Esq. Judge. On motion of John R. Fuller, Esq; Bxecntor on the last Will and Testament of SIMEON BURROUGH, late of Kent within said District deceased; This court doth decree that six months be allowed ari limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the to the Executor and directs thtt puhc notice be given of this order by adycrtink in newspaper published in Ltchfcld and by posting copy thereof the public sign-post in said town 0 Kent nearest the place where the deceased last dwet
 Certified from Record, by
 WILLIAM TREAT, Judge All TrSons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to the Executor thereof
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
N EM 6 00DSt.
 For spring of 1856, at Me Niel G BTaman's,
O,t, stand os F. D. MexirI.

Did Stnn0 Of F. b. NeNtcls -vEyEE subscribers respectfully announce to the E -E psopi: uf Litehfield and ne;gh5oling towns, that they ase now opening large assortment of New Goods for the Sing Trade, and are prepared to offer 5eeisi bargains in al description f foreign and do lnessic Dry Cootls--alaeng which may be found s#. Ladies Dress Goods cf all kinds, Plain. Plaid and Striped Dress Silks, Black Silks of the best makes Bolnbazines, Aapae- cas, Muslin Delaines Barage Delaines, all Wool do. Lawns MuslinS, French Jaccoaetts Mciair Debeises, Ginghans, Prints, &c,
 Cloves and Eos:ery. complete assortment. ShaWls, Black Silk Vevets for Cspes Fu1brutderies Edginss, Linen Hsndkercicfs, Swiss Mulls Ca,nbric Skirts &c., also, large stock of domestic Shcatings Bleached and un5lesched Shirt,gs Tckl Stripes and Jeans.
 Family Goods, Linens, Da,nask and Sfow-Drop Table Covers, Napkins, Crashes, 9oweliing, Bapers Slannels, sc, &c. .s. "A Also, Carpets. Oil Cloths and Paper Hangings of the latest styles and patterns,
 Cloths, C.ssimsres and vestings comprising the choicest of French, English and German ,naau- factures.
 Gentlemens Furnishing Goods of every de scription.
 In their Grocery Department may be found full stock of Tess Coees Spices, Sugars Molsses. Flour, Meal Fish and ali articles for family use at reduc- tion from the recent high prices.
 Also, CTockery and Glass-Ware, \ very large aad complete assortment of fashionable; Blote < White Iron Stone China full sets lronsidcs Stone Enlna Cofainon C- C Ware of all klnus, Fsre Proof Ware, Be- Glass Lamps, Caadlcsticlrs stoon Holders Fruit Dishes, Tumblers &c '--@4..
 woodan-wars, Tubs Fails, &o. Es Those in want oi goods in our line will find it to their advantage to give call before supplying themsclves-as stock is complete in all its branches. and greater bargains will be offered tha,, ever baiore known, All gools bought at this estab lishman. warranted to be what they are represented Goods delivered to any part of the village,
 r. D. MCNEIL.
 VIM. H. BRAMAS Iitchfeld March ssh, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Ho1,owAr,s prlls, . eer.ain cure for Termination

HoLLowAY's pLLs a certain Cure for termination tf Blood to the Head- Elias Hope, one of the most celebrated advocates of temperance in the Union ad mits that he suffered more than any one he ever heard of from termination of blood to tue head, although he was most abstemious both in eating and driak ing
 also in taking rest, yet he was b.d at times that
 n the midst of his most eloquent discrscs, he was compelled to leave of addressing his auditors and so senscless Havingseen the good effects of Holloway Pills, he ndaccd to give them tria and to use his own words. they acted like magic. It is fourteen months ago since he commenced taking this eclebra ted medicine. which completely cured him in two months, and he has not had any return of this com paint since. These Pills arc woadaEiully eifcaious in all disorders of the stomach and bowels.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Improved shinsle Machine:

