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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24
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Ut NJ I "UTIsITIII0I
atulluR the abnt, narne at tnmpbe { II. Va aud
desuts at Introducing tlrm mn general H=o being Aaaurred
lhfl the al ~ o ad opted ts aud that Farmers viii
ie!c at thor crops by aud viii
mae than hhlnt the Guanu used when t5 thor wheat
ttaH3
y ptoBIun 10 thus nl, all others the Fair
E.Lmand and n utitr Fairs Whereit hut been cshbltod
W rofr TO r follow ing corHcntp 10 the VALUE the
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Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

THrES1HtLs SHof. Apfa IL. ts.L
Mr. Flynn-stri have n-'d your Wheat aud tHaue Dri,
and am much pleased Whit NJ wheat at tis
akpe better HAN the n,pbbaih ad any that
hive broadcast AUluugbHy land hrs pre-
pare l-eluc al and tobacco land ilawc
At adjust s,wel down with the Dri aud alri
u The common way. could have expected nurh
than seed bids tar Ia make slcndd AIcd deem Moth
Hs but us tofnu aud the public Ia ,lntnI t1 LIT
Yours a., JESSE 1UOBNIllII
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

kSKG~H SARATOGA " NEstR.-t suppl, Of
n Saratoga NAlr direct uiu sgruFa sl hand aud
lof sale by JOHN. II. aEAA.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

-. Hon J3HS s. GARLna is doing gallant service in
western Virginia He has nineteen positive appoint
Men's to speak in his district during the canvass.
ne american vote IN Western Virginia has be-
Largely increased since last Spring
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

fAs'i SEbts ID - coming in ntt
Lotions ~ "U' u" Wi 10 ,a' ana ma 4., ih,1 e
Rap copy. nader h reerraph ora
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

PomTIcAL Discussion took place in Harrison
burg on Monday evening week, between Jao, T. IIar-
+ aud Juhn D. lmboden. Democratic and Know
Nothing Electors IN that District.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

hlsTeesslsG AselorST.-Nr. Charles Ulisr resil-
ae oer Aorrissyiile, in this county, Ms, OF the
ta2t" 'i the 9th inst, toaud dead in he roaa N
h'iI'"a mulilaei condition. lie seen the even
ing before riding vicou, horseand there can be no
d2aot thll he was thrown, his foot banging in the
sAfr'2, thereby causing his Death WUgeatoa Flag.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

SWIVEL BawNty. living aelr Il Narth Nounttja.
"9sk'ezhNm county killed, two weeks ago, less
th1u fourteen rattle snakes
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

HoaRELE SUICIDE IT ALEXAsDRrA-A correSpon-
dent ofthe Baltimore SIM writing from Alexandria
ugder date Of FRIDAY afternoon last, says:
understand that for some time past rainful appre-
tensions were entertained that the mind Capt Ben
4mn Thomas, a citizen Of this place had become
somewhat eufccbed, aud be WAS held under the pri-
fatc observation Of relatives At early hour this
morning he arose from his bed, cut his throat in Il
lorrd manner and then leaped into n cistern where
Ire was discovered dead Captain Thomas well
SHOWN It's a soap manufacturer, man OF strict prob
-. who had amassed handsome property. \ jury
oil inquest attributes this rash act to mental aberra-
tiaa. This sad occurrence produces deep sorrow
wherever deceased known.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

FIRE IN HARRIsoyBURG.--T town of Harrisonburg
WIS near being destroyed by fire last Wednesday
night. The fire originated in an old stable, from
which several other houses caught--the Court House
among the number. The fire was, however, arrested
By great exertons before much damage was done.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

TRlAL OF WHITE WoNAS FOR Arson The pain
IA spectacle OF the trial ola white woman. az
Dry to the crime of arson, exhibited in orr
Curt House on Monday last. The crime alleged
Ia have been committed near Monte Nieo in this
eHanty, few months ago, and the woman charged
a accessory to the burning has occupied hitherto, a
respectable position in life. She tried before an
Examining Court and sent on for further trial
HJstmgfam Register,
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

VIRGINIA COLLEGE at Winchester has been organi-
I' under the auspices of the Independent Order OF
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

~ eh'r II SAL IN, wei known Fruit Garden miles
a"ih Of lNrehug Va, consisting about thousand
lest varieties Of uuits For puttulus address Tho under
mFutd - nehhulg Va apply ne L. L. Armlstoads Shoe
aud Hat Store. near FaIAeTs Bank.
aug l. diets NJ ARMISTEAD
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-09-24

NrGR7Es Rus AwAY-A correspondent of the Rich
f.1ai Dtpatch writing from Leesbnrg, Loudoun coun-
T. say:
stampede of negroes took place in this county
Saturday gh or Sunday. General Rpst loses three,
Gabriel Nanderventcr three Charles Douglas one wo-
NAN and her children. Eight grown persons and
believe three children. More may be gone but it Is
tao early in the day to ascertain the fact
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
To Those who wish Farms.