ED UBLIC attention is invited to an improvement 4 in making Shingles by means of machine patented by Jonathan Bonnet. By the arrangen.eht of the knives this machine preserves almost enttse the grain of the timber, which is great considers- tion in the wear of Shngles-jointing them, and producing onc-third more from given quantity of timber than can be got by any other process now used, and every shinge is perfect without liability to clip shorter or mar them in any way by checks or shakes, and leaving every one as sound if ryen. It has also the advantage of greater dispatch two shingles are produced by each descending motion of the gate to which the knives attached and cut ting from three to four thousand per hour Manu. f.cturod and sold ty FIBER s. PETERS, Kent, Litch, feid County, Conn. '..... b.
 ksJ@ Also, is manufactured a 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
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

Ds,s4 f Ptys,osa es Preese tbxrt, F,ruary ls 1858 HHSrATE of DAVID MUNSoN, late of Plymouth, EL in said District, deceased ~-s -~'.' ''
 The Court of Probate for the District of Yrrnouth hath limited and allowed six months from date here- of for the creditors of said Estat represented insc vent in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has aPpointeI Oliver Smith and Henry At-sater Esauires Commissioners to receive and examine said claims Certified by IA I.az.E1sr@V
 Fl t.-g -a A. GIDDINGS, Clerk
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

ffr 4 Meeting of the Republicans of the 17th Senatorial District w;,s held Ut West Cornwall the 18th day of March. 1856. After organizing and choosing officers. informal hallot was taken for Senator, with the following result ...,.-. -.
 Samuel D. Northway, s% 20
 S. W. Gold, ..-..-. \
 whereupon by vote of the Convention, SAMUEL D. NoRTawAr, Esq. of Norfolk. was declared by a unanmons yote to be the nominee of the convention
 The state of the roads was such that large nuln. bcr of the delegates from the North were cpmpclcd to attend by railroad and the time spent in oonven- ton was short and no time given either to report or consider resolutions except the following which WIS passed unanimously T
 kesnipod, That we vecognize in Ssxun D. HoHrHwAY, Esq.. the nominee of this Convention, a sound and reliable Republican. and an honest, efficient and patriotic citizen that we have full confidence alike fnhis ability aad integrity and earnestly recommend 3 aDisaict in the ensuing election. ss4s E
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
wis.ar's Balsam of Wild Cherry.

North American climate coughs, clds aud a!fcciion of the lungs prevail amongst people to an exten, wholly unkown in Europe, and if neglected oftca as sumc dangerous. if not incurable form. Many thousands die annually in England of CoHsrMIT1oS. In the New England States, the proportion is in four or five. h Boston, probably one in four.
 Prepared and sold. wholesale aui retail only by SETH W. FoNLE. Bos:on, Mass, to whom all orders should be address.xi, and for sale h. X. C. Smith Litchfeld Alvot1 Brother Wolcottville Fhoonix Co.,, watertown. and druggists generally.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

ffY" A union Convention of the huaeri,ans. Whigs and Republicans of the 18th Senatorial District held at woodbury, March 18th, 1S56. After or ganizing an informal ballot taken for candi- date for Senator for tic 18th District, when Hon. Ixnn,n W. Cutler of Watertown was found |" have received all the ballots east On motion. Mir Cutler WAS declared no,ninatcd by exclamation,
 The committee on resolutions rcpoltcl the follow ing. which, after fuN discussion were unanimously adoptcd not be separated hy mere party names
 Resored That wa regard the question of Slavery as one of the greatest questions of the age, and while we support and revere the constitution and union of these States. yet never will consent to the ex- tension oi Slavery any portion oE the free terri tory ot the United States nor, under any prctenec, over any portion of the territory covered by the Missouri Compromise which hts been so wiekedy destroyed by the present weak and vacillating ad, anistration any territory which shall here aiteS De acquired whether North or South of Mason and Dixon line. . .
 Resolrvd That VIC have fl!i confidence in the abili ty, integrity and patriotism of Hon. Iemsn W. Cut ler our nominee for Senator of the 10th Senatorial District. aud A.a se Wtl eas hi,a.
 1t boing here annouaced that the American Con vention. which sitting in Woodbury, had also nominated Mir. Cutler as its candidate for Senator, the two Conventions held meeting for the ratiica tion of the nominatiun at which several able, elo qnent and patriotic speeches. breathing the true epirt. made by members of both Conventions, after which the Convention was adjourned without day Attest. AARON D. WILLS, President
 WILLIAM CoruREX, Secretary. .s.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Out of Season and in Season.