TENO have fertile Land at cheap price and ON
IL easy terms, your attention is called to the
RtpGwAY FARM AND Coal COMPANY. Twenty five
more in proportion arc given for 500 pay
able in instruments of 81 per week 81 per month
1t is located in Elk county. PcnnSy lvana AMI has
one of the best markets for It's produce in the State
The soil Is rich ioam AMI is not to he surpassed for
farming, examination will show. 1t lilt. the best
elements OF prosperity. heing unierlad lv two rich
veins of Coal aud will shortly be tersectcd by four
railroads The timber is of the most valuable kind
Title unexceptionahly good, and warrantce deeds
given. 1t presents good ana substantial opportun-
ty to commence farming. providing for ones children
| or making investment. Further particulars can
be had from the pamphlets which are sent to in
quircrs. Letters answered promptly. Apply al
street north side between Fourth and Fifth streets
Philadelphia. Full information is contained in the
pamphlets.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
BOOk-Agency.

TEHHE subscribers have established Book Agency
H. in Philadelphia, and will furnish any book or
publication at the retail price, free of postage Amy
persons by forwarding the suhscr tien price of amy
of the IS magazines such as Haf{ y, Godey's, Put
nams, Graham's Frank Leslie's Fashions &C., will
receive the magazines for one year and copy Of a
splendid lithograph portrait of either Washington.
Jackson OF Clay; or. if subscribing to 50 and 81
magazine, they will receive copy of either of the
three portraits. Ifsuhscrhing to So worth of Maya
zines all three portraits will be sent gratis Music
furnished to those who may wish it.
Envelopes of every description and size in large or
small quantities furnished. Seal Presses, Dies &C.
sent to ORDER
Every description of Engraving on Wood executed
with neatncss and dispatch, Views of Buildings.
Newspaper Headings, Views of machinery. Book Il
Illustrations, Lodge certificates Business cards. &c
All orders sent by mail promptly attended to. Peg
sons wishing views of their buildings engraved can
send Daguerreotype or sketch of the building by
mail or express.
Persons at distance having saleahlc articles would
find it to their advantage to address the subscribers
as we would act agents for the sale of the same
BYRAM & PIERCE, so South Third St
Philadelphia, Pa.
j. II. BYRAM. T. MAY PIERCE
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Mev0 Gooels :
1ase.

tfs-fsz
II UST received q splendid stock Of staple and
q fancy Dry Goods. consisting In part q Broad
Cloths Cassimares, SC, French merinos and Cobuzgs
in choice colors, French and American plain and
fancy muslin Delaines. Debages, Ginghamss and
fancy and mourning Prints, plaid Meiinos, gala
Plaids and silk gala Plaiss, black and plaid ind
striped Dress Silks in rich patterns 1hibet Cash
mere and wool long and square Shawn, wool, &c |;
Sheetinss and Shirtings, Ticks, Linens, &c.
Ready made ClotkingA large stock of coats. vests
pants, Shirts merino do and drawers, sc. Hosiery,
gloves. etc in great variety, wooden yarn, carpet
yarn, colored and white cotton bats and wadding
Dress Trimmings largest stock in the county )
Shoes-l&a,iies, misses and children of all descrI-
tions patent rubber boots and shoes; Flour geese
feathers. groceries, crockery, Seall If which have
been selected with great care, and will be offered for
cash. produce work at u small advance from c, ST.
fss Shirts given out to be made up in any quanti-
ty Also, Insurance agent for several good companies
s. n. BRONSON.
fitchfeld, March, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17

BsAurIruL THoUcHr. There Is but breath
Of air and beat of the heart between this
world and tho next. And in the brief interval
OF painful and awful suspense, while we feel
that death is present with US, that we are pow
erless and He alLpowerful, and the last faint
pulsation here is but the prelude of endless life
hereafter: we feel In the midst Of the stunning
calamity. about to befal us, that the earth has
no compromising good to mitigate the severity
Of our loss. But there is no grief without some
0eneiieent provision 10 soften its intenseness.-
When the good and lovely die. the memory Of
their good deeds, like the moonbeams on the
stormy sea. lights up our darkcned hearts, aud
lends to the surrounding gloom, beauty SO sad,
'soNsweet that we would not, II we could, dispel
the the darkness that enyirons them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
n e w q GODS
Granite Store.

BE subscribers would inform the public that
ehey have commenced filling up with New
Goods tor 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 Just
received can be found beautiful assortment Of the
latest styles De LANES, also, an endless variety of
Calico. Prints. Ginghams Sc &c. Black Silks of the
best manufacture. Beached and hown sheetings,
fine birds eye linens. Irish linens, da1nsrk table
linens. napkins, diapers. huckabucks. towelings &c
French eounterpanes and general assortment of all
kinds Housekeeping Goods.
Goods for Gents and Boys wear such Broadcoths
Cassmeres, Ssrinets, Tweetls. Jeans, &c
Also, Carpets, oileloths, Druggets. &C., Hats and
caps hardware anil cookery Also, large stock of
Groceries. All Of the above goods and many others
which we have not time space to enunerate can
be found at this store the most reasonable terms
for cash or exchange
WOODING LEWIS.
Granite Store
Wolcottviile, March Sd, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
FOR SALE.

FEHHE following valuable and productive Real Es-
n tate in the village of Ltchfield, viz;
The MANSION HorsE AMI appurtennces, formerly
kept by the Undersigned an | now occupied by Win
II. Crossanan an Hotel AMI subject to lease to
him for two and half years. which can be bought
in, and possession given by the first OF May next, il
desired. l.
The PHELPs HoUsE, called, formerly an Hotel
occupied 10y Rufus Smith n Boarding House.
This property situated in the,ecntcr of che Coun-
tySeat. is too well known u require particular de-
scripton. 1t is sufficient To that there is none in
the County to be desired 10y al Hotel or Beard
ing House Keeper.
The property will be sold low together or in parts
to suit purchasers and third Of the purchas.
money may remain on mortgage.
Ii the property is not sold by the first Of April
next it will be leased.
SYLVESTER SPENCER.
Liichfcld, Conn, January eth. 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17

WHEN WILL THE TIME COME Cough. in one
oil bus mastery temperance addresses, says the
temperance edifce will be perfect "when the
hosts who shall have labored shall come up over
thousand battle fields waving with bright
grain, never again to be crushed in the distil.
lery; through vineyards under trellised vines
with grapes hanging in all their purple glory,
never again to be pressed Into that which can
only debase and degrade mankind when they
shall come through orchards, under trees hang.
ing thick with golden pulp fruit never to be
turned into that which can inure and debase
when they shall come up to the last distillery
and destroy it; to the last stream of liquid
death and dry it up; to the last weeping wife
aud wipe her tears gently away; to the las,
child and Lift him up to stand where God meant
mankind should stand to the last drunkard
and nerve him to burst his letters then the
edihee will be complete and theseaifolding come
tothe ground
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Improved Shingle Machine.

DCBI.lC attention ii invited to an improv"ln' nj
IL in making Shingles by of n machine
patented Ivy Jonathan Bennct. BY the arrangement
of the knives this machine preserves almost entire
the grain Of the tmcr, which is great considcra.
ton in the of Shingles ionting them and
producing onothird more from given quantity
of timber than be got by any other process now
used, and every shinglc is le,ect-wthout liability
to clip shorter them in any way by checks OF
shakes, and leaving every one sound rs If nven.
II has also the advantage Of greater Dispatch two
shingles are produced hy each descending motion OF
the gate to which the knives are attached and cut.
ting from three to four thousand per hour. Manu-
featured and sold by EBER S. PETERS, Kent, Itch-
field County, Conn.
eft" Also ia manufactured machine for cutting
Lath, and warranted to cut one hundred per minute
as sound as IL sawed. The machines may be found
two miles west Of the depot.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
For Sale or To Rent.

rNHE large Brick Factory at Hitchcock Corner.
u in Sharon Conn, together with the machinery
consisting Of eight sattnet looms two spinning Jacks
one car,ling machine. one shearing machine one
picker, aud other machinery a,ioining the Factory
is brick Dyeing House with watts, kettles, &C.
There two dwelling houses saw-mill water privi-
lee, and about two Of hand connected with the
Factory.
The above property is situated in pleasant and
fertile region of country, with merchants and me-
chaacs within few rods Of the same and accessible
to New York by the Harlem Railroad which is within
four miles
II not sold by the LIST of April next, it will b.
rented.
The attention of capitalists and manufacturers il
requested to the above property will be sold low
and terms of payment made easy to the purchaser
Enquire OF RICHARD SMITH. Sharon, or WAL
TER SHERMAN, near the premises.
Sharon, March LIST, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Iitchsield Hat Emporium.