have inst returned from Market with awell selected \ stock of NEW Goops, consisting of few very pretty style Spring DeLines, Galicoes of entirely designs and patterns heavy brown shectings and shirtings, bleachc shirtings and linens, with good assortment Sf housekeeping Gools which offer at low prices for cash or exchange. .-. I.l,...
 A. G. BRADFORD, Wo,cearile
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
New Tailoring Establishment.

NNJM. ". SCOF1ELD, has taken the room In
 w Lords Building, recently occupied by Albert Homer Barber Shop-where he invites all persons to call who desirous of procuring garments war after the latest fasons Mir s. flatters himself thaa from his experience and advantages he shall be able to please the citizens of Litchfeld 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. ,.. ....
 Iitchfeld, February 27th, 1856. ......
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Collectors Notice.

N OTICE is hereby given to all persons liable to
 " pay Taxes in the town of Goshen, the list of lS55 due the first day of April 1856 that will be at the store of A. Miles G S>'n, West Goshen, CD Monday, tLe lith day of April next. fro.n O ccck r. et t!f f fr,d at the Farmers Union Company $ Store in Goshen Center. Tuesday, the 18th iay of A,gil, from oonck till in the afternoon. and at the house of Samuel ierwin in North GQskcn, ou "Wednesday, the i6t day of April next fron1 O'Clock till l. to receive said Taxes Travel frrs will be pectej from a parsons peslecting to pay their Taxes on szii days
 ABRAM BEECH, Collector
 Goshen March 14th. 1858. =-
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Collins, Burial Cases, Se.

rENHE subscriber would respectfully inform his -R- friends and the public generally, that he has fitted out with entire establishment, and is now prepared at;end to all calls pertaining to his appointment UADERTAkER. He has on hand a large assortment of Cciiins of all descriptions also Fisks Metallic Burial Cases. He has also a good ss Jrtment of Slrouds, Caps, Collars and all things usually kept at an Undertaker's establishment
 FREDERICK G. BENNETT. New Milford April lst 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03

fN- At the Republican Convention for the l6th Senatorial District. held in Bethlcm. oh the 2lth, LEHMAN w. CurLER of Watcrtown. was unanimously nominated as the Republican candidate for Senator in said District in inc coming lc,tn. The following resolutions were adopted;
 .Resoired, That tbe farther extension "f Slavery is the question, and the only question of importance now before the electors of the Sixtoenth District
 Resoirsd, That we approve of the principles of the National Convention held at Pittsburgh, and our State Convention held ut Hartford and adopt their platform and resolutions and will use all honorable means to sustain them and the nominations of our State Convention.
 Resolred, That in presenting I.cman W, Cutler to the electors of the l6 District have man who will sustain the principles of the Republican Party
 DANIEL G. PL,rT, Chairman. RxrnRS HuSaERroRp. Secretary.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
.MA1RIED.

In this village on the 2eth inst, by the Rev. Mir Wiley Mr. Gideon Perry Of Rondcut, N. Y. to Miss Eveliaa A. Newton of Litchheid
 In Watertown, March 31st, by Rev L. W Abbott Wm. A. Buell. to Miss Kate L. Doolittie both of Wa tertown making the fourth marriage between the two families within the past two years. ss >
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-03
Ambrofypes.

FESHE subscriber is prepared to take Ambrc- -A types or portraits on glass. This is fea~ ture in photography and is really attracting the At ten tion of the public. e, r..r ... Dagucrrcotypes are also taken with his usual s,o- cess. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to call At his Gallery and examine specimens of either proeess
 J. L. JUDD. No. 2 South street Litchfeld.