VENHE citizens of Litchticld county arc invitrl to
u Call on the subscriber, who keeps constantly on
hand large assortment of H ATS and CARS of every
variety and fashion. The subscriber having made
complete arrangements with the best and most
fashionable houses in New York city for supply Of
Hats and Caps, is prepared to furnish all who may
give him call with articles in his line that cannot
fail to suit, and at prices cheap they can be
bought in any place in the United States. He has
hand Silk and Fur Hats of GeninS and Knox :
manufacture also, large assortment OF Fancy
Hats AMI Caps OF every description. He devotes his
whole attention to this particular line of business
and hereby tenders his public Acknowledgements to
his patrons for their generous support and humblv
asks for continuance vi the same. Store III West
Street. two doors west of the Courthouse.
HIRAM JACKSON.
IitchticlI March 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Corners United States Type Foundry,
os. %, il aAd 33 Reekman street, New lorl.
To Printers and Pubii.hers.

To Printers and Publishers.
sEHHE undersigned beg to inform the Trade that
n they have issued their New Cuarto Specimen
Book OF Printing Types, Bordering, &c, and that
it is now ready for delivery to their old patrons anl
to all who patronize their Foundry. In it will be
found new series of Faces. from Pearl to Plea sur
passing if possible their celebrated Series Of Scotch Cu
Faces.
The Fancy Type Department exhibits an unsur-
passahe variety of beautiful Styles selected from
France. Germany and England.
The Scripts and Borderings now for the first
time presented to the printing public and are 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 STYLE
is completed and ready for SALE
Every article necessary to perfect Printing Es-
Enlistment 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 well 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 other
wise
JAMES CONNER s SONS.
fss" The Type on which this paper is printed is
from CONNER Sous United States Type Foundry.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17

lust received a large and complete assortment
% Of Boots and Shoes. adapted t. the season
sach as Ladies' black and tan colore; CATERS, from 81
10 50, Ladies fine Kid slippers, Opera Ties. &c
Gentlemens French Calf Boots. Quick Congress
CATERS Oxford Ties. Webster Ties. Erosans Boots
lawmakers shoes, etc also Kip and Calf Boots for
men and boys, Carpeting and Webbing do.-all OF
which will I've sold for cash at less prices than be
found elsewhere in the county. Persons having a
little ready money about their clothes respectfully
invited to call and examine quality and prices.
All kinds of work made to order at short notics
and at the very lowest prices ft,r-cash.
Oak and Helnlock sole Leather for sale as usual
SAMUEL CLOCK
Iitchfeld Feb 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Read and Reject!

wv HEN ! first commenced the sale of the crlc
w brated Vermont Marble class of unprinci
Piled men said that it was good for nothing but
finding that the people cW hare il, this class of
men are lmllning off New Preston Limestone and
other inferior qualities of Stone for Ncrinot Marble
Persons in want of Gravcstones Monuments of
the Rutland, tNt) Italian Marble, or any other
work in my line depend upon getting the simon
pure article, worked in the best style. and at the
forrest possible rates. by coming to my establishment or
by letter A large collection of drafts on hand
TERMS CASH.
Please refer to Drs. 4 s. Lewis c. NJ Hooker.
Itchrcld A. !. Pickett $. NJ Ensign, South
Farms Gen. Aherncthy or Charles r. Welton, VOL
cottvilc; Messls. Camps. Nnstrd Noah GarlsSy.
Northticll or H. my work in almost every Cemetery
in Litchlield county.
S. WARREN.
Waterbury. March, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Green Mountain Feed Cutter.

YnHHIS machine invented and patented by
IL James II. Bennett of Bennington, Vermont.
who has devoted twenty years in perfccting Feed
Cutter combining an amount OF utility never before
attained. This machine requires no expense of re-
pairs is cminently durable, and will cut either hay
straw. cornstalks with equal facility. aud with
more ease and dispatch than any crank. or other
Feet-cutter in use An examination and trial of the
article will satisfy the most incredulous.
All orders addressed to the undersigned viii
ceive prompt attention Price 81.
AARON ID. WELLS. of Plymouth.
Proprietor for Iitchiicld County.
Plymouth, Dec. llth, 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
New Machine Shop and Foundry
At Norfolk.

VH\IIE Laurence Machine Company are now pre-
Il pared To take jobs for building. fitting up and
which they have facilities for doing short notice,
and on rs reasonable terms any other establish
mcnt
The Foundry is one of the best in the State and
they have purchased all of the patterns belonging
to the late Boyd Manufacturing Co. of Winsted they
enabled to make castings from the same patterns
at less prices than they he procured elsewhere.
Experienced workmen are employed in the various
branches. and whoever may bc in want of any kind
of machine work can depend upon having it done to
their satisfaction and requested to give them a
call. A. J. ELWELL, Agent
Norfolk. August LIST. 1855.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Nj + A r s..

ruNIIE subscriber has taken the old stand recently
j occupied by Robert Merrimcn in South street.
whore he intends TO keep constantly hand good
supply OF fresh Meats. Pork. Hams Sc as good as
the best, and to he sold cheap the cheapest.
His terms cash, and by adopting the cash system
he atters himself he will he able to sell his Meats nj
figure that will be much 10 the advantage of the
customer himself. Persons wanting anything in
his line, by leaving their order at his store have
their Meats sent to any part of the village, free OF
extra cost, Farmers who have fat Calves. Lambs,
Sheep and Bceves TO sell, are invited to give me
call If they wish TO find cash market.
WM H. WHEELER.
Ltchfeld Feb 18th 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
Dry Goods, Groceries, SC.

THE subscribers would return their thanks for
Il the very liberal patronage with which their
Store has been favored in the past-snd they hope
by constant attention 10 the wants of the trading
public and by system Of fair and honorable dealing
to retain their share of the trssie Our stock of new
Goeds is kge which selling at small profits
Our Grocery department. is fall and complete, and
we feel confident of ability to satisfy all who
purchase of that they receive their money S
worth Call and decide for yourselves befsre pur-
chasing elsewhere. ...,r -
S. D. NORTHWAY CO. q
South Norfolk MAJ. b, 1856.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
IF. Merri1nan.
W atehnlaier and JeVeser.
At the Old Stapd

az AS inst received from New York fresh lot OF
II Il very desirable Goods. Jewclry, &c. consisting
of gold and silver spectcles, gold Brc.stps finger
and Rings, Keys, shirt studs, vest and guard
Chains Wedding ltngs-a very pure article
A full assortment of near-sightcd and convex spec
tacle gllsses-wch makes the best assortment eve,
offered in this place, and will BIZ sold ut the lowest
prices, Best sterling silver ma lie expressly fol
retail Watch repairing done in the most skiltu
manner no apprentices employed at watches in thi,
establishment. Coffin plates on hand and engraving
done at short notice; mending done as usual. A
share OF public patronage is respectfully solicited.
Litchheld, March, 1856
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
A voice IRON WatcrDuly.

Great Reduction in the Prices Of an Articles
necessary for the support Of Iife!.
nARTRAM ALLEN would respectfully an
IL nounce 20 the residents of Lisehfeid and vi
cnty that they have reduced the price of all articles
Of Flour Feed Groceries. Provisions, &C. from ten 70
twelve per cent. and that they now prepared TO
sell all Tie neeessries Of life much cheaper than any
other concern in the county. Their assortment is
large and varied and people visiting Waterbury viii
ind it object TO call
BARTRAM s. ALLEN
Waterbury, January, lo6e.
Litchfield enquirer., 1856-04-17
DAYTONS' MELODEONs.
Five Thousand Dollars Worth on Hand

lENHE largest and best assortment of the latest
II improved Meodeons they 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
quickness of sound &c, during a few years past
Also, an improvement has been made on the stops OF
the large double reed Instruments they are now Sc
arranged that the sonnd is perfectly under the con-
troll II the performer aud capable of being male very
loud and heavy soft This instrument is designed
for the church but is suitable for the parlor
Gs7 All orders from those Wishing to procure an
instrument promptly executed
4. 4 J. DAYTON.
Wolcottville March 1